Tag Archives: Gratitude
Celebrating Life on the 65th
I have noticed how I hate others for the very things I hate most in myself. Often, I would see the evil or wrongdoings in others but remain blind to my own. I would sometimes allow the anger and bitterness … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Friendship, Life, Nature, Presence, Relationships
Tagged Blessings, Generosity, Gratitude, Jane
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Hearts and Treasures
Everyday, billions of dollars are gained or lost in the stock exchanges of the world. A rumor can send the stocks of Apple into a tailspin dive, making its stockholders poorer in billions of paper losses. And yet, nothing significant … Continue reading
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Tagged Gratitude, Jane, Love
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Oh What a Beautiful Morning!
It is a beautiful Saturday morning! It is going to be another ordinary day but I am excited. I do not know what the day holds for me but I am open to any and all surprises. I have had … Continue reading
Recognizing the Presence in My Life
I am often amazed how I can choose not to be tied down to where I am or to the situation I am in. In the moments just before sleep, I love to go over the day and remember the … Continue reading
Visits
One of the things I truly loved and appreciated in Ima is her practice of always going out of her way to visit friends and family. I remember during Christmas day, we would always make the rounds of families and … Continue reading
Posted in Encounter, Family, Friendship, Presence, Relationships
Tagged Blessings, Doing good, Gratitude
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Circles of Love
Our wedding anniversary yesterday was quiet. It was just another ordinary day. Like, we spent most of the afternoon catching up on sleep. But it was loud and busy on social media. Throughout the day and through out the world, … Continue reading
Thanking God for 39 Years
Today is our 39th wedding anniversary. We have known each other for 44 years and have been married for 39 now. Every morning that breaks, I whisper a prayer of gratitude to God for bringing Anabelle into my life. We … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Marriage, Relationships
Tagged Blessings, Grace, Gratitude, joy, Love, Peace
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Recognizing God’s Loving Presence
We went out biking as a family yesterday afternoon: a young couple and their two young children with two grandparents tagging along. Nothing really extraordinary, nothing earth-shaking nor game changing. Yet, I saw God’s hand as the love and the … Continue reading
Finding My Way, Seeking My Truth and Living My Life
My life has been a journey. And I have tried to keep to the straight and narrow path. But the paths I have taken have often not hewn to the straight and narrow. My way has taken me to places … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Generosity, Life, Photography, Presence
Tagged Blessings, Grace, Gratitude, Humility, Poetry, Serendipity
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The Good Shepherd in My Life
Today is Good Shepherd Sunday. I think of and thank the Lord for all the times He has led me to verdant pastures and restful waters: I could have stayed and spent my life in Angeles City and that would … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessings, Eternity, Gratitude
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