Day 1: Tuesday, July 29 – Arrival and Daniel’s Birthday CelebrationGoal: Welcome your son and daughter, celebrate Daniel’s birthday, and begin reflection with Practicing the Way.

6:00 AM – 7:00 AM: Breakfast at home for you, your spouse, and Daniel (e.g., pandesal, coffee, mangoes).
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Morning preparations at home. Ensure the house is ready for arrivals and birthday lunch logistics.
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Drive to Bacolod-Silay Airport (30–45 min) to pick up your son (from Maui) and daughter (from Saint Katherines).
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Welcome your son and daughter at 10:35 AM. Brief greetings at the airport and load luggage.
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM: Depart from Bacolod and drive to the birthday lunch location (assuming 30–45 min travel within Bacolod, e.g., Manokan Country, L’Fisher Hotel, or a relative’s home).
11:45 AM – 2:30 PM: Daniel’s Birthday Lunch Celebration at the chosen location. Include relatives, enjoy local dishes (e.g., chicken inasal, lechon manok, piaya for dessert), and share birthday greetings. (Confirm reservations if at a restaurant.)
2:30 PM – 3:15 PM: Drive back to your home in Bacolod (30–45 min).
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM: Settle in, unpack, and brief family prayer to thank God for safe travels and Daniel’s birthday.
4:15 PM – 5:45 PM: Reflection Session #1: Introduce Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer. Discuss “Being with Jesus” (John 15:4–5, abiding in Christ). Reflect: “How can we prioritize time with Jesus daily?” Share personal goals for the visit.
5:45 PM – 7:30 PM: Light dinner at home with Daniel and relatives (e.g., sinigang or leftovers from lunch).
7:30 PM – 10:00 PM: Family bonding to celebrate Daniel’s birthday further (e.g., cake, charades, storytelling). Discuss plans for the next two weeks.
10:00 PM – 6:00 AM: Sleep.

Day 2: Wednesday, July 30 – Beach Day and ReflectionGoal: Beach time and reflection on spiritual practices.

6:00 AM – 7:00 AM: Breakfast at home (e.g., danggit, rice, eggs).
7:00 AM – 8:30 AM: Drive to Lakawon Island (1.5 hours). Book a day tour in advance.
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Beach activities at Lakawon (swimming, lounging, banana boat).
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Lunch at Lakawon’s restaurant (seafood or packed inasal).
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Reflection Session #2: Discuss “Becoming like Jesus” (Romans 12:2, transformation). Explore Comer’s emphasis on spiritual disciplines (e.g., prayer). Reflect: “What habit can you adopt to grow in Christlikeness?”
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM: More beach time or explore the floating bar (weather permitting).
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM: Drive back to Bacolod.
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM: Dinner at Calea (famous for cakes) with Daniel.
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Relax at home, share beach photos, casual chats with Daniel.
10:00 PM – 6:00 AM: Sleep.

Day 3: Thursday, July 31 – Worship and Family FarmsGoal: Spiritual focus and farm visit.

7:00 AM – 8:00 AM: Breakfast at home (e.g., fried rice, spicy chorizo, Tinapa, suggestions? ).
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Midweek family prayer or Bible study at home (since it’s not Sunday), focusing on Practicing the Way. Read John 10:10.
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Drive to farm ( 1 hour).
10:00 AM –11:00 PM: Tour the farm (e.g., sugarcane, rice, or fruit fields). Discuss family heritage and stewardship as a way of following Jesus' example.
11:00 PM – 12:00 PM: Drive home. Lunch in the house
1:00 PM – 4:30 PM: Rest
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM: Rest.
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM: Dinner. Share farm experiences.
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM: Reflection Session #3: Discuss “Doing as Jesus did” (John 13:14–15, servanthood). Reflect: “How can you serve others like Jesus?” Connect to farm work. Watch a Practicing the Way video/podcast (e.g., via Comer’s website). Discuss takeaways.
10:00 PM – 6:00 AM: Sleep.