Thirty and Beyond

-
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 




Comments

Post a Comment

Your thoughts?

Popular posts from this blog

I am. THOMASIAN.

-
Image
For 4 years, my Alma Matter was and still is the University of Santo Tomas .  There are a lot of reasons to be proud of this University. The Character built within each and every students who enroll in this campus are remarkable and I can say made us, Filipinos proud of our race.  For Centuries (400 years), Catholic catechism has been the basis of the University's teachings. When I took up Fine arts back in 2002, there are less lectures and more on hands-on drawings and labs. This means lesser class hours for Christian living lessons *sigh. Less time, but unforgettable teachings. How can I forget my professor, Mr. Cura? He was 65 years old back then, but still he was teaching. He was a real emblem of PASSION, PATIENCE. He was a real inspiration for everyone whom he shared his life with. Apart from the great teachings and lectures I had with Mr. Cura, the University's annual activities being held like "PASKUHAN" is one of the reasons why I dearly love my Alma Matte
Read more

Hope For Haiti now

-
Image
6 continents, 60 countries, 60 International Networks.. Different people all over the world joined towards one goal and that is to help our Haitian people. Helping from the other side of the world may not have the same impact when you have close encounter with the Haitian victims of the Earthquake that happened last January 12. Thanks to CNN and online streaming, people here in my country were able to keep in touch and it feels like we're not too far at all. I was one of the people tasked to do a brief training to those who volunteered for the telethon organized for hopeforhaitinow. At first, I was hesitant. But setting myself aside, I began thinking of the help, support and motivation I could give to colleagues who are willing to help out to the Haitian community.I was so overwhelmed when I see batches of trainees come and go out of the training room, and then after 30 minutes they were empowered and ready to take in calls. The overall experience was so tiring, it was only n
Read more

A Classic Love story

-
Image
The Nurse- Edith Shain sure felt butterflies in her tummy back when this lovable soldier gave her a kiss when the World war II ended. This Kiss was supposed to be a sign of love between the two of them, and the  the two of them only. They never imagined that the magic of this kiss will last a century and will be part of our History. Letters to Juliet featured this Historical image when Amanda Seyfried (Sophie) played as a Fact finder and researcher for a prominent Paper in New york. She was a hopeless romantic girl who was engaged to someone she's not sure if she's in love with. They went to Verona, Italy to rekindle the love they had for each other only to find out that the love of her life now is not the one she ever wanted in the first place. Sophie bumped into a group of writers  named "secretaries of Juliet" who writes and answers letters written for Juliet from women all over the world who were seeking for answers regarding matters of the heart. She particip
Read more