2022, and the pandemic is still strong. As of now, my county is getting hit hard with COVID-19 cases. If there is one thing that I learned from this is that true leadership rises up. It also goes the other way, bad leadership can be seen and sometimes lead to very dangerous precedence. As part … Continue reading 2022 and Silly Thoughts
I wonder what good things will come out of this Covid-19 pandemic? Are we all going to be experts on several things such as making tiktok clips, creating youtube videos, uploading online sermons, zoom meetings, and probably hoarding toilet papers? Are we going to be healthier, better ourselves when we are sick, and become masters … Continue reading David and Goliath: Pandemic Edition
They say that most New Year’s Resolutions end on February. One starts on January, revitalized, ready to change, plans on new things, but eventually one get stuck from the same routine, same lifestyle, and no plans at all by the end of February. 2019 has been a roller coaster ride for me. When, I thought … Continue reading Sit and relax, you made it.
Today marks one year of my diagnosis with Myeloproliferative Neoplasm. I am still amazed how one simple blood test can alter one’s journey. It started with an abnormal elevated number of blood platelets. Normal range is 150,000 to 370,000 per microliter of blood. I had 746,000. In three months, it wasn’t just my platelets were … Continue reading Be a Lighthouse
This is an emotional, unedited, and raw entry of what I’m feeling. If I hurt you, I’m sorry. Three weeks working from 6:00AM to sometimes 6:00PM. An hour or so break means an hour nap in between. I can already feel my body weakening. I feel like a 90 year old man. My feet, my … Continue reading Diary Entry: My hope in Christ
Remember this is a diary entry, the feelings and emotions are raw! If I hurt you, I’m sorry. I’m just ranting. I hate this body right now. It is defective and expensive. When you thought you are all feeling great and strong, then suddenly you get weak and sick. I’ve only missed two days of … Continue reading Diary Entry: I’m tired
What caused your cancer? GENE MUTATION – A gene called JAK2 mutated in my bone marrow. The purpose of the gene is to signal my cells to produce blood cells; red blood cells, white blood cells, and blood platelets. When it mutates, it keeps developing blood cells. Thus, making too many blood cells can be … Continue reading God is in control
How can I still be joyful after diagnosis of cancer? I am strong, hopeful, and joyful because I have put my trust on this firm foundation. If I have something to boast, it is my love and faith in Christ. There is a story in the Bible, if you have time, search “The Beatitudes.” It … Continue reading Build My Life Upon The Rock
Depressed? Stress? Anxious? Or even to the point of suicidal? Hey, life is real. I am not judging because I’ve been there, and I’ve learned ways to cope. The future of healing is possible. However, it is an adventure, and it is up to you if you want to take it. This is my Ten … Continue reading My Ten Ways to Heal a Broken Heart, Mind, and Soul
“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” – Winnie the Pooh As the years go by, I am learning to say goodbye. I am blessed that I had an outstanding therapist that provided great assistance on how to cope well with goodbyes. Recently, I went through another month long … Continue reading Meet me
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