Thirty and Beyond

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It is true when they say: When you get older, your choices in life become simpler. Today, I chose to celebrate a milestone in a simplest way possible. Today marked my 30th year of existence instead of asking for something material and celebrate it as others celebrate a milestone (i.e, 18th birthday, 30th, 40th or 50th...) I felt glad and thanked God for allowing me to celebrate this day with my family (complete and healthy) 

As I prayed to the Lord at the start of my special day, He talked to me through the Holy spirit that the simplest people are the ones that are the happiest. And Religion doesn't really divide people of different faith. 

Yes, I sought solidarity in a simple but elegant Church nearby named Sto. Nino at Maligaya Park Subdivision. I was expecting a quiet time with the Lord since I lost it for the past few months. To my surprise, I was caught in the middle of a gathering inside this Church and without even knowing who these people are and what they are celebrating, I joined them and grabbed my self candies that they were throwing outside ( and yeah, I am a an observer just outside the Church) I sat and waited for these group of people to finish what they were doing. I happen to sat beside an old lady who then started a small talk and I end up getting welcoming words : "Walang biglaan sa panginoon.. Lahat ng ito ay planado" A few minutes later when all the people left, I started crying my heart out to the Lord. 

I thank the Lord for giving me three greatest gift ever this year:

(1) I am a born again Christian who has the highest respect to Catholic Believers as I was born and raised through a Catholic environment from Elementary up to College. Today, the Lord reminded me that switching to Born Again belief doesn't really mean they are different or I am. But rather, my heart is now closer to the Lord as when I was celebrating a Catholic life. We are one with God and our faith are just the same for they are believing in one true God as I am  :)

(2) When I came over this gathering, they were rejoicing and their Elders are throwing candies and give aways to their members. They were Happy and shouting and rejoicing over something I am not familiar of.. Today I thank the Lord for showing me one truth: that the more simple your life gets, the more happy you will become over simple things. I was happy grabbing candies just so you know. :)


(3) When I was young, I was closer to my dad than with my mom. As I gave birth and become a mother myself, I grew closer to my mom and loved her more and more as years pass by. Today, the Lord allowed me to grow closer to my mom as I opened up my heart to her while crying. That for me is one of the milestones I never had the chance to do for the past 30 years of my existence.  Nothing means so much in this world than having a mom that's closest to your heart :)


Having these three wonderful gifts, over a grand celebration? These gifts are priceless!

I thank the Lord for a wonderful celebration of Life, Love and Faith through Family. 


Happy 30th to me! 
To God be the Glory 




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