A good friend once said to me, “I can love you and still let you go. ” So, ________, I love you, and I let you go. And I miss you. And I hope that wherever you go next, you feel peace, you feel safe in a way that you never did. Wherever you go … Continue reading I can love you and still let you go
One of the youth from my church asked me, “Why are you still not married? I think you’ll be a great husband and a good dad.” I can tell so many reasons, but I know those are more like excuses so I candidly replied, “I want all my money to myself.” Then the youth added, … Continue reading Right Time
“Ber” months… it means the year is almost over. 2 vacations in; Hawaii and Cancun. And yet, Philippines is still my number one place to go. Philippines this year? Maybe? I enjoy travelling because it has become my time for tranquility. New people to meet, new places to explore, and moments that are worth remembering. … Continue reading My moments
“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
I have been attending Skyline Church Young Adult Sunday Night services. The Dream Again series has been reminding me of the dream that God gave me. The dream of young people changing from ordinary clothes to white robes. A dream about shepherding. A dream about changing lives. However, just like Joseph in the Bible, there … Continue reading Dream Again
For my final project, my professor asked us to pick an organization and make it our own ministry. I picked SPEAK YOUR SILENCE. Why? “The stitch saved my life.” This is the mock-up story (short version): 39,000,000: The estimated number of Americans who were sexually abused as kids. It’s a mainstream tragedy and is at the … Continue reading Speak Your Silence
Another wedding, another story. But, this time, it is closer to home. My dearest friend since middle school tied the knot to a beautiful, gorgeous, and wonderful lady. Wedding, the celebration of love, is a beautiful display of commitment. I am quite amazed that this current season of my life, I am experiencing the theme of … Continue reading A Love That Never Fails
You probably noticed it, but I am struggling. However, because of the things that I’ve learned over the past three years, I know now how to cope when it comes to changes. I apologized if I have to say no when you invite me. It is not that I do not like you, I am … Continue reading Changes: You Have To Say Goodbye
Hiding is over. I took a hiatus. A break. A three-year break. I did it because I needed to heal my heart, my mind, my soul, and my spirit. The spirit of depression took over my life. It was the darkest, scariest, and saddest moment of my life. I felt alone, abandoned, neglected, and unloved. … Continue reading The Forest, the Fear, the Future
Bakit ganoon? Hindi naman tayo Pero namimiss kita Bakit ganoon? Lagi kang nasa isip Napapangiti kapag Naaalala ka Pero hindi naman tayo Bakit ganoon? Kahit ayaw mo sa akin Masaya lang Kapag nakakausap ka Hinihintay ang ingay ng cellphone Kung nag-message ka na ba Bakit ganoon? Hindi naman tayo Basta alam ko Ikaw ang dahilan … Continue reading Tula
Provider's Hands, Heart, and Mind 