The World's Biggest Family

Ziona Chana ,a head of a a Christian sect called Chana Pawl  formed in June 1942 that allows members to take as many wives as he wants .He also is  the head of the world's biggest family with 39 wives,94 children, 14-daughters-in-law and 33 grandchildren.Mr Chana told the Sun: "Today I feel like God's special child. He's given me so many people to look after.I consider myself a lucky man to be the husband of 39 women and head of the world's largest family."The family is well organized with the oldest wife Zathiangi,69 years old, delegates the duties to her fellow wives and their daughters to do  the household chores such as cleaning, washing and preparing meals.

The 39 wives takes turns to visit Mr. Chana's bedroom while the wives shares a big communal dormitories.He likes to have 8 of his wives waiting on him during the day,keeps the youngest women near his bedroom while the older ones are sleeping further away. Rinkmini, a 35 years old wife said,"We stay around him as he is the most important person in the house" and " the most handsome person in the village". He said that he even married ten women in one year.

A 100-room, four storey house called Chhuanthar Run (“House of the New Generation”)  at the  hills of Baktwang village, Mizoram state of India.Chana Pawl now numbers at least 400 families, and thousands of followers.It has its own school, a playground, carpentry workshops, farms, and a big garden. 

The women  spend many hours preparing dinner, which usually requires plucking 30 whole chickens , peeling 132 lbs of potatoes and cooking 220 lbs of rice. 

Photos by: Richard Grange/Barcoft India
Source:Daily Mail Reporter

Happy Birthday

Birthday is special day  that comes every year whether we like it or not.Life begins at forty and "kalabaw lang ang tumatanda" are often associated with date of birth so some people  stopped celebrating or even stop counting at a certain age . Some people are very sensitive when asked about their age .There are also the emotional  ones thinking that they'll soon belong to a  "Senior Citizen" club and will soon be forgotten.

Birthdays are celebrated differently according to tradition ,culture and religion. Most birthdays are celebrated with a party , a cake decorated with a greeting and the person's age and candles to blow.For kids, a birthday  is not complete without the presents from the guests and relatives.Birthday wishes are great way to make the special day memorable for grown ups whether cards, email ,on facebook or personal greeting. Below are birthday wishes that you may want to hear.

"May your birthday be filled with smiles, sunshine, love, and laughter."
"Happy Birthday, my love. A hundred kisses from me to you."
"I hope that the coming year provides you with all the success and fulfillment your heart yearns."
"Happy Birthday Wishes to you. Never forget how much you are loved."
"Not just a year older, but a year better."
"Wishing you the happiest of birthdays, my dear friend. I will be thinking of you all day."
"Thinking what my life would be like if you had not been born today years ago, I realize the situation would not be pretty. Happy Birthday."
"Age is just a number. A very revealing number, but still merely a number."
"You are a very special person in my life. Don't forget that no matter what day of the year it is."
"I wish you nothing but the best on your special day."
"Happy birthday, and may this day be a special one to always remember."
" I am infinitely grateful that you are in my small life. Happiest of Birthdays from your dear friend."
"Happy Birthday Wishes to you. Never forget how much you are loved."
"Happy birthday, you are a dear friend and treasure you greatly."

Writing the Alphabet

Sunday is a family day,while me and hubby were watching food network,it's my turn to watch ,hubby and youngest had their turns already so my youngest kept himself  busy writing .He was sitting on the carpet with pen and some paper then he called our attention.He said "look ,I write the letters" while showing his work.I know that he can write but this was the first time his daddy seen him doing it all by himself.

My son started schooling at age 3 yrs and 1 month and now that he is 3 years and 7 months, he really improved a lot.He already knew the alphabet ,colors,shape and numbers 1 -10 by heart before he started schooling .My only concern then was his writing and coloring .Now ,he knows how to write and his coloring skill is okay but not that good and the most important of all is he knows all the alphabet sounds and trying so hard to learn reading. I am really proud of him .