It sometimes wears thin. There are days it runs dry. And when the spirit of patience has left me, my self-control snaps and I will say or do something I will regret later on. God, in His infinite patience and love, will remind me using scenarios like this: Elle (to me): I sometimes don't love you. Me (heart pierced): Why? Elle: Because you shout at me and get angry at me. What a wake-up call! I am so blessed my children are resilient and always forgive me in my weakness, that I feel so … [Read more...]
Birth Story Number Three, Cymplified!
Dear Cayla, You are now one year and almost two months old. Mommy is so happy to see that your confidence in walking all by yourself is growing. But, when you let go of mommy's hand, she felt a pang of sadness at how time flies and how both of you are leaving behind your babyhood. Maybe because you are their last child, their last baby, that she was feeling so sentimental. Mommy is torn between holding on to your hand or carrying you and letting you walk on your own, between keeping at nursing … [Read more...]
The Story of Salvation, Cymplified!
Postpartum Depression is a real and serious complication that affects women after they give birth. Although I had baby blues - I felt sad sometimes and had crying spells - I am thankful to the Lord I did not have postpartum depression. But, what I had was depression during pregnancy. I was not so sure it's possible and I have never known anyone who experienced it. I haven't even read about it until now. So, I didn't dare talk to anyone about what I was going through at that time. Through this … [Read more...]
Wedding Anniversary {2012}, Cymplified!
While I was cleaning out our bodega, I unearthed a sort of wedding anniversary card I made in 2007. I was still a work-outta-home-mommy and wife. I printed this in my workplace so it wasn't colored. I don't know if I still have the soft copy. Anyway, I forgot if Rix read it or what his reaction was. So many things have happened since then. We even have three children now! But, I am sure that I love him deeper than ever. Even though there are times when this ride called marriage is bumpy, … [Read more...]
Enough For Him, Cymplified!
Today, my only boy Caleb was having quite a fit after lunch because he's so sleepy yet couldn't fall asleep. He was trying to hit the nanny with his toy. His daddy tried to pacify him but he still didn't stop. Then, I went into the room and gave him water, but he pushed the bottle away. I wiped goo from his resistant nose while he cried. I gave him a clean lampin. Tentatively, I reached out my hands to carry him. He didn't slap them away, that's a good sign. Still holding the toy in one hand and … [Read more...]
Lesson from Elle {Recognize Blessings}, Cymplified!
Whether I recognize blessings or not, I need to remember to be thankful. I cannot believe it took me a day to realize what a blessing I have. This blessing comes in the form of Elle, my eldest daughter. Last Sunday, she and I attended her classmate's birthday party at Kidzville. If you have been to Kidzville, you'll understand why you should allot more than 30 minutes to the place. When it was time to go for some of the kids, there were struggles with the nannies, hollers from the parents … [Read more...]
Family Day Out: Family Picnic, Cymplified!
I have always dreamed of having a weekly family picnic. I think it would do the children loads of good to run on the grass, climb a few trees (maybe), and to inhale fresh air that we sorely lack here in the city. Well, a part of that dream came true when we had a family picnic fun photo-shoot one Sunday. Prior to that, my 5-year-old prayed with me to Jesus and we asked Him to please hold off the rain. And He answered our prayer! Hooray! Although I didn't get to eat anything while we're on the … [Read more...]
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