I am so thankful for this day
What else do I have to say?
Because God has listened to my plea
O Lord God, Thank you for letting it be
This song, I just offer to the FAther in Heaven who is greater than my troubles
I SEE YOU LORD
by: Aiza Seguerra
I'm so blessed my Lord
I can see you
In all the lovely things
So fine and true
I see you in the beauty
Of the flowers and the rain
I see you between the lines
Of a sweet refrain
I'm so blessed my Lord
I can see you
Even when I'm lonely and in pain
I see you in the beauty of the stars at night
I see you in my life
I feel alright
I see you Lord
In sorrow and in happiness
I see you in the glory
Of sweet success
I see you Lord
Every hour, everyday
I can see you Lord
Whenever I pray
I'm so blessed my Lord
I can see you
In the smile of a baby
Sweet and true
I can see you in the eyes
Of my very best friends
I see you in these bonds
Just like your love that never ends
I see you Lord
In sorrow and in happiness
I see you in the glory
Of sweet success
I see you Lord
Every hour, everyday
I can see you Lord
Whenever I pray
I see you Lord
In sorrow and in happiness
I see you in the glory
Of sweet success
I see you Lord
Every hour, everyday
I can see you Lord
Whenever I pray
I pray...
I can see you Lord
Whenever I pray...
I see you Lord...
Showing posts with label challenges. Show all posts
Showing posts with label challenges. Show all posts
Sep 10, 2012
Sep 5, 2012
God is In Control
These past few months, my husband and I have been struggling to find a helper that will look after our baby.
Since April of this year, our yaya's come and go some lasting for only three weeks at the most.
The worst encounter we had was this week. A helper arrived early monday morning and stayed with my baby through the day. My mother-in-law was there to supervise her.
I arrived later that day and met her, had a little talk with her with my rules around the house. I wasted no time to orient her on the do's and don'ts in my household. She appeared to be perceptive and followed my every instruction. I also observed that she was smiling and paid attention to everything that I was telling her. I made it clear to her to limit the use of her cellphone when she is at work for obvious reasons.She continued to smile and said yes to all my instructions. So far, so good.
She presented herself as an 18 year old girl that had an experience in taking care of a special child that lasted 2 months. I welcomed her to my household just like any other helper.
I observed that she was poorly groomed and emitted a despicable odor. Politely, I gave her an unused bath soap and bottle of an unused shampoo hoping that she would take a hint and take a bath.
But for Christ's sake, she accepted her bath paraphernalia but told me she will do her grooming tomorrow. Ok. No arguments there.
After her day's work I told her she could already retire and take an early rest. I gave her her beddings, etc... the usual stuff and told her to wake up at 5am to cook breakfast and baon for my son who was going to school. All answer I got from her was in the affirmative.
Morning came, alarm greeted me and I rose up because I didnt feel her get up. I thought she might have dozed off heavily and was not aware that it was her wake up call.
I knocked on her room 3 times, no answer. I opened her door but she was not in her room. I noticed the window was widely opened. I checked her belongings, they were nowhere to be found either.
I was shocked, could she have possibly escaped the night before through the window? The answer would be yes.
By this time, i was in panic. I immediately woke my husband to let him know what happened.
He immediately checked the front door and found that it was unlocked but the perpetrator was not successful in pulling it open. Thank you for the rainy season, door jambs have been tight and would require mighty effort to open doors.
We were in quite a shock. So many what ifs entered my mind. what if somebody tried to enter the house through the window she had left so widely opened? What if she took some of our valuable belongings like the laptop, cellphones that were just lying everywhere our small abode. What if she let somebody in and harmed us... i could go on.
After some investigation, I found out she took 70 pesos from my son's wallet. Enough for fare.
I thank God that it was all she took. She was just desperate to leave our house for reasons I will never know.
We wasted no time report the incident to the community police station.
This gave me a fright. I could no longer bring myself to seek for a helper after that.
My mother in law volunteered to look after my baby girl. And I immediately knew,
God is in control. He let all of this happen for me to know that the solution to my problem has been there all along. I was just refusing to accept it.
My mother in law said that we dont have to look for a helper.
That was where it all sunk in. God has allowed my mother in law to be with us to let us know that he has taken care of my worries.
I know that she is growing old but for her willingness to help us, I will forever be grateful.
God is truly in control.
Since April of this year, our yaya's come and go some lasting for only three weeks at the most.
The worst encounter we had was this week. A helper arrived early monday morning and stayed with my baby through the day. My mother-in-law was there to supervise her.
I arrived later that day and met her, had a little talk with her with my rules around the house. I wasted no time to orient her on the do's and don'ts in my household. She appeared to be perceptive and followed my every instruction. I also observed that she was smiling and paid attention to everything that I was telling her. I made it clear to her to limit the use of her cellphone when she is at work for obvious reasons.She continued to smile and said yes to all my instructions. So far, so good.
She presented herself as an 18 year old girl that had an experience in taking care of a special child that lasted 2 months. I welcomed her to my household just like any other helper.
I observed that she was poorly groomed and emitted a despicable odor. Politely, I gave her an unused bath soap and bottle of an unused shampoo hoping that she would take a hint and take a bath.
But for Christ's sake, she accepted her bath paraphernalia but told me she will do her grooming tomorrow. Ok. No arguments there.
After her day's work I told her she could already retire and take an early rest. I gave her her beddings, etc... the usual stuff and told her to wake up at 5am to cook breakfast and baon for my son who was going to school. All answer I got from her was in the affirmative.
Morning came, alarm greeted me and I rose up because I didnt feel her get up. I thought she might have dozed off heavily and was not aware that it was her wake up call.
I knocked on her room 3 times, no answer. I opened her door but she was not in her room. I noticed the window was widely opened. I checked her belongings, they were nowhere to be found either.
I was shocked, could she have possibly escaped the night before through the window? The answer would be yes.
By this time, i was in panic. I immediately woke my husband to let him know what happened.
He immediately checked the front door and found that it was unlocked but the perpetrator was not successful in pulling it open. Thank you for the rainy season, door jambs have been tight and would require mighty effort to open doors.
We were in quite a shock. So many what ifs entered my mind. what if somebody tried to enter the house through the window she had left so widely opened? What if she took some of our valuable belongings like the laptop, cellphones that were just lying everywhere our small abode. What if she let somebody in and harmed us... i could go on.
After some investigation, I found out she took 70 pesos from my son's wallet. Enough for fare.
I thank God that it was all she took. She was just desperate to leave our house for reasons I will never know.
We wasted no time report the incident to the community police station.
This gave me a fright. I could no longer bring myself to seek for a helper after that.
My mother in law volunteered to look after my baby girl. And I immediately knew,
God is in control. He let all of this happen for me to know that the solution to my problem has been there all along. I was just refusing to accept it.
My mother in law said that we dont have to look for a helper.
That was where it all sunk in. God has allowed my mother in law to be with us to let us know that he has taken care of my worries.
I know that she is growing old but for her willingness to help us, I will forever be grateful.
God is truly in control.
Sep 3, 2012
gorgeous weekend!!!
I'm just thankful that Tony and I were able to get through the week without a helper. My mother in law, after arriving for Trina's birthday decided to stay with us for a while. She happily extended help as she knew, helpers do come and go. And it is becoming harder and harder for us to find a decent helper.
Unfortunately however, she was taken ill just a few days after she arrived.
She was diagnosed with pneumonia and on her follow up, her x-ray showed minimal pulmonary tuberculosis.
This weakened her and spends more time in bed than ever before. So now, we have to have a helper to not only watch our baby, but also to keep company over our aging beloved mother.
I think that it is a blessing that she came and stayed because if not, I doubt that she would be provided the best medical care possible. Her 80 year old frame is now taking its toll and i believe she is with us for a reason.
My only prayer is that her PTB is inactive so she won't infect trina, whom she is always in close contact with.
She is old but still volunteers to look after my 12 month old who is at a stage where she explores and moves around and literally turns the house upside down. This quite amazes me. Had it not been for ailment, she could still cope with the demands of the baby.
This Saturday, i decided to take the kids for a visit to my moms place. We tagged Lola C along because it turned out to be a sunny but windy day a perfect day for a stroll.
Day was spent mostly catching up with my mom and sis in law. Was happy to see them and get to spend time with them.
Mom in law appreciated being tagged along because she felt she belonged. Something that was void in her life for quite a while.
I'm happy to be making her feel that she belongs.
LOvely day! Perfect family. What more can I ask for?
Aug 12, 2008
Jul 16, 2008
Jun 24, 2008
Its almost the end of the first semester.. it means half of the year is done... it means, i only have half of the year to push through with my plans.
I feel the pressure. I almost want to just dive into my new project. I only have 6 months to turn it into reality. Will it materialize? I haven't even started to work on it. I hope I can cope. I have been contemplating it for six months now. And within six months, I should find myself out of this lousy job. Its actually the work place that's making it much worse.
I want to be out of here, before the start of 2009. That's such a short time to prepare. But... I can do it.
No more bosses, no more papers dirty looks!!! Goodbye office.. by 2009
I feel the pressure. I almost want to just dive into my new project. I only have 6 months to turn it into reality. Will it materialize? I haven't even started to work on it. I hope I can cope. I have been contemplating it for six months now. And within six months, I should find myself out of this lousy job. Its actually the work place that's making it much worse.
I want to be out of here, before the start of 2009. That's such a short time to prepare. But... I can do it.
No more bosses, no more papers dirty looks!!! Goodbye office.. by 2009
Jun 12, 2008
I have been in this Department that I work with for only more than two years now. I prayed and prayed so hard that I be given a chance to prove myself in this organization. Despite being young in an arena of much older people, I know i have done my part. I have performed my duties well, I know I have.
God has been good to me all these years. When I look back, I cannot recall any prayer left unanswered. I am amazed by his power and might! He has held my hand and has shown me the way. For if not for Him, where could I be.
Now that I am about to leave this position, I ppray for more guidance. I pray that my father shall bless every decision that me and my husband have to make. I pray that he leads us to where he wants us to be. He will be our guide. He will show us the way. The Lord God never fails and to HIm I entrust all that I have to do, now until the rest of my days.
Thank you Jesus for your shining presence in my life.
May 21, 2008
haves and have nots
I have not..
... gone to work without kissing my darling Bryan and my hubby...
...slept for more than 4 straight hours at night since Bryan came to my life..
...bought a major wardrobe for myself in years...
...gone to work without thinking of my baby...
...been able to travel official in nature often because of family constraints...
...attended Sunday Mass in a long time (sorry Dear God, I pray that you forgive me for this)...
... saved money for my future. my present take home pay is just enough for my family's needs...
...been to the beach in years...
...settled my accounts with BIR...
...renewed my Accreditation as Tax Practitioner...
I have..
...often considered resigning from my present job...
...hypertension (I pray Lord God that you heal me from this ailment)...
...a wonderful family...
...no regrets in marrying my husband...
...searched and searched for new job opportunities...
...dreams of establishing a business to allow me more time to be with my son...
...a househelper who takes good care of my darling son...
...a home, warm enough to shelter me and my family...
...fear of what the future brings...
...a pending adminstrative case...
... gone to work without kissing my darling Bryan and my hubby...
...slept for more than 4 straight hours at night since Bryan came to my life..
...bought a major wardrobe for myself in years...
...gone to work without thinking of my baby...
...been able to travel official in nature often because of family constraints...
...attended Sunday Mass in a long time (sorry Dear God, I pray that you forgive me for this)...
... saved money for my future. my present take home pay is just enough for my family's needs...
...been to the beach in years...
...settled my accounts with BIR...
...renewed my Accreditation as Tax Practitioner...
I have..
...often considered resigning from my present job...
...hypertension (I pray Lord God that you heal me from this ailment)...
...a wonderful family...
...no regrets in marrying my husband...
...searched and searched for new job opportunities...
...dreams of establishing a business to allow me more time to be with my son...
...a househelper who takes good care of my darling son...
...a home, warm enough to shelter me and my family...
...fear of what the future brings...
...a pending adminstrative case...
May 5, 2008
MONDAY MADNESS
I left home today with a heavy heart... I again left my baby to the care of his yaya. Left him crying and asking me and his daddy to stay. He wanted to sit on his daddy's lap while daddy drove. Poor little Bryan. How i wish i could spend more time with you, son. I wish i never have to leave you.
I came to work today with a heavy heart. I don't know what the future brings. I don't know what lies ahead. I only know that whatever happens, it is God's will. I leave everything to God's almighty name.
I came to work today with a heavy heart. I don't know what the future brings. I don't know what lies ahead. I only know that whatever happens, it is God's will. I leave everything to God's almighty name.
May 2, 2008
who could i trust?
this day and age.. people come and go in and out of our lives... whom could we trust??
in this day and age.. i can say no more...
i'm a victim of my own trustfulness...
i'm a victim of my own naivete..
it's my fault... i trusted them too much...
i fell prey to their sweet talk ...
i fell... but i will rise and show them
i will let them know... they can not put me down
not with my family by my side
not with God behind me...
they will see..
in this day and age.. i can say no more...
i'm a victim of my own trustfulness...
i'm a victim of my own naivete..
it's my fault... i trusted them too much...
i fell prey to their sweet talk ...
i fell... but i will rise and show them
i will let them know... they can not put me down
not with my family by my side
not with God behind me...
they will see..
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