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Happy New Year and welcome to the new decade!
It was a full-moon last night as the gentle breeze was blowing to usher in the coming of the new year. And the coming of the new decade. Amidst the fireworks and the clanging noise that we usually go through … Continue reading
Life is meant to be shared in relationships…
A recent trip to the US for a working vacation emphasized more than ever the reality of the title of this blog. Life is really made more meaningful by relationships. And relationships are not be measured by the roles we … Continue reading
An answered prayer
My uncle Peping was cremated this morning at 9AM. Last night, I gave a prayer service as requested by Kuya Elbert, my cousin. I spoke on John 14: 1- 6 and talked about the promises of Jesus Christ to all … Continue reading
Happy Birthday Lovey…
What a busy day for Wifey! Today is her birthday but there seems to be no chance for us to go on a quiet date. Last week someone commissioned her to bake a cake for a baptismal party and 2 birthday occasions. … Continue reading
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Tagged birthday, couple, family, love, married love, relationships
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Vicariously experiencing single -parenthood at my nephew’s graduation…
We arrived at 1:45 PM. 15 minutes earlier than the call time. Well, coming from Laguna – I did not want the distance to be a hindrance for Joseph to have a great graduation. I left him in school and … Continue reading
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Tagged family, graduation, love, Nuestra Senora De Aranzazu Parochial school, OFWs, Philippine Schools, sacrifices, Trust
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My only nephew is graduating tomorrow…
What a milestone! Joseph will be graduating from his highschool tomorrow afternoon. I will be the only one to witness it. The videocam is ready and I am ready to just fire up and take video and still shots to … Continue reading
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Tagged accomplishment, education, family, Filipino families, graduation, OFW, student life, teenage years
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As I lift my heart to you Lord, here in Sorsogon…
Rm 203 Fernando’s Hotel ( wi-fi available in the room) 10:59 PM ( EG and Orly fast asleep as I type this in the dark…) Lord God, it is almost a month now. The painful saga is just about to … Continue reading
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Tagged acceptance, brokenness, family, family crisis, forgiveness, grace, healing grace, love, petition, prayer, supplication
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Encouragement from my younger brothers
Yesterday morning when I checked my phone for any messages that were sent through the night, there was one message sitting there from one of the youth leaders that I have mentored. His text said “thanks for prayers. Now I … Continue reading
Posted in acceptance, being loved, brothers, careers
Tagged brotherly love, Christian brothers, email, encouragement, family, God's love, love, OFW, overseas, worship team, youth
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3lbs. 13oz
That was how much I weighed when I was born. I am not making this up. I am looking at my official Certificate of Live Birth document from the NSO. I needed to renew my passport and my license to … Continue reading
Posted in being loved, God, Jesus Christ
Tagged birthday, brith, Certificate of Live Birth, difficult pregnancy, family, gift, grace, gratitude, miracle, mother, NSO, Philippine documents
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Turning 41
This is it. I am deeply entrenched now into this mid-life. I have fully entered the zone where the mid-life crisis would come. I think it has started already years ago – until a former psychiatrist colleague told me that … Continue reading
Posted in being loved, care, God, Jesus Christ
Tagged birthdays, blessing, cakes, celebration, family, gift, gratitude, highlights, life, love, memories, thanksgiving
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