The View From The Other Side

Now that I am on the other side, I can't help but feel relieved that I am no longer part of the "breathtaking events" that have transpired in the island. I guess the Lord knows how much pain and disappointment I can handle and so He gave me a way out.

I pray for deliverance.
I pray for patience and understanding.
I pray for hope.
And most of all, I pray for guidance
That amidst all these people will find it in their hearts to trust in You.
Keep them safe, O Lord.

More Fun in the Philippines #3

My take on the It's more fun in the Philippines campaign of the Department of Tourism. This picture was taken at Balay Negrense in Silay City.

More Fun in the Philippines #2

My take on the It's more fun in the Philippines campaign of the Department of Tourism. This picture was taken at Nogas Island, Anini-y, Antique.

More Fun in the Philippines #1

My take on the It's more fun in the Philippines campaign of the Department of Tourism. This picture was taken at the Sira-an Hot Springs Resort in Anini-y, Antique.

Eclipse of the Heart

Here's our picture of the December 10, 2011 total lunar eclipse. It's a first time for our little boy and it fascinated him.

I remember when I was young, lunar eclipse used to be a big thing. I grew up in a house where the doors were closed at seven in the evening. I could not see the sky from my bedroom window. The towering kaimito tree with its flourishing greens covered my view. So when we hear in the news that there will be a lunar eclipse, we had a reason to stay out late at night. And all for a moon that is partially hidden behind a shadow? I did not quite get it. I wish my parents were more creative and told me exaggerated stories about the dragon eating the moon or something, it would have been more interesting. Being outside the house after seven was more interesting for me. Seeing everything glisten in the moonbeam, my neighbors looking up the sky as if waiting for something spectacular to happen, children my age running about chasing one another, it was a sight to behold.

False Positive

My Christmas came with the good news that I was going to have a permanent job in an office by the following week. It was not only good news; it was great news. After six months of sabbatical, my husband felt that I needed to find work already so we can move on with our lives financially. I was happy about the news but I did not let it get the better of me and at the back of my mind, I was still worrying about all the other commitments that I started during my sabbatical. I kind of find it hard to just forget about all of them. I have been enjoying the lot. And I can't believe I was putting them all aside and making them my back-up plan.

Then, yesterday, right when I was already processing my entry requirements, they called me in to take back the good news. They said they still had to request for my position to be funded and all. There and then, I felt nothing; not even the least disappointment. It must have been my guardian angel's hands over my shoulder that got me through the whole situation without having to feel pain or even self-pity.

The news, I know it broke my husband's heart and it got him worrying again as to how we will survive the following months. But I have faith and I refuse to be a victim in this situation. We WILL get through this. I know.

Cat Series: TGIFriday

What If God Answered His Prayer?

I asked my son to include my intentions (to find a job within the week) in his prayer before bedtime. Instead, he asked God to give me a job next year. When I asked him why, he told me that he likes having me at home. Now if only we're not heading towards difficult times, I would have liked that too.