A few people messaged me this: Happy Mother’s Day to you SOON, Yan!
For those who read it, just for clarification, I’m not expecting. Well, not happening anytime soon that is.*wink
I’m not a mother yet but it’s something I’ve been praying for —to build a family, for God to prepare me physically, emotionally and spiritually for the laborious and completely selfless task of being a mom.
The closest I have of being “motherly” is as an Aunt to my 4-year old niece. I treat her as my own, they even say she’s my favorite among the 4 nephews and nieces I got. I willingly acquired and shared “cherry-picked” responsibilities for my niece. But I know when I get my own, when that time comes, it’s NOT going to be the same.
When you are a mother to your own child, you get the entire package. No cherry picking. It requires a 24/7 attention. No breaks, no vacation leaves. You can share their time with everyone, but they will be your responsibility for the rest of your life.
Let me quote this line I read somewhere over the net: “A lot of people have the capacity to bear a child, but it takes a really STRONG woman to warrant the title “MOM”.” And I dream of one day to get that title.
On the same note, let me have this opportunity to give a big loud THANK YOU shout out to my Mama Joy. For being the strongest, caring, selfless, and loving Mama in the whole wide world! And to my sisters Lou Ann and Maymay, for being the best moms that they can be to TJ, Saisai, Jahmir and Ahmiel. You’ve got a long way to go sissies but you’re both doing good so far! :)
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!
We still have our bumps, huh? Yea, I guess we’ve learned that we’re always going to have our bumps, but there’s nobody that we’d rather be with than each other. The lesson is to hang tough and to do the necessary things to make it work.
And to continually be grateful. We have been through a lot together, but I’m still excited to be with you. And I’m always grateful when I can snuggle with you and smell that cologne.
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Loving orange! I’m so attracted with things that are orange-y! I wish to wear something like this once I start working! :)
Started the day early after gettin’ home late from an Easter Vigil mass the night before. Hence, brain malfunctioned and forgot to pack the camera to take pictures on a colorful day like Easter! Pfffft!
The sun was out and the weather was warm on that day! It was a great day spent in the streets and parks of NYC! Below were the best photos I took from my phone (used it until it’s last breath of power). And darn, it’s not that easy for a “petite” lady like me to take pictures in a giddy crowd with mostly tall people! Heehee!
First stop over was some coffee bang from Starbucks after days of not drinking it as part of my “lent sacrifice”. Then afterwards, we headed to the streets of 5th Avenue for the Easter Bonnet Festivities. Colorful hats and costumes were all over the streets! And as our tummy started to growl, we decided to march our way to Central Park, found the perfect spot to sit on the grass, got us some halal food and enjoyed the beautiful scenery! Ended the day with a solemn mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral to give thanks to Jesus Christ for his unconditional love to all of us!
I thank the Lord Jesus Christ for all the things he has done for us and for giving us this wonderful day to celebrate his resurrection. Hallelujah!!!
Good Friday
…. the only good I have is from Jesus, because he died in my place and covered my sins. Without Jesus being in my heart I would be the worst of the worst. Yet, with His strength I stay true to my calling as a child of God. Today reminds me that God is not done with me yet. He still has a lot of work to do but He will never give up on me. I am His and He is mine and today i remember what my Savior has done to buy me back so i could be His and His alone
"I was supposed to do some reflection about self and sins, but my weird brain cells brought me down to childhood memory lane instead.
THE FORTS! I remember I would always make these forts when I was a kid. Stacking pillows, building a sort-of hide out from everyone. It’s where my siblings and I eat, play, nap and pretend it’s our little sweet escape. My mom would always yell at us because when we get tired of the fort, we would just leave it there. And she had to pick up after our mess. Hihihi. *sigh with a smile* precious memories, oh I got plenty!
How about you? What’s your precious childhood memories?
