It was supposed to be for my personal time and reflection only, but I ended up singing in public, in front of the congregation. Aunt and I singing a very meaningful song for me, In the Garden. God’s timing is perfect timing. Just when the dew is still on the roses, when tears are fresh, He will send His son to call you His own. Wonderful promise of God.

Today is my youngest and beloved brother’s birthday. We are so thankful to God for his life. He is such a fine young man, very smart and talented. Most of all, God is his co-pilot! We love you bro.!

The spirit of Christmas is so alive at home! My sister has finished creating and putting up the Christmas tree these past weeks. Oh how I miss home, and the joy of Philippine Christmas celebration with everyone, so spirited and free, I have never experienced somewhere else, so warm and happy, with loving families, loyal and true, through thick and thin! Perhaps I’m just missing home this season. I could not go home for I don’t have a passport yet, and no moolah:(

My “scholar” sent me a message, thanking for my supporting him in college. All I can say is “be good in your studies!” for everything is for the glory of God. He is intelligent and has great potential especially in the ministry, a new convert with sick parents, and now taking dual course, studying theology and education in the bible school. With just a little of my limited resources, I have made a big impact on somebody’s life. Being a scholar in college, I know just how it feels. I am just compelled to give; and there is this desire for more.

My sister just said that she is “dreaming of a white Christmas”, and will soon put her ‘white’ tree. I told her that mine is gonna be real white too. I feel that this Christmas will be very cold, but glad that our hearts are warm with real love of family who will stick to us till the end. Of course I never forget the Thanksgiving, for there are a lot of things, past and future that I’m thankful for, one is the ‘white Christmas’ .

We children are not much into it, but since my dad, like his dad, loves politics, we must support him, especially this election time. And we are so glad. My dad, and aunt who also run for office in the barangay, won in the elections. I am so thankful, because I know it is very disappointing to lose, though it is part of the game. I could handle all the disappointments and frustrations, because I don’t want my family to feel it. It’s unavoidable, but I am so thankful of their victory. I am so far from them, all I could do was moral support and to campaign from afar. People, we need the right men in office. Vote for those who are honest and represent the people and the values which our republic is founded in and for.

My sister asked of my friend’s name. I know what she is thinking. She will thank God for my friend, for supporting me in my just-done ordeal. She is a God-sent. I told my friend that she is my angel. Of course she is all humble and helpful, she just want to give me company and some guidance, and strength too. I am so thankful to God for her. She is indeed sent from above to be with me on the right time, place and circumstances. I pray for her safe and happy flight back to the Philippines soon, just when she is finished helping me, just when I am finished in that difficult process. I am so grateful for having her.

This is our family’s angel. My niece. In few months she will be joined with another angel in the family! Ah, she grows so fast, thank God. I have only really seen her in pictures that my sister uploaded in a networking site to keep us updated from afar. She is so cute little girl. We are so thankful she is in the pink of health.