"Promises are made to be broken." It seems this holds true these days, even among friends and family. And it is sad that words aren't honored anymore. And there's nothing we can do but to forgive them for breaking their promises. It is just disheartening to count on them anymore. I feel such a huge guilt because I promised my daughter we would take her to the beach come vacation. School is about to start and we haven't gone out of town yet. It's too bad that we cannot afford to, yet. But I … [Read more...]
Harmony, Cymplified!
God is a God of love. He is slow to anger and His mercy abounds. The way He loves us is unconditional and He wants us to share His love. God doesn't want us to fight, to put down other people, to say bad things about our peers. He wants us to forgive like He does. He wants us to live in harmony with each other, especially with fellow Christians. Image Source Harmony, something a Christian aims to achieve in all of her environments. It is very important to have harmony at home and among … [Read more...]
Appreciation in Marriage, Cymplified!
It is very easy to nitpick and point out the faults of a person. It is without effort that people see the negative traits that stand out among the many wonderful attributes a person possesses. This is especially true for people who live under one roof. Being with your spouse each and every single day makes his/her shortcomings more glaring. It also makes you see why you fell in love with that person and more. We need to train our eyes and heart on the positive aspects of someone, … [Read more...]
Cinderella, Cymplified!
Cinderella was my favorite fairytale when I was a little girl. And then when Belle came along, Disney's Beauty and the Beast became my new fave, until now. Going back to Cinderella, I had the chance to watch Disney's version with my daughter, one more time. With my more "developed" mind, I saw it in a whole new light. In the beginning, Cinderella sang that "a dream is a wish your heart makes, when you're fast asleep..." I thought that this made her an advocate of pursuing dreams and wishes. … [Read more...]
Dishwashing, Cymplified!
Days like these, when our household is devoid of a helper, I should be an expert in washing dishes. It is a nonstop chore, after all. I keep these reminders in mind, tips that either a family member told me or I read somewhere. • rinse everything • take a sponge with dishwashing soap and do the cups & glasses first • then the cutlery comes next • third are the bowls and plates • the pots and pans come last, the greasiest of them all • rinse everything again The following are … [Read more...]
“But, how?”, Cymplified!
One of the most annoying things my 3-year-old daughter asks me when I tell her to do something she wants to wriggle out of is, "But, how?" I realize that that is a question I often ask God. I want to know and follow God's will, and when He shows me at times, I ask, "But, how?" I wonder if He gets annoyed with me, too. God seemed to be speaking to me this past Holy Week. "How could you know My will when you don't read My Word regularly?" It makes sense and the answers I know I can find in … [Read more...]
Infanthreecipating, Cymplified!
"Another one?", she asked me with a little impish smile. "No!", I answered with finality, "Two is enough." It appears I ate my words. Until I had a TVS or transvaginal ultrasound, I am in a state of denial even if I tested positive in a pregnancy test kit. 'It's too soon!', I heard my thoughts say, 'Why, Lord?' Ricky and I weren't planning on having another child. Well, we weren't actually planning since he didn't want me to use contraceptive pills for some reason. And since he is my only … [Read more...]