DINDO

 He was one of my work mentors in my first job.

"Dindo. Just call me Dindo"

That was his opening line when the HR staff introduced him to me.

I replied with, "Yes, sir!"

"Sabing Dindo lang nga e." He gently corrected me & gave me his trademark smile.

Our travel time going to clients was always filled with laughter, anecdotes about his family, work & faith. Sabi ko nga - Di na kailangan ng radyo pag andyan si Dindo

On family, I felt that I knew his wife Cherry before I met her personally because Dindo loves to talk about her. He shared about his kids. His stories made me excited to have my own family.

On work, he gave me tips how to build relationships with clients.

On faith, we had different backgrounds.

I was Catholic. He was with a non-denominational church.

But our discussions on faith never resulted to heated arguments.

It was always a dialogue not a debate.

Maybe because the goal of our discussions was not to recruit the other person. The goal was to KNOW God more as we both serve Him in our respective churches.

He gave me a bible as birthday gift & wrote this letter on the inside cover. I still have this bible after 27 years. I still use it for personal study & to preach God's Word to others.

Thank you Dindo! Pasensya ka na 1 week late itong post ko. Maybe because I was on denial that you passed away already.

Rest in peace & pray for us as you enjoy God's kingdom. - alvinfabella@yahoo.com