Ups and downs.

With Typhoon Ruby safely behind us, we reminded of God's graciousness and mercy once more. 

We all have storms in life, its how you prepare and deal with hem head on that makes all the difference. 

We didn't have to deal with just a literal storm, we have our other storms such as health issues (Dani just came from an asthma attack and Caleb now has a fever and cold), overwhelming pressure from work, temptations and fears. But God has been good. Every morning we have new reason to praise and glorify Him.

I miss my dad terribly, our first year apart. But I'm happy I never have to face the loneliness alone.  

To see Dani and Caleb's bright smile and in the calm certainty of my husband, God has a plan. He always had and still does. 

God be glorified! 

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Packed day

Things accomplished today:

• groceries

• brought Bryan to the airport

• brought Dani to the pedia

• had Dani do an x-ray. Took us 2 hours. She was so scared. 

• signed a lot of diplomas. 

• bought medicine

• had national earthquake drill at the college. 

• rice feeding program at the highschool

• trash bins ordered for college arrived. 

• PMAP introduction in Manila for Agnes. 

• Bacolod seminar for Sheila, Williamson and Netz

• cement unloaded mostly. 

• Dani's fever under control. 

Its been a tough day. But whatever happens, Dani and Caleb are first. Everything else is just a blurr. 

God always has perfect timing. With Dani sick like this, I am grateful to be here for her and take care of her. To hold her hand and to go through her fear of the x-ray machine. Although my blood pressure doesnt agree, I dont want it to be any other way. 

We have a good God. I will always cling to Him, especially in times like these. Who else is there that can do what only my God can do? 

Make it count

Somebody says: "Death is the last chapter of time but the first chapter of eternity."

We cannot decide when or where we will die, but we certainly can decide how we will live. 

Make every moment matter!

Make it clear

Nothing should get in the way of God and family. No matter what happens or how full your life gets, learn to let go and let God take full control. 

Such a sad life to live with only worldly things keeping you involved. Simple pleasures such as family time, no matter how mundane, makes life fulfilling. It gives us meaning. 

Life is short. Here today, gone tomorrow. I would much rather spend the rest of my days with no regrets left with family and the people I love. 

Family time in Iloilo

No matter how strained, always make the effort to make family work. It is not an easy road and it is what will hurt us the most. But family always comes first. 

Mommy in the kitchen

Today was our first Parent's Observation Day at Iloilo Montessori International School. 

What a treat to see Dani interact with her teachers and classmates. The little girl sitting next to her in the picture was her classmate in summer school and has nlw become her best friend. Her name is Iya and she is such a mild mannered and proper little lady. 

Today they learned new songs to dance to. New stories and named the differeny rooms in the house. 

What really tugged my heartstrings was when Miss Michelle asked the class what room mommy cooks. Dani was answering on several occassions that mommy is found in the kitchen.

It really got to me that the times wheein Dani would see me cook would actually have a profound impact on her. Without a second thought, she knows mommy cooks in the kitchen. 

So it may be little cookies, banana cakes, entrees or whatever suits my fancy, she loves watching me work. Even if its just juicing her face lights up with wonder. She ends up carrying that memory and wonder with her.

Its these moments that mold a child. Even in the times where we easily take for granted. I never saw my mom in the kitchen. I've always dreamed of preparing the kids' snacks/meals for school. So it impacts her as much as it impacts me. In this moment, my world is wonderful. 

Who knew that saying, "Mommy cooks in the kitchen" would mean so much to me. I almost teared up!