30-Day Blog Challenge

I saw this first on my cousins blog and I was challenged so here am I accepting this challenge if I can finish the whole task in 30 days.Below are the topics that you need to watch out for

Day 1    A photo that makes you happy

Day 2    20 of my favorite things

Day 3    A photo taken over 10 years ago of you

Day 4    Something you are OCD about

Day 5    Your dream house

Day 6    A song that makes you cry (or nearly)

Day 7    My worst habit

Day 8    What’s in my handbag/purse

Day 9    Hopes, dreams and plans for the next 365 days

Day 10  A dream for the future

Day 11  Who can’t you live without?

Day 12  If you could wish for anything that would come true, what would you wish for?

Day 13  Have you ever had your heart broken? Have you ever broken a heart?

Day 14  What do you like most about yourself?

Day 15  What do you dislike most about yourself?

Day 16  What do people notice about you?

Day 17  What’s something you wish you could say to someone?

Day 18  Whom do you admire the most?

Day 19  What is your goal in life?

Day 20  What are the 10 most significant events in your life?

Day 21  If you died tomorrow, what’s one thing you’d regret not doing?

Day 22  What’s an inside joke you have with someone?

Day 23  Two months ago, where were you and what were you doing?

Day 24  Do you have saved text messages?  If so, who are they from and why do you still have them?

Day 25  Write 5 messages to 5 different people without using names.

Day 26  What’s something you’re really excited for?

Day 27  What do you feel guilty for doing?

Day 28  Tattoos.  If you have one, post it and its story.  If not, what do you want?

Day 29  Picture of your makeup collection

Day 30  When were the happiest days of your life?

I cannot promise that I can do the blog everyday, but I will TRY my best to finish this in 30 days...and half, kiddin!

An Open Letter For You

Friend, I want you to know that we're here for you, definitely, you deserve the best. Always remember, God doesn't take away what's good for us, and if he does, he just want you to have the BEST! All questions are now answered. God gave you the answer. 
Can you imagine yourself living a life full of infidelity, dishonesty and cruelty? Be positive, look at the brighter side. God did not allow you to be trapped in someone else's dream land. He did not allow you to live a life full of lies. He did not allow you to be trapped in someone else's false promises. He did not allow you to be in a complicated situation that can break not just your heart but your family's. Thus, God saved you from hell. Yes, I strongly believe that was hell. 

It is okay to cry. I know that you are in a very difficult and painful situation right now. Let it all out, pour your heart out to the Lord. I know that the pain is deep and the lost is real. It is okay to grieve. That's one step ahead in moving on. You may take a long path before you can finally move on but always remember that 
God loves you, we all love you. Together, I know you will be able to surpassed this problem. With God's grace, you will be able to see the light out of this dark tunnel. Just pray. Be still. Nothing is impossible with God. 
Don't lose hope. As they said, in our choices, sometimes we're right, sometime we learn. Take this as another lesson in life that will make you stronger than before. Take this as a learning experience. Remember, you always need to spare some love for yourself. Don't be too hard on yourself. Don't beat up yourself. I hope this experience will not hinder you in trusting and loving again. We all go through these experiences because God wants us to learn something from it. I strongly believe that in every problems, mistakes, misfortunes, there is a blessing. 
Always remember, we are here for you. No conflict schedule, no distance, no network barrier, no broken relationships, no bad experiences and problems can hinder with our friendship. 


We love you.

PGH: Angels and Miracles

I always had a soft heart for kids especially to those who are in need, may it be financially, spiritually, emotionally, physically, or even the mentally challenged kids. Being a mother made me love kids to the highest power. It made me realized how bittersweet it is to be a mom. Sweet because we get paid by hugs, kisses and I love yous. Bitter when our kids are sick or in pain because if we can only take away all the pain so that they will never endure such a bad feeling. 

Today, I am honored to be given a chance to take part in such an overwhelming experience of gift giving. Two of my Fab friends will celebrate their birthday this December and they decided to share their blessing with the diabetic patients in PGH. 

We had so much fun, we started the program of course worshiping our good Lord through Nothing is impossible, Lord I Give you my heart and Oh Happy day. We had games such as the ever famous "bring me", caroling game (my favorite). We were also given the chance to witnessed the amazing talents of Sis Lysa's friends through voice acting. Of course, we had food that very suitable for our adorable guest. We also had a lot of picture taking, laughing, bonding, and sharing of experiences (makati feast trademark :D) 

Of course, we also have surprises for our birthday celebrants. Again, I wish them both the best. I am honored to know these two beautiful ladies who inspired me more to serve. Both of them are my new inspiration in reaching out to those who are in need. They inspired me with their big hearts and beautiful soul and with that I will be forever grateful because I know them. 

We ended the program by giving our little gift for them. We prepared 55 colorful loot bags for the diabetic patients filled with goodies that they need: from medical supplies, food, toys and learning materials and school kits. Thank to Sister Lala who went to divisoria to but these colorful loot bags. When Sis Lysa announced that we are giving insulins and syringes, I just saw the magical smiles not only bythe kids but as well as their parents as they cheered "yeheeeyyyy" 
It felt so good seeing and hearing how happy our guests were. 

The room was filled with Christmas songs as the gift giving ceremony takes place. Each servant gave their Santa hats to a diabetic guest. As explained by Sis Lysa, we are their santa today, but we also hope that they will also be a Santa to others. 

We officially ended the program with a powerful prayer led by Sis Gegs. But, there's more. We still have 90 loot bags to give to the ward patients. We decided to divide ourselves into group of 10 so that evweryone in the ward will be prayed over. There I met Baby Salvador, Born Dec 3, 2011, 7months, with pneumonia. I remember my nephew Gabriel who's a premie baby as well. After the prayer, I gave our little Xmas gift to Ate Nelia. When I was about to go to the next patient, I heard a loud beeping sound. I saw the doctors trying to revive a one day old baby girl named Carmi. All servants went towards her bed, raised our hands over her and started praying continously as her grandmother sulk herself on the floor as she cries out loud 'bakit, matagal ko pinangarap magka apo ng babae, tapos kukunin mo lang". She keeps on wailing, as we all keeps on praying. As the cry goes louder, I prayed harder and louder too. 
As I pray and lift Baby Carmi to our Lord, I really can't explain the feeling. It was a heavy feeling inside and yet I felt like floating. I felt an electricity going through my spine. I continue to pray as I held to my rosary bracelet. I can feel a warm energy inside the room. It feels like I can hear the angels singing or praying with us (or it's just Lynch, or Chester since they are the nearest person to me) After 20 to 30mins of continous praying, the doctors were able to revived baby Carmi. As I look around us, I saw how our group prayed so hard for this little angel, puffy eyes and sweaty foreheads are proofs to that. 

As Mariah Carey's song goes.... 

Many nights we prayed 
With no proof anyone could hear 
In our hearts a hope for a song 
We barely understood 
Now we are not afraid 
Although we know there's much to fear 
We were moving mountains 
Long before we knew we could, whoa, yes 
There can be miracles 
When you believe 
Though hope is frail 
It's hard to kill 
Who knows what miracles 
You can achieve 
When you believe somehow you will 
You will when you believe 

Miracle unfolded right in front of us. What can be the best gift other than that? I know, the angels helped us prayed not just for baby Carmi but for all the patients in the ward. I thank the Lord for his unfailing love for everyone. It was indeed a blessed day for all of us. For me, it is a day of "Santa Angels meeting little angels equals miracle" This proves, once again, that prayers do move mountains especially if we pray all together. Nothing is impossible with God ♥ ♥ ♥

Jesus In My Life

Who was your Jesus growing up?

Who was a Jesus to you at some point?

Over the years, I encountered a lot of Jesus in my life but now I would like to share who were the people in my mind earlier.

My Lola

Growing up as an only child is not easy, I don't have a constant playmate, I never experienced the sibling happiness and rivalry. I must say, I grew up not the stereotyped bratty daughter. At that time, both parents are busy working. I remember how they juggle me from our house to my lola's house. I'll sleep at our house, but when I wake up, I'll go to lola's house and that's where I eat, get ready for school and do my homework.

My lola is my second mom. I admit, I may not be spoiled to my parents when I was a kid but I am spoiled by my lola. Until now, she's 86years old but continues to shower me and Addy with love and care.

My circle of trust

You know who you are. Thank you guys for being my support group. You may not know each other but I know that you're bonded by God that's why each one has a "special task" in my life. Each one has a unique role in my life. Your presence comforts me. Your assurance and affirmation warms my heart. You continuously fill my love tank.

Ruthie

Of course, my one and only :)

The one who invited me to the Feast. I've known you since 4th grade. We've been through a lot. One thing I'm sure of, were definitely for life, for keeps. Thank you sis!

Lastly, Addy's dad. Yes,

I saw Jesus in him. You know why? Because he's part of a greatest gift. He gave me Addy, my one true love. If not for him, I will not have Addy at this moment. If not for him, I will not be as optimistic as I am. If not for him, I am not this strong. He may not be around, but Addy took over his place. Addy is the one continuing the "being Jesus". For that, I will still forever be grateful because I have the most beautiful blessing. My Son, My Addy.

Given a chance to change my past, I will still choose the same path that I took. I will still choose the same disposition in life because with my past desert experience, I discovered how beautiful life is. I met genuine friends. As my uncle said last night, it is only during the time of darkness that you can see the stars.

Disclaimer: These are the few people that came into my mind right away, but I met and encountered so many Jesus in my life