My Miracle =========== My husband and I had been married for seven years, and had tried and tried to have a child. No matter how hard or what we tried, we could not have a baby. I had so many miscarriages that the doctor finally told me that I was putting myself at risk to continue trying. I was so heavy hearted. I grew up in a loving Christian home, my father being a Pastor. All my life I knew there was a God, but I could not understand why he was punishing me so. I was angry with him. I felt as though he was giving me hope with each pregnancy and then snatching it away from me. I remember on one occasion, I met this complete stranger, a Christian lady. She walked right up to me and told me that God had wanted her to tell me to not give up faith, yet my faith was already gone. The more time that passed, I became angrier with God. The lady told me that God had given her a vision of me and in that vision I was holding a little girl by the hand and that she was my child. At that time, I laughed and really thought the woman had lost her mind. I saw that woman a few days ago, and in my hand was my daughter's hand. For you see, on a Thursday night, we received a phone call. It was my mother-in-law asking us if we wanted a baby. I laughed and asked her, "A baby what?" I thought it was a puppy or something. She is a nurse, and she had just treated a young woman who had been in a car accident and was pregnant with no means of caring for another child. In fact the young woman was not even aware that she was expecting. She was six months along already and was completely unaware. Being 19 years old and already having two other small children, she started crying stating that she would just have to have an abortion. My mother-in-law informed her that she was too far along in her pregnancy to do that, besides there were too many people in the world who wanted children but were unable to do so. The young woman then asked her what she meant. My mother-in-law told her that she had a son and daughter-in-law who had tried to have a child and just couldn't. The young woman left that hospital that night. About two months later she called the hospital where my mother- in-law works. She was crying and told her that she had tried for all the elapsed time to find out who she was and how to find her because she wanted "us" to have her child! She had called the hospital so many times and could not get anyone to help her in finding the nurse who had helped her, but she would not give up. That night when my mother-in-law called, I cried because I had lost my faith in God, but He was still right there all the time, never giving up on me even though I had given up on Him. I remember that night after the phone call, my husband and I prayed. We prayed that if this was God's will for Him to please allow the baby to be born as soon as my husband was finished with his Funeral Services Degree. On the night before his last exam, I received a phone call. The young woman was on her way to the hospital. I was standing there in the delivery room when our daughter was born. That day I came face to face with the true God whom I had been told of all my life. The miracle completely overwhelmed me. Why was I even worthy enough of this great gift when I had all but given up on Him? In exactly 10 days my daughter will be 9 years old. We took her home from the hospital the day after she was born, and it seems just like it was yesterday. So all of you out there who think that God has forsaken you, please don't give up hope or faith. We would never have ever been able to adopt a child without God intervening in our life. He sent us the one thing that both of us desired. I thank Him each and every day for all that He has given to me. He sent me my angel here on this earth for us to love. The only way that I know to repay Him is to teach her of His love and mercy, and to tell others that I know that there is a God. Don't lose faith. He will never leave you. ~A MountainWings Original by Samantha Acre, Columbus, GA~ please visit http://www.mountainwings.com if you want to subscribe to very inspiring and beautiful stories and sharing..thanks.. |
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Wednesday
Beautiful and Inspirational Sharing
I just can't erase this very beautiful and inspirational story without sharing it to all of you. The lady had the same situation as I am..the longing for a child..I have the same wish and longing until now...but I am still waiting for God's grace to come..if not I might do the same what the author of this story did..I believed her, we always need to keep our faith strong...for sure in one way of another God will find a way to make us happy!! have a blessed Wednesday!
Tuesday
A Very Sad Story!
This is a sad story..really!! pakibasa na lang po ninyo..alam ko hindi lahat ng Pinoy/Pinay na lumalabas ng Pinas ay may magagandang buhay..magpasalamat po tayo kung ang buhay natin ay maligaya at hindi katulad ng sad story na eto..pero sa totoo lang marami talagang mga Pinoy/Pinay na nasa iba't-ibang sulok ng mundo..sana naman kahit nasaan man tayo, huwag nating kalimutan na tayo ay mga Filipino...at sana naman iwasan na natin ang inggitan at kayabangan dahil eto lahat ang ugat ng di pagkakaintindihan at pagkakaunawaan...No matter what happened at sabihin man natin na kahit ano na ngayon ang ating nationalidad, nananalaytay pa rin sa ating mga ugat ang dugong Filipino..huwag nating kalimutan ang ating kayumangging kulay!! keep reading!! anyway this was shared by a friend in friendster..ingat po tayong lahat!! Peace to all!!
sad story!
Registered nurse si Bebeng sa L.A. Kasama niya ang kanyang ina na nagpagamot doon. Namatay ang ina nito. Dahil sa kamahalan ng pamasahe pabalik sa Pilipinas, nagtipid si Bebeng. Pinauwi na lang niya ang kabaong ng kanyang ina na mag-isa.
Pagdating ng kabaong, napansin ng mga kapamilya niya na nakadikit ang mukha ng ina sa salamin ng ataul. Nagkomento tuloy ang isang anak, "Ay, naku! Tingnan mo 'yan... hindi sila marunong mag-ayos ng bangkay sa Amerika! Nakudrado tuloy ang mukha ng inay."
Upang ayusin ang itsura ng bangkay, binuksan ang kabaong. Aba ! May sulat na-nakastaple sa dibdib ng ina. Kinuha nila ito at binasa. Ang nilalaman ng liham na mula kay Bebeng:
Mahal kong tatay at mga kapatid:
Pasensya na kayo at hindi ko nasamahan ang nanay sa pag-uwi riyan sa Pilipinas dahil napakamahal ng pamasahe. "Ang gastos ko pa lang sa kanya ay mahigit $10,000 na. Ayoko nang isipin pa ang eksaktong halaga. Anyway, ipinadala ko kasama ni nanay ang mga sumusunod...
Nasa likod ni nanay ang dalawampu't apat na karnenorte at isang dosenang spam. Ang adidas na suot ni nanay ay para kay tatay. Ang limang pares ng de-goma ay nasa loob ng dalawang asul na Jansport na backpack na inuunan ni nanay. Tig-iisa kayo.
Ang iba't-ibang klase ng tsokolate at candy ay nasa puwetan ni nanay. Para sa mga bata ito. Bahala na kayong magparte-parte. Sana'y hindi natunaw. Ang pokemon stuffed toy na yapos-yapos ni nanay ay para sa bunso ni ate. Gift Ko sa first birthday ng bata. Ang itim na Esprit bag ay para kay Nene.
Ate, nasa loob ng bag ang pictures ni inay, japanese version ng pokemon trading cards at stickers. "Suot ni nanay ang tatlong Ralph Lauren, apat na Gap at dalawang Old Navy t-shirts. Ang isa ay para kay Kuya at tig-iisa ang mga pamangkin ko. Maisusuot ninyo ang mga iyan sa fiesta.
Suot din ni inay ang anim na panty hose at tatlong warmer para sa mga dalaga kong pamangkin. Isuot nyo sa party.May isang dosenang NBA caps sa may paanan ni nanay. Para sa inyo, itay, kuya, dikong, Tiyo Romy.. Bigyan nyo na rin ng tig-isa 'yung mga pamangkin ko at 'yong isa ay kay Pareng Tulume.
Ang tigdadalawang pares ng Nike wristband at knee caps na suot-suot din ni nanay ay para sa mga anak mo, diko, na nagbabasketball. Tigdadalawang ream ng Marlboro lights at Winston red ang nasa pagitan ng mga hita ni nanay.
Apat na jar ng Skippy Peanut Butter, dalawang dishwashing liquid, isang Kiwi glass cleaner at tig-aanim na Colgate at Aqua Fresh ang nakasiksik sa kilikili ni nanay. Hati-hati na kayo, huwag mag-aagawan.
Isang dosenang Wonder bra ( Victoria 's Secret ata ang tatak) gustong-gusto ni Tiya Iskang society natin, suot-suot din ni nanay. Alam kong inaasam-asam nyo 'yan, tiya. Anim na lipstick lang ang kasya sa bra. Ang Rolex na bilin-bilin mo tatay, suot-suot ni nanay. Nakatakip sa Nike na wristband. Kunin mo agad, Itay.
May isinisik akong zip-loc sa bunganga ni Inay na naglalaman ng $759 dollars. Hindi na ako nakatakbo sa ATM. Puede na siguro sa libing iyon.
Iyong tong na makokolekta, i-time deposit niyo Kuya para pag namatay si Tatay may pambili na ng ataul.Ang hikaw, singsing at kuwintas (na may nakakabit pang anim na nail cutters) nagustong-gusto mo, ditse, ay suot- suot din ni nanay. Kunin mo na rin agad, ditse. Ibigay mo ang isang nailcutter kay Jay bakla sa kanto.
Tanggalin niyo an g bulak sa ilong ng inay, may isiniksik ako 3 diyamante sa bawat butas. Ibangon niyo lang si inay at tiyak na malalaglag na ang mga iyon. Konting alog lang siguro ng ulo.
Marami pa sana akong ipaglalalagay kaya lang, baka mag-excess at si nanay pa ang maiwan. Basta parte-parte kayo, tatay, kuya, ate, dikong, ditse. Para sa inyo lahat ito. Bahala na kayo kay nanay. Pamimisahan ko na lang siya rito.
Balitaan ninyo na lang ako pagkatapos ng libing. Alam ni ate ang email ko. Paki-double check ang lista kung walang nawala sa mga ipinadala ko.
Nagmamahal,
Bebeng
sad story!
Registered nurse si Bebeng sa L.A. Kasama niya ang kanyang ina na nagpagamot doon. Namatay ang ina nito. Dahil sa kamahalan ng pamasahe pabalik sa Pilipinas, nagtipid si Bebeng. Pinauwi na lang niya ang kabaong ng kanyang ina na mag-isa.
Pagdating ng kabaong, napansin ng mga kapamilya niya na nakadikit ang mukha ng ina sa salamin ng ataul. Nagkomento tuloy ang isang anak, "Ay, naku! Tingnan mo 'yan... hindi sila marunong mag-ayos ng bangkay sa Amerika! Nakudrado tuloy ang mukha ng inay."
Upang ayusin ang itsura ng bangkay, binuksan ang kabaong. Aba ! May sulat na-nakastaple sa dibdib ng ina. Kinuha nila ito at binasa. Ang nilalaman ng liham na mula kay Bebeng:
Mahal kong tatay at mga kapatid:
Pasensya na kayo at hindi ko nasamahan ang nanay sa pag-uwi riyan sa Pilipinas dahil napakamahal ng pamasahe. "Ang gastos ko pa lang sa kanya ay mahigit $10,000 na. Ayoko nang isipin pa ang eksaktong halaga. Anyway, ipinadala ko kasama ni nanay ang mga sumusunod...
Nasa likod ni nanay ang dalawampu't apat na karnenorte at isang dosenang spam. Ang adidas na suot ni nanay ay para kay tatay. Ang limang pares ng de-goma ay nasa loob ng dalawang asul na Jansport na backpack na inuunan ni nanay. Tig-iisa kayo.
Ang iba't-ibang klase ng tsokolate at candy ay nasa puwetan ni nanay. Para sa mga bata ito. Bahala na kayong magparte-parte. Sana'y hindi natunaw. Ang pokemon stuffed toy na yapos-yapos ni nanay ay para sa bunso ni ate. Gift Ko sa first birthday ng bata. Ang itim na Esprit bag ay para kay Nene.
Ate, nasa loob ng bag ang pictures ni inay, japanese version ng pokemon trading cards at stickers. "Suot ni nanay ang tatlong Ralph Lauren, apat na Gap at dalawang Old Navy t-shirts. Ang isa ay para kay Kuya at tig-iisa ang mga pamangkin ko. Maisusuot ninyo ang mga iyan sa fiesta.
Suot din ni inay ang anim na panty hose at tatlong warmer para sa mga dalaga kong pamangkin. Isuot nyo sa party.May isang dosenang NBA caps sa may paanan ni nanay. Para sa inyo, itay, kuya, dikong, Tiyo Romy.. Bigyan nyo na rin ng tig-isa 'yung mga pamangkin ko at 'yong isa ay kay Pareng Tulume.
Ang tigdadalawang pares ng Nike wristband at knee caps na suot-suot din ni nanay ay para sa mga anak mo, diko, na nagbabasketball. Tigdadalawang ream ng Marlboro lights at Winston red ang nasa pagitan ng mga hita ni nanay.
Apat na jar ng Skippy Peanut Butter, dalawang dishwashing liquid, isang Kiwi glass cleaner at tig-aanim na Colgate at Aqua Fresh ang nakasiksik sa kilikili ni nanay. Hati-hati na kayo, huwag mag-aagawan.
Isang dosenang Wonder bra ( Victoria 's Secret ata ang tatak) gustong-gusto ni Tiya Iskang society natin, suot-suot din ni nanay. Alam kong inaasam-asam nyo 'yan, tiya. Anim na lipstick lang ang kasya sa bra. Ang Rolex na bilin-bilin mo tatay, suot-suot ni nanay. Nakatakip sa Nike na wristband. Kunin mo agad, Itay.
May isinisik akong zip-loc sa bunganga ni Inay na naglalaman ng $759 dollars. Hindi na ako nakatakbo sa ATM. Puede na siguro sa libing iyon.
Iyong tong na makokolekta, i-time deposit niyo Kuya para pag namatay si Tatay may pambili na ng ataul.Ang hikaw, singsing at kuwintas (na may nakakabit pang anim na nail cutters) nagustong-gusto mo, ditse, ay suot- suot din ni nanay. Kunin mo na rin agad, ditse. Ibigay mo ang isang nailcutter kay Jay bakla sa kanto.
Tanggalin niyo an g bulak sa ilong ng inay, may isiniksik ako 3 diyamante sa bawat butas. Ibangon niyo lang si inay at tiyak na malalaglag na ang mga iyon. Konting alog lang siguro ng ulo.
Marami pa sana akong ipaglalalagay kaya lang, baka mag-excess at si nanay pa ang maiwan. Basta parte-parte kayo, tatay, kuya, ate, dikong, ditse. Para sa inyo lahat ito. Bahala na kayo kay nanay. Pamimisahan ko na lang siya rito.
Balitaan ninyo na lang ako pagkatapos ng libing. Alam ni ate ang email ko. Paki-double check ang lista kung walang nawala sa mga ipinadala ko.
Nagmamahal,
Bebeng
Thursday
Who's Your Daddy?
A subscribed email which I want to share with you guys!! keep reading it is worthy knowing something about this story!! goodnight!!
Who's Your Daddy?
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Today is National Boss Day. With most, it is not a holiday on
par with Mother's Day. Most don't know (or care) that it's
National Boss Day.
It is extremely important to recognize your boss. Not just the
one who is your immediate supervisor on your job but the REAL
boss of your life.
Who or what controls or highly influences what you do?
Love makes a good boss; jealously and hate makes a bad one.
The desire to help others makes a good boss, greed a bad one.
So many things try to control or boss your life.
Do you let them?
The first few commandments of the ten state that you shall only
have one boss.
So on National Boss Day,
who's your daddy?
~A MountainWings Original~
www.mountainwings.com
Who's Your Daddy?
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Today is National Boss Day. With most, it is not a holiday on
par with Mother's Day. Most don't know (or care) that it's
National Boss Day.
It is extremely important to recognize your boss. Not just the
one who is your immediate supervisor on your job but the REAL
boss of your life.
Who or what controls or highly influences what you do?
Love makes a good boss; jealously and hate makes a bad one.
The desire to help others makes a good boss, greed a bad one.
So many things try to control or boss your life.
Do you let them?
The first few commandments of the ten state that you shall only
have one boss.
So on National Boss Day,
who's your daddy?
~A MountainWings Original~
www.mountainwings.com
Friday
No Admittance
Wishing to encourage her young son's progress on the piano,
a mother took the small boy to a Paderewski concert. After they
were seated, the mother spotted a friend in the audience and
walked down the aisle to greet her.
Seizing the opportunity to explore the wonders of the concert
hall, the little boy rose and eventually explored his way
through a door marked "NO ADMITTANCE."
When the house lights dimmed and the concert was about to begin,
the mother returned to her seat and discovered that her son was
missing.
Suddenly, the curtains parted and the spotlights focused on the
impressive Steinway on stage.
In horror, the mother saw her little boy sitting at the piano,
innocently picking out "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star." At that
moment, the great piano master made his entrance, quickly moved
to the piano and whispered in the boy's ear,
"Don't quit. Keep playing."
Then leaning over, Paderewski reached down with his left hand
and began filling in a bass part. Soon his right hand reached
around the other side of the child and he added a running
obbligato.
Together, the old master and the young novice transferred a
frightening situation into a wonderfully creative experience.
The audience was mesmerized.
That's the way it is with God.
What we can accomplish on our own is hardly noteworthy. We try
our best, but the results aren't exactly graceful flowing music.
With the hand of God, our life's work truly can be beautiful.
So the next time you set out to accomplish great feats, listen
carefully and you can hear the voice of God whispering in your
ear, "Don't quit. Keep playing."
Feel His loving arms around you. Know that His strong hands are
playing the concerto of your life.
Remember, God doesn't call the equipped; he equips the called.
Your worst days are never so bad that you are beyond the reach
of God's grace.
And your best days are never so good that you are beyond the
reach of God's grace.
Don't Quit – Keep Playing
~Author Unknown~
mountainwings.com
a mother took the small boy to a Paderewski concert. After they
were seated, the mother spotted a friend in the audience and
walked down the aisle to greet her.
Seizing the opportunity to explore the wonders of the concert
hall, the little boy rose and eventually explored his way
through a door marked "NO ADMITTANCE."
When the house lights dimmed and the concert was about to begin,
the mother returned to her seat and discovered that her son was
missing.
Suddenly, the curtains parted and the spotlights focused on the
impressive Steinway on stage.
In horror, the mother saw her little boy sitting at the piano,
innocently picking out "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star." At that
moment, the great piano master made his entrance, quickly moved
to the piano and whispered in the boy's ear,
"Don't quit. Keep playing."
Then leaning over, Paderewski reached down with his left hand
and began filling in a bass part. Soon his right hand reached
around the other side of the child and he added a running
obbligato.
Together, the old master and the young novice transferred a
frightening situation into a wonderfully creative experience.
The audience was mesmerized.
That's the way it is with God.
What we can accomplish on our own is hardly noteworthy. We try
our best, but the results aren't exactly graceful flowing music.
With the hand of God, our life's work truly can be beautiful.
So the next time you set out to accomplish great feats, listen
carefully and you can hear the voice of God whispering in your
ear, "Don't quit. Keep playing."
Feel His loving arms around you. Know that His strong hands are
playing the concerto of your life.
Remember, God doesn't call the equipped; he equips the called.
Your worst days are never so bad that you are beyond the reach
of God's grace.
And your best days are never so good that you are beyond the
reach of God's grace.
Don't Quit – Keep Playing
~Author Unknown~
mountainwings.com
Tuesday
A Tribute To My Dear Friend Grace
I was shocked today after I read the message in my friendster inbox. The message is from my sister's friend who is also my friend and like a little sister to me. The message which was sent yesterday says like this ;
Date: 09/29/2008 11:19 am
Subject: just to let u know...
Message:
hi ate rubz,
just to let u know ate grace passed away last aug. 9, 2008. nanaginip man gud ko sa iya last night telling me for not informing u. sorry po!
joy
I just read it today and I didn't realized that tears were already fulling from my eyes after reading it. My chest is even harden until now after I read again another message coming from her sister, the reasons why she passed. I just can't imagine and ask why???? My friend's name is Grace. She had been a very good friend of mine in College days. I am also very close to her family back in Midsayap. She was my former classmate and I really treasured the friendship we had. Grace is really one in a million!! This post is dedicated to her and I hope and pray that she rest in peace with our Creator now. She is just so young, in her mid thirty's just like me. I had a great time with her back in College days.
How can you imagine that!!!...she already passed-away but came back thru a dream in her sister just to tell me that she already passed-away. I was really deeply touched that a dear dead friend of mine still remember me!! I know I have been a good friend to her and she had been always a good friend to me too. I know I can' t forget all the memories, the friendship and the beautiful moments we shared before in Midsayap.
It was really a very sad happening or even a traumatic experience when our dear friend or loved ones will passed away. To you Grace, I promise to keep our memory. I know I might not express my love for you as a friend but deep in my heart you are always there..You're great and you're one in a million.!! You will never be forgotten especially by your family and good friends out there!!
I love you Grace and I pray that your soul will rest in peace.
To all my friends out there especially the ones who came from my home country, my friends both online and offline, I might not be sending you messages all the time or might be talking to you everyday but I want to let you know that you are always in my mind and in my heart. God bless us all..Thanks for all your friendship and camaraderie!!
Please also pray for the soul of Grace and all souls who passed-away in this world.
“I haven't seen you in a while, yet I often imagine all your expressions. I haven't spoken to you recently, but many times I hear your thoughts. Good friends must not always be together. It is the feeling of oneness, when distant that proves a lasting”
source: thinkexist.com
cc: Simply The Best
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