LIVE UNDER GOD'S TIMETABLE

If you know me personally and  my walk with Christ, you know that I pray for my family's salvation more than anything else. God knows how much I pray for my family to have an encounter and  personal relationship with Christ. Before I had my encounter with Jesus, my greatest fear was to lose my parents. So I always prayed to God to let me leave this physical life before my parents. And now, my greatest fear would be leaving this flesh without the assurance of meeting my family in heaven. So I told God I will be okay if He'll take my parents before me, as long as I am assured of their spot in heaven. But I totally rebuked the latter.. everyone has to be fruitful and experience the life here on earth with Jesus. Carry our own cross here so it will be more worth it when Jesus finally welcomed us in heaven.


The bible clearly teaches us that Jesus is the only way to heaven. Although I know my family believes in Jesus, there's more deeper meaning of the gospel. It is acknowledging what He did on the cross and that He died for our sins and that we deserve to suffer the pain He received on earth. Jesus died to rescue us from hell because humans are naturally bound to hell. As Romans 6:23 said, "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through His son Christ Jesus". Notice that the SIN is in singular, meaning commiting one sin is enough for us to be acquitted in hell. But God's love for the people changes everything, that's when  He sent His son as His sacrificial lamb for us to have a connection with Him. That regardless of how we'll react to that, He still gave Him. God knows not all the people (not even half of the whole population He created) will accept Jesus' sacrifice, that's how loving our God is.


Back to the topic. Laat July 10, 2016, I finally be able to invite my parents at chruch, bonus pa 'coz we attended at CCF Main. It was actually a perfect timing because we have a show in Araneta and my parents were excited to see Engelbert Humperdinck that night so you can call that a set up. As soon as I got details for the show I asked God why He placed it on Sunday, which is a Lord's day for me and a sabbath day (kidding! Everyday is a sabbath day for me haha). But God didn't let us work on that project so I will be able to attend sunday service and all my errands in life. I actually planned to attend the 3pm service but time did not allow me. I had to drive my brother, Ate Maeh and Amithi all the way to the airport because he went back to Malaysia that day. Then I arrived home at 2pm so no chance at all. 


We left home at around 4:30pm as far as I can remember so we could catch up the last service. Then that's the time I revealed to my parents that we'll attend church together first before going to Araneta. Praise God we were avle to make it before the preaching started but we missed the praise and worship part. The service runned perfectly fine and Pastor Bong went his usual Kenkoy self but I had this worries like I hope Pastor Bong won't mention anything against other beliefs. There were parts but thankfully my parents did not take it against their beliefs. 

Clock hits 7pm and my phone rang. I did not answer it but I knew it was my Tita who's already waiting at Araneta. Super sorry about that Tita, I don't want any distractions during Sunday services.hehe! When she couldn't contacted me, she then called my parents. Daddy answered and told me that the show is at 7pm. I told them to relax because it will start at 8pm. They insisted that it's 7pm so I was bothered of it's really at 7. But I did not mind them I focused on the message. But Tita kept on calling and my parents were pressuring me to leave the church. Daddy got pissed with the calls so he left the worship hall para mapressure na ri  ako umalis. That time I was really really disapointed I asked the Lord if He doesn't want my parents to be a christian. A lot of questions running through my mind.


Mommy stayed for a good 20mins but she also left the hall. That time I was crying to God. Why did He allowed my parents to attend a christian service if He won't let us enjoy His message. I believe it was the perfect timing for them to finally accept Jesus in their lives as their Lord and Saviour. I was really disapointed because it was really a chance of a lifetime for me knowing my parents who's so into their religious culture. Felt that my plans earlier was already out of my control. I was so frustrated of what is happening so I wasn't able to hear what Pastor Bong was saying. Then a voice spoke to my mind saying "Honor your parents first". Then I confirmed to God if it was Him or maybe satan just don't want me to finish the service. The verse kept repeating on my mind. Then when I got the chance to focus again on the service, Pastor Bong suddenly said "Work on God's timetable!". Then I realized "Oo nga. This won't end here! God is not finished on my parents". So I left the worship hall stomping my feet all the way down to the escalator. But God convicted me saying "Umayos ka. Show them what a christian is!". So I fixed my self and tried get back to my normal self.

As we drove all the way to Araneta, I kept on questioning God's plan. I asked Him to give me anything possitive effect at least to my parents because everything that happend earlier was messed up in my point of view. I was really upset I didn't understand God. Then when we're close to Araneta, my mom suddenly opened "Maganda sana yung message kanina, sayang! Ang galing pa nung Pastor mag message...". She even asked Pastor Bong's name. I felt very much relieved when I heard Mommy said that. I thanked God for His immediate answer to all my questions! Then we had a good conversation about christianity for the rest of the travel. That time, there's no division of faith between us. Which is a first! I really felt God worked that night and I even checked my heart. I had a grumbling heart that night that made me blind with God's plans. I forgot to look up to Him I was so focused on my plans even when things are already messing up.

And then we arrived at Araneta at 7:45pm and met my relatives waiting there. It's true! The show started at 7pm and we're 45mins late! Serry Tito and Titas. Usually concerts starts at 8pm so I didn't informed my self to recheck the schedule. Everyone's enjoying the show except for me and my litol cousin, Jossane. So we just roam around and find foods! Too young for Engelbert sesh! 😊

The show ended at 9pm and my everyone in the family was ranting it was bitin. Sorry guys for being late. I told them we only missed 2 songs and his setlist was only less than 20. But we actually missed 5 of his song performances hehe! The concert ended and I had a little picture taking with Mommy, I dunno where my Daddy is because he and my tito to look for a good seat for a better view. Aging problems!haha.. 

after that we gathered outside the coliseum and met with my other cousins who went to watch a movie. They're only their to accompany their parents. Things changed we're the one who are taking care and looking out for our parents while they watch concerts.haha!

So there... that was my embarasing attitude of faith on God. But God is so gracious He will never take it against us when we doubt His plans nor we complain a lot to Him. Instead, He reveals to us everything we need to learn for us to trust Him fully. I know He is not yet finished. If it is possible for Him to bring my parents at church - which I never really imagined. It will be more easier for Him to touch our whole houshold's heart to have a personal relationship with Him. My plans may fail but His plans never will (refer to Proverbs 19:21) .If He was able to touch my heart and let me surrender my life to Him when I was too stubborn and full of pride, it will be more easier for Him when it comes to my family because I am more stuborn and hard than them. What is important was my parents were fed with God's Word that night. His Words has power and what He planted in my parents will grow in His time.


So work according to His plans for you. If anything happens out of our control, that's the best time you can hand everything to God. Isn't it great that whenever you messed up, someone will eventually fix it while you can chill and be relaxed? Let God work in our lives, don't push too much of your plans for your self. Aim to live to know God not only to reach every of our goals. The world thought us to finish the goal the earlier the better. But God is teaching us to finish it with Him so He can show us His glory. It may take us long, but it will be all worth it. Because He promised it! 😊



IN ALL THINGS, 
GOD SHOULD ALWAYS BE GLORIFIED!

RANDOM FARTS:

4 A.M. THOUGHTS

Have you tried looking at a person and just couldn't thank God enough for her life? That God perfectly casted her in your world where you don't even deserve. Never felt this purest love on someone before. I praise God that my heart is in bliss right now.

Woke up in the middle of the night because of a fart coming from this cute little fat ball turned human baby. Couldn't go back to sleep as I was just staring at her. I observed how beautifully God created her as she sleeps. Her life is so peaceful now and here I am trying to imagine what God is in store for her. Life wouldn't be easy when she becomes an adult.

 I held her hands imagining how would it be when she'll have a tough day in school or how shitty her future boss will be. How frustating her romantic love will be or how unreasonable my brother's disapproval when she wants to buy a toy or go out with her friends. I wish I could hold her hands like this always, assuring her that Tita will always got her back when she feels discourage or rejected in the future. But then I realized that Jesus has way more gentle hands than her Tita. He is far more able to protect and love her more than anyone else can. I may not always be at your side, but I have an assurance that beside your parents, there is someone greater who will look after you. 

Few months from now you will be reunited with Daddy again. But that time, it'll be in Malaysia. It's sad but I know it's for the best. So I pray that God will always guide and bless you. That you will grow not just having fear in the Lord but grow deep in His Love. That you may excel in all the aspects of your life to glorify God. Experience personally how great Jesus' love for you! 


Lord I pray that You help me out love You more than my niece. Thank you for giving us her. She's truly a refreshement to the family. You must have spent a little more time creating her, and I will be forever greatful to You for that. I know You will, but please always guide and protect her. Help us to become a good influencer to her. Mold her to become a woman after your own heart. I will forever praise You for everything about her. In this I pray, in your Son's mighty name, amen.


PS: I only have 4 more hours to sleep for Sunday worship service and D12 meeting but I just couldn't help but write what I am feeling right now 😊

PPS: Umutot nanaman po siya! 😂

IN ALL THINGS,
GOD SHOULD ALWAYS BE GLORIFIED!

GLC GRADUATION

Taking myself back to September last year, I decided to enroll and be equiped in Global Leadership Training at our local church, CCF Imus. GLC is like a bible class equiping students to become more like Christ (Ephisians 5:1-2) and encourages you to do the greatest calling of the Lord, to make disciples who will also make disciples (Matthew 28:19). This step was one of the wisest decisions I did for myself. Knowing myself being a dork and anti-social, I have learned not just about the bible but also being in an island socializing with people who also hungers for God. I got to speak in front of my fellow students and be able to share thoughts to different kinds of people - which I hated to do in school. And when I say different kinds, it means different ages!haha. I was used to be comfortable sharing my stories and hearing from others with people my age or younger than me. 


 I wasn't able to have my graduation pictorial on the scheduled time because I had a meeting to attend at Araneta. I also missed our graduation rehersal week before graduation so I only got my toga 3 days before the graduation day. Not sure if I'm great with timing but it was also the scheduled day for the graduating students to shoot our this year's theme video, Pass It On. Luckily, we we're only 6 out of 120 graduating students attended that night. Talk about timing, ey! I was with Ate Bing, Reynalyn, Ate Beng, Marc and Jess. so basically, we did the dancing and lip sync during the shoot! Woooh! Stone me to death I won't fight back just please don't torture me with my own dancing skills! And did I mentioned that they blocked me at the center? Anyhoo, judge my dancing skills all you want, I did every move all for the glory of God!haha. I just pray that they won't ever play it for the promo for GLC class during Sunday worship service.

So last 9th of July, we finally had our graduation rights. All each other student's works and efforts had paid off. I wasn't informed that our call time was at 8am, so I woke up at 8:30am and our graduation was at 9am. I managed to leave the house at exactly 9am. Partida nakapag-blower at plantsa na ako ng herr ko!haha. I arrived there with my batchmates already in lined for the march. Then Ate Anne, one of the very accomodating staff of GLC class, helped me to put on my toga. She told me "Naku kung di lang kita artista!", she was referring to the Pass It On video we shot. She even asked me if I invited my discipler, Ate Tina. I told her I did not 'coz I don't want to bother Ate's time with her mommy duties and other life errands. 


The program strated and we had our entourage at 9:30am siguro. I don't know what to feel that time, I thought it will be a regular feeling but it feels different. First time to feel so much confidence upon entering CCF Imus' worship hall. As the graduation march song plays, all the graduates entered the hall as if God had welcomed us into the next level of our spiritual walk. Feels surreal! I wanted to snapchat the moment but I decided not to, not going to ruin my official photos with me holding a phone and being eaten by the system of social media. 





So we started the program with an opening prayer led by Pastor Fred Montellibano. Then they also played a video with all CCF South Luzon instructors dancing, pero Just Dance lang. Pwede naman palang iedit nalang, sana ganhn nalang pinagawa samin sa Pass It On video, ugh.haha! Everyone enjoyed the video of our Pastors and instructors. Then Pastor Nett had his message. It was very touching message. He talked about choosing to join the spiritual war instead of being a complacent christian. We are under attacked. We won't lose our salvation if we stayed standing on our spiritual feet but we will lose the opportunity to be in a battle in God's side. As I listened to the message, I saw Jomyr, who was seated beside me, talking to his mom or Ate Mich, his girlfriend who also is my dgroup sister, on the phone. I heard they're already at the guests area then I though that he was blessed he has his support and will be able to witness his achievements. I also got feeling of envy with Marc, my fellow GLC 2 classmate and also Pastor Nett's son, when he went on the stage. His parents were the loudest clap and they even shouted! Everyone has their own support. Then I thought that I should've invited my parents or Ate Tina or my brother, who happened to be on his vacation leave in the country. But I never wanted to waste someone else's time for my sake so I shoved that thought. 


After Pastor Nett's message, the next was the presentation of the graduates. Our class, GLC 2 from Imus, was the first to be presented and went on the stage to receive our diplomas.





And that was my awkward self trying to get everything straight (Thank you Kuya Stan for this!) and fighting the urge not to slip as my knee shakes. I have never overcomed stage frights! 

Then as we waited for the whole batch to be presented, I got bored I wanted to go to the restroom to stretch my sleepy flesh. Then I heard my classmate, Ate Shila mentioned to our other seatmates my discipler's name, "Si Tina, Tina Yu". I laughed at first because it sounded TINAYO, then when I saw where they're pointing, I saw my discipler talking to Pastor Fred few chairs away from us! I actually saw someone taking picture pointing to the graduates at the place where she's seated minutes before I discovered she was there but I shifted my gaze 'coz I don't want to photobomb who ever it is taking that picture, turned out it was her pala! So I waited for her to finish talking to Pastor Fred and his wife so I could say hi. That moment, naiiyak ako!hahaha. I wasn't the type of a person who cries with simple or even big gestures but I was really moved as I saw my discipler on my graduation day! I thought my achievement was also her achievement, because she was the one who encourage us to enroll in GLC and to inspire us to walk towards Christ. Next to God, I owe Ate Tina bigtime! Her life and spiritual walk inspires me to love God more, serve God more and become dependent on God more. She is a servant leader to us, her disciples. She doesn't have to be on our graduation day but she managed to come (too bad Ate May Anne wasn't able to attend our graduation). The whole presentation of graduates I was just thanking God for giving me His most supportive discipler He could offer to anyone! 

The next was presentation of awards. Again, I was back at my bored self and was just looking forward for the buffet. I wasn't expecting anything from that part of the program because I never desired to excel in school, what more in GLC. But I honestly wanted to receive an award, if ever they recognize their student who has the most number of lates.haha! And I was shocked when they mentioned my name for an Ignite Award! This was given to the students who joined Christ's movement of making disciples. So I went on stage twice! Yass!! When I went off the stage, I was congratulated by Ate Anne and Kuya Eric who's sittingat the side area. Then Ate Tina met me at the back to congratulate me and gave me a congratulatory hug! She also handed me a gift. Tell me my discipler isn't the best? Then I went back to my seat and get back to my boring self again.

Photo grab from Ate Tina's IG

 After that, Kuya Stan shared his testimony on stage. Like all of us on the congregation, he was a sinner before justified by the blood of Jesus. He even shared the lovestory of him and Ate Joan,hihi! 





And then, we had our commitment activity. The lights were off and the chain of glowing stick we sticked together were only present in the dark. Of course that was just a metaphor meron ding ibang light pero basta ganun yung epek! Pastor Nett led the prayer and then we bid our commitment to God. And when the lights were on, ate tina approached me to say that she will be leaving and of course picture taking will never be absent in our dgroup's relationship.haha! Then the program has ended and each class had our batch photo op with GLC instructors and staffs. 


After that, the much awaited lunch time! I joined my fellow women classmates on the table instead of joining the table with the graduates from single ministry. They're all guys there so I chose to be with Ate Bing and friends!hahaha. After I eat, I decided to go to Mr. Choi to have my retouch from all that happened. Then when I got back, Pass It On video was already playing! I got to miss my lip sync part but that was a relief. Good thing I seated with Ate Bing, Ate Beng and Reynalyn we were just laughing with our shamefulness. After everything, I had a little photo op with one of my favorite classmate and friend in CCF, Ate Bing. God knows how much I love Ate Bing! She's like a little kid who giggles all the time. And I really admire her love for the Lord every time we had our break out group or whenever she recites during class. She really has a soft spot in my heart! Plus she often cook for the class once or twice a month! Cheers, Ate Bing!




And then photos with fellow single brothers. Wait that sounds weird?haha! Basta we're from singles ministry kasi.




After the graduation I spent my time at the mall and with my family 'coz my brother is  going back to Malaysia the next day. 



So that was it! All my achievements was all credit to God. It will never be me. 'Coz if it was all me, I wouldn't write about this and all those 8 months spent in GLC class will only be spent in my room, wasting my time with my narcissistic boring life! I can't for the next level of GLC! More than than, I can't wait for God to promote me in my spiritual walk. Hopefully, I would become a life shaper and dream releasers God His every child to be. I pray that I may able to use everything I learned and will learn to pass on the great message of God to other people so they may also become a life shapers to others, just like what my discipler did to me. God called everyone to be a leader, to be in His army. When I was little, I've always wanted to excel in life so I can inspire others just like how my favorite artists inspired me. Now, I wanted to excel in life so that people may see a great and faithful God who's in my life. To point everyone to Christ! And by God's grace, I can do that! (Philippians 4:13). All the praises and the glory belongs to God!





IN ALL THINGS,
GOD SHOULD ALWAYS BE GLORIFIED!

CHIC CONFERENCE

I attended a Women 2 Women conference at our local satellite church, CCF Imus, last June 18, 2016. In this conference, speakers discused how a Christian women should be identified and be confidently beautiful with a heart of Christ. 

The seminar runs from 8am to 5pm. It was super fun! We sang our worship to the Lord in every start of the sessions. They also had celebrity guest who also attends in CCF to share their testimonies how Jesus changed their lives. Venus Raj, Patricia Javier and Monique Ong talked about the grateness of the Lord. I thought those 3 celebrities were the only one who will talk, but they're just their to talk for a couple of minutes. Our church turned into an elegant-like ball. Everything was amazeballs! Praise The Lord for that!

 Also our pastors' wife was part of the talks. One of my favorite was Ms. Shirley Pizarro (wife of the pastor from CCF Batangas) and Ms. Monique Ong. 

I learned a lot from there talk. Ms. Shirley talked about the life of our tongue. Truly! Because most of the women on the congregation relate to it. From simple gossip to releasing the words from our mouth. I remember she asked, "Have you ever seen a woman who's so beautiful but when she talks, her physical appearance fades?" versus "A woman who's not that attractive but when she release life from her mouth, everything in her becomes attractive". I thought of that, I am in the middle of the described woman - an ugly one who doesn't release life with my mouth. Ouch! So I have decided to start practicing to be a gentle woman God designed me. To reease life and love using my words. To speak every truth in life (see verse   ). 

And then my next favorite was Monique's talk. She's actually the one I'm most excited among the speakers. She talked about fashion and beauty. At first I was a little bit bored because I want to hear about Jesus. But at the end of her talk, she shared her testimony. I was extremely blessed by the way she delivered and shared how Jesus transformed her life. She grew up on a broken family. She also was an adulterer. Long story short, she was invited by her sister to attend a dgroup and her discipler told her on Day 1, that she is commiting sin against God. And then by that very moment, she received Jesus as her Lord and Saviour. And that's how she submitted to the Lord's love. I got really interested in her I even added her on facebook and she accepted my request. And then I was curious enough she's friends with Joy Tanchi - Mendoza, which was my life peg and a person I look up to when it comes to godly woman.  So I stalked them, you know naman my expertise. Ehem! So I discovered that the one Moniqu's talking about was Joy, her discipler! I want to talk about more of them but I'll write it nalang in some other post.


So yeah, the conference had 5 sessions. I was also blessed by Venus Raj. I am now her fan! She only shared her testimony for only 15mins on the first part of the whole program but she stayed the whole conference! She doesn't have too, right! But she cleared her day not just to share her stories but also to learn from other people's story. I really admired her for that! Ate May Anne also told us na nakasabay niya sa CR si Venus and nag-igib din siya ng sarili niyang timba ('coz ladies' toilet' water supply that time was unavailable so everyone had to do that). I even had experienced her humbleness. During our break out questions, I was leading our group and we were sitting at the side of the hall. I think she's going to the admin office that time but I was blocking her way. By the time I was discussing to our group, I saw her walking towards us so I got distracted and shoved my chair so she could pass, then she smiled at me and tapped my shoulder 3 times as if telling me "Don't bother, keep on discusing in your group". She's not just a humble person but you can see the light of Jesus refelcting on her. I wish I have that kind of aura to other people too.


Patricia Javier talked longer than Venus Raj but she had to go after her talk because she had another commitment that day. I stalked her too and she really had hosting event in Tagaytay that day. She's funny and I was inspired by her stories too. And hey! I saw her at The Fort the next day after we attended sunday worship at CCF Main in Ortigas. I wanted to say hi and make papansin and tell her I was in the conference yesterday but I did not bother.

After the conference, my friends and I went fangirling! We had photo op with Venus and Monique and they are so accomodating. And then we went straight to Ate Shy's place and went videoke all night! Here's us, CCF Imus' hidden and never will be discovered songers!

IN ALL THINGS,
GOD SHOULD ALWAYS BE GLORIFIED!

My Best friend is now a Mom!

I found this entry as I scroll through my drafts. Casting my thoughts back to 4th of November 2015....


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I actually don't know what to put as a title for this entry. 

I don't even know how to begin with. 

Last night I went out with my BFFs since high school (okay, let's make it since elementary since they exist 90% of my lifetime. Mejo nakakasawa na nga mga mukha nila eh haha!), Rowena and Nicole, for dinner. We went first on a bakeshop to order a cake that they will give to Margaret's (our high school friend) daughter, Kairi, as a present. It's her first birthday and dedication as well. We're all Ninangs by the way but up to now I haven't bought presents for her yet.

So yeah, after they ordered their chosen cake, we went to this cafe I discovered few months ago (which I forgot the name) located somewhere in Molino. It was a nice and cozy cafe. They also have some indoor games for their customers to play with. They serve reasonable and different variety of meals. But their service was bad. It was my first time to visit a cafe na nauna pa yung food sa drinks. Took them 30mins to prepare the dishes we ordered and an hour for our drinks! I ordered an iced mocha and my friends ordered frappes (was that that difficult to make that it took them an hour to finish) Ugh.

 Anyhoo, I'm not here to write up a review on this cafe we visited. So let's get back to the topic, shall we?


Days before that, RM texted me that she needs to talk to me and Nicole ASAP. I got a bit nervous but I manage to joke and replied to her that if it's about the cake they plan to give to Kairi, hindi ako kasama sa ambagan!haha. Then she replied na it's not about that. I got bothered because the word "ASAP" was in all caps. Then I repied "OMG, don't tell me preggy ka!haha". Of course I was kidding that time. And I have a high expectation with my best friend when it comes to that. I called her at 1 in the morning to check how serious it was but she didn't answer (she  never answers whenever we calls her phone. pff). I don't have a clue that time so I thought she might just tripping around or something. I told Nicole about that. We both were joking that she might be really pregnant. So we made sure to free our week for RM. 

We were having fun catching up at the cafe and we seldom do this so we almost shout whenever we're talking. You know, yung mga friends na akala mo ilang decades di nagkita sa super ka-oa magkwentuhan! We're always like that. I really really love eating outside with my two favorite friends in the world. I can actually do this for a lifetime.haha!



While getting all the time in the world talking and laughing, I remembered the reason why we were there. So I asked RM about the text message she sent me a week ago. She abruptly changed face and told me "Yung hula mo sa text". I was like....

Nicole, being the dork one, was busy with her face in the mirror and wasn't listening to what we were talking about. I hit her and told her to listen. This girl is really out of the world creature! She got back into her senses and she doesn't seemed shocked. All she had to say was "OH!?". Then we asked her about how did it happen, what did Roi (her boyfriend) said, etsetera, etsetera. Good thing Roi's family immediately accepted it and his parents were excited to have their first grandchild.That was a relief in a way, at least for me. 

I don't know what to say to make her feel better with the situation. I was really shocked. My best friend since I can't remember, is going to have her own baby now. I was just listening to them while Nicole asks questions to RM. I don't know what to ask. It feels unreal. Ang tanging nasasabi ko lang was "Di pa naman tayo sure diba?". Paulit-ulit. And paulit-ulit niya ding sinasagot sakin na "Feeling ko sure na eh". 

Up to now it's still feels surreal. I always run to her for problems because I know she's the perfect person who will tell me all the bullshits I did wrong but won't hurt my feelings. She's my reflector. She knows exactly how to tell me things that comforts me. And now I can't even find words to give it back to her.

PS: I wrote this the day after I went out with my friends. But since this is a sensitive topic (I mean, not everyone knows it yet), I'll just keep it on my drafts until everything's all fine. 


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So fast forward to today, 8th of June 2016, My best friend finally gave birth to a healthy and super cute baby boy named Ram Mathew (but we call her Rogelio Maniego). As she promised us, she texted us by the time she was rushed to the hospital dawn of June 05. At last! The baby both Nicole and I were waiting is coming! We were both impatient to see Baby Rogelio. 


So Nicole and I visited her at MCI on a Sunday night. We were both clueless if Rogelio was already there so we went ahead narin. I waited for Nicole for hours while she forgot and enjoyed strolling around somewhere, pffff! I got to the hospital first and saw Roi at the parking lot. I was so excited I forgot to congratulate him for being a Daddy!haha. 


When we got to RM's room, I can't explain my excitement. She was there lying on her bed and my gaze intently turned to baby Rogelio! RM's in pain that time but I was so focused at Rogelio. Took a lot of pictures of him. Sayang lang I forgot to take my slr with me so I could take a nice shot of him. Rogelio is super precious, he brought back to me the feeling when I first laid my eyes on Amithi. Babies looks so fragile so you wanted to protect them in any way possible. You look at them, they may look tiny and weak, but when you come to think of it, they will grow up stronger than you. Wiser than every decisions you've made because you'll make sure that you will give everything to teach them well.




Feels like it was last month since the revelation. I know everything was hard for RM for the first couple of months. I even said stupid cliche things to her before, 'coz I swear! Hindi ako kasing galing niya magadvice. I felt bad for myself before 'coz I couldn't say any words that would comfort her. I actually felt that I failed my role as a bestfriend to her. But now every unclear things that puzzled her before immediately became vibrant as she gave birth to Rogelio. 


God is very faithful. We may fail Him but His rescue never will. We may take our own turns, but God is gracious He will still let us end up in His will. I praise the Lord for the life He gave to Rogelio. Who cares if it was unplanned. God planned him and it all that matters.








IN ALL THINGS, GOD SHOULD ALWAYS BE GLORIFIED!