I fondly remember those years especially during rainy season,we will go outside our house and play with the pouring rain then we will make mud cakes,

AT ROOM 418A

When my father was rushed to the hospital last Nov.27, he was on a 50/50 condition,we never thought that recovery on his part would be that of a miracle.At 84,still a busy man,he loves gardening to much.Recycling a basketball ball into a hanging pot for plants was his last project.He would do anything to keep himself very busy.While on confinement,I can only gazed at his frail body realizing that he's not that young anymore.I was at his bedside for almost a month and a half now together with my eldest sister who is also afflicted with the Capital C , while my other sisters had to worked.A lot of people had been asking our family how are we handling this tough situation.My father had always instilled in our minds that everything that is happening in our lives has a purpose,so just keep on praying,True enough, we had experience difficulties and hardship during our younger years without our neighbors knowing it and still they are wondering how we did it,probably we have been prepared for this situation.
This room has been our temporary home,we also have our neighbors all Cancer patients,At the pantry,I was able to talked to different people and hearing from their stories I guessed Papa(father) is still lucky enough to survived.During the time papa was in state of recovering(He was telling us that he was in a journey)We thought he was hallucinating probably because of the effect of the medicine intake,however he keep insisting on what happen in his journey,He told us that he already saw the place where he is going,he described it as a beautiful ,quiet and peaceful place,while he was telling it to us we just told him that it was just a dream but we knew already what was it all about.At times we feel sad of what will happen next but at the moment we feel happy for his recovery.
Last Saturday,Papa had a visitor,who else but my mama(mom)I know he was missing her(she visit him weekly and calls him from time to time),She is at home attending to my daughter who goes to school.Well at their age I still feel that love was in the air,You know why?????As I looked at them I saw my Papa with his wrinkled hand reaching Mama's hand holding it tight with his teary eyes,Touched by that.........so am I.

COUNT YOUR MANY BLESSINGS

FOR the past few days i've been busy browsing a lot of blogs wanting to know whats in it.actually this is my first time to used a laptop(thanks to my sister who lend it to us while were here at the hospital)Its quite amusing,I was able to contact and sent emails to my friends.I have lots of practicing to do,imagine composing 2 or 3 blogs to be posted only to find out that i deleted it and I mistakenly hit the wrong tab.Actually, I admire fast learners not to the extent that they will brag what they learn and what they know.As i see it,we were given different talents to share .God has given us different gifts for us to develop.As always we were told to be contented in what we have ,work hard for what you want but at times things happen beyond your control,you fail and it s hard to accept it even if you had tried your very best.
When I got married 15 years ago I only wanted to have a family like the one I was brought up.But it did'nt turned out that way.In 1994,the Lord bless us with a precious baby girl,When I was 2 months pregnant i found out i have an ovarian cyst and it had to be operated since it will affect the growth of the child.Scheduled operation should had been on my 7 month since the baby would be healthy enough but alas on my 4th month i had to be rushed to the hospital for the operation.I was advised that the baby would die since its not yet due.I kept on praying and seek divine intervention,(imagine I have to call even my dead relatives to help me).I still remember while on the operating table I guess the anesthesia injected to me did not take effect right away.I heard them talking about the baby.The operation was succesfull but no idea if the baby would live. but alas the baby is intact.(a miracle indeed)I was very thankful to my OB-Gyne who took care of me and the baby.So comes the 9th month I was rushed again to the hospital its time for the baby to come out(what does she looks like I told myself)On Nov 21, 1994.I gave birth to a 9.2 lbs baby girl named Danielle Erika.A blessing indeed.
Our blessings may not be material blessings but they are real blessing.We tend to take for granted the countless blessing we have,even when things seems to go wrong,.Let us thank him for what he has given us.

Back to Memory Lane

Last friday Jan. 9(Phils.Time)people through all walks of life participated in the feast of the Black Nazarene.We are originally from Quiapo,Manila near the Malacanang Area(office of the President of the Phils)before we tranferred here at Cainta,Rizal.we lived at a compound(pasilyo)with 17 apartments (17 families+++).I have fond memories at that place since we were all raised there from childhood up to the time i got married.What i missed about it is the closeness among our neighborhood especially during special occasion such as birthdays,christmas,anniversary and other fun fair activities.Why?because its the only time we can play with our friends and eat a lot of goodies. We have learned to share lots of things.We were one big family as I describe it.During the 70's,we started the Blocked Rosary with Our Mother Mary.Every evening at 7 ,we pray the rosary and the image of our mother is transferred to the next house and so on, The anniversary of our Blocked Rosary is after the Feast of the Black Nazarene.So what makes it different from the other celebration I guess its how we celebrate it.I tell you.you will enjoy every minute of it.Why????

Happy Three Kings

How do you celebrate Three kings?Just like christmas before the clock strikes at 12 we hang our socks and put our shoes at the window awaiting for the Tatlong Hari(3 kings) to pass by expecting them to put something inside. During my childhood years I remember I was the last one to go to sleep coz i was excited to see what they looked liked , curious as I was, i slept near the door thinking i would be awaken when the door opens but alas when I woke up i forgot that i was wearing my shoes. I did cry a lot at that time.Anyway my other sister was good enough to put my socks so i still got my candies.Time surely flies ,I missed those years.HAPPY THREE KINGS TO ALL>>>>>>.

welcome 2009

2008 was a very crucial year for us,2 members of the family is afflicted with the big C,but still lot of blessings were given to us especially on financial matters.We have to spend Christmas and New Year for the first time at the hospital.We almost loss our dad and my sister is undergoing her chemo but as always my mom always told us to keep on praying .Never stop to call on divine intervention.We are seven girls,4 of them had to attend the financial matters,on my part I'm the caregiver (i loss my job 3 years ago),Lot of patience required.At times I do cry a lot but what keeps me going probably is because despite the fact lots of problems arises be it emotional or financial there"s always someone up there who knows what you need.
So whats for 2009,I'm very happy that finally i was able to contact my childhoodfriend Marissa ,our communication was cut short 10 years ago.I had my family at my side and a daughter who i know loves me and understand me despite my shortcomings.
And so 2009 I welcome you with open arms trials and hardship may arise but in the end for sure there's always a rainbow after the rain.