Hans is home
I arrived safely with Hans' remains in Baguio, the morning of Dec. 10, 2008. Steve and Keefe are back home safely too.
Hans' remains lie instate at:
#5 Ben's Lane
Suello Village
Baguio City.
Burial will be on Dec. 18, 2008, 9:00 am after mass at the family cemetery in the same address.
To all our friends and relatives from all over who sent cash donations, messages of encouragement, and to all who prayed for Hans and our family, Thank you very much! May the good Lord continue to guide and bless you!
Sincerely, Magie
Hans Steven Beyer-Sebio - The Chosen One
Not just any child could walk this uphill road.
Hans walked it everyday, carrying a load.
Hans showed us heights of courage that we may never reach. Hans showed us what it is to fight; A fight we cannot teach.
Papa & Mama stood beside him knowing there is no guarantee, except for one we started with, to love him endlessly.
Hans is the special chosen one, God knew it from the start. God picked Hans by the measure of his heart.
The one that measured the biggest would someday face a test. What was the challenge? ...To understand that God loves him more, not less.
God used Hans to move our hearts closer to HIS own. Teaching all of us to trust HIS plan and fear not the unknown.
Showing us how to care unselfishly. And bringing wonderful people into our lives. Now, God is tapping Hans' shoulder, both looking down on us, smiling proudly at the wonderful job Hans has done...
WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH HANS, YOU WILL FOREVER BE IN OUR HEARTS...
In Memory of Hans Sebio
Ronald McDonald House of New York will be holding a Memorial Service for Hans on Sunday, Dec. 7/08 at the Ronald McDonald House Chapel, 12:00 nn. Following the mass, viewing will be at the Cobble Hill Chapels in Brooklyn same day, 2-5 pm Dec. 9/08 -7:16 am, Hans and I will be flying back home to the Phillippines. We will be arriving Manila on the 10th at 10:50 pm via Northwest Airlines. For those who would like to attend the services, address for the
Ronald McDonald House Chapel is :
405 E. 73rd Street New York, NY 10021
and
Cobble Hill Chapels
171 Court Street Brooklyn, New York
Steve and Magie
I cried and started to ask God why? - Gloria Batalao
When Maggie called me this morning 4:56 AM, California time, I thought she is calling me to tell me when they are coming to California to stay with us. Maggie emailed me last week asking if they could stay with us for a little while awaiting for Hans' full recovery. Hans was getting better everyday as we read from Maggie's latest update. Steve and Maggie both have decided not to bring Hans back to Baguio, but to stay here in the US while recovering instead. I was about to get their room ready then I received this call. The very first words that came out of my mouth was, "but Hans was getting better everyday and feeling better everyday?" I cried and prayed - God, why? Hans was getting better? you gave us hope? and then I remember...God knows best! He knows what is best for Hans and for his families. Knowing that God knows best is comforting enough and gave me peace within my heart.
Dear Maggie, Steve and Keefe:
Our hearts go out to you on the loss of your beloved Hans. Please rest assured that Hans' great-grandpa, Uncle Ben, was waiting in heaven to welcome him with open arms. Kindly give our love to your Mom and Dad and to your grandma, Auntie Carmen.Wish we could be with you in your time of grief.
With love and God Bless,
Gail Gamoning Silva and Family
We feel sad for the news. The most difficult and painful experience for parents is to see your child die but then again, we know that he is in God's loving care. May he rest in peace. Our heartfelt condolence and prayers for the bereaved family.
Regina Chulipa Lingayo Mammag
Ifugao
goodbye Hans,we always love you,we know and believe that you're in a better place right now with Jesus.
Michelle
