Yeah, it’s the long way around—but it kept my heart steady. Sometimes the longer path is the safer one. It gave my mind a fresh map, easing the fear of flying back after what happened on June 12 (the unfortunate Air India Flight). Funny how even in the skies, grace finds a way. 🌏💙 See you in 9 hours! #SafeSkies #HealingJourneys #GratefulHeart

From Pagadian to Siargao, Manila to Cebu City to Cagayan de Oro, and finally back to my home ground Davao — every stop was a gift. Each place carried its own lesson, its own flavour of love. Nothing beats the reminder that family really is the strongest grid of support we’ve got. Now in Manila, boarding my Qantas flight to Sydney — whole row to myself, legs stretched, heart full. 🙌✈️ See you in the morning, my love Mikko Piispa #ThankYouPhilippines #GratefulHeart #NoPlaceLik

Today, two of my brothers, my sister-in-law, and I joined our maternal uncle for lunch at our ancestral farm. Walking in, I found myself behind them, reminiscing about the days when we were kids. I remembered the conversations we shared with our grandparents, aunts, and uncles. Oh wow—this farm holds so many beautiful memories. It once hosted gatherings of family and friends, carrying stories of love, friendship, laughter, and togetherness. I smiled at the sight of the old ma

Brekky with my parents this morning, and my papa’s miracle smile was enough to kickstart my day. ✨ As I sit across from them, I see the beauty of how they are now — gentle, slower, yet still carrying the spark that raised us. I can’t help but hold the double image in my heart: My parents as they are today, and the memory of them when they were younger, parenting us with all their imperfections, struggles, and love. It made me pause and appreciate my own life. Because it was t

My niece, nephew, and sis-in-law joined me on my 4th night at Apo View Hotel, Davao City. Truly blessed to have these beautiful souls in my life. 🌸✨ #FamilyBlessings #GratefulHeart #ApoViewHotel #DavaoMoments #QualityTime

Stopping by the old resting places isn’t about sadness, it’s about tipping the hat, saying: ‘Cheers for the memories,’ and walking away with peace in your heart 🌿✨ Who else feels that calm when they visit? #davaomemorial #gratefulheart #release #trauma #traumahealing

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