A BIRTHDAY WISH

[Henry Hutalle]

Last year, I was 60. I was confused at first, because I was not counting then. I thought I was 58. As I registered 2 years older when I was 17 to get into a job. I was underage so I cheated my age by 2 years so I can get a job. and I did get my first job. I worked my way to college. And I learned to become industrious and progressive in my work as I work and study at the same time.

In a Life's Plan, it says you should be yearning by 60, receiving your pension and live your life to your fullest. I have seen many friends that retired in their early 60s. Many of them are unhappy even with their pensions, I can see in the dry smiles on their faces. So I said- I shall not be unhappy.

Am I happy? I asked my self. So I pondered. I have built one of the most beautiful two storey house in our community and a decent car that my grandchildren are enjoying, we can eat any food that we want, I have a progressive and respected career, I am fulfilling my service to God as I play his mission on Christmas, I serve my country by developing its young citizens and I serve my fellowmen to have a better environment. I can see in the faces of people that I serve that they are happy. And I said to myself- "What a Wonderful World" that I have. I should be happy. And I am happy indeed.

In my 61st birthday, I have more than 500 friends in RoverBSP, more than 200 in Rover Scouts International, hundreds in my council, countless children whose little hearts I touched when they see a true Santa Claus on Christmas with " Jesus' gifts " to them, I just have more than 100 friends in my career lately as they call us- the 100 HRMD Collaborators. How can I not be happy with this countless blessings.

My birthday wish is that I may be able to extend my arms more. . . so I can embrace more young people, touched their hearts too and make them happy, progressive and successful adults. But I can only do it by extending more arms in my arms. Dont greet me happy birthday. . . just extend your arms to mine. . . and I will be more happy than in the past 60 years of my life. . . because you also extended your arms to make ME and other people happy.

So help me, God.

[charlie p. maghanoy]

Happy Birthday Sir Henry , an inspiring story of your life for the past 60 years , I extend my arms . Wishing more Birthdays to come ...Santa Henry ....Ho ho ho...Always wear your friendly smile....

[Henry Hutalle]

I'll expect 2 new members from your 2 extended arms.

[Lyel Lim]

all i can say.. Happy birthday.. i extend my arms.. pati paa! joke lng po! heheh!

basta c sir henry,d best! wala nga ako masabe eh.. coz tlgang,ur d best sir! hapii birthday!

nkktouch po story nyo sir,nkkinspired po!

[RS Rafael Tabien]

Akalain mo yun! may santa palang scout... hehehe.
I'm very inspired by you leadership sir henry.
Hoping many more sir Henry to come in our lives.
Happy Birthday Santa Henry...
Expect us to be ur extending arms in helping and building the community.

[freddie p. de juan]

happy birthday sir henry..and more blessings to come...

[Henry Hutalle]

Hi Bro. Freddie,

Thank you for your greetings and wishes. . . yes, more young lives we can nurture to become happy, progressive and successful adults. . . are all my wish for blessings.

He he he, I owe you a slice of cake. You owe me two young people as Rovers. Lets extend our hands.

[Dexter Jay F. Bagumbay]

happy birthday Sir Henry......

[aika]

belated sir..im sorry if di mxdo ako nagiging active ngayon..explain ko lng poh nxt tym..i miss scouting..haha..ingats poh