Simple Joys

I haven't shared/blog anything about what happened for the last 4 weeks! Been so busy, during and after the trunk show; never ending mommy and house duties! I'm not complaining but just saying that comparing my life 10 years ago being single has totally change and I love that I have a family to take care now, who I know needs me and I love taking care of them back!

Now that my kids are 7 and 4, they're a lot easier to handle and bring along with me wherever I go. There is already sort of a routine at home like what time they wake up; get them ready; go to school with them; yaya bring hot lunch to them; I work while they're in school; kids back home at 3.30; rest; I tutor them; I cook dinner Monday to Friday; nightly family devotion lead by DH and finally, tuck them in to bed :)

These are my blessings everyday and I thank God how my life has transpired to balance time with family, friends, work, leisure, travel, etc.. I am happy where I am right now and God allows me to live my dream, everyday. Thank You Lord. You are Amazing.

Just last weekend DH and I took the kids for a beach getaway with good friends BP and AP and their kids. I'll share some photos that I took, the simple joys I share with my husband, kids and friends. If you have a lot of stress I suggest you MAKE time to go see and feel the ocean, the mountains, lie down and breath fresh air.. I guarantee it will bring you back to a right perspective..

Siblings off to the beach!

kids swam all day!

Pork Adobo with Veggie Meat & Tofu

Lettuce, Arugula, Pomelo & Walnut Salad

Blessing

Today my Dear Son graduated from Kinder 2. This June he will be entering Grade 1.

DH, myself and my in-laws all went to his graduation. I don't know what to feel, 6 years ago he's just a baby in my arms. I remember during those sleepless nights that I had to wake up and pump milk and pondering how I wanted him to grow up faster! Now I don't want my kids to grow up 'that' fast!

He received his diploma and got awarded with 2 medals. I never imagined that he would excel in academics, not because I don't think he will, but I just want him to enjoy school. I don't force him to study but I train him to be responsible. He can play all he wants after doing his homework. DS is a reader so I'm not worried about his comprehension. My yaya is his tutor in all English and Filipino subjects! Yes I have a Yaya who's a high school grad and a scholar from her province in Ormoc! I know, she's a blessing.  I tutor him in Chinese subjects. I was floored to received the phone call from his teacher a week ago and congratulating me because DS was 1st honor in English and 2nd honor in Chinese. Yaya definitely will be rewarded as well. LOL!! My in-laws are beaming with pride :)

I'm so thankful to God, having my kids being obedient and gifted are blessings that money cannot buy.

Thank You Jesus, for blessings that exceeds my expectation. May my family continue to bring honor and glory to You for the rest of our lives.

Happy Birthday to DH!

Today is DH's Birthday! I've been saying this for the last 8 years and today I'm going to say it again that he is my best friend, advocate, encourager, motivator, mentor, adviser, partner in praying/fasting/parenting!

His cake this morning, the kids sang for their Daddy.

DH knows how to connect with our kids. I am more strict, while he allows them to have lots of fun, including painting their faces!

The cards and letters my kids made for their Dad..

This one written and designed by my 3 year old.

"I love you papa, thank you for the soft candy"

This one is designed by my 6 year old.

"Dear Aaron, Happy Birthday! Thank you for letting me play computer and letting me wach kids co. and boombarang"

Note: wach=watch; boombarang=boomerang

"Dear Papa Aaron, Thanks for your birthday will you give me something new? So I cannot be mad okay?

We had simple celebration, nothing fancy today. Forgot to take pictures of dinner with my in-laws. But the time/laughter & the jokes are priceless.

Thank you Lord for blessing DH with another fruitful year!

Saved to Serve

My discipleship group MG, HC, HR, KT, GT, TL ,CC and myself went to Ultra few days ago. Actually this is our 2nd time to visit the children evacuees, their houses in Pasig, Rizal were washed away by Ondoy.

The 1st time we went, we reached out to 100 children, 7 years old and above. This time we reached out to 50 kids. We shared the Gospel using the wordless book and prayed with each of them. The book looked something like this.. Made with love by dear friend TL.

This is one of the most efficient way for sharing the Good News of Salvation to the children.. Of course we shared in Tagalog.

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We also gave them gospel beads, to remind them of the five colors and what it symbolized. Again, made by love from TL and her kids.

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We gave them school bags filled with pad paper, crayons, ball pen, cookies, juices, t-shirt etc. We were re-packing on site.

When we got there, this is what we saw. Their day care center for the children is a small park outside the Ultra stadium. Public school teachers go there to resume their classes. They were seated only in a banig and doing their arts and crafts.

 

After a few minutes they were dismissed by their teachers and we took over, we started sharing the wordless book.. by group.

 

Wrapped up by teaching them how to sing kids' praise and worship songs.

We were also told that it was their last day in Ultra and the familess are being sent home or go back to their provinces.

What a privilege to serve my Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ.