MorE than MEETS the EyE

For My Mommy

2011-05-10T12:32:00.003+04:00

I love the way you dance the Cha cha even if your steps are quite confusing to me, I love the way you sing “Wonderful Tonight” even if your pitch are two notes higher, I love the way you call my name- ‘Donna’ when you make lambing, but I wanted to just vanish when you call me by my full name “DonnaBelle” because it means you’re mad, I love the way you cook Ginataang everything (that’s your specialty) even if it’s so hot and spicy most of the time, I love the way you take care of yourself even if sometimes I find it OA already :-), I love the way you dress even if all your plumps are showing, I love the way you teach and guide Trisha with all her lessons and assignments in school, I know I owe you so much, I love the way you take care of Trisha even if you spoil her often, I am forever grateful to you.

And so on your special day let me thank you…

for all your countless sacrifices to the four of us ( me and my siblings), for being our bestfriend, for being our confidante for being our angel for being a very loving lola to Third and Trisha and most of all for being such a wonderful Mom.

I may not afford to give you an expensive gift for your birthday but I wish you…

a long and healthy life so that you can still see and enjoy your future great grand children, peace and happiness because it will make you look younger, and most importantly, I pray to the Lord, that he may grant your heart's desire.

I do not utter this often but to say that I love you very much is an understatement.

Happy Birthday Mommy! You are simply the BEST!

Trisha at 5

2011-04-18T16:33:00.005+04:00

Trisha turned 5 last April 15, oh how time really flies.
In no time , my little angel will no longer be a baby (well, she'll always be a baby to me) and she will soon be wearing skirts and heels and lipsticks...just the mere thought of it makes me wanna cry :-(
And so, I won't think of that for now. For the meantime, all i need to do is to enjoy every bits and pieces of Trisha.
Most importantly , I pray to the BIG MAN up there that he may always lead Trisha to the path of righteousness and Godliness.

I'm back...

2010-10-06T11:37:00.002+04:00

and hopefully for good.

Will update this blog in no time.
So many stories to share, don't know where to start actually, but it doesn't matter, I will surely find my way.

When you feel worried

2009-07-13T15:15:00.002+04:00

Let him have all your worries and cares, for he is always thinking about you and watching everything that concerns you. 1 Peter 5:7

When you feel discouraged

2009-07-13T15:04:00.004+04:00

O my soul, don't be discouraged. Don't be upset. Expect God to act! For I know that I shall again have plenty of reason to praise him for all that he will do.

He is my help! He is my God!

Psalm 42:11

My Loving Father

2009-07-02T10:15:00.004+04:00

My Message to the Father:

From the bottom of my heart, I sincerly thank you for all the wondeful things you have showered upon me My heart is overwhelming with joy and delight. You really know how to make me happy.You never fail to amuse me.Thank you so much for the astounding blessings.
All the praises be to you.
The highest honor I give thee.
Glory to you O Lord.
I love you Father until eternity...

Yours forever,

Donna

Luke 10:27

2009-06-27T13:24:00.012+04:00

The Father's Message:

He answered :" Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind; and love your neighbor as your self."
Luke 10:27

Trisha in Action

2009-06-25T11:17:00.025+04:00

Trisha is one vigorous little girl. There is never a dull moment with this feisty kiddo. Take a look at her pictures taken in school by her granny.

She already developed a study habit that everytime she comes home from school, she always sees to it that she makes her homework first before taking her afternoon nap. Mommy Lily said Trisha will not go to sleep until she finishes all her homeworks.
It's almost a month now since she has started schooling and so far, she's loving it.

The perfect quiz

2009-06-16T13:52:00.006+04:00

It was almost noon time and Mommy Lily was anxious. She was peeping at the window of Trisha's classroom and was nervously eying on the little brat who was standing in front of the teacher. It was Trisha's first quiz/recitation last June 11. Mommy Lily was uncertain if the angel would be able to answer the teacher's questions.

The night before , my youngest sister was giving lessons to Trisha in preparation for the coming quiz, but the little brat was hardly listening. Her attention was merely focused on the pencil that she was holding and on the paper in front of her. Trisha just keeps on doodling some abstract things that she could only understand. Not only that, she responds to the question but was giving the wrong answers and will laugh so hard ( yes, she is naughty). Mommy Lily had to pretend that she was mad just so the little girl would cooperate with her tita. After a few more minutes, Trisha announced that she was already sleepy and doesn't want to study the lessons anymore. The granny and the tita looked at each other and said in unison"Bahala na bukas."

Mommy Lily was almost out of breath when teacher Gina asked the first question.

Teacher Gina: 'Alligator starts with a letter...??'

Trisha: 'A' was her quick reply (Mommy Lily was amazed)

Teacher Gina:'What is the color of the alligator?'

Trisha:'Black'

Teacher Gina:'What does the alligator eats?'

Trisha:'Fish and frog'

The teacher then asked Trisha to draw a circle,triangle and rectangle in the paper, in which the little girl willingly did as what the teacher had asked.

And the result... Trisha's first quiz was perfect!

Mommy Lily was smiling from ear to ear and she treated Trisha to Jollibee after her class.

Accross the miles, there is one PROUD MOMMA who was jumping for joy.

Trisha's 1st day in school

2009-06-10T12:35:00.006+04:00

Last Thursday, Trisha had her first taste of school life.

We enrolled her in one of the montessori in our place and she was admitted as Nursery in level A. She has a good schedule which is from 11:00am to 2:00pm.

The night before the big day, she was so excited and kept on checking her school bag,lunch box and notebooks. She even wants to wear the socks and shoes already. She slept with her lunch box beside her.

At quarter to eleven the next day, the school bus arrived in our house where Trisha and her Tita Lablab were already waiting.

At exactly eleven in the morning, Trisha with Tita Lablab were already entering the classroom with the other kids. For almost an hour , Trisha was very quiet and just observing what was happening around her. The teacher started introducing each student and Trisha was still quiet when her name was called. Suddenly, Tita Lablab noticed that she is about to cry and in no time , Trisha spilled the tears. When Tita Lablab asked her why was she crying , her reply was " I want to go home na because Mommy Lily (her grandma) is alone in the house and i am worried."(nagpalusot pa)

Tita lablab left no choice but to take Trisha home because she can feel that tantrums is in the air.

And so, Mommy Lily was surprised because they went home early.

Tita Lablab told her what happend and this is what Mother Lily had to say "Well, tomorrow is another day."

Philippians 4:4

2009-06-10T12:27:00.004+04:00

The father's Message:

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again : Rejoice!

Philippians 4:4

dying..

2009-06-10T11:59:00.003+04:00

Are you one of them?
Well, it's not yet late for all of us. We can still enjoy each day of our lives as if it is the last.

(sent by a good friend of mine )

My sister Det

2009-05-20T12:13:00.006+04:00

I was so happy when I received a mail from my sister Det this morning.

Her very first article entitled "Winning by surrendering to the Holy Spirit's love" was published in the Newsletter of a catholic organization where she is a member. I can feel her excitement and jubilation as her article was put in the front page.

Det's piece is all about stories and testimonies of the new members of their catholic community.

These people are from different walks of life who has been touched by the power of the Holy Spirit eversince they started attending this charismatic seminar until they become fullpledge members. This religious organization with the assistance of the priests and active members help the new ones become much more closer to God by organizing a classsroom style seminar all pertaining to the wonderful deeds and works of our Lord God.

The attendees are very happy and satisfied as they feel so blessed and enlightend.

I can say that this is one big accomplishement for my sister as it is her long dream to write and being the religious person that she is, Det choose to write in her community where she feels a true sense of belonging and acceptance . Now that she is already in her first step, I know that this is the beginning of my sister's realization to do what she really loves.

To you Det, I am so proud of you. May you continue spreading the good news and may the Lord God guide you always to the path of righteousness and Godliness.

Good Luck and God Bless you always!!

1 Corinthians 16:14

2009-05-20T10:42:00.001+04:00

The Father's Message:

Do everything in love.

1 Corinthians 16:14

1 John 4:16b-17

2009-05-19T11:46:00.002+04:00

The Father's Message:

God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him. In this way, love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment, because in this world we are like him. 1 John 4:16b-17

Psalm 51:10

2009-05-13T15:55:00.002+04:00

The Father's message:

Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.

Psalm 51:10

Para sa Nanay ko

2009-05-10T12:53:00.005+04:00

(excerpt from the lyrics of Sa Ugoy ng Duyan)

Sana'y di magmaliw ang dati kong araw
Nang munti pang bata sa piling ni Nanay
Nais kong maulit ang awit ni Inang mahal
Awit ng pag-ibig habang ako'y nasa duyan
Sa aking pagtulog na labis ang himbing
Ang bantay ko'y tala
Ang tanod ko'y bituin
Sa piling ni Nanay
Langit ang buhay
Puso kong may dusa
Sabik sa ugoy ng duyan mo Inay
Sana narito ka Inay

Maligayang Araw ng mga ina Mommy!Lagi kitang mahal.

Psalm 150 : 6

2009-05-10T12:10:00.002+04:00

The Father's Message:

Let everything that has breath praise the LORD. Praise the LORD.
Psalm 150:6

My reason for living..

2009-04-30T12:08:00.007+04:00

My strength..

My happiness..

My everything..

My ALL.

Deuteronomy 8:17-18a

2009-04-30T11:59:00.001+04:00

The Father's Message:

You may say to yourself, "My power and the strength of my hands have produced this wealth for me." But remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth.
Deuteronomy 8:17-18a

Isaiah 52:7

2009-04-22T13:02:00.001+04:00

The Father's Message

How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, "Your God reigns!"
Isaiah 52:7

Some of the Best Moments in Life

2009-04-18T16:03:00.006+04:00

Oftentimes, we tend to look at things so sternly that we forget to stop and smell the flowers.I was dumbfounded the moment I received the message from my loving sister Det. I had to admit it strucked me somehow.
Because life is tough we always find a way to counterbalance it, but honestly , we don't need to look far and wide to feel the radiance. If we can just try to always appreciate the simple but happy endeavors around us , then this world will always be a better place to dwell in.

Some of the BEST moments in LIFE:

> Lying in bed listening to the rain outside.
> A long drive on a calm road.
> Finding money in your old jeans just when you need it.
> Giggling over silly jokes.
> Holding hands with a friend.
> Getting a hug from someone who loves you.
> The moment your eyes filled with tears after a big laugh.

Luke 12:4-5

2009-04-18T15:54:00.002+04:00

The Father's Message:

"I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more. But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear him who, after the killing of the body, has power to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear him."
Luke 12:4-5

Isaiah 26 : 9

2009-03-19T13:52:00.001+04:00

The Father's Message:

My soul yearns for you in the night; in the morning my spirit longs for you. When your judgments come upon the earth, the people of the world learn righteousness.

Isaiah 26:9

Luke 18:27

2009-03-18T16:05:00.004+04:00

the Father's Message:

Jesus replied, "What is impossible with men is possible with God."

Luke 18:27

V Day ( an overdue valentine's blog)

2009-03-15T16:35:00.005+04:00

On Heart’s day, I was extremely busy in the venue where our event will be held. It was the last day of build up before the big event so we were really "toxic" until evening. On the other side of the road, Buddy was patiently waiting for me as he was expecting that we can still dine out even on the last minute. Well , he was not only expecting but also very persistent,because at quarter to nine in the evening, I received a call from him saying that he was already in a mall waiting for me. Oh noo! What was that?! I was in a little panic because I was still handling some urgent issues on sight. But hey, I should know my priorities and Buddy is on top of the list and it’s almost nine.
Was my Boss reading my mind or what? I was just about to ask her that I need to leave when she suddenly approached and told me that I can already go and that she and my other colleagues will be the ones to stay and handle the issues. Oh wow! Thanks a lot!
I immediately gave Buddy a ring and informed him that I will be at the meeting place in no time.
At exactly nine thirty five pm, we were sitting in an Italian Restaurant waiting for our late-night dinner while smiling at each other.

Matthew 5 : 10

2009-03-11T16:44:00.003+04:00

The Father's Message:
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5:10

Flowers for Me

2009-03-11T16:16:00.008+04:00

It was so sweet of my Boss to give me such a lovely bouquet of flowers.
The sight of these beautiful flowers on my table refreshed my eyes and eased my tired mind.
I let the lilies stayed on my office table for a couple of days before I took it home and put it in our dining table.

Bee Day

2009-03-10T12:39:00.006+04:00

1st Feb. (behind time activities)

I started the month of LOVE with a very busy day and a sorethroat.
Had an early meeting with my Big Boss for our Sign & Graphic Exhibition which is the biggest show that we're organizing.
Emails keep on coming; my office landline and mobile phones keep on ringing; colleagues keep on corroborating while i was doing an assessment on the needed requirements for the big event.
In the afternoon my sorethroat was getting worse and i was feeling uptight already but still continued working until I called it a day.
After work, I still managed to go to the supermarket.
I drift off after dinner as I was really really tired and was not feeling well too.

The next day...

I was too lazy to go off to bed the next day. I already had a slight fever and was thinking not to come to office but my loads of work was pulling me so I forced myself to do my share for the day.
During lunch break , I went to Dr. Joseph's Polyclinic for a check up.
I was diagnosed of having a viral infection and the Doctor prescribed a brufen plus 2more meds for me.
I went back to office and was planning to go home early but I need to prepare all the needed docs for our pre-operational meeting at the World Trade Center the next day.Haaayy!!! Sometimes life is really tough.

The next days..

were busily spent working in the office. There were even those days when Buddy was the one preparing dinner as I had to stay at work few hours more.

Proverbs 5: 22-23

2009-03-10T12:06:00.003+04:00

The Father's Message:

The evil deeds of a wicked man ensnare him; the cords of his sin hold him fast. He will die for lack of discipline, led astray by his own great folly.

Proverbs 5:22-23

I'm back...

2009-03-08T15:11:00.003+04:00

After more than a month of working seven days a week having two Shows in a row, I'm having a break at last, I still have one more Show to organize though. It's a Trade Fair Show by the way.
I was really dead tired because for the past several weeks I didn't have a rest at all. It was only during last Friday(weekend) & Saturday(holiday) that I was able to grasp my most awaited breather.
Now, I'm back to work feeling a little relax.

The Glory of God

2009-03-08T14:46:00.004+04:00

The Father's Message:

Then Jesus said, "Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?"

John 11:40

HE Saved US...

2009-02-10T10:43:00.004+04:00

The Father's Message

But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy.
He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life.
Titus 3:4-7

Man Does Not Live on Bread Alone

2009-01-31T15:35:00.002+04:00

Be careful to follow every command I am giving you today, so that you may live and increase and may enter and possess the land that the LORD promised on oath to your forefathers. Remember how the LORD your God led you all the way in the desert these forty years, to humble you and to test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep his commands.
He humbled you, causing you to hunger and then feeding you with manna, which neither you nor your fathers had known, to teach you that man does not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD.
Deuteronomy 8:1-3

January Update II

2009-01-31T15:00:00.004+04:00

2nd Half

15th Jan to 21st Jan

Really getting busy now. Our one of the biggest exhibition is forthcoming and we are now in the process of preparing and organizing every details of the show.

Got the influenza and had a day off (sick leave) on the 21st. Oh boy! It was terrible.

22nd Jan to 31st Jan

I went to the hospital on the 22nd to get the flu shot, but according to my Dr., meds would already do and water and juices throughout the day.Gurgle with hot water and salt would also do the trick for my sorethroat, she said.

I was already a little better and bored so Buddy and I went to the mall with his sister's family on the 22nd . Bought a pair of Alice Crocs.It's very comfy and i love the sight of it in my feet.

On the 24th, I was feeling unwell again. Talk about having a relapsed.

Buddy and I went to the mall again on the 28th as he was looking for a nice pair of driving shoes.But we end up buying leg support and nike shirt for him and a pair of slippers for me.

Wowowie day on the 30th. We watched Wowowie live in Dubai. To say it was crowded is an understatement. You will not be able drop a needle in the crowd. It won't fall on the ground.I didn't enjoy much because I felt dizzy with thousands of people around me under the heat of the sun. The good thing was, wowowie gave the grand prizes to all the winning participants.A really big help for the OWF kababayans.

January Update

2009-01-31T13:00:00.007+04:00

First Half

1st Jan to 7th Jan

We spent New Year's day at home. Buddy's uncle and sister with their families celebrated the 1st day of 2009 with us. They were in the house as early as 9:am unitl almost evening.We had a great time.
The rest of the days on the first week of the year were customarily spent.

8th Jan to 14th Jan

A very monotonous week. Just office,home and supermarket and chowking.
I watched Twilight on the 8th night though. A really cute movie.
It should have been more charming if they added few more scenes as in the book.
I give Twilight 4 stars.

Blog Award

2009-01-24T15:45:00.006+04:00

To Aileen: Thanks so much friend for giving me an award such as fabulous as you.

The instruction is to enumerate the 5 current addictions I have and pass the award to 5 other Fabulous bloggers.

5 current addictions, here you go..

1. collecting Trisha's pics
2. shoes
3. japanese crackers & ballerina biscuits
4. sweet pea scent of my moisturizing hand lotion
5. listening to trisha's songs

Now here comes the problem, I have only 2 fabulous blogger friends - One is Aileen who gave me this award and the other one is Nelson, so I'm passing this award to Nelson who has an equally fabulous blog as Aileen's.

Better a little with the fear of the Lord..

2009-01-17T12:55:00.004+04:00

The Father's message:

Better a little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth with turmoil.

Proverbs 15:16

Merry Christmas!

2008-12-23T10:46:00.002+04:00

Happy Birthday Jesus!!!

Better a Patient Man

2008-12-20T10:20:00.004+04:00

The Father's Message...

Better a patient man than a warrior , a man who controls his temper than one who taken a city. Proverbs 16:32

Love One Another

2008-12-18T12:00:00.005+04:00

The Father's Message...

Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble.
1 Peter 3:8

One Fine Day

2008-12-18T11:29:00.010+04:00

One fine day, I was strolling along with my baby...
We've got the sun and it begins to shine...

I feel the warmth of his hand in mine...

How I love his smile and the happy ways I feel inside...

Oh, side by side with the one I love...

One fine Day..

3 Angels on a Tuesday Night

2008-12-10T16:03:00.013+04:00

Angel No. 1 – After a long queue in the counter, it’s now my turn to pay for my groceries when the cashier noticed that the vegetables and fruits I’ve got has no price in it. That means, I forgot to have it weighed. I was about to get irritated with the thoughts of going back to the weighing section and then fall in queue again, suddenly I heard a soft voice saying, “Its ok mam, I’ll just send the bagger to the weighing section with your fruits and vegetables. Meantime, pay the rest of your groceries, while we're waiting for the bagger, you just wait here in front so you don’t have to fall in line again.”

Angel No. 2 – another worker from the supermarket pushed my cart up to the taxi stand and helped me find a taxi, after almost 30 minutes of waiting, taxi’s still nowhere to find until one man in a white poloshirt and white trousers whispered from my back “car lift?”

I didn’t mind him so he crossed the road already. Another 10 minutes had passed, still no taxi, until I saw the man in white again across the road. I asked the helper if he can approach the man in white. Without having a second thought, the helper crossed the road, talked to the man, and went back to me smiling. “Let’s go to the parking mam. He will wait for you there. I’ll push your cart.”

Angel No. 3 – after the helper and the man in white put my groceries inside the car compartment, we are ready to go. I said thank you to the helper, gave him a small token of appreciation then I went inside the car. The man had the softest voice that night. He asked me, the location of my place then he start driving so carefully. I felt I was safe with him, so I eased my mind until I reached home. He helped me put my groceries out of the compartment; I paid him he said thank you and he left.

At home that night, while I was sorting out my groceries, I realized that I’ve met 3 Angels on a Tuesday Night.

The Lord's Plan

2008-12-03T12:05:00.004+04:00

The Father's Message:

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

The Things of this World

2008-12-01T11:37:00.007+04:00

The Father's message:

But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. He chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things-- and the things that are not--to nullify the things that are, so that no one may boast before him.
1 Corinthians 1:27-29

Yummy!

2008-11-30T13:21:00.003+04:00

I'm just waiting for the pictures from my good friend Kate (all our pictures were taken from her camera)during our lunch date and then I will blog about this. Really yummy!

Fishes

2008-11-30T11:34:00.009+04:00

We went to the newly opened mall last Friday night with Buddy's sister and her family.The mall is so huge that one whole day might not be enough for a person to ramble around. And because we went there at around 7pm already, we were not able to see many shops anymore, but we did not forget to visit the big aquarium.It's a paid entrance and a little expensive so we are expecting for a really really nice view, however, we are a bit disappointed as there were very few varieties of fishes to see and it will just take you 5 minutes to see everything inside. The anterior view of the aquarium is very huge and it looks so inviting that anybody would expect lots of fascinating sea creatures inside. Anyways, I got to see few giant stingrays, sharks with their so sharp teeth ,charming sea shells and a few more fishes which I cannot identify.I just hope that they can still improve the fish haven so the next time I visit the place with Trisha, the little girl will truly enjoy the fishes.

I Am Nothing

2008-11-30T11:17:00.006+04:00

The Father's Message:

If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and
if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.
1 Corinthians 13:2

The Unfading Beauty of a Gentle and Quiet Spirit

2008-11-29T13:02:00.005+04:00

Bible verse for the day...

Your Beauty should not come from outward adornment such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead it should be that of your inner self the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit which is of great worth in GOD's sight. 1 Peter 3:3-4

Unconditional Acceptance

2008-11-27T14:16:00.009+04:00

I don't get tired of reading this story over and over again.It's making me cry a bit everytime I peruse this.It just touches my heart for some reasons.
It was forwarded to me by a friend long long back. Maybe the story was read by many people already, but I will still post it here.
Here it goes...
I am a mother of three (ages 14, 12, 3) and have recently completed my
college degree.
The last class I had to take was Sociology.
The teacher was absolutely inspiring with the qualities that I wish
every
human being had been graced with.
Her last project of the term was called "Smile."
The class was asked to go out and smile at three people and document
their
reactions.
I am a very friendly person and always smile at everyone and say hello
anyway, so, I thought this would be a piece of cake, literally.
Soon after we were assigned the project, my husband, youngest son, and I
went out to McDonald's one crisp March morning.
It was just our way of sharing special playtime with our son.
We were standing in line, waiting to be served, when all of a sudden
everyone around us began to back away, and then even my husband did.
I did not move an inch... an overwhelming feeling of panic welled up
inside
of me as I turned to see why they had moved.
As I turned around I smelled a horrible "dirty body" smell, and there
standing behind me were two poor homeless men.
As I looked down at the short gentleman, close to me, he was "smiling".

His beautiful sky blue eyes were full of God's Light as he searched for
acceptance.
He said, "Good day" as he counted the few coins he had been clutching.

The second man fumbled with his hands as he stood behind his friend. I
realized the second man was mentally challenged and the blue-eyed
gentleman
was his salvation
I held my tears as I stood there with them.
The young lady at the counter asked him what they wanted.

He said, "Coffee is all Miss" because that was all they could afford.
(If they wanted to sit in the restaurant and warm up, they had to buy
something. He just wanted to be warm).

Then I really felt it - the compulsion was so great I almost reached
out and
embraced the little man with the blue eyes.
That is when I noticed all eyes in the restaurant were set on me,
judging my
every action.

I smiled and asked the young lady behind the counter to give me two more
breakfast meals on a separate tray.

I then walked around the corner to the table that the men had chosen
as a
resting spot. I put the tray on the table and laid my hand on the
blue-eyed
gentleman's cold hand.

He looked up at me, with tears in his eyes, and said, "Thank you."

I leaned over, began to pat his hand and said, "I did not do this for
you.
God is here working through me to give you hope."

I started to cry as I walked away to join my husband and son. When I sat
down my husband smiled at me and said, "That is why God gave you to me,
Honey, to give me hope."
We held hands for a moment and at that time, we knew that only
because of
the Grace that we had been given were we able to give.

We are not church goers, but we are believers.

That day showed me the pure Light of God's sweet love.

I returned to college, on the last evening of class, with this story in
hand.
I turned in "my project" and the instructor read it.

Then she looked up at me and said, "Can I share this?"
I slowly nodded as she got the attention of the class.
She began to read and that is when I knew that we as human beings and
being
part of God share this need to heal people and to be healed.

In my own way I had touched the people at McDonald's, my husband, son,
instructor, and every soul that shared the classroom on the last night I
spent as a college student.
I graduated with one of the biggest lessons I would ever learn:
UNCONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE.

When the Angel gets grumpy

2008-11-22T12:58:00.006+04:00

This was taken during New Year’s Day 08.
After Trisha woke up from her long afternoon nap, Lily (her grandma) dressed her up with a red polka dotted dress to complement the season. She also tied Trisha’s hair carefully and neatly.
All of a sudden, my youngest sister appeared from out of nowhere and started teasing the little girl with all her might, thus, the beginning of a frantic and violent reaction.
As the saying goes ‘biruin mo na ang lasing wag lang ang bagong gising.’ (You can crack a joke on a drunken man but never on the person who just woke up),the first thing Trisha did was to ruin her tidy ponytail. She pulled her hair so much that she cried on the top of her lungs. She then removed and threw her slippers towards her Tita. What pacified her? It’s the xylophone toy she received from her Uncle Bogs as a new year’s gift. When she saw the xylophone, her crankiness faded away.
But she doesn’t want her hair to be fixed anymore. She wanted the semi Tina Turner look you know. Lily was trying her luck to do the hair again, but to no avail. And so they just let it be as they wanted the house to be a peaceful and harmonious place to live in.
And my sister's punishement was to wash all the dishes (including the very greasy casseroles).This is what you will get and more , when the angel gets grumpy.

Merry Thursday Night

2008-11-20T12:00:00.005+04:00

It's Thursday once again, meaning, long weekdays are almost over.
Just only have to stay until 4pm in the office today and tomorrow is always my most awaited weekend,yahoo!
After office, I'll go straight to the Exchange to pay my credit card then to Westzone supermarket to do my groceries for a week's consumption.I might also drop by at Kodak for some of Trisha's picture developing.
Buddy will pick me up in the supermarket and then we move straight to home.
At home, I will prepare our dinner ( i don't know what to cook yet) while Buddy helps me put the groceries in their proper places.While preparing dinner, I do the laundry. Countless hugs and kisses to the inventor of automatic WM, you really made my life so much easier.
After dinner, I'll give myself a break by watching Pinoy Fear Factor. Yes, spine-tingling tv program makes me relax.I will then take a long shower and off to bed.
Need to sleep early as I want to attend the 6:00 am mass at St. Mary's church tomorrow.
A handful of chores on a Thursday night loosens me up.Well, maybe it makes me feel relax and happy that after those days of hard work, I can finally rest my mind on a Thursday night knowing that the next day is a breather.

And to you as well....a Merry Thursday Night!

YOU

2008-11-18T13:36:00.008+04:00

It was so surprising to know that you were able to discover my blog.
I received a call from you a while ago with the thoughts of asking me about work, instead you went on saying like this, “so you like apples and chocolate cakes and Japanese crackers ha, sometimes you eat pizza, but I know you always eat pizza” (these were written on my earlier post “All about Me”).
Oh yeah! I know I know, of course it’s a web blog, what to expect, huh!
Still, it surprised me, because you’re one of the least person whom I expect to find my blog. But you did. Now, you always have somethings to tease me about. But I’m happy and excited; you are the 4th person to read my stories. Yes, I have only four readers. You see, I am not that ready to introduce my writings to the world (how ironic, isn’t it? I’m having an online diary and I’m not ready to let the world know).
Anytime soon, you might come and sneak a look at this blog again. It’s your turn to be surprised! For I am very sure, you very well know that it’s you I am talking about. hehe. I hope you enjoy reading my blog and have fun discovering the real me.
Oh yeah….. You!

Just Pray

2008-11-18T13:30:00.005+04:00

It’s such a wonderful day today. I am far far better now than yesterday.
All my irritations were gone with the wind. It went away just like that.
And I know that it’s because I prayed. Remember, PRAYERS can move mountains and so with my worries. It’s the most reliable source ever.
So anybody who wants to take their blues away….
Just Pray

Where have all my patience gone?

2008-11-17T11:39:00.002+04:00

Small small things make me upset today. It’s only 10 in the morning but my infuriation is already thrashing me up.

Got irritated at Buddy’s joke early in the morning.
Exasperated when the remote controlled office gate was not opened immediately.
Annoyed at a colleague who’s not answering the mobile phone.
Upset at someone who cannot write my name properly.

I don’t want to think that negative forces are all around me at this instant. But I can’t get rid of this irritating feeling that’s running in my veins right now.
Oh boy! What should I do?

Where have all my patience gone?

Elekastes at Iba Pa

2008-11-11T11:51:00.017+04:00

Just want to share with you about my little angel’s chirpiness.
Hope you enjoy reading her frolics. Here it goes:

Trisha: Mommy I want to go sa mall
Mommy: Why?
Trisha: I want to ride in the elekastes(escalator)
Mommy: Anak, its es-ca-la-tor
Trisha: ES- CA - LA - TOR
Mommy: Say it fast now– escalator
Trisha: ELEKASTES

Actually, she already knew how to say it properly. It’s just that she is a mischievous little girl. At her early age, she knows how to play tricks on us.

Here’s another:

Lily: Trisha, tell your Mom, you have big legs
Trisha: Mommy I have big lags oh , can you see?
Mommy: Oh my gosh! I’m scared of Trisha’s big legs.
Trisha: Mommy, don’t be scared na, I’m sexy oh.

And another…

Mommy: Hello Trisha, what did you today?
Trisha: I went sa mall with Lily (lily means lola) and Tita Lablab
Mommy: What did you do in the mall?
Trisha: I run… Mommy ayoko na punta sa mall, nahihirapan na ako eh.
Mommy: My gosh! Why? What’s wrong?
Trisha: Na tired ako mommy eh, na tired nako mag run. Tapos I saw the batang lalake.
He ride sa helicopter, I’m afraid of the helicopter eh, nahihirapan ako ma-afraid.

And another pa….

Mommy: Trisha anak, please pass the phone to Lily, I want to talk to her
Trisha: (doesn’t want to give the phone to her lola).Wala si Lily Mommy, umalis sha.(I can hear Lily’s voice on the background though)
Mommy: Anak, do you know that it’s bad to tell a lie. The monster will come out and he might get you.
Trisha: I’m not afraid sa monster Mommy, friend ko na sha eh, friend ko na sha.
Mag p-play kami ng bubbles ng monster.
Mommy: Oh really! Give the phone to Lily please. (But to no avail, I just dialed Lily’s mobile no.)

Day Off

2008-11-09T16:15:00.009+04:00

Two extra days off is what I've got for this month. The Big Boss is giving me two extra rest days to recharge and unwind. As I've mentioned in my previous post, we just finished our first exhibition and I am literally exhausted.
I am just awaiting Buddy's announcement as to when he will have his off so we can spend the day together because I was given the priviledge of choosing which day I will take. Well, our day off hardly ever meets,hence this is the very seldom occasion that we can really have our bonding moments. Just the two of us.
I am one big excited momma, already planning where we could spend the day and where to eat and what to shop, etc.
It will be for sure, a very fun filled and enjoyable day for both of us.Our most awaited...Day Off.

A Daughter's Legacy

2008-11-08T13:16:00.000+04:00

If there was a man who could have all the drollness in the world, it was definitely my father. There never was a dull moment when he’s around. He can make your jaw line ache to death by his frolics.

I can vibrantly remember those times when we always had (my siblings and me) a good laugh with him. My mother was his no. 1 fan.

On the contrary, he was as strict as the law of martial when it comes to chastising his children.
He would speak with so much authority and his commands were sternly obeyed.
He had a very big and powerful voice that none of us dared to answer him back when he would reprimand us because of our misdemeanors.

We grew up with so much respect for him. His every word was like a law that has to be followed and yet, our love for him is overflowing ,because in our eyes he will always be our loving and amusing Father who only wants the best for his children.
He may not be the perfect father, but he was a good man.

October 31st marks his 61st birthday. On this day, he wishes us happiness, prosperity, blessings and love. He is the brightest star that illuminates the widest of the sky ,thus we see no darkness. He is our Guardian Angel from up above, who persistently prays for our safety from the Almighty.

We know he is at peace and puts his feet up. There’s nothing more we can ask for him but his eternal quietude.

Happy Birthday Daddy! We always remember you with a smile in our hearts. There are times that I still shed a tear when I look back at the happy memories the family had shared with you. One thing I am sure though… death took you away from us in the flesh but the love you have for us is so intense that even death cannot steal. A legacy that every daughter could ever wish for from their father.
I LOVE YOU DADDY!!!

The 31st of October 2008

Exposition Over and Starting Again

2008-11-08T11:14:00.000+04:00

Last week was our 1st Exhibition for the season.It ends up last Thursday and the Team are dead tired but all in high spirits and accomplish with the show outcome. It was a great Show with more visitors than we expected. Our Exhibitors were more than happy to have closed big business deals.The Body Building Competetion, male category, that was incorporated in our Event was a huge triumph. One of the show's finale was the visit of Mr. Olympia none other than Jay Cutler himself.I was amazed but got a little scared of the big muscles. I've never seen an enormous body physique such as that.
All in all, the Event was a huge success and we are looking forward for a more booming and profitable show next year.

It's time to unwind a little then prepare again for the next event. A bigger show this time. One of our finest Exposition ever.

Sportex Exposition is Over and Starting Again for the new one.

Sportex Team with Mr. Olympia - Jay Cutler

Busier than the Bee

2008-10-27T11:42:00.000+04:00

I'm busier than the bee these past few days. Our first Exhibition for the season is forthcoming and to say that I have so much to do is an understatement.
I am making my everyday list so as not to forget every details of it. So far, I have finished working on the following:
1. Banquet venue & reception menu for the Exhibitors.
2. Show Opening Ceremony
3. VIP Lounge setting and the afternoon reception menu.
4. 2009 Floorplan
5. 2008 Final floorplan
6. VIP guests hotel accomodation
7. Cash Advance for particular expenses
8. Requirements for the Bodybuilding competetion.
9. World Trade Center pre ops meeting requirements.
10.Checking of VIP badges
11.Final Exhibitors list
12.Carpet & Fascia colors to service provider.
13.Requirements for the Media lounge.
14.Registration Girls
15.Photography & Videography
16.Belly Dancers
17.General Information sheet
18.Shuttle buses to Crowne Plaza
19.Requirements for Manchester United
20.Requirements for the Organizers office.
Wheeeww!! And I still have several tasks to finish in 5 days time.
Anyways, with time management I know I will accomplish everything with flying colors before our Opening Day.

Busier than the bee alright.

UNTIL DEATH DO US PART

2008-10-23T13:08:00.000+04:00

Today, we celebrate our 6th Wedding Anniversary. We celebrate our six years of being happily married. We celebrate our six years of copious pursuit. We celebrate our six years of loving each other more than words could ever tell. Above all, we celebrate our six years with God being the center of our family.

We may have our ups and downs, our qualms and sleepless nights, our struggles and tussles, but we stand firm, walk our heads up high and move forward. For our greatest glory is not in never falling but in rising whenever we fall.

We know that we are not even half way of our journey; nevertheless, as long as we travel together, we are certain to reach the end of the road that is destined for us. We will never let go of each others hands, knowing that our tender touch will keep us safe and sound from all the bleakness that this world can bring.

Along the way, we have received the greatest gift of a most precious Beautiful Angel. She is our guiding light, our forever bliss, our reason for living. She is every breath that we take. Because we have her, our lives will be perpetually complete.

As we continue this ride on the way to our providence, we pray to the Almighty for guidance, blessings, endurance, faith and incessant affection to shield our bond until eternity.
“For better, for worse,
For richer, for poorer,
In sickness and in health,
UNTIL DEATH DO US PART”

The 22nd of October 2008

Angel of Mine

2008-10-18T13:26:00.000+04:00

“When I first saw you I already knew, there was something inside of you, something I thought that I would never find….. Angel of Mine.”

We were singing the song together over the phone yesterday. The first time I heard this from I can’t remember when anymore, I fell in love with the song at once. To my amazement, Trisha fell in love with this very same song, the first time she heard it. She keeps on singing the song when she’s playing, writing and while lying in bed. And mind you, she can sing the song from the start up to chorus. Yesterday, she was in her utmost ardent mood to sing. “Mommy, let’s sing a song together, I want to sing Angel of Mine.”It was more of a command that I was like a soldier following orders from my Commanding Officer. As expected, we sang the song together with bursting emotions. Every lyrics of the song I dedicate to Trisha. “You came into my life sent from above; when I lost all hope you showed me love….”
She is beyond doubt an Angel of Mine.

All About ME

2008-10-16T11:56:00.000+04:00

I’m tall, tan, chubby and uncomplicated.
I’m a kind hearted person.
I have so much pity.
I love children.
I hate to lie.

I love apples, chocolate cakes and Japanese crackers.
I sometimes eat pizza.
I hate lugaw.
Shoes are my fad.
I desperately want to learn swimming.

I hate liars; I can mingle with them though.
I avoid loud and loutish people. I seem to attract their negative forces.

My Mom keeps me going.
My siblings can thaw my heart.
Third almost made me complete.

I so love Trisha Gabrielle. She’s the very reason why I want to live until 86.
I’m loving Buddy more each day.

That's All About Me..

The Writer Who Never Was

2008-10-15T12:58:00.000+04:00

I’ll tell you my little secret. I started to get interested in writing during my highschool days, after I finished reading the very first pocket book that my cousin lent me. Since then, I have this dream of becoming a very successful and famous Writer someday.
But I was one heck of a Ningas kugon, You know this Maňana habit thing? Yes, that was me. I tried several attempts to write, and guess what? Didn’t finish any of the stories I started. When I cannot find the right words and I cannot express what I wanted to write I just stop and never bother to continue, but the desire was still there, I dream to be a Writer.

I graduated from my high school and college education still holding this castle in the sky at the back of my mind. I found a descent job and fell in love with a good man, still keeping my dream just inside of me. I got married and become a mother with this dream in the corners of my heart. Now that I’m in the milestone of my career, once and for all I asked myself, Will I just dream for the rest of my life?? It’s just within my reach but what am I doing??

At this moment, I am not anymore in reverie of becoming a successful and famous Writer, as first and foremost , I realized that to become one , You must have this “Talent of Writing” in which I obviously don’t have, the reason why until now , it’s just a fantasy.

As of this writing, I come up with a decision; I am going to write not to bec0me a successful and famous Writer, but I am going to write to become my dream of a famous and successful Writer.. in my own right.. in my own World.

The Writer who never was is now a mere element of the past.

Acknowledgement

2008-10-15T11:43:00.000+04:00

I first heard this blog thing from my long time friend Aileen. Though I know that this is an online diary, I didn’t know that there’s more to it, that you can actually earn an extra income out of blogging. Since it’s my long dream to write, not to mention the incentives that I can possibly obtain, I got interested. I ask Aileen for more details and she is just so kind to explain to me the basic things I need to know.
Thanks Aileen for the information and for introducing me to world of Blogging.
Heyya Folks, here I come…..

Starting Off

2008-10-14T11:26:00.000+04:00

I've been longing to create and have a site of my own but the very busy schedule at work hinders me to do so,aside from the fact that I have only little knowledge on how to create a web blog. Until I came across blogger.That answers most of my questions.Albeit still groping for so many things like how to put links and the likes, I will gradually learn all those for sure.
In the meantime , let me now take the pleasure of writing my thoughts in my very blog and oh so excited in Starting Off.