On Marriage, Parenting, & Life as It Happens
June 22, 2019 If you have family living abroad, aren't you thankful for the Internet? It makes connecting much, much easier (and cheaper as long as you have an Internet connection). Travel Gift Earlier this week, I chatted with my sister about pasalubong. A pasalubong is a Filipino word that refers to a travel gift.… Continue reading Day 190: No Power Bank for Me
January 17, 2019 Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow. - James 1:17 The Need On my post Day 9: Talking and Schooling, I shared the pressing concern that my… Continue reading Day 33: Delayed Speech, High EQ
March 17, 2019 Today is a good morning. I woke up early (not intended, but thankful to the Lord) with the house still quiet. (Yep, the kids are still all asleep -- ALL of them.) A day like this is so rare. So, I got up, did my morning routine, got my planner, my Bible… Continue reading Day 92: False Security, Stupidity, or A Gift?
January 3, 2019 In my previous posts, I mentioned that the Lord has been knocking on the door of my heart about writing that long overdue Forgiveness Letter. Yesterday, I shared how my husband responded to the Lord's nudging and how blessed I am for his response. The Proposal Today, I sat in the living room,… Continue reading Day 19: Long Overdue
And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus. - Philippians 4:19 I praise and thank the Lord for His goodness and grace! Our son is a preschooler but he's not in school yet. He has a… Continue reading Day 9: Talking and Schooling
An Unexpected Gift Our family went to the mall today to check out some ergonomic office furniture for my husband. It's a gift. His client gave him, together with the rest of their team, a Christmas bonus -- a health and wellness package. (What a blessing!) This "package" could come in different forms. It could… Continue reading Day 5: It Is Real
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