Let's see this year, but yes, I will move more-physically and spiritually.
Happy new year everyone!!
Showing posts with label new year. Show all posts
Showing posts with label new year. Show all posts
Wednesday, January 3, 2018
One word for 2018
Let's see this year, but yes, I will move more-physically and spiritually.
Happy new year everyone!!
Friday, December 29, 2017
Rainbow
There is indeed a rainbow after the storm. As always, grateful that we are able to pass through, it was rough, tough and we were wounded and the scar will always be there but it's ok, that scar is so beautiful! It reminds me of God's faithfulness and grace.
Praying 2018 will be way better than 2017. All the good and beautiful things will come, more happy memories and abundance of love and blessings. Wishing it for all of you too!!
Praying 2018 will be way better than 2017. All the good and beautiful things will come, more happy memories and abundance of love and blessings. Wishing it for all of you too!!
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
My one word for 2017
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
Happy 2016!
From our heart, thank you for the gift of friendship, for the love and support in all of our endeavors last year. Wishing you all a happy,amazing and wonderful 2016!!!
Monday, January 5, 2015
Happy New Year!!
Well, sorry for my late greeting, it's because I stayed off the internet till yesterday so it is only now that I am able to visit blogs, facebook and other social medias :)
How did you spent your holidays? My Christmas was spent with the whole family and as usual it was chaotic with all the kids around but it's super happy :)
And our new year? it was a peaceful, relaxing and quiet :) It's as if we own the whole beach resort..hehe! We were in an island somewhere in Quezon province :)
The weather is not that good though, it was windy and it's so cold. Mr. Sunshine is such a shy those days :(
Happy new year everyone! Praying it will be a better year for all of us!
How did you spent your holidays? My Christmas was spent with the whole family and as usual it was chaotic with all the kids around but it's super happy :)
And our new year? it was a peaceful, relaxing and quiet :) It's as if we own the whole beach resort..hehe! We were in an island somewhere in Quezon province :)
Happy new year everyone! Praying it will be a better year for all of us!
Friday, January 3, 2014
2013 Recap
So we all said goodbye to 2013 and welcomed 2014 with open arms. I am one of those million people who eagerly awaited for the ending and the beginning of the year because well, for one reason, 2013 was a major heartbreak for me.
But still, despite that it was loaded with hurt and pain, I cannot deny the fact that there are still plenty of good things that happened. And before I really (literally) move on to 2014, I just want to recap some major events in 2013, just to remind my self that even if it was not completely beautiful year, it was still very very meaningful.
JANUARY
1. We celebrated Tatay's 76th birthday, not knowing it would be his last birthday with us.
2. We went to Davao (first time) for a coordination meeting for the mission camp)
MARCH
1. Spent the Holy week in the province with the whole family, went swimming and we even had a whole lechon (roast pig) just for the whole fam. It was such a nice week :)
APRIL
1. Tatay was rushed to the hospital (in Cabanatuan)-it was here that a very careless doctor told him that he has cancer and that he needs chemotherapy to survive and etc..etc.. without any of us there at his side. Back then, i wanted to go and punch the doctors face for being so insensitive. She could have talked to us instead. I think this made my Tatay weaker :( and secretly admitted that he will not get any better soon.
2. Went to Youth Mission Camp in Davao for a week-April 20-26. (while I was there, I keep praying that God will spare me of losing my Tatay while I am miles away from home)
MAY
1. May 1 is a Holiday and I went home to visit Tatay, this time, he can no longer eat well and has become bed ridden or rather wheel chair ridden.
2. May 4, I went back home again to bring him his e-bike (one of his last requests). When we were about to leave home, I kissed and hugged him. Back in the car, I kept on crying because there is this feeling that it might be the last time.....
3. True enough, early morning of May 5 ( less than 12 hours since we left home) I received a call from my sister. Tatay went home to the Lord and up to this day, I still remember the pain of that phone call and I know I will remember it for a long time.
Grief consumed me for the following weeks and months..went to roller coaster of emotions, from shock to anger, guilt and sadness and slowly to acceptance and moving on.....
JULY
1. We made a major decision this month as husband and wife, we purchased a lot in Cavite, in a very nice community/subdivision. We are still paying it by installment and hopefully we can start to build our own home in few years time.
2. We also started successful savings (Pru-Life), I started reading about finances and investments.
3. Went to Baguio with my Brother in law and his wife to celebrate their wedding anniversary. It was a happy and relaxing trip.
SEPTEMBER
1. We celebrated husband's birthday in a small hotel.
2. Passports renewed :)
OCTOBER
1. My mother was hospitalized (her first time). To say that I was worried is understatement and certainly staying at the very same hospital where my father was confined brought a lot of sad memories. Good thing she got better and is ok now.
DECEMBER
1. First holidays without my father-it was sad but I know he won't like it if we stay that way, we celebrated at my sister's house with all of us present. The kids are happy.
2. Trip to Bolinao, Pangasinan- a beach vacation at last!!
~*~
Oh my, it was such a long post :) Thank you that you read up to this point and most of all thank you for being with me in my journey last year.
Hoping that we will all have a BETTER year this time. Happy New Year!!!
But still, despite that it was loaded with hurt and pain, I cannot deny the fact that there are still plenty of good things that happened. And before I really (literally) move on to 2014, I just want to recap some major events in 2013, just to remind my self that even if it was not completely beautiful year, it was still very very meaningful.
JANUARY
1. We celebrated Tatay's 76th birthday, not knowing it would be his last birthday with us.
2. We went to Davao (first time) for a coordination meeting for the mission camp)
MARCH
1. Spent the Holy week in the province with the whole family, went swimming and we even had a whole lechon (roast pig) just for the whole fam. It was such a nice week :)
APRIL
1. Tatay was rushed to the hospital (in Cabanatuan)-it was here that a very careless doctor told him that he has cancer and that he needs chemotherapy to survive and etc..etc.. without any of us there at his side. Back then, i wanted to go and punch the doctors face for being so insensitive. She could have talked to us instead. I think this made my Tatay weaker :( and secretly admitted that he will not get any better soon.
2. Went to Youth Mission Camp in Davao for a week-April 20-26. (while I was there, I keep praying that God will spare me of losing my Tatay while I am miles away from home)
MAY
1. May 1 is a Holiday and I went home to visit Tatay, this time, he can no longer eat well and has become bed ridden or rather wheel chair ridden.
2. May 4, I went back home again to bring him his e-bike (one of his last requests). When we were about to leave home, I kissed and hugged him. Back in the car, I kept on crying because there is this feeling that it might be the last time.....
3. True enough, early morning of May 5 ( less than 12 hours since we left home) I received a call from my sister. Tatay went home to the Lord and up to this day, I still remember the pain of that phone call and I know I will remember it for a long time.
Grief consumed me for the following weeks and months..went to roller coaster of emotions, from shock to anger, guilt and sadness and slowly to acceptance and moving on.....
JULY
1. We made a major decision this month as husband and wife, we purchased a lot in Cavite, in a very nice community/subdivision. We are still paying it by installment and hopefully we can start to build our own home in few years time.
2. We also started successful savings (Pru-Life), I started reading about finances and investments.
3. Went to Baguio with my Brother in law and his wife to celebrate their wedding anniversary. It was a happy and relaxing trip.
SEPTEMBER
1. We celebrated husband's birthday in a small hotel.
2. Passports renewed :)
OCTOBER
1. My mother was hospitalized (her first time). To say that I was worried is understatement and certainly staying at the very same hospital where my father was confined brought a lot of sad memories. Good thing she got better and is ok now.
DECEMBER
1. First holidays without my father-it was sad but I know he won't like it if we stay that way, we celebrated at my sister's house with all of us present. The kids are happy.
2. Trip to Bolinao, Pangasinan- a beach vacation at last!!
~*~
Oh my, it was such a long post :) Thank you that you read up to this point and most of all thank you for being with me in my journey last year.
Hoping that we will all have a BETTER year this time. Happy New Year!!!
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Welcome 2013
With a GOOD NEWS :)
Yes, you read it right, we welcomed the new year with a good news from my Tatay's doctor. We got the biopsy and other lab results last week of 2012, my sisters went to his doctor to hear what is written in that many pieces of paper and I think they only understood one thing... that they "ruled out malignancy". The test showed that it is not cancer. Three doctors read the result and they concluded the same. Praise the Lord!!!!
To say that I am very happy is understated. I can't explain how I felt, we were all crying because of the relief. You see, we were told that the possibility of it being cancer is so high and that we only need to confirm it through the biopsy, but prayers are always powerful and our God is always able.
Next week we are scheduled to hear another Doctors opinion (that's gonna be 4th reading/opinion) but I'm not worried anymore.
My father still has difficulty breathing and is still on lots of medications but we're all positive now that soon he'll be much better. :)
So yes, we welcomed 2013 with a cheerful heart and we celebrated. we thanked God and we will forever be thankful for answering our prayers.
I would like to extend also my thank yous to all those who prayed for my father and for us. I want you to know that it is very much appreciated.
Happy new year everyone and may we all have a wonderful year ahead!!!
Yes, you read it right, we welcomed the new year with a good news from my Tatay's doctor. We got the biopsy and other lab results last week of 2012, my sisters went to his doctor to hear what is written in that many pieces of paper and I think they only understood one thing... that they "ruled out malignancy". The test showed that it is not cancer. Three doctors read the result and they concluded the same. Praise the Lord!!!!
To say that I am very happy is understated. I can't explain how I felt, we were all crying because of the relief. You see, we were told that the possibility of it being cancer is so high and that we only need to confirm it through the biopsy, but prayers are always powerful and our God is always able.
Next week we are scheduled to hear another Doctors opinion (that's gonna be 4th reading/opinion) but I'm not worried anymore.
My father still has difficulty breathing and is still on lots of medications but we're all positive now that soon he'll be much better. :)
me, my husband and my Tatay on New Year's eve
I would like to extend also my thank yous to all those who prayed for my father and for us. I want you to know that it is very much appreciated.
Happy new year everyone and may we all have a wonderful year ahead!!!
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
reflections
Four days left and the year is coming to an end. Year end is the time when I usually do some reflections, looking back, reviews of how has been my life the past year. but this year, I am kinda apprehensive of doing such and the reason is that I'm afraid I'll affirm the fact that I did not do well this year.
Yes, I know I did not do well. In many aspects;
In my job
In my ministry
In my marriage
In my family
And in my self
But NEW YEAR means NEW HOPE, NEW BEGINNINGS..
and I look forward to having the chance to do better next year :)
Yes, I know I did not do well. In many aspects;
In my job
In my ministry
In my marriage
In my family
And in my self
But NEW YEAR means NEW HOPE, NEW BEGINNINGS..
and I look forward to having the chance to do better next year :)
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