THE Charles City Mayor spoke good news about more opportunities among our Pinoy Kababayans with the possible re-opening of a factory in Charles City where many Filipinos and other nationalities would be able to land a decent and pleasant job. The photo shows the sincerity of Mayor James Erb eating and sharing time with Filipino-American Association in Iowa wherein Arlene Estrada, married to a Mexican is the present President of the Association.

Charles City Mayor James Erb with Pinoys celebrating…

Mr. Bob Fenton & wife Jude w/ Fil-Am Association Lulu & Dave Mathowetz.

Fil-Am Association Summer Potluck at the Charles City Park headed by Prexy Arlene Estrada with members Jude, Elvie and Manang.

Jude Fenton with some of the Pinays in Charles City Park in Iowa

HERE are some pictures for your consideration. The first picture was taken at home, before i went on my first day to work.

The second one was on the day of our wedding, December 25, 2005.

The third picture i am with Gail, an 80+ lady, our neighbor when we went to the Pikes Peak overlooking the Mississippi River last June 2006.

      Anyways, my articles to follow, cause i have to work at 4-9pm when i get home, I'm so tired already. I will try to write in the morning after my husband Bob left to work. I have to prepare his lunch, throw dirty clothes in the laundy room, vacuum the carpet, prepare food for dinner, so that Bob can eat a decent meal, hirap maging misis, eh. On Saturdays and Sunday i have driving lesson with Bob, believe me I drove on a 65-70 miles per hour Sunday afternoon. i was still a little bit scared but I have more confidence now.

And JABEZ called on the GOD of Israel saying,

"Oh, that YOU would bless me indeed,

and enlarge my territory,

that YOUR hand would be with me,

and that YOU would keep me from evil,

that I may not cause pain!"

So GOD granted him what he requested.

1 Chronicles 4:10