Do we pray for our children? I’m sure we do. But what do we pray for them? Do we pray that they do well in school because we worry about their performance? Do we lift our concerns to God that our kids be ‘good kids’? We can’t help but worry about them. Don’t we, Moms? […] Read more…
Running a marathon is an item in my bucket list that has not come to fruition. I have friends who ran marathons for years, while I am stuck in the planning stage. I know that running a marathon is a serious business. Ask any marathon finisher and they will show you what to do to […] Read more…
My journey through motherhood has evolved over the past 15 years, and I am enjoying this season that I am in now. The kids are now 15 and 11 years old. They are more independent and not as clingy or as needy as when they were babies. When I look at them today though, I […] Read more…
It’s been two weeks since I deactivated my Facebook and personal Instagram account. If you’re one of my online friends or you follow me on these platforms, you know that I try to share inspiring and positive posts. However, when a screw gets lose, I rant once in a while. I dare to claim that “this […] Read more…
Mindful is the word that would best describe this year, 2017. In the recent years, instead of a New Year’s resolution, I resolved to focus on one word at the start of the year. However, this year, mindfulness was that ONE WORD as circumstances dictated. Are you a good person? Probably, you would say you […] Read more…
One of the most productive weeks I had been when I deactivated my Facebook account. I first deleted the Facebook app on my phone months ago. Not only has it caused me to become unproductive, but it also stirred negative emotions. You see, I had been dealing with personal issues of late. Seeing Facebook posts […] Read more…
We arrived in church last Sunday at the time when the worship team was singing Unending Love by Hillsong Worship. It is one of my favorite worship songs. As I worshipped the Lord through singing, I felt tears rolling down my cheeks. The Lyrics The words of the song expressed what I was feeling recently. I […] Read more…
Our eldest child took the National Career Assessment Examination (NCAE) last week. It was a 2-day exam for ninth graders to help determine their career path. At 14, Jacob has set in his heart and mind to work in the automotive industry. His fascination for cars started as a toddler and up to this day, […] Read more…
I celebrated my 44th birthday last Thursday. In previous years, I would be preparing for this day weeks in advance. I will be planning my menu so that close friends could come over for dinner. However, this year was different. I did not make plans nor was I eager to prepare at all. I don’t know […] Read more…
Do your kids struggle with Filipino? If they do, Ma-I, the Filipino Manga comic series, might encourage them to appreciate the language. My daughter and I discovered Ma-I last year at the Manila International Book Fair. Jianne was easily drawn to the Ma-I series because she also creates her own comic characters. It’s a bonus […] Read more…
