Doubting... ...is how I find myself some days. And who wouldn't, when the children get sick? When my pre-schooler gets mad at me, and I am at a loss how to respond. When my one-year-old doesn't speak yet and I wonder why. When my baby cries and somehow I cannot seem to soothe her. Questions cloud my mind. Am I doing something wrong? Am I really cut out for motherhood? I would wonder why God gave me three children when I seem to be a terrible mom. One thing leads to another and … [Read more...]
Love Is, Cymplified!
The popular Bible passage on love: I Corinthians 13:4-8 (NIV) 4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 8 Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be … [Read more...]
Bataan, Cymplified!
After Christmas day, I got sick that I felt disconnected from the online world. My head and throat hurt like crazy, I couldn't eat very well. I had fever and was weak. I think my milk supply dipped along with my health. I felt miserable! Still, last December 30, I went with my hubby and the kids to Bataan as I've never been there before. But I could have enjoyed the trip more if I was in a good shape. The time it took for us to arrive at our friend's place seemed to take too long, but it … [Read more...]
Christmas 2011, Cymplified!
Christmas 2011 is my first Christmas here on the blog. I look forward to this season for the following reasons: Christmas vacation family reunion family traditions friends get together delicious food exciting gift-opening showing our appreciation seeing the smiles of loved ones sharing the true reason for the season, Jesus Christ, most especially How about you? Do you love Christmas as well? Why or why not? Here's a simple greeting from my family to yours on this … [Read more...]
Christmas Tree {2011}, Cymplified!
Our Christmas tree is up! It really does help to work around a theme when putting up the decor. I was inspired by Jenni's post and came up with a way to explain our tree's decorative elements. It was a challenge since I had to use our old decor and some that were given by Rix's friend a couple of years back. Hope it makes sense! Something seems to be missing when I look at the whole tree. I remarked this to Rix and without missing a heartbeat, he answered, "Gifts." Yeah. I'll be … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving {2011}, Cymplified!
Another occasion significant and popular in the United States that we don't celebrate here in the Philippines is Thanksgiving. An image of a turkey comes to my mind when I hear the word. Being thankful should be on a daily basis. It is after all part of a Christian's everyday prayer. If I remember correctly, my prayer must follow this acronym as a format: A - doration C - onfession T - hanksgiving S - upplication The people and things that I need, the things that I sometimes … [Read more...]
A Little Walk, Cymplified!
Sunday, before I get confined for my scheduled C-section, Rix, Elle and I went on an impromptu outdoor maternity shoot at University of the Philippines campus. We departed late so we were rushing to catch whatever was left of the afternoon sun. Sometimes, a little walk, nothing fancy or expensive, is beautiful in itself. Sometimes a little walk, and including her in the photoshoot, is a touching reminder that Elle's going to be a big sister again. I took this photo when we were done … [Read more...]