A Tribute to My Mom

At 84 my Mom joined the Lord.  We shed tears, a lot tears. We know that she lived a full life and she is assured of heaven and yet we cried because we can't bear the thought that our Mom has to go. We will miss her, her very presence and every thing about her. But God has an appointed time for every one and in the case of my Mom, the appointed time happened on May 4, 2011. On that day, she was called home by God.

The fact that my mother is a Christian (in the truest sense of the word) made it easier for me and for the rest of my family to accept her demise. We know that only her body died but her soul continues to live.  It is consoling to know that she is now enjoying a life perfect and eternal with Jesus in heaven.

God promised us eternal life if we will believe. We have to admit we are sinners, repent of our sins and accept Jesus as Lord and Savior.  My mother believed and got eternal life.  One day, she learned she was a sinner and was bound to suffer the wages of her sins which is eternal condemnation. She learned of the good news that there was  a way for her to escape such horrible end.   My Mom grabbed the opportunity of the free gift of salvation being offered by Jesus. She repented of her sins, and accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior. She received the gift of salvation which gave her the assurance of eternal life in heaven. Since then her perspective in life changed. She lived her life for Jesus first and foremost. In her humble capacity she served the Lord in every possible way.

Old age made her latter life difficult but through all those difficult moments God remained good to her. She passed away very peacefully.  It was a very sad day for the family. Nevertheless, as the death of His saints if precious in the sight of God, even if tears kept rolling down my eyes, I knew I need not grief for it was Jesus who took my Mom to bring her into the mansion He has long prepared for her. Yes, indeed Jesus took my Mom to Heaven. All praises and glory be unto Him.

Christmas and the Joy it Brings

 
Christmas is a favorite time of the year. Children and adults alike look forward to this season with so much excitement. This is because no other occasion can compare with the joy of Christmas. The main reason for the joy is of course Christ, the very reason for the the season. Without Christ, there is no reason to celebrate Christmas. So, we ought to thank God for He gave us Jesus and because of this we have Christmas, the day of commemorating the birth of our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. This is the reason why we should take every Christmas as one important occasion to celebrate because it is celebrating the birth of our Savior.

The past Christmas has been really joyful to many people so that even if  we are now on the third day of the new year 2011 the memories of the past Christmas remain in our hearts. The bonuses we received have all been spent but no regrets. After all, we received them because we have to spend them for the season.  The Christmas parties brought so much fun and happiness. Friends and families have had the chance to have sweet fellowship amidst the bountiful food they shared together and this is worth all the money spent. The funny games, the exciting exchanging of gifts, the generous gift giving and the happy greetings gave so much cheers.  The past Christmas has indeed brought many  beautiful memories to keep. We could only thank technology for giving us the chance to capture and keep photos and videos of these wonderful memories. As we go over the photos, we could still feel the happiness the season brought us.

Now that  2011 has  started to roll, our eyes can look forward to the next Christmas. It may seem too early but time passes so swiftly and without you knowing it December is here again and each one is busy again preparing for Christmas 2011. 

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One Lovely Memory of Summertime

Today is the 4th day of June in this lovely year of 2010. As June came in, I noticed there have been rains at night and some occasional rain showers during day time. The temperature has obviously cooled down and I think we are really about to bid summer goodbye.

Despite the scorching heat this summer has brought us, I could not deny that this summer has good memories to keep. As always, one of those good memories is the one spent in the beach with my beloved family and chosen friends. Sleeping on the shore with only an old-fashioned mat to protect our back from the sand is one thrilling experience of a lifetime. The sounds of the waves went louder as the night went deeper but surprisingly those did not disturb us at all for they were like unique melodies of the night. The gentle moonlight was so endearing. It was like a big lampshade in the midst of that dark night. It was one big assurance that God was watching us all through the dimly lighted surrounding. With that, we all slept tightly on that lovely night for there was nothing to fear.

I really do love the beach and will always keep the happy and peaceful memories it gives.

Daddy, My Super Hero

In the eyes of a child, his Dad is his superhero. He is someone he feels so secured with and someone he needs when the going gets tough. A child considers his Dad as someone who could protect him from any harm and could defend him at all cost. A child has such a high expectation on the strength and power of his Dad so that his Dad’s presence gives him the feeling of safety and pride.

A child believes his Dad is someone who could do for him the jobs his Mom could not. When he needs someone to fix his toys, his Dad is there to be his skillful repairman. When he needs someone to play with, his Dad is there to be his enduring playmate. When he needs someone to carry him when the walking has been too long, it is his Dad who serves as his strong carrier. Indeed his Dad is someone he could always count on…. a real superhero.

A Dad’s importance in the life of a child is not in anyway inferior to that of a Mother. A Dad has a very important role to play. He is a stronghold that keeps the child’s heart confident and secure. It is therefore the duty of every Dad to spend more time with their children so that as they grow they will not feel deprived of father’s love and protection. More than these, fathers should serve as good examples to their children. They should be the model of godliness so that their kids will grow in the love and knowledge of the Lord.

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Grow Old Gracefully

Who would not want to age gracefully? Have you seen someone who is old and yet still active and healthy? Well you can achieve that too provided you know how to make right choices in every relevant facets of your life. What kind of food are you eating? What kind of habits do you indulge in? How do you take the day to day challenges of life? If you have forgotten about fruits and vegetables and have loved meat all your life then expect problem to come to you sooner or later. If you don't have a regular body exercise because you have been so busy about chores and job then don't be surprise if you soon complain about your weakening joints and immune system. If you have engaged in too much night life, drinking alcohol and smoking and other bad habits then don't ask why when you wrinkled too soon and looked much older than your contemporaries. If you fret and worry a lot about the problems and trials of life then your face will sag and your heart will be soon get weak. God has given us the wit to be able to live our life well. Let us treasure our life.  We only have one life to live so we might us well live it healthily till God takes back this borrowed life.