Glass Door

One afternoon last year, Roni picked up J from school. When they were walking along the hallway, the door to the library suddenly opened knocking J off. J wailed painfully. The door was made of metal with a rectangular glass at the top. Surely, the students or parents going out of the library would not see any preschoolers or primary students in the hallway. So, now, the library doors are made of glass.

Good job school! Although I wish you had thought of that before my son's accident. However, it is never too late to correct a mistake.

Simply,

Dyes

Strength

2 Corinthians 12:9-10 (New International Version, ©2011)

⁹ But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. ¹⁰ That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.


Online Source: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20Corinthians%2012:9-10&version=NIV


Looking at someone who has great faith in God, like a pastor, minister, or missionary, makes it appear that it is so easy being strong and staying in God's will. However, they have constant struggles to overcome everyday; battles that we could not even imagine. But, I guess, they have mastered to depend solely on God. Which is why they are very successful.

What does these verses currently mean to me? How does it speak to me?

Weaknesses are the times that we fall and fail. Yet, we regain our strength when we fall on our knees, put our hands together and look above. It is then the time to acknowledge who should run the course of our life. Thank you Lord for your grace.


Simply,
Dyes

Birthday Celebration

Yesterday was full of activities.

We woke up early to bring J to his Sunday school. It is difficult to bring J to Sunday school at church because he does not warm up so easily to new things or strangers close to his age. So, we decided to try the Sunday school at his preschool. He cried during his first attendance despite the familiar surroundings. *Sigh* Anyway, since his Nanay and Tatay were both present for support, he was participative yesterday during Sunday school. Praise God.

Then we went to church. Just the 3 of us. We did not bring R because she is just an infant and might be fussy during the service. I was really blessed by the sermon, especially since I need to stay strong.

Afterward, we went home to pick up R and the rest of the family to have a lunch get-together to celebrate Roni's birthday. Roni, by the way, is my one and only husband. *Please imagine me smiling and giggling while saying it*  And these are what we had:

The Legend Hong Kong Seafood Restaurant served their usual sumptuous meal. There was a birthday celebration in the main area, so we were given a VIP room. We had a private room without the worries of consumable cover charge. God is really good!


We went to Serendra to have desserts at Gelatissimo. I had Chocolate with Truffle while Roni had Mocha Nutty Crunch. Pure bliss!

While we were licking our ice creams, J was sulking because he wanted to go to the toy store at Bonifacio High Street but we told him to wait.

 


Anyway, happy birthday Roni! God bless! Mwah!

Simply,

Dyes

Day By Day

2 Corinthians 4:16-18 (New International Version, ©2011)

 ¹⁶ Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. ¹⁷ For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. ¹⁸ So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

Online Source: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20Corinthians%204:16-18&version=NIV

Being in the middle of the events in our lives, we sometimes do not get the whole picture. I have to admit that there were times when I asked God why He would let some things happen despite my obedience. Some had whispered that it was just a waste to remain sticking to the rules inasmuch as many perceived otherwise.

But then, troubles come to us to make us stronger emotionally and spiritually, because during these times that the non-physical muscles are flexed, stretched, and tested. Eternal Glory --- that is what we should always aim for.

Simply,

Dyes

Partner In and For Life

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

I thank the Lord for giving you to me.

Simply,

Dyes

Picnic By The Bay

We were finally able to wake up early on a weekend to go to the bay and enjoy the sea breeze, albeit polluted. Every one was under the weather these past few weeks and was hoping that the salty air would help clear the lungs or, at least, unclog the nose.

Anyway, we brought breakfast which consisted mainly of pan de sal with peanut butter and water. My son J had so much fun playing in the public playground near the bay while waiting for the morning sun. We even saw some birds catching fish in the bay!

Happy Saturday!

Simply,

Dyes

It's All Part Of The Plan

Romans 8:28 (New International Version, ©2010)

 ²⁸ And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who^[a] have been called according to his purpose.

Footnotes:

1. Romans 8:28 Or that all things work together for good to those who love God, who; or that in all things God works together with those who love him to bring about what is good—with those who

Online resource: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=romans%208:28&version=NIV


Special Agent Oso is one of the characters my son loves. When Oso commits mistakes, he would say that it is all part of his plan even though we know otherwise. However, as believers and followers of Christ, we know that all the events in our life, no matter how drastic they may be, are part of God's plan. Remember how Job endured his sufferings? The devil may have asked God to touch Job, but there were numerous reasons for God's permission. One of which is to inspire us who have read the story to pursue, persevere, and continue with utmost sincerity our faith in Him. Isn't it reassuring that amidst the storm, we know that our life is still in God's hands?

Simply,

Dyes

Faithfulness

Deuteronomy 31:6 (New International Version, ©2010)

⁶ Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” 

Online source: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=deut%2031:6&version=NIV

It is not a suggestion or encouragement. Rather, it is a COMMAND to be strong and courageous, and not be afraid or terrified. I have encountered fear many times. It does nothing but paralyze my being: physically, emotionally and spiritually. Further, it eats up MY joy! Instead of having fun and enjoying the blessings in life, I find myself worrying and waiting for an evil thing to happen which will deprive me of my joy, not knowing that in that process, it has already snatched away the very same thing I was trying to protect. Henceforth, and due to sound reason, I will obey this commandment as often as I could until it becomes a habit and an attitude.

Have a good day everyone!

Simply,

Dyes

And The Saga Goes On...

Last year, Ron bought Rick Riordan's series of Percy Jackson & the Olympians. Needless to say, we were hooked. It was a fun read. And we were blessed that we did not purchase the first book when it was published in 2005 else I would have gone crazy waiting for the next of the series, which is happening to me now that I have read The Lost Hero.

Anyway, the Lost Hero is the first of The Heroes of Olympus series and the continuation of the Percy Jackson series wherein The Last Olympian had given the prophecy:

"Seven half-bloods shall answer the call.
To storm or fire, the world must fall.
An oath to keep with a final breath,
And foes bear arms to the Doors of Death."

Read it and be hooked!

Simply,

Dyes

Unconditional Love

 

Romans 8:38-39 (New International Version, ©2010)

³⁸ For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,^[a] neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, ³⁹ neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Footnotes:

1. Romans 8:38 Or nor heavenly rulers

 

Online Source: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=romans%208:38-39&version=NIV



It truly is comforting to know that whatever life may bring, God's love remains in and with us.

Simply,

Dyes

My Son's Five Love Languages

I have a preschooler son who demonstrates his love for me through the following actions:

1. Brings me flowers. He would pick a flower from our neighbor's plant to give it to me. Our next-door friend could only smile at my son's gesture.

2. Sleeps beside me. We are a tight family. We co-sleep. When our infant was born, father and son were supposed to sleep at the cot beside our bed, and infant daughter and I were to sleep on the bed. But my son would wake up in the middle of the night, then climb on the bed to sleep beside me.

3. Talks to my photo whenever I am not around. I am not kidding! My sitter would tell me that whenever I am not around at the end of my son's nap, he would cry for me and get my picture to talk as if I were present.

4. Kisses and hugs me at any time. He does these all the time.

5.Gives me presents.  These presents are my things which he would wrap in something and then would enthusiastically exclaim, "I have a present for you!"  oh well. It's the thought that counts.

How about you? How do your loved ones express their affections?

Simply,

Dyes

Moving On

After a year or two hiatus, I am back!

I know. I should have retained my old blogs, blah blah.

BUT, I believe in new beginnings and clean slates.

Anyway, I am moving on and the accounts of my adventure shall be engraved on this blog.

HAPPY READING!

Simply,

Dyes