Grateful at 30!

Just recently, I turned 30! So far, I feel old but not yet, more tired but joyful, all in all it feels like life is in the middle (is this the so called mid life crisis?!? oh no!). Through the years, I learned a lot. But I know there is a lot more to learn at the same time. But I've got a lot of things to be thankful about, making me feel ashamed to think otherwise. My 30 years is not as exciting and luxurious as others would want to have. Although I just want it simple. Which I am very happy that I have already. A loving family of my own, true friends that's stuck with me, and faith that is constantly growing through the years which gives me hope in the years to come. 

I thank God for the 30 blessed years of my life. I should be content. :)

 

Tis the season for gift giving, especially for Miam!

Hi guys! 

I hope this is okay, but if ever you are thinking of something to give for Miam, here are the gifts he would need and want. 

1. The Elephant Bag 

http://www.cashcashpinoy.com/#!/7-fashion-and-accessories/132-kiddie-bags 

2. Candle Bible for Toddlers 

http://www.omflit.com/home/catalog.php?c=28&i=609

2. Play-Doh Burger Builder

http://www.toysrus.com.ph/QuickCheck/tabid/219/List/0/ProductID/31597/Language/en-US/Default.aspx?txtSearch=play+doh 

3. Dream Machine Go Fun Vehicles - Fire Truck 

The Go Fun Vehicles are whimsical everyday vehicles that come alive via remote control! Drive over all sorts of terrain! Play at peak performance for hours on end with the extended life battery pack and wide-radius transmitter. Price : P 300.00 
@ http://www.toykingdom.ph/ 

4. Road Rats Bullet Racing Orbit

The Bullet 44-piece Playset Racing Orbit is ready to show you life in the racetrack! Watch the race cars zoom around the track and experience the racing lifestyle without leaving your home! Price : P 329.75 @ http://www.toykingdom.ph/

5. National Bookstore Gift Certificate (Because he loves to read books) 

6. SM Department store Gift Certificate or Metro Department store Gift Certificate 
(So we can buy him new clothes)

7. Lego Toys (something to build - he loves that!)

 

He has Great plans...

Sometimes, being a full time stay-at-home Mom can hit you hard at the back. Leaving you weary, tired and restless. I wonder if all the hard work will eventually pay off, soon.

Then, i saw this bible verse. Jeremiah 29:11 which says,

Holding onto His word. My future is bright indeed with God. 

Difficult at times due to health and finances, but very sure in the end with the goal that God has given me. 

Tending to the needs of my husband and son, is the most fruitful and worthy job in the entire world for me. 

Still hoping and praying to be even a bit of a Proverbs 31 woman/wife.

 

Thank you for sustaining me all these years my loving Savior Jesus Christ! 

To God be all the Glory and Praise! :D    

Awana Cubbies - August 18 Club Meeting

Cubbies^® celebrates the spiritual potential of preschoolers (3- to 5-year olds) by helping them develop respect for God, His Son and His Word.

Last August 18, my son attended his 2nd Awana Cubbies Club meeting. He's always enthusiastic to join awana. He learns a lot, the alphabet, writing, arts and crafts, team activities but most importantly about Jesus Christ and God's creation. I would love my son to be grounded on God's word as early as now and the Awana Club does help a lot.

They have club meetings twice a month for 1 whole year and have them on weekends (saturday mornings). Wherein we only paid Php1100+, which is really worth it considering it is very inexpensive. It comes with a notebook, his ID, and a Tshirt. It is an investment worth taking.

Proverbs 22:6  Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it. 

This truth is reinforced by Psalm 119:11, reminding us that if we hide God's Word in our hearts, it will keep us from sinning against God. So, do yourself and your kids a favor—start tucking the Word of God into your hearts today.

2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work.

Surely if it builds up my son to have that ultimate love for the Lord, obedient heart, kindness, humility and discipline, my husband and I are willing to do everything for him to attain that. That which are pleasing to the Lord Jesus Christ. To Him be all the glory! :D

Fun Activities for Cubbies with their kind and pretty volunteer teachers

Here I am again!

It's been a while!

Months passed and I haven't blogged since February of this year. 
A lot has happened with me, my hubby and my son. He's 4 and a half years old and is growing fast. 

The reason I wanted to go back and blog is that I wanted to follow up with my so called diary, my journal. Hoping that this might help others and that my son would someday read this and reminisce.  

His milestones from then and now, 
1) well he likes to drink juice now (I give him fresh juice so that there's no sugar added)
2) he can write now (not perfect but he's getting there :)
3) he loves swimming (overcame his fear of the pool/beach)
4) prays a lot (for himself, for others, and even those he doesn't know like the people in danger of the flood from typhoon that almost swept away our country)
5) a cute storyteller (almost memorized his bible book thus telling it to everyone - his uncles and aunties)

I am a blessed mommy indeed! Being a full-time homemaker is worthwhile. We are together almost 24/7. Homeschooling my child is really hard but fulfilling. Making him memorize bible verses, teaching him about Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior and honorable people in the bible, giving that sense of overflowing love and support, encouraging him every step of the way, laughing with him in his jokes and antics, having serious talks and his many question and answer moments, and I could go on and on about my relationship with my son and our everyday events but one thing is for sure, our cup is full. Exceeding and joyful. It may not be as luxurious as others but rich with love. I am satisfied. My friend once told me a verse in the bible about the hardships I have as a no-helper (maid) homemaker, Philippians 4:13 "I can do everything through him who gives me strength." I thank the Lord for the grace and provision of strength moment by moment in my life.

Well, the past months was tough but it was also full of God's grace and mercy. 
This year, my husband got an injury, a slip disc, which was just a few of his health problems. He had to go through rehabilitation. Somehow, we thought it was cured, but then, due to circumstances like carrying heavy things, it does come back (the pain). We had to learn proper posture and what not. That is why I think for my next blog, I think I should show you the proper styles of carrying things, and what should you do and not do with the chores that we have as mommios at home.

Truly this year has a lot of not-so-good news, but I am assured by God's word in Psalm 91:21 "This I declare about the Lord: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; He is my God, and I trust Him" and also in Isaiah 40:31 "But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint". 

And with all this, I hang on to Psalm 23,

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.  

He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.

He restores my soul.
He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil,
for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;
you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. 

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life,
and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

Reading God's word, gives me comfort and most importantly it gives me peace. And moment by moment prayer really helps. Including God in everything we do, makes our burdens lighter.

I thank God everyday for everything He has done in my life.