What A Great Way To End My Week! ^^

Thank you for this wonderful time with my siblings Lord. (*_*)

..YOU...

YOU, oh GOD is the sweetest thing

That ever happened in my life..

I was once lost.. 

I was once wilted and lifeless,

Strong and firm on the outside,

But hollow and empty on the inside.

My soul ached ..waiting to be rescued

From the abyss where I was hiding.

And it felt like it's forever..

I thought I was beyond all hope..

But YOU rescued me..

YOU saved me..

YOU lifted me out from the dark pit.

YOU gave me hope.

YOU filled my heart with inexplicable joy.

YOU consumed me with unfathomable peace.

I was found by YOU.

-Sweetly broken: FAYE

It hurts a little too much but GOD comforted me.. - Faye

Setting my heart right before God is the best thing that ever happened in my life. I know that God loves me but It was only a nice, intellectual concept for me. I have never let that sink in my heart but when I decided to really grasp this lovely fact it opens me up to be fully human and fully alive.

I had to let go of a relationship that did not start right with God. It felt like a mini-death, complete with a grieving process. But I had to make a choice. 

A relationship is not just about "you & him" or "you & her". It's all about God being glorified in your relationship. You should not be your boyfriend's first love or the other way around. Your actions must be always pleasing and acceptable to GOD. GOD should always be the first love of your life.

When we truly embrace God’s unconditional love we are forever changed. Nothing looks the same anymore. 

When we are secure in God’s love we are secure in being ourselves. Because we’ve been created and claimed by God Almighty!

..And now I am starting my journey of faith with God.. I decided to take a leap of faith and trust God with all my heart and not lean on my own understanding. 

I had been there.. I was good in "pretending to be happy" but on the inside I was dying..

I once felt like I was a "hollow block". Strong, firm, and rigid on the outside but empty on the inside. And I felt like it was forever. I thought I was beyond all hope. 

..but the Lord rescued me. He stood by me and strengthened me. 

If It had not been for the Lord on my side where would I be..

"I am not what I ought to be. I am not what I want to be. I am not what I hope to be. But still, I am not what I used to be. And by the grace of God, I am what I am."

..And one thing I believe ..When I'm ready for the responsibility of commitment the man preserved by GOD for me will find me.. 

..I believe that GOD has wonderful plans for me and HE will  give me the best if I remain in HIM. GOD IS AWESOME!

What marvelous love the Father has extended to us! Just look at it—we’re called children of God! That’s who we really are. But that’s also why the world doesn’t recognize us or take us seriously, because it has no idea who he is or what he’s up to. But friends, that’s exactly who we are: children of God. And that’s only the beginning. Who knows how we’ll end up! What we know is that when Christ is openly revealed, we’ll see him—and in seeing him, become like him. All of us who look forward to his Coming stay ready, with the glistening purity of Jesus’ life as a model for our own. (1 John 1: 2-3, MSG)

...Fighting the good fight of faith.. (my 1st blog for 2012)

1st Timothy 6:12
"Fight the good fight for the true faith. Hold tightly to the eternal life to which God has called you, which you have confessed so well before many witnesses."

I had been through a rough road for the past year..but God has been faithful because HE has always been there to comfort me and every tear that fell from my eyes Jesus had collected every drop in HIS bottle.

Psalm 56:8
You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book.

I am sweetly broken by God until now and HE is changing me everyday. HE'S NOT FINISHED WITH MY YET BUT I AM GLAD I AM NOT WHERE I USED TO BE. I want to be right with God.. I want Him to mold me so I can be the best woman, best friend, best daughter, best sister, best wife that HE wants me to be.

I did a lot of mistakes, hurt a few people, chose unwise decisions and spoke unhealthy words.
To those I have hurt: I'm truly sorry for the things I have done. If you ever find it in your heart to forgive me, you must know, I NEVER meant to hurt you.
To everyone: Thank you for being there to make me laugh, to scold me, to criticize me and to rebuke me. You all made me a better person.
I can't stop thanking God for my parents, my wonderful siblings & my relatives who never ceases to support and love me.

I have a lot to learn. I’m in awe that the older I get I find out just how much I still have left to learn. I am so glad that I get the chance to continue to learn and grow – and I’m trying to grasp that opportunity with both hands. No matter how old we are, we can still be learning. We can still be growing, bettering ourselves and rethinking things.

God isn’t finished with me yet. He’s not finished with you either. There’s a lot in our lives to whittle away, mold, scrape off, throw out, gently prod about, and sift. There’s a lot! Sometimes it’s painful and other times it’s welcome. But either way we can find solace in the fact that He loves us and He has a beautiful plan for us. He’s not out to harm us, He doesn’t intend on neglecting us, and He doesn’t ever shame us. He encourages, guides, sometimes disciplines, and always, always continues to try and get our attention so we can grab hold onto the life He has in mind for us – a fulfilling life.

Part of "fighting the good fight of faith" is going through pain and suffering but you we should refuse to fall back to this default position of introversion and self-focus. Just believe and never, ever give up!


What did you do in 2011 that you’d never done before?
--teaching the King's kids in church and teaching Korean kids offline.

What would you like to have in 2012 that you lacked in 2011?
--Attend Sunday School Teacher Seminars and Workshops
--more family bonding

What date/s from 2011 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
--March to May---------- I was able to comply 3 IV insertions, 2 Blood Transfusions, 3 IV push at VSMMC (Unfortunately, I was not able to pass the requirements on time.)
--February 16------------- Single's Night (in the church)
--March 26---------------- Hannah's Graduation
--August------------------- Hannah passed the Nursing Licensure Examination
--August to September---- King's Kids Activities and Fun Sunday
--October------------------ My 24th birthday
--November--------------- Paul's birthday
--December--------------- King's Kids Christmas Productions
                    --------------- Volunteer's Christmas Party (in the church)
                    --------------- King's Kids Teachers Christmas Party
                    --------------- E-Lamp Company Christmas Party
                    --------------- Christmas Eve at Aunty Gema's house
                    --------------- New Year's Eve in our house

What was your biggest achievement of the year?
--to be a King's Kids Teacher

What was your biggest failure?
--none so far..thank God!

What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
--I turned 24. (^_^) I celebrated my birthday with my siblings.

How did you spend your summer?
--I spent it in Cebu; working.

How would you rate this year?
--Definitely unforgettable! If it had not been the Lord who was always on my side and will always be on my side.. I would be nothing. There were times that I felt that God has pulled the rug out from under me but  the but good thing was HIS promises (in the bible) constantly emphasizes that HE takes the long view in looking after our welfare. This means that at times he will allow us to be disappointed in the short run for the sake of long-run benefits. We should remind ourselves that God has the best in mind for us, and that he may see what we view as a setback quite differently. It’s important, too, to pray for patience and the fullest measure of wisdom God is willing to give us.

God has always been faithful, 
is faithful and will always be faithful forever.

..What I Have Learned From the Kids..

What I learned from the kids:

We all learn something from children and sometimes what we learn can change our lives forever. 

It’s the simple things that count. They might just want to play toy cars, hide and seek, or throw a ball around or do something funny and that can be just as important, if not more important, as the expensive clothes, costly toys and gadgets. 

Nothing is sweeter than a spontaneous “I love you” from them.

They unceasingly say "I love you" and give you warm hugs and sweet kisses. They love unconditionally.

The best teachers of patience are children.

Making friends is the easiest thing in the world

They can find a friend easily. 

They don't reject anybody, unless the person is really annoying and/or boring. 

They don’t fake it.

When they want something, they really want something. If they don't get it, they get upset and cry. 

When they are happy they can laugh for half an hour continuously. When they are upset, they're really upset.

They don't fake it. 

They endlessly play.

-Oh my.. I really like this part. We like to play "tickle-tickle". We just love it. We love to burst into laughter. 

They have the capacity to play. I love their stamina. 

Learning is better is much, much better than anything else. They love to learn new things. 

They're embracing totally every new experience and they're silently learning. 

They integrate every new experience in their lives.

Often times, we think we are the teachers, but just as I discovered, we are indeed the learners. 

Mark 10:13-16

“People were bringing little children to Jesus to have him touch them, but the disciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” And he took the children in his arms, put his hands on them and 

blessed them.”

my 24th birthday

‎..I don’t know what to say.. (^-^) I’m uber happy today. My day started with a prayer. Ptra Rachel Lisondra and Ate Sweet went to our boarding house and prayed for me and my siblings. I had lunch together with my siblings. My office mates gave me gifts and cakes. (*_*)… My loved ones prayed for me. My friends greeted me. I couldn’t ask for more. Thank you LORD for everything ..(*_*)

..Making It as a New Mom..

 I don't know what it is like to have just had a new born son or daughter. It must be defiantly an amazing feeling of hold the baby for the first time, and choosing name and things like that. 

I visited my friend today at the hospital where she has been confined. I was so eager to cuddle her baby and in fact I was a little bit sad when I got there this morning and found out that the baby was still in the Nursery room. I was more than excited to cuddle her baby. I waited until the "showing time" for the babies in the Nursery room. As much as I wanted to see her baby I couldn't do anything because it's one of the hospital's rules. They have schedules for loved-ones to look at their babies in the room. The baby will only be brought to the mother until she's done taking her prescribed medications after her CS operation. So I waited until 5pm to see the baby because I was late for the 11 AM to 12 Noon schedule. 

There she was lying on her bed when I came. I sat on a chair beside her bed. She was having her lunch in a soft diet.  My friend and I chatted. I was so eager to listen about her first delivery experience. As much as I wanted to share to you about her wonderful and unforgettable experience however I felt the need to keep it to myself and respect her privacy. Think of it this way: You have been carrying this fetus for nine months. It now weighs about six pounds or more, and your body needs to provide an opening large enough for this baby to slide through when the time comes for its permanent eviction. When your baby is ready to be born, your body gets to work, and it is so well designed for the task that you can set your self and ego aside and just let your body take over. What an awesome experience.

I don't have a wrist watch so I kept on looking at my mobile to check the time. The waiting felt like eternity. When the exact time came, I hurriedly went to the Nursery room. There he was.. my friend's handsome baby. He was so cute, so innocent and so dainty. I wanted to cuddle him and smell the sweet scent of a newborn baby. 

They say that it’s difficult to describe the emotions mothers feel when they hold their tiny bundles joy in their arms. Of course happiness and awe are common feelings, but other emotions often come into play—unexpected feelings that range from confusion to self-doubt to anxiety. This is God's gift. A very wonderful gift whom HE fearfully and wonderfully made. 

Well..well..well.. (^_^)

 ..I'm left here pondering what it's like to be a new MOm?..

 I thank GOd for the baby's life.. GOd created him..

Psalm 139: 13-16

13 For you created my inmost being; 

you knit me together in my mother’s womb. 

14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; 

your works are wonderful, 

I know that full well. 

15 My frame was not hidden from you 

when I was made in the secret place, 

when I was woven together in the depths of the earth. 

16 Your eyes saw my unformed body; 

all the days ordained for me were written in your book 

before one of them came to be.