My Happiness and Sentiments

HAPPY VALENTINES TO YOU ALL

2010-02-13T04:13:00.000-08:00

I would like to share with my friends the seasons of LOVE, i wish you all the happiness and more love in you hearts.

Sharing with you friends this very nice poem.

To some people February 14th is just another day. For me this is a day to take time and say... I love you. Stop, and think what we've been through and how much are love as grew. Yes, we fight, And I've lied, But never forget for you I would die. Everyday I see your beautiful, smiling face, And there are moments that I stare and you take my breath away, and leave me with nothing to say, On this special day, I ask myself how it is possible to love a person so much. My heart has been permanently touched. All the tears and pain seem to go away. The pieces of my heart that were chiseled away, you make them ok. Once there was a deep dark hole nobody could touch, Until you came and filled it with all your love. On this special day I want you to know, I love you, More than I could write down, tell, explain or even try to show, In this life or the next. I've done things I regret, And they hurt you inside and made you cry, But let those things die, Not you and I. I want to be with you the rest of my life, Until the day I say good-bye.So on this Valentines Day I want to say, I love you and will always be with you.

Sad and Happy

2010-02-08T21:43:00.000-08:00

Today......

I went to the school of my third son, to get his report card, i am happy his grades are very satisfactory. Hope he can maintain this until classes ends on March. Yehey! two months free from school obligations. Next school year you will be a second year high school, aim higher so you can fulfill your dreams, i am just here,i love you Tj!

Sad......

This morning i have visited my sister in-law Rowena, she's been sick since last week, her situation is a bit complicated. It has something to do with her abnormal bleeding, the doctor can not do much at this point in time, because she has to undergo several laboratory tests to determine what really causes this bleeding. Menopause has ruled out by the doctor since she has an active goiter disease and heart problem as well. Symptoms on her goiter may or may not be the caused of it said by the doctor. Yesterday, she went again to the hospital and had a minor procedure for her only to temporarily stop the bleeding while waiting for the biopsy, and a 2D Echo. Anyway just rest and relax, pray and stop worrying.

Don't worry, we will pray for your fast recovery, and we all love you!

Few minutes to thank HIM

2010-02-01T15:04:00.000-08:00

I am thinking of what i am going to post today, until something came across my mind,and this one is more appropriate today. I am always neglecting HIM, because i am so busy  thinking on how to go about my daily undertakings. I am sorry.
 THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR LOVING ME!



 
 DEAR GOD:
I want to thank You for what you have already done. 
I am not going to wait until I see results or receive rewards; I am thanking you right now. 
I am not going to wait until I feel better or things look better; I am thanking you right now. 
I am not going to wait until people say they are sorry or until they stop talking about me; I am thanking you right now. 
I am not going to wait until the pain in my body disappears; I am thanking you right now. 
I am not going to wait until my financial situation improves; I am going to thank you right now. 
I am not going to wait until the children are asleep and the house is quiet; I am going to thank you right now. I am not going to wait until I get promoted at work or until I get the job; I am going to thank you right now. 
I am not going to wait until I understand every experience in my life that has caused me pain or grief; I am thanking you right now. 
I am not going to wait until the journey gets easier or the challenges are removed; I am thanking you right now. 
I am thanking you because I am alive. I am thanking you because I made it through the day's difficulties. I am thanking you because I have walked around the obstacles. 
I am thanking you because I have the ability and the opportunity to do more and do
better.. 

I'm thanking You because FATHER, YOU haven't given up on me.

Beyond what men know....

2010-01-26T21:42:00.000-08:00

I would like to share this with all the women out there.

I was digging to my old books and i found this nice poem, you can share this to others too. I am giving you the right to do so.

Women are often neglected on their rights, most of the time they are abused, physically, emotionally and verbally. Maybe they thought, it is okay for us, because we don't fight back or prefer to keep mum,only not to go further. Ahh, how sad, i hope, i wish, they will change this kind of attitude, before it is too late.

A Good Woman

©Carol Naumann

One you should treasure, but not as a possession,
Who needs to be loved, not treated with aggression.
Her value is more than all the world's treasures,
Not just the sum of scale's unit measures.
She should always be built up, not torn down,
By all the words you speak, when she is around.
She needs to be hugged and not pushed away,
Especially when you both having a really bad day.
Words spoken to her in haste and anger,
Can place her fragile heart in danger.
She should be admired for her boundless love,
And looked upon as a true gift from Above.
Not used as a target for all your frustration,
But held close and kissed with loving admiration.
You should always appreciate her commitment to you,
And not take for granted what she's given up for you!
Kiss her and love her all that you possibly can,
And don't be embarrassed to be seen holding her hand.
Treasure each day as if it were the last,
And at the end of your life you won't be regretting your past.

Thank You

2010-01-25T23:36:00.000-08:00

Hello to all my friends here at blogland, first i would like to say SORRY to all of you. I have been silent for a long long time. I just came from a very personal battle in my life, rising back to be with you guys. I missed all of you, THANK YOU TOO for still there for me and because you have not forsaken me, lol.

Thank you Jenny for this special award too, thanks for considering me as one of the recipient. I may not be consistent into blogging but my heart is still here. Thank you again.

Greatest gift!

2009-11-09T10:51:00.000-08:00

I always knew I'd be a mom
since I was just a girl.
And when God blessed me with you four
you each became my world.
He said now take these precious gifts
and show them greatest love.
Because he gave them here to me
from Heaven up above.
He said to teach them what is right
by what you do and say.
And please remember as a mom
to teach them how to pray.
The years go by so fast you know
no matter what we do.
And wherever that your paths may lead
my heart will go with you.
I only hope I served you well
and showed you greatest love.
I hope I taught you how to pray
and thank your God above.
Always remember,
to be your mom
is a blessing everyday.
For to me God sent a precious gift....

You maybe hardheaded sometimes but it's ok

it is still a part of growing up.

I am here always.

Rafael,John Kenneth, Tj and Augustine Kevin

Mama will always love you!

Relief Operations 2

2009-11-08T16:12:00.000-08:00

typhoon's work
the group
me and my group
people waiting for their turn....
me and Princess, daughter of our secretary......
me, Princess and Randell..bro and sis tandem....good job kids!

We just had our relief operation last saturday, the one that i have mentioned last time.We went to Ternate and Bacoor, Cavite. It was successful although i felt a bit depressed for what we have seen. Heart wrenching, as i have told to my friend, because she was about to cry, , just be strong and don't mixed emotions here. If not, we can not do our job. Much as we want to give more, but our resources were limited. It was sad to see these people and their plight.

First stop,we went to the families that were affected by the cyclone. Their houses were totally damaged. It was good though because no casualties. Second to the families that were affected by the fire, houses were totally burnt. The people are slowly getting back to their feet. Thank be to GOD!

Lastly, to the community who were affected by the typhoons, we were there till sunset.

2009-10-21T23:44:00.000-07:00

I would like to thank this person who is always beside me even during my most darkest moment, only that i need to keep his identity for he is a very private person. So i am trying to keep my promise,Mr. D, thank you so much,for being so understanding and patient, never i realized how much you really care for me, even at times i am so mean to you.

You always understand my feelings towards all these events that is happening to my life. Words are not enough to express how much i am grateful in knowing a person like you.

Thank you so much!

A poem for you. But i guess more appropriate for me.

So this is for both of us.

It takes a knock to open a door.

A "knock" to open your eyes:

It takes a "knock" to open the way,

That we may realize our goal,

That the dream is won because we try,

though a "knock" may spur on us,

Life is made up of joys and "knocks"

And each day begins with the dawn.

Had this poem ring a bell?

Project was successful

2009-10-21T23:11:00.000-07:00

Hello to all my friends here at bloglandia, sorry for not being with you these past few days. Been awhile since i last posted.

Reporting for what we had done during the relief operation. It was done successfully although i was not able to be with the team for a reason that i need to attend to a very important matter, i missed this event. The team pursued as scheduled.

you will see from these pictures how the people and their places had been totally devastated.

Coming November, we will be having our second part of the relief operation, many people are still giving support for PINOY FORUMERS SOCIETY FOUNDATION,INC., so we decided to have a second round. Thank you to all those who are supporting our projects.

I will keep you posted again about this relief operation.

Will there be a morning?

2009-10-06T17:18:00.000-07:00

It is depressing to know the effect of the calamity,done with one and still trying to recover from the devastation, here came another one.....strong typhoon again. When can we get this over with?

Feeling so tired of all these......added by the inadequacy and political will of our leaders. I am mad right now!

Sorry friends, just pouring out my sentiments over all these events that had been experiencing by our people. I still want to feel that there is hope over all these. Our people are suffering so much right now. Will there be still future for us?

Right now we are very busy preparing the things we need to give to our citizens, on saturday we will be heading towards one of the many places that had been severely affected by the calamity.

I would like to be optimistic(?).

A song..........

Will there really be a morning
When the night is gone
Will there be a dawn
To greet me urge me to go on
Is there no home for me
To even love again

Will there really be a morning
Or is this the end
Will there really be a sunrise when
The darkness dies
Will the strength to last'll be there
To fight the fears inside
The nights are so endless
Endless as it seems

Will there really be a morning or
Is this a dream
Days have come and days have passed
I wish the morning stayed
I pray that they would last
For in those mornings I
Could see what it meant to be free
Will there really be light again
When this tunnel fades
Will I reach out and touch it
Ir will I be afraid
I just hoped that
I'll still be there just that
I may see
Will there really be a morning to
Come for me
For in those mornings
I could see what it meant
To be free

Will there really be a morning to
Come for me?

.............bear with me friends.

Wrath of 'Ondoy'

2009-09-27T14:15:00.000-07:00

Ondoy was a typhoon that raked almost all the houses, properties and lives of many residents in the affected places. Some of these parts are in Manila and its neighboring cities and provinces

It was a non-stop and so heavy downpour of rains last Saturday.

The sky was so dark and winds blowing stronger each minutes, my children were so afraid.

My youngest Kevin were crying while saying a prayer because, he was so touched by what he was seeing on television. We were monitoring it.

More gruesome the day after, when we see the effect of the typhoon. Feelings were undescribable.

To all my blogger family, i am appealing to you to please pray for our country and our citizens.

Wish that we can get through it soon.

But whoever wishes to donate, we gladly appreciate it http://www.redcross.org.ph/Site/PNRC/wtd.aspx thank you so much!

My angel

2009-09-24T16:43:00.000-07:00

For us Catholics, we are now celebrating the feast day of our Archangels St. Rafael, St. Michael and St. Gabriel. In connection with this we are holding daily novena prayers and masses.

We are always reminded that we have our own angels that keep protecting us from harm and temptations. Since childhood we were told that we should ask their help whenever we need them and they will respond. I believed that they are our intercessors to the Lord.

In honor with them, i would like to share this poem.

My angel

by: Thomas G. Huckaby Jr.

From the moment I came into this world, and opened my big brown eyes. I knew that I was looking at an Angel, because the heart it never lies.

Through all of life's hard struggles, this Angel has always been there. Always hanging on when the ride got rough, always showing how much she cares.

For life is a constant struggle, more now than ever before. Much too hard for an Angel, oh how I wish I could give her more.

The days they pass so quickly. Each one faster than the last. But we know that we must go forward, and not dwell on mistakes of the past.

And so we venture on through this hateful world, though my Angel she is always calm. So I'll follow on always together with this Angel that I call mom.

The Taxi

2009-09-20T19:02:00.000-07:00

I arrived at the address where someone had requested a taxi. I honked but no one came

out. I honked again,nothing. So I walked to the door and knocked. 'Just a
minute', answered a frail, elderly voice. I could hear something being
dragged across the floor.

After a long pause, the door opened. A small woman in her
90's stood before me. She was wearing a print dress and a pillbox hat with
a veil pinned on it,like somebody out of a 1940s movie.

By her side was a small nylon suitcase. The apartment
looked as if no one had
lived in it for years. All the furniture was covered with
sheets..
There were no clocks on the walls, no knickknacks or

utensils on the counters. In the corner was a cardboard box filled with
photos and glassware. 'Would you carry my bag out to the car?' she
said. I took the suitcase to the cab, and then returned to assist the woman.
She took my arm and we walked slowly toward the curb.
She kept thanking me for my kindness. 'It's nothing', I told her. 'I just try
to treat my passengers the way I would want my mother treated'..

'Oh, you're such a good boy', she said. When we got in the cab, she gave me
an address, and then asked, 'Could you drive through downtown?'
'It's not the shortest way,' I answered quickly.

'Oh, I don't mind,' she said. 'I'm in no hurry. I'm on my way to a hospice'.
I looked in the rear-view mirror. Her eyes were glistening. 'I don't have any
family left,' she continued. 'The doctor says I don't have very long.' I
quietly reached over and shut off the meter.
'What route would you like me to take?' I asked.
For the next two hours, we drove through the city. She showed me the building
where she had once worked as an elevator operator.

We drove through the neighborhood where she and her husband had lived when
they were newlyweds. She had me pull up in front of a furniture warehouse that had once been a ballroom where she had gone dancing as a girl. Sometimes she'd ask me to slow in front of a
particular building or corner and would sit staring into the darkness, saying nothing.

As the first hint of sun was creasing the horizon, she
suddenly said, 'I'm tired. Let's go now'

We drove in silence to the address she had given me. It was a low building,
like a small convalescent home, with a driveway that passed under a portico.
Two orderlies came out to the cab as soon as we pulled up. They were
solicitous and intent, watching her every move. They must have been expecting her.

I opened the trunk and took the small suitcase to the door. The woman was
already seated in a wheelchair. 'How much do I owe you?' she asked, reaching into
her purse.

'Nothing,' I said.
'You have to make a living,' she answered.
'There are other passengers,' I responded.
Almost without thinking, I bent and gave her a hug. She held onto me tightly.
'You gave an old woman a little moment of joy,'she said.
'Thank you.'
I squeezed her hand, and then walked into the dim morning
light. Behind me, a door shut. It was the sound of the closing of a life.
I didn't pick up any more passengers that shift. I drove aimlessly lost in
thought. For the rest of that day, I could hardly talk.
What if that woman had gotten an angry driver, or one who was impatient to
end his shift?

What if I had refused to take the run, or had honked
once, then driven away?

On a quick review, I don't think that I have done anything more important in
my life.
We're conditioned to think that our lives revolve around great moments.

But great moments often catch us unaware-beautifully
wrapped in what others may consider a small one.

PEOPLE MAY NOT REMEMBER
EXACTLY WHAT YOU
DID, OR WHAT YOU SAID, BUT THEY WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HOW
YOU MADE THEM FEEL.

THIS ONE WAS EMAILED TO ME BY A FRIEND AND MIGHT THOUGHT TO SHARE IT WITH YOU, HOPING TO DRAW ATTENTION AND GIVE A LITTLE MOMENT TO PONDER ON.

IT MOVED ME.......I REMEMBER MOM!

AND FEW YEARS FROM NOW.....ME!

i'm back!

2009-09-18T03:32:00.000-07:00

Hello to all my friends , i missed everyone here. Thank you to all of you who kept sending messages. I guess i have to work double time to read back all your posts.

I am really happy!

internet problem....

2009-08-14T05:02:00.000-07:00

To all my blogger friends, i am experiencing internet connection, please bear with me, i may not be able to be with you for a while. Soon as i get back i will visit all of you, thank you for your understanding.

2009-08-12T18:04:00.000-07:00

This is a reflection for the busy people. WE should give time to praise and thank the LORD for whatever graces we received for the day no matter how small it is.

Dedicated to all of us:

A Psalm for busy People

The Lord is my Patience

I will not rush

He makes me stop and rest

for quite intervals

He provides me with

images and stillness

which restore my sincerity.

Paging Wives!

2009-08-09T21:59:00.000-07:00

To make this fair to husbands, i'd rather share some tips too for wives out there.

Men love independent and confident women.

- Husbands want to see that their wives could work independently,not too much relying on them.

Men love to be with a happy companion and a woman who looks at things positively.

- Husband like to have a wife who always have a positive outlook in life, this outweighs the negative.

Men want great sex.

-It is not just by choice or what. Men by nature have higher libido than women, so they often want a partner in life that is compatible with them sexually. Men most often express love through sex that they tend to look for a woman who can also take care of their needs when it comes to that aspect. Women just have to realize that when it comes to physical intimacies, what men want in a wife is not just sex but great sex.

Men want to feel loved and cared for.

- We may tend to ignore our husband because we are too busy with taking care of our household chores and for the kids as well. Husband wants to feel they are around too. Oftentimes we think it is ok with them,but deep inside they are rebelling(sad).

Men want to be appreciated.

-If we women love to be appreciated, men do too. They want to be appreciated for what they have contributed in building a good family. Don't try to think on his negative sides that hinders you to become appreciative of him,instead look at the better side of him.

Men love a woman who knows how to listen and understand.

- Husband hates a nagging wife, they appreciate more a wife who knows how to listen and understanding as well.

Your turn gals.......work on it!

Paging Husbands!

2009-08-09T05:53:00.000-07:00

I am curious how husbands react on this:

Five Golden Rules of the Doting Husbands

Get home by 8 p.m.
Eat dinner with your family.
Say thanks to your wife for all that she does.
Call your wife by name rather than saying "you" or grunting at her.
Look your wife in the eyes when talking to her.

Conclusions to all of these and to have a successful marriage. I believe...RESPECT,TRUST AND LOVE are the keys. Do you agree?

"end of the world"

2009-08-08T02:27:00.000-07:00

Women in my age may start wondering how to overcome premenopausal syndrome. Is there really like premenopausal syndrome? You might be asking why i came to discuss this topic? Most women i think(and i agree) that we are afraid to face and come to terms with this topic, i don't know, but it is for me a sort of "end of the world" . For one, gone are the days the i could still do things like younger ones do. So physical activities are lessened, because i believe body strength is no longer the same. To understand about more of it http://www.al-hikmah.org/premenopausal-syndrome-whats-it-all-about.htm

I began to understand that slowly this matter as i believe i am already going through the sign and symptoms of it(sad). With no apparent reason, i feel depressed, sad, irritable and impatient to small things. In retrospect, i should be more aware of it now. So it is a fact that all women must understand and accept the reality that we all come and face the reality! ouch! Not yet!

so proud of you!

2009-08-01T07:02:00.000-07:00

Just so happy and touched by my youngest Kevin did for me tonight. After my whole day of performing my duties as mom,i started feeling tired and i said my back is aching. What he did was,he got my pain reliever oil and started massaging my hand, then head and back. I felt so delighted and teary eyed. He is so sweet , caring and loving child. Stay sweet,bubly and thank you for making my day always happy and life more easier. I am so proud of you!

Budgeting tips for moms

2009-07-30T15:54:00.001-07:00

I would like to share these tips for a stay home mom like me especially in our present financial difficulties. It is a challenge that all moms must face sooner or later,preparing affordable meals that are at the same time good for the family's health.
Here they are:

Plan you meals
Always plan meals for the entire week,this makes shopping easier and prevents unnecessary spendings. Create a meal planner so you know ahead of time what food items you need to buy even before you go to the market.

Shop at a wet market
Looking for more affordable food items? Wet market is the best place,here you can make a lot of choices and can even bargain to the lowest price. Lots of choices too.

Eat home-cooked meals
Eating home-cooked meals is a lot cheaper than eating outside. Preparing food at home allows you to have complete control of the cooking process and the ingredients you put in your food. It also helps you estimate how much food you need to cook for the particular meal.

Reduce food waste
Before throwing out leftover foods,consider first how you can recycle them,convert in another more palatable meal or snacks. Just make sure that leftover foods are stored properly. Do not reheat food more than once, reheating destroys nutritional content of the food.

Grow your own
It is nice to take time and think of trying to plant in your backyard,let's go organic,that means more safer to eat.
It also develop bonding and camaraderie among your kids.

Eating healthy foods need not be expensive,once you learned careful meal planning,shopping,and cooking. It is much easier to give your family good,nutritious, and healthy food while following your budget.

My moments

2009-07-27T16:24:00.000-07:00

This is a usual day for me, waking up every 3:00am Monday thru Friday. For 21 years of being a full time mother,in general i am enjoying it. Although sometimes i feel tired of doing the same things all the time,24/7. There are times that i feel i am not effective anymore as a mother,because at times kids act differently to what i am saying or negating what i want them to do, or maybe it is also the dynamic world that affects their attitudes(still justifying),i am not sure of course. But don't get me wrong, i am a liberated mother only that whenever i need to scold them for wrongdoing i do so. I am their best friend i think, we can talk about anything under the sun.

Wheeew! change the topic,lol. Yesterday just when i got home, i opened my email and i got a good news regarding my ongoing application to Canada,my employer promised to work on the documents needed to submit to the Canadian embassy here in Manila. These are the only ones needed to know the verdict,lol. So this keeps me inspired and less stressful day ahead for me now,again keep praying for me friends, thank you so much.

Twitter Fast Follower

2009-07-23T23:45:00.000-07:00

I came across to one of my favorite blog today (Rose's Obstacles and Glories) and i found this new coolest site in town,here you can increase your followers on twitter by registering on this site.You can try this out too get more twitter followers so you will see it by yourself. Follow me and i will follow you too,join us now!

2009-07-23T20:53:00.000-07:00

just sharing all these thoughts today.....nice to be reflected upon.

We are told that people stay in love because of chemistry or because they remain intrigued with each other, because of many kindnesses, because of luck... But part of it has got to be forgiveness and gratefulness.
Ellen Goodman
American journalist (1941 - )

All the arts we practice are apprenticeship. The big art is our life.
M. C. Richards

Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.
Martin Luther King Jr. (1929 - 1968)

Accustom yourself continually to make many acts of love, for they enkindle and melt the soul.
Saint Teresa of Avila (1515 - 1582)

If you observe a really happy man, you will find... that he is happy in the course of living life twenty-four crowded hours each day.
W. Beran Wolfe

We allow our ignorance to prevail upon us and make us think we can survive alone, alone in patches, alone in groups, alone in races, even alone in genders.
Maya Angelou
US author & poet (1928 - )

The really potent part of love is that it allows you to carry around beliefs about yourself that make you feel special, desirable, precious, innately good. Your lover couldn't have seen [these qualities] in you, even temporarily, if they weren't part of your essential being.
Martha Beck, O Magazine, February 2003

When you helped somebody, right away you were responsible for that person. And things always followed for which you were never prepared.
Martha Brooks, True Confessions of a Heartless Girl

Happiness often sneaks in through a door you didn't know you left open.
John Barrymore (1882 - 1942)

Learn the art of patience. Apply discipline to your thoughts when they become anxious over the outcome of a goal. Impatience breeds anxiety, fear, discouragement and failure. Patience creates confidence, decisiveness, and a rational outlook, which eventually leads to success.
Brian Adams

So happy

2009-07-18T09:40:00.000-07:00

Happiness uplifts me
Happiness fills my heart, my mind, and my soul
Happiness gives me the strength I need
Happiness is a good feeling that enters my mind each day
Happiness takes my sadness away
Happiness fills my eyes with joy
Happines makes me excited and thrilled
Happines warms my heart and soul each day
Happiness gives me a sense of relief each day
Happiness welcomes me each morning when I get up
Happiness can be seen in my eyes

Aldo Kraas

You always give me the courage to go on, find your way to make me happy.
Thank you so much my love!

My new baby

2009-07-15T18:18:00.000-07:00

Good day to all my friends here at blogland,you might wondering what i am doing all this time. From being absent from our haven(that is what i call it). I have not mentioned to you about my another baby....the foundation which i have recently joined,new for it was only running for 9mos now. I am one of the officers so, given this big responsibility, i am obliged to do my duties.

Let me give you first an insight how and what this foundation is all about. This is an organization mainly formed thru forum called POEA forum(PHILIPPINE OVERSEAS AND EMPLOYMENT ADMINISTRATION) an agency which facilitates our citizens who wish to go abroad and work. Since i am one of the aspirants so i came to know this forum. From this forum you will meet people who are already out of the country who likes to help those aspiring to work abroad. Help in terms of advises and tips onced you get to your destinations and other things. Then,from there a foundation was formed it is called PINOY FORUMERS SOCIETY FOUNDATIONS INC.(PINOY is a colloquial term for FILIPINOS). Even before it was officially registered in the SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION we are already giving donations to the benificiaries, we've done it to school,we donated chairs, tables, trash bins,blackboards and electric fans. Another one was in a house for the abandoned children and for girls who were abused physically,mentally and sexually. We donated some of their personal needs and among other things.

You might again wondering where we get our funds.Considering the facts that the things being donated requires a large amount of money. The money is being donated by our members who are working abroad or even for non-members who are willing to share their blessings. If we are going to have an upcoming project we tell them, then we start asking for help. I salute them for their great contributions to make all our projects feasible. Considering the fact that we have not seen each other personally, only on the net. That is how they trusted the organization. I am so proud of these people!

Recently, July 11, 2009, we had our first grand reunion of all the officers and other members too. Our chairwoman came home from United Arab Emirates to personally meet us and plan for another project.

I am praying that this will be another fruitful one. Sharing some of the pictures during the grand reunion.

FATHER'S DAY

2009-06-20T06:21:00.000-07:00

I would like to give tribute to my everdearest husband.
Today is your special day.
I want to thank you for all your sacrifices.
You are my strength, my shock absorber,my power and my life, without you, i am nothing. With you i feel secured and feel all things are easy to handle.
For you nothing seems impossible,you always make things easy.
Thank you for loving me.
Thank you for always making me special
Thank you for taking care of me

Always be with you till the end,I LOVE YOU!

2009-06-10T18:00:00.000-07:00

>There was a time when I couldn’t go on,

when nothing was right and all were gone.

I stared at nothingness with no will to fight,

I have to give up, I know I was right.

Everybody seems to desert me’coz no one was left,

Nobody heard me, to my shouts they were deaf.

How could I go on, how could I stay?

When they were all gone, when they all went away.

Life was empty, it was dark and cold,

Who will warm me to life? To my hands who will hold?

Who will push me when I’m tired? Who will catch me when I fall?

Who will listen to my woes? Who will answer when I call?

No one will ‘coz no one stayed,

They all went away, they all have fade.

It was a time when my life was black,

but you came along and you help me come back.

You taught me to love again,

you taught me to live again.

You were all smiles and soft tender words,

You freed me from my murky past, freed me like a bird.

I came across this poem today, i just though this is nice to have it posted here and share.

I would like to dedicate this one also to my husband,lover,mentor and best friend. Thank you for being always there for me. Thank you for the guidance,prayers, patience and understanding for my mood swings.

This is not my Father's day tribute yet,lol. I LOVE YOU!

"OUR OCEANS OUR RESPONSIBILITY"

2009-06-09T05:15:00.000-07:00

We are now officially celebrating WORLD OCEANS DAY. As an individual, my simple way of contributing the preservation of our ocean is to keep it clean, join caused oriented groups in their efforts to preserve it and to help increase awareness.

Visit Discovery Education’s Planet Ocean website. You find fun facts and lessons about the ocean.

2009-06-07T18:25:00.000-07:00

Beautiful!

Honesty is beautiful
Kindness is beautiful
Intelligence is beautiful
Talent is beautiful

Beautiful is a romance with such abundance
Beautiful are the flowers that roam the earth
Beautiful is awaking to the sound of singing birds
Beautiful is a disguise
Playing hide and seek inside and outside
Beautiful is as naked as the rising sun
Beautiful is delightful and truthful
Beautiful is the golden daylight that shines
And the taste of sweet colored red wine
Beautiful was never ever created by mistake
Beautiful is the ingredient we bake life’s cake
When all or nothing is at stake

I am beautiful
You are beautiful
We are beautiful

Beautiful is great
Beautiful is sweet
Beautiful is love
Beautiful is power

Come to me Mr. & Mrs. Beautiful
Let me into your little secret
Of why you are so obedient and dutiful

by Slyvia Chidi

this is how i see my life is,full of hope and optimism. We always come to a point when we think life is not fair for us. But after that we see the sun shines again.
I am so happy today, actually since yesterday because i was able to talk to you and happy to see you as well.

belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

2009-05-17T17:42:00.000-07:00

It was my birthday yesterday, sadly my migraine was hitting me badly since morning till evening. I could not get up from my bed. The medicines did not work, so i was on bed till this morning.

I am a bit okay now, so had this chance of opening my mails and blogs. I am happy my inbox is full of birthday greetings, great feelings that people you loved did not forget this day.

I thank God because i have reached this age and all the blessings i have received all this time. Got only one wish to make......my Canada dream!

I am back!

2009-05-12T02:02:00.000-07:00

I am here again, after two weeks of silence, although i kept coming to check and made comments on to my favorites blogs.

Two weeks was a torture for me, trying very hard to get my brain back to working...literally! So my exam has done yesterday,i hope i made it. I want to think that i really did my job. Hoping to have a positive result......soon!

Thank you to all my friends here who wished me luck,you inspired me guys!

I guess i need to catch up and i will. thanks again.

Mom Happy Mother's Day!

2009-05-12T01:08:00.000-07:00

I hope i am not yet late on greeting you on this very special occasion. You called me over the phone to greet me, felt ashamed because whenever we have an occasion you will be the first to greet and you make me feel guilty.

Mom, seldom we talk brought by the distance....Hawaii is miles and miles away from the Philippines. You've been there almost two decades now, despite that you never let me feel being deprived of your love and affection. You are always there for me.

I was 4 when Dad passed away, since then you stood by our side, gave yourself unselfishly for us. You never thought of looking after your personal gains, instead you played your role as the mother and father at the same time. I admire you so much for that.

Thank you for giving me the chance to see the world!

Thank you for loving me and nurturing me!

Thank you for showing me how to become a good mother too to

my children!

Thank you for teaching me to become patient in dealing with

my kids!

Thank you for teaching me to be GOD fearing person!

Thank you for being so understanding!

Most of all thank you for being there for me always!

There are so many thank yous i want to say to you, but time is

not enough to say it all.

As i always tell you that if God permits, I want to go and die first than me seeing you gone first. You get mad when i say that, it's okay, i still mean it and always will.

I LOVE YOU INAY SO MUCH!!!

studying and ageing.......

2009-04-29T19:19:00.000-07:00

I have not been into blogging these days but i kept constantly reading all the updates from the blogs i followed. Made comments here and there, i can not help it. I love your blogs, it is somehow my "get-away" from reviewing.

Ah, now i realized that being stocked at home and not trying to at least refresh my mind from time to time is really a disaster( hello! what year is it now?). See! even us mom should never stop from getting in touch with the outside world,never stop learning, i hope it is not too late for me (whew!). Taking this review feels, i am out of this already, but i have no choice. My memory is not sharp anymore compared to 20 years ago, that is a matter of fact!

So to my friends, just keep posting and i will surely be on it. For the meantime let me concentrate here on my review until i get through with this on May 11.

Wish me luck! Thank you.

Kevin made it!

2009-04-22T05:21:00.000-07:00

We had a follow up check up today, had some laboratory tests, at last traces of blood in his urine has gone, meaning medecines responded so well on him. Yes! I am relieved and worry no more. I can concentrate again for my review.

Thanks to all my friends here who wished Kevin to get well...thanks to Mom E, shades, Deena and Beth, you helped me uplift my spirit during this down moments. To all those silently reading my blog,love you guys!

Get well soon Kevin!

2009-04-20T15:53:00.000-07:00

While i am busy reviewing, problems come here and there..... yesterday my youngest son Kevin has diagnosed with kidney infections, i don't understand much of all those medical terms told by his pediatrician. I am trying very hard to comprehend all those terms. He got high fever and blood stains in his urine, and few lymph nodes on the left side of his neck. So i had to rushed him to the hospital,it was alarming! He underwent some laboratory tests....urine, blood and lung x-rays now he is at home for observation and medication, and be back on wednesday for a follow up check up and another laboratory tests. I hope and pray the medicines will respond.

I am closely monitoring him, and i am glad he acts normally and seems not sick at all, still hyperactive, not heeding the advise of his pedia......he is a kid indeed! Somehow it is also a relief for me it is less stressful. Get well soon my baby! I LOVE YOU!!!

Wish to see you!

2009-04-19T15:19:00.000-07:00

I am busy preparing for my upcoming exam at the embassy of Canada,this is what i am waiting for barely a year now. I hope i can make it so i can eventually go and work there.

I have been contemplating on it long time ago, for the future of my kids. At last i got a chance, so now my turn to either make it or break it at this time. I chose Canada because this is one of the best place to live in, so many praises and beautiful stories about the people, the environment, all things in general. So wish me luck guys and please help pray for this.

Emotions......Unleashed!

2009-04-15T10:02:00.000-07:00

Today, i feel so low and sad. I am trying to please you,at least be with you even for awhile. You know that it does not happen all the time or anytime we want it. Do you know that i am always excited whenever we have a chance to talk? Do you know how much i am thrilled everytime we talk? Or maybe we are only both tired today,or you are just so insensitive that you don't care. Maybe you are tired of listening to my same old stories....no thrill at all! You know that it never and never will i ever have a new stories to tell. It always be my everyday chores in the house,kids and what they do. I too sometimes feel bored to all of these things,do i have a choice? I don't even know sometimes if i am still effective as a mother to them. Sometimes i feel, i am just their buddy or nanny and maid all at the same time.

I wish things would be different and if i could only turn back time. Maybe i would have a better and organized perpective. But i don't regret of having to be with my kids, it's all worth it.

Sorry if i neglected you most of the time,for always being focused on the kids. Sorry because i could not give you my best whenever we got a chance. Have you ever thought too, that i myself has deprived of being myself? I could not complain because i have no right. Or i am only selfish?

I LOVE YOU, that's the fact,i intend to be with you for life ( whether you like it or not) and no matter what.

It always compensates me whenever i read the poem(you said a song) you made for me. Though short but it meant so much. Despite my shortcomings you are still there for me,i am touched!

dont be mad, dont be sad

what i did is not so bad
for to disown me it takes no time
be calm and give it some time

when u went wrong i smiled
for i knew your miseries piled
patient enough i waited for you
u will be back soon sure i knew

when i went wrong u frown
and u felt i let u down
may be ur right in a way
give it some time is what i say

love me like i love you and i will love you even more.

smile and get back.

Summer Escapades

2009-04-12T14:11:00.000-07:00

Summer and school vacations are always what my kids look forward to.Time for strolling ,swimming,going to anywhere, playing endlessly and tirelessly.This time of year our bonding moment too, we can do all things together,my chance of teaching little things on household matters.I believe, although they are all boys, they still need to learn things at home.Nowadays, household chores should be shared by all member of the house.They dont' like the idea, but i am the boss, so i imposed,lol.

Back to summer,here some nice places to go to.

........entrance to the underground river

   ........ fascinating place.....beach!
   ........... a date with this creature,love it!
   ..........tubataha reef...great for diving
   ........boracay beach,great for swimming.

Easter....The Risen Christ!

2009-04-10T11:41:00.000-07:00

Rising of Christ from the dead always gives hope and new beginning to all those who believes in HIM.

HAPPY EASTER TO ALL!!!!!

Atonenment of Sins

2009-04-10T10:10:00.001-07:00

   ...........nailed to ask for forgiveness of his sins
   ......done in Good Friday
   .............another way for cleasing of sins,whipping himself

   ..............covered face,a vow of penitence
   ...................carrying of the cross

more ways to ask for forgiveness of our sins and what count mosts is you know how to ask for repentance sincerely.

2009-04-10T10:10:00.000-07:00

Lenten Season a Time for Reflections

2009-04-09T17:26:00.000-07:00

Today is Good Friday,my moment for reflections,renewing my faith to HIM.

Every moment i know HE keeps touching me,i just ignored sometimes or oftentimes does not mind it at all,that's is so unfair for HIM.Professing my faith is not only showing my physical presence in the church,or chanting HIS name always but i believe it is in my personal relationship to HIM that matters most.Taliking to HIM in my most private moment......at night before retiring to bed.

God please keep my faith and make me a better servant at all times.

My Personal Encounter.....with God!

2009-04-09T06:09:00.000-07:00

As a child i was brought with having a strong faiht in God,my mother is a devout catholic.I guess this is my best legacy from her.

When i was in gradeschool,i used to dreamed Papa God,in that dream He is always talking to me,telling me to be good always...oh yes, HE showed whenever i did wrong.

I always ignored this dream..... who will think this is serious anyway?At my age then, this is nothing.So i did not give much thought of it.

As a normal girl,i do the usual things girls mostly do.I was in high school when i had another dream, this time Mama Mary.......i know because she introduced herself to me,she was crying reminding me that i committed sin again.I cried too,because i really did wrong.I remember i fought with my classmate,I lost my temper and badmouthed her.I did not ask for repentance.I promised i will ask her forgiveness on the next day, which i did.

On my succeding dreams it was Mama Mary who always come.For others this maybe absurd or silly i don't impose others to believe. Now as i come to think of it, i can say i am lucky becuse this is HIS way to touched me,reminding me that HE is watching over me always.I deeply appreciate it.

WE are now commemorating the death and passion of Christ on the cross.Today, my time of reflections,renewing my faith and loyalty to HIM.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY BELOVED FRIEND

2009-04-04T06:25:00.000-07:00

Half of my life we are together inseperable..... like a real sister in the true sense of the word. I know you will not read this because you hate computer for its complicated and sophisticated features. Whenever i tried to teach you,for sure you always have an alibi,silly you! But despite that, you know how much i love you.....not because you are rich(common girl, you don't have money,joke!!!!)you are rich in all aspect of true friendship. Half of our lives we are togther, i think we committed to be together for life! I LOVE YOU FRIEND!!!!! HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!

Racist

2009-04-01T18:57:00.000-07:00

Why there are people who only think of themselves,selfish!People who take advantage of other's weakness,vulnerability,innocence and powerlessness,pathetic are these people.

I am saddened and mad to Chip Tsao's article degrading our nation and the entire filipino community.Who is he to do this?He has no right, he is ignorant or maybe he is simply insensitive.Why not right something more helpful and productive that anyone can benefit with?Why not something that everyone can be happy about?Only a piece of advise sir,use your talent in what our CREATOR wants it to be,please!

Let this issue be handled by the proper authorities,and as of this writing,Philippines government and Philippine consulate in Hongkong are doing their job.So as the Filipino community.I'll see and wait.

Hongkong magazine who published the article made a public apology, so this at least lessen my dismay.I wont boycott Hongkong anymore,I've learned to love this country already.Let's us forgive and forget and learn to be sensitive to one's feelings and needs.PEACE to you MR.CHIP TSAO!

Events on the graduation day

2009-03-31T14:55:00.000-07:00

Graduation day had just finished, as a mother, i felt happy and fulfilled... kind of because i've done my part, that is to helped him get through another stage of his life.Teofilo Jose is a bright son,included always on the top 10 of his class,for me already an achievement. Teachers always commended him as one of the most reliable and responsible student.I am happy,being a mother these are already a fulfillment.

Yesterday, the event started at 5pm and ended at 8pm.ZHe was excited i know,we were all excited in fact.As if this is my first time to have a kid who will march the stage,this actually the third.Teofilo Jose kept quiet the whole ceremony,oh yes he is like that anyway, a reserved kid.Event ended successfully, all people present have all their smiles wide.We went home, ate and sleep.

I will still figure out what gift or blowouts i can give,hmmmmm any suggestions?Of course,be less extravagant....... money is hard to find!

2009-03-30T08:43:00.000-07:00

May 17,1965,a bouncing baby girl was born,second to three children of MR.and Mrs. Tomas Lomotan Sr.The only girl. Four years after, seemed the most happiest moment,with parents and siblings around.Playing with her siblings,occassionally going out with the family,going on a picnic,strolling around, go some shopping.Her family was well off,everything has been provided by their father,he was a chinese,so he was good in business. Unforgettable moments!

One day,father of the girl needed to rush to the hospital,felt difficulty of breathing,gasping air,and he looked pale.To the girl's mind, she could not understand what was going on,just looked at his father normally,she might have questions on her mind but she could not figured out.After few days at the hospital, her father died......she could not understand for sure what was going on.

Remains of her father brought home,wake had to be done,a part of the culture,after few days he was brought to his final resting place.All relatives were around.

Now the family's needs who used to be provided by her father,the mother needs to take care of the family's business and all, mother and father all at the same time.Her mother does not know how to handle it, she was dependent to her husband, she was always emotional.Until one day we left nothing because she does not know how to handle the business,they became poor,back to zero!

Pity to them,that was what all the neighbors were saying,old friends who used to visit them,one by one diappeared.......

Her mother learned now to work,so she had to leave her kids at home under the care of her true loyal friend.On weekends she went home to give financial support to the kids,eventually her friend who takes care of her kids had to moved in at their house together with the family, free for she was not paid for taking care of her children.By the way the mother used to work as a maid to a wealthy family in Manila.Her kids left in the province.That was all she can do for she did not finish schooling,she only finished grade three.Her friend complained that she could no longer take care all the three, hard for her already because she has her own family to take care as well.She decided to bring the eldest son to an orphanage, son was there for 1 year.

Leaving the kids behind was not too long, aside from the fact that her children were apart from each other,it was so painful for her, after a year she brought her children to her homeprovince, to her parents.The girl was then 5 years old.Adjusting to a new life for her and other siblings were too difficult to everyone of them,new sorroundings and new people to be with.The girl was crying all the time, she missed her mother,they all missed their mom.But they can't do nothing,this has to be explained to them.They understood.

The girl started schooling,on her first grade,more difficult now,more adjustments.But she has to moved on,and she did.Life in the province was as difficult as they had been.Her mother came home to visit them became yearly because of the transportaion fee,so hard to provide.So meaning more sufferings for all of them.She has to attend schooling even it means for no allowance for snacks or food.She goes to school without it,only not to be absent.She has to go back and forth for lunch,barefoot!Can't not provide even for that matter.So the girl had to sacrifice walking and bearing the heat of the midday.Still ok for her,because she thought the need of it.She can see her other siblings going through the same.

Many years later, they were brought back to their old place. her mother promised them that,again family were together again. This time since she grew stronger, she continued her studies through college by being a working student.All other siblings did the same.Their mother was so happy that they were brought up being independent and matured.Now, all were all professionals,the girl finished a bachelor degree,eldest used to be a seaman,youngest now a US navy.Mother is in the US too,with her parents and relatives.

The girl now is married with four kids, all boys.Two of her eldest sons were done with their schooling but plans to have another degree.The two youngest are still on their elementary.

Now, the girl is a bit contented,still wants more.....to have her younger kids done with their college,that is the time she can say,"i'm done".

Thank you mom for making us stronger and independent......i love you and we love you!

graduation!

2009-03-30T08:05:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow is my son's graduation's day, i am excited and him as well,he can't seem to wait for tomorrow, in fact he can't sleep, he wants me to give him something to take so he can go to sleep.I understand him, normal feeling to a kid or to a graduate.I gave him warm milk,now he is sleeping,whew!

He will be again moving one step forward,now more guidance and prayers so he could make it to where he should be....towards a successful life!That means more effort for me to guide him through.But i know he can make it,he is a very good person,son,and a student,always excel on his class.keep it up son! i love you!

2009-03-28T08:42:00.000-07:00

March 28,2009: 11:44pm manila,philippines

This is my first time to get into this blogging thing, at first i am hesitant, curious and had a second thought of creating one.But finally,i made one and here i am.

For a newbie like me,i may sound odd or boring,this is because i am still familiarizing myself on how to go about it.I have entitled my blog My happiness and sentiments for i would like to show and share some if not all my life's journey.This is not so much interesting for i am only a very simple person, with a simple wants and interests in life.Like others, i would only want to have a happy and contented life,not worrying so much what lies ahead of us,or what the future brings on me.If we think of life,this have so much complications,it brings too much worthless time of how we could go over the obstacles.Is is worth thingking for?Is it worth giving time?