Sharing my Thoughts

Month: February 2008

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Purpose Driven Life

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I got this from email, and i find it very inspiring: This is an absolutely incredible interview with Rick Warren, author of “Purpose Driven Life.” His wife now has cancer, and he now has “wealth” from the book sales. In the interview by Paul Bradshaw with Rick Warren. Rick said: “People ask me, “What is the purpose of life?” And I respond: In a nutshell, life is preparation for eternity. We were made to last forever, and God wants us to be with Him in Heaven One day my heart is going to stop, and that will be the end Read More

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If only…

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If Only…. an apt title for my blog entry today. If only we can always protect our kids from life’s disappointmentsIf only we can make life perfect for themIf only we can cushion the impact of life’s frustrationsIf only we can make life easy for themIf only we can make their young minds understand that frustrations are part of life If only we can make their tears stop just by talking to them in our soothing voiceIf only we can be with them whenever things are not going right, never leaving their side But then… we can only do so Read More

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Our Jack

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We have African Lovebirds, Fruittie (left) and Jack (right). Actually they had partners before, Tuttie and Jill, but unfortunately, Tuttie died while Jill “escaped” from their cage. So now, we were left with Fruittie and Jack. They had an egg last year, but it didn’t hatch. It just disappeared. Then suddenly, an egg again appeared inside their little house. We were again very excited. Suddenly, last 7 February, they had another egg. All the while, we thought Jack was the male, and Fruittie was the female, but we were wrong. Unfortunately, this time, when Jack had another egg, she had Read More

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A Reason to Rejoice

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Last February 2-3, we had a wonderful opportunity to attend the Joy Weekend Conference in Cap John Hay in Baguio for the CFC-FFL, although even at the last minute we were so undecided whether we will attend or not because of the expenses that we know we will incur. I was also hesitant because my blood pressure has been unstable for the past two weeks and I was scared to go on a long travel. But, God’s calling prevailed. We knew that the learnings and the experience that we will have will far outweigh whatever financial considerations or worries that Read More

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How sweet….

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I was once again complaining about my weight… which Faye heard. I was saying, “Hay naku Faye, ang taba talaga ni Mommy kaya I really need to lose weight”. She said, “Mommy, OK lang yun, mas marami pa ngang mas mataba kesa sa yo”. One time, she also commented, “Mommy hindi ka mataba, maganda nga yan kasi healthy ka diba?” Isn’t she sweet???