Till LOVE finds me.

Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Mission San Diego de Alcala

Over the weekend we traveled to San Diego for my niece's Mission project. It is how it is here that children, when they reach 4th grade have to accomplish a mission place of their choice.

My sister in law carefully chose Mission San Diego de Alcala located in San Diego, CA. We went to the place on Sunday, the first week of Advent. How glad I was to attend the Eucharistic celebration and see the green wreath and the 4 candles around it- the symbol of joyful hope for the birth of our Savior.


I love the tranquility of this quaint chapel.








Facts scattered around the place .




My niece Mykee volunteered to be my photographer.


A visual image of friar's room.


















My life is not at its most secure and happiest state but I have no bitterness. I am learning to walk, swim and even fly where my fate brings me, holding on to faith that all will be better very soon.

Pray. Smile. Hope.

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Tuesday Thought


Let us live in the NOW! Hard to do sometimes when weariness and uncertainties creep. Money, fame and busyness try to control people and always win. Life is simple. It is us who make it complicated.


Savor the PRESENT, I wish we will. So we do not die not having really lived.

Live. Now. Simplicity.

Thursday, October 29, 2015

Mamang's Emote Mode

I find this FaceTime photo funny and endearing. Here was Cleng comforting Mamang as she was crying, worried for her sons Mark and Miller who at that time were doing carpentry works for a proposed storage area at Miller's backyard. Mom's statement: "Pota rugu mapaku la!!" Oh Mom, you are a mother to a T!!! No old age and fragility can hinder your affection for us your children.

Thankfully our dear Cleng was there to carefully comfort her. :) I miss them very much….so much!!!!

Dear God, You will allow us all to be reunited, healthy and happy, right??:)

Pray. Wish. Hope.

Friday, October 9, 2015

State of My Life


Since I arrived in California, I seldom post photos and update profile status on Facebook, atypical of me compared to few years back. I just did not want to and to let the public have this impression that I am bragging and having the time of my life, coz the TRUTH is, I feel the supreme opposite.

I am lonely. My heart is pierced to the point I become numb.Or I choose to be numb. I would always say "Happiness is a choice." I believe that. America taught me on the other hand that "Misery is also a choice" and sorry, I pick the latter.

I still pray, in fact I become more prayerful here. Worry kills my energy, the fear of the unknown eats me. I lay still and pray with no words. I still believe that God listens even to the tears and sobs of His children. One time, I told Him," Please try not put to test my faith in You too much, I am not really strong."
But God I guess is too impressed with me, He is creating events that bring me bumps and aches. Maybe it is His way of telling me to continue to hold on, pray and hope for the bright side of things to flip their way back to me. Maybe it is His way to show me His mercy and compassion.


In times I cannot breathe well worrying about uncertainties of many kind, I whisper to Him to please, still my heart and leave it up to Him, because I know, I can not survive one more day.


Monday, September 21, 2015

Not Yet Ready


It is 2:48 PM on my MacPro and 11:45PM on my iPhone, PH and California zones. I keep the laptop time so I have a ready idea of the time back home.

I have a lot of emotions swirling and swimming inside me. There is this overwhelming feeling of everything heavy. But I am not ready to express it. Coz maybe I myself is still on denial that I am in a totally crazy world of chaos and turbulence now.

I am however floating and still up.I wanna believe that amidst all these fuss and madness, peace and calmness will knock at my door. I don't actually wish for happiness anymore. Simply the courage to survive all these.

Faith. Hope. Courage.

Friday, September 4, 2015

A Minecraft 7th Birthday Party

My fan and I attended a weeks ago Zachary's 7th birthday celebration. He is the only son my Koyang Miller's friends- Nomer and Joann. How glad I was to see my Koya's college best friends. They were like brothers to me too as I grew up seeing them often when they come to our house for night overs. Nomer even announced, "  Atyu ne i Kris Aquino!!!" Joel and Resty were there with their families. Time flies fast.








Impressive creations by Joann and friends. Happy birthday Zach!!Live a memorable life in your childhood.:)

Kadie and Mykee's 1st Day of School

These are my nieces, Kadie and Mykee as they embark on their school's first day. Tita Mitzi fetched them, as the campus is only walking distance from their house.



Klaryse is in 4th grade while  Mykela is in 3rd.
Making memories with them in CA.

Pray.Love.Smile.

Monday, August 3, 2015

Missing You All The Time

As in Ma, all the days and nights I am away from you, I miss you.
What I wouldn't give to be with you again.
Heavenly Father, please keep my Mamang safe and well. Let us be together again very soon so my heart will be calm and complete again.





I miss kissing you, hugging you and holding your smooth yet frail hands.
Please know that I love you sooo much, Ma!!


Faith.Hope.Courage.

Sunday, July 12, 2015

My First "Baby Shower" Party In USA

Our corporate office prepared a surprise baby shower party for our colleagues Tony and Yvonne. This is my first time to be a guest in such event.:)














May you have a safe and healthy delivery. Cheers to a bouncing baby boy!!