In HIS Time

(Ocotber 30-31, 2008)

Thursday...so much expectations for the day.
but, worries flooded my brain
wrong decisions accused me
pessimism kept bogging me
still, hopeful of what the day would bring.

Friday...so excited on what the day has enstored.
but, uncertainties created a cloud of mystery
idleness darken the hope
passivism resulted to fear
still, on the verge of it all, He was in full control!

In His time, He makes all things beautiful.
He still proves that He never leaves nor forsakes His child.
Miracle is on its way in a very unexpected moment.
Even at the last breath of hope, He is the "Great I Am".

A Year Old

Jabez is a name from the Bible character who cries "bless me and enlarge my territory..." The name itself suggests for God's unlimited favor and which is to be shared with others.

It is not an accident when at October 21, 2006, Jabez, fondly called "Abe" came into this world and put smile in our faces. It was at 5 am in the morning when she woke us up all to embrace her and welcome her to this world. She's been a lovely and a sweet baby. She oftens cry; she always craves for hugs; and, she tends to caress us everytime we are near. We are so blessed to have her and always grateful for what she is becoming now.

Seeing her now makes us remember how she started to smile at the sight of our face, roll when she is needing milk, crawl to reach her favorite toy, stand when she personifates her Ate Jewel, walk as she tries to get some exercise. How quick days passed; but, everyday with her is a message on what is carved in her name, Jabez- blessing. Indeed, she is a blessing and now on her first birthday, we fully believed that "goodness and mercy will follow us all the days of ourlives" with Jabez or "Abe".

Gift of Life

we may be in the crossroad, trying to figure out what way may lead to satisfaction

we try new things, venture to new experiences, go on a new journey

but, still the quest is hard and trying

is it because we dont understand the message of the day

is it because we dont internalize the profound essence of a new day

is it because we dont open up ourselves to the better opportunities of the other day

is it because we lack the drive of realizing the purpose of what the day brings

life is a gift from Above designed and woven beautifully and fearfully

life is full of bliss...enjoy and make the most of it!

Apart From You

It makes me wonder what should have I done when you were around...
It makes me stare at the bedside where I used to hug you tight...
It makes me ponder how could I seize the day without you...
It makes me realize how important each day with you...
It makes me cry every waking without you beside...
It makes me reminisce the times we were holding hands with people rushing around...
It makes me understand that my life is at its best with you!


(You might be asking why I have been so silent...it seems that I forget you...the truth is I truly, madly and greatly miss having you here with me)

Sweeter Birthday!

5:30 am... I was in a deep sleep then my hubby's phone rung. I patted him to turn off the phone but he was so in a tight sleep. So, I got up and pulled out the phone in one of the pockets of his pants. It was an alarm and I did not bother to turn it off because there was a reminder in it. I woke him up but since he was not willing to wake up, I read the message and was surprised to see the note: "Happy Birthday my Dear"...don't get back to sleep...more rings to come. To my surprise, i hugged him tight. Still, i have to find the other phone to see more surprises. I reached the cabinet and opened it, there laid the phone with a card and chocolates. I was so so surprised again and hurriedly gave him big hugs and kisses. I opened the card and read the message: I am so blessed having you as my bestfriend, lover and wife. I love you so much!mmwaahhh. But what really struck me was when he said, "I give you chocolates because you are sweet but you are sweeter than those chocolates". I never imagined that he would be that thoughtful and sweet. It was a simple and pretend-to-be-sleepy surprise but it really made me cry. The morning was full of Thank you's and I love you's. What a sweeter birthday to be remembered!!!

CHOOSE YOUR OWN PATH

(This is a reflection from the speech of Mikaela Fudolig entitled, "Take Not the Road Less Travelled")

In every waking, there is a choice we have to make. Our choices reflect our values in life. If we value family over friends, then we devote so much time with our family than hang out with friends. If we value money over relationship, then we toil hard to earn more to quench our desire than calling a friend and ask if he is fine. If we value work over pleasure, then we extend time to accomplish what is important and urgent than stay out late at night somewhere for personal satisfaction. And if we value the easy way than the hard way to achieve our dreams, then we take shortcuts and u-turns in life than exploring what is beyond the tunnel that gives us light. Sometimes, we let our lives be corrupted with the things in this world that we tend not to listen on the warnings inside. We easily captivated with the offers of this world that we lay away on the direction that we are heading. Often than not, one may say that life is unfair. It is because one thing is true, our choices determine our future. We are responsible of our own choices and thus later on suffer the consequences. Many would want a better life outside of the country for a greener pasture but deprive themselves from the presence of their family and friends here. Others work abroad because they want to have a greater salary that will support their family but feel nostalgic of their own country. Others spend sleepless nights in call centers because of high compensation but later on suffer physical and mental disturbances. Others work for free but others work for salary because everyone has the freedom to choose their own living. But, as Mikaela Fudolig said in her Valedictory Speech take not the easy road which we think chances of success are within reach but trample a new path that leads us to lifetime happiness and fulfillment.