oppps.. this will be a bit long. but you'll enjoy it...
Just after the conference (east and central africa)
yup we just finished our ecal summit. God just once again spoke to each and everyone of us. behind those tired bodies, tired eyes, tired minds, God still allowed us to experience Him. The cold ambiance of Tigoni was an awesome place to be with God. to gather for Him and to be alone with Him. i was praying the whole time,praying that He will lead me, that he will be with me, that he will once again speak directly to me. to let me see Him during the whole conference.... and as the cfcs gathered around the venue, as we start up to the end, God spoke.. God was present. He was there... there were many oppressions, so many.. the car broke down, the electricity keeps going out, etc etc... but He was there... He spoke, loud and clear... I will be your shepherd. i will guide you to the right path. thank you, Jesus.
Happy Birthday Tatay and Jolo!
to my brother and to my father who just celebrated their birthday last 7th and 18th of december, im here to tell you that my love for you just went to the philippines to give you a hug and kiss.. for you to be felt...i may not be there on the day you celebrated your special day, but you i know that you know that i am always there in your hearts and you are always in my heart. i am always praying for you... i honor you.i love you and i always will.
Thank you!
i am so touched by the dedication and love for the Lord that this couple have. thank you for telling me that more than anything, my love for God will be first. thank you for inspiring me. both of you touched my heart. thank you for letting me feel like i have my parents beside me even though i miss my own parents. thanks for calling me ate or anak... i miss my family so much that you have allowed me to be close to them for just a while... thanks tito jerry and tita susan!
And this is where we start having fun.
i love these people. thank you God, for my family here in Africa. their passion to conquer Africa makes my heart beat faster and faster.... and of course, it's fun to be with them....
and i thank you Jesus.. for being just you!!!
Thursday, November 30, 2006
5:22 PM
5:22 PM
i'll soon write.. promise...
CFC East and Central Africa Leaders' Summit (ECAL) coming soon(dec 15-17).... time to get busy...
(Sky's Location::::KENYA!!!)
Monday, November 13, 2006
4:17 PM
4:17 PM
Sing with me....
Track No. 1::: Journey to the Past
Track No. 2:: Breaking Free
Heart, don't fail me now!
Courage, don't desert me!
Don't turnback
Now that we're here
People always say
Life is full of choices
No one ever mentions fear!
Or how a road can seem so long
How the world can seem so vast
Courage see me through
Heart I'm trusting you
On this journey...to the past
I know someone's waiting
Years of dreams
Just can't be wrong
Arms will open wide
I'll be safe and wanted
Fin'lly home where I belong
Well, starting here, my life begins
Starting now, I'm learning fast
Courage see me through
Heart I'm trusting you
On this journey...to the past
Courage don't desert me!
There was once a time
I must have had them too
Home, Love, Family
I will never be complete
Until I find you...
One step at a time
One hope, then another
Who knows where
Back to who i was
On to find my future
Things my heart still needs to know
Yes, let this be a sign!
Let, this road be mine!
Let it lead me to my past
Courage see me through
Heart I'm trusting you
To bring me home...
At Last!
Track No. 2:: Breaking Free
We're soarin', flyin'
There's not a star in heaven
That we can't reach
So we're breaking free
In a way that's different than who we are
Creating space between us
'Til we're separate hearts
But your faith it gives me strength
Strength to believe
We're breakin' free
That we can't reach
If we're trying
Yeah, we're breaking free
Oh, we're breakin' free
Can you feel it building
Like a wave the ocean just can't control
Connected by a feeling
Ohhh, in our very souls
Rising 'til it lifts us up
So every one can see
We're soarin' , Flyin'
There's not a star in heaven
That we can't reach
If we're trying
Yeah we're breaking free
To get to that place
To be all that we can be
Now's the time
We're breaking free
More than faith
This is true
And together
More than you
More than me
Not a want, but a need
Both of us breakin' free
There's not a star in heaven
That we can't reach
If we're trying
Yeah we're breaking free
Were runnin'
Ohhhh, climbin'
To get to the place
To be all that we can be
Now's the time
Now's the time
So we're breaking free
In a way that's different than who we are
Thursday, November 09, 2006
7:28 PM
7:28 PM
Father I place into your hands
The things I cannot do
Father I place into your hands
The times that I've been through
Father I place into your hands
The way that I should go
For I know I always can trust you.
The things I cannot do
Father I place into your hands
The times that I've been through
Father I place into your hands
The way that I should go
For I know I always can trust you.
We'll be singing this song this sunday at the mass. And while we are learning, this song just cut deep into my heart. it reminds me of my life and the way i am living it. placing it all to the Father's hand.. ... all the way.. everything... learning to love, facing the battles, missing home, giving all.
for i know i always can trust you.
[friends, scroll down for some pics at the gallery]
[also, musicbox newly updated]
Monday, October 30, 2006
4:32 PM
4:32 PM
October 31: Happy Silver Tatay and Nanay
To the Greatest Parents... Oya and Nia Ortigas
thank you for showing to me how great life is.
thank you for telling me more about God
thank you for teaching me to be the best that i can be
thank you for teaching me how to love
thank you for introducing me to Jesus
thank you for being my best friends
thank you for showing how great to be living on this eart
.. for giving me the right education.. for taking good care of me..
for letting me see life in a different way with Christ beside me..
for all the support.. for the laughters and the tears that we have shared...
for the disagreements and the agreements that we have made.. hahaha
for the fun moments that we have cherished... for everything..
and now as you celebrate your 25th wedding anniversary, i honor you for being my parents.. for being so wonderful.. for loving me and jolo.. for giving up everything for us. for supporting us.
we won't be this way without you.
i may not be there to share this moment with you.. but i know that you know that in my mind and in my heart i am there with you celebrating this moment. this moment of your love. of your commitment. and of being a couple. i love you.. me and jolo loves you very much.
i cant say more because there are no more words created or invented on how big my love is for you and how i honor both of you....
we may have tough times.. but i know that our family will came out strong. because not only we have each other. but we have God in us... i love you so much.... :)
love, sky
To the Greatest Parents... Oya and Nia Ortigas
thank you for showing to me how great life is.
thank you for telling me more about God
thank you for teaching me to be the best that i can be
thank you for teaching me how to love
thank you for introducing me to Jesus
thank you for being my best friends
thank you for showing how great to be living on this eart
.. for giving me the right education.. for taking good care of me..
for letting me see life in a different way with Christ beside me..
for all the support.. for the laughters and the tears that we have shared...
for the disagreements and the agreements that we have made.. hahaha
for the fun moments that we have cherished... for everything..
and now as you celebrate your 25th wedding anniversary, i honor you for being my parents.. for being so wonderful.. for loving me and jolo.. for giving up everything for us. for supporting us.
we won't be this way without you.
i may not be there to share this moment with you.. but i know that you know that in my mind and in my heart i am there with you celebrating this moment. this moment of your love. of your commitment. and of being a couple. i love you.. me and jolo loves you very much.
i cant say more because there are no more words created or invented on how big my love is for you and how i honor both of you....
we may have tough times.. but i know that our family will came out strong. because not only we have each other. but we have God in us... i love you so much.... :)
love, sky
Saturday, October 28, 2006
10:53 PM
10:53 PM
whew!
we just arrived from a cfc assembly in tandale where we walked so long.. so far.. so tiring.. so dusty.. and so hot... but then these moments that God allowed me to be surprised and smile... coz in a way i again experience another intimate moment with Him... a certain kind of moment when i have time to complain of the sun's heat, of the long walk, of the dusty road, there and then He lets me see the beauty of the place where I am now. just the smile in people's faces in the streets makes my heart beat with joy and longing to serve Him more everyday.. that what I am doing now is again not enough. i have to work more.. to serve Him fully.. with great joy in my heart...
as we arrived at the assembly and once again sing songs in a different language, said the prayer in a language i could understand only a little, God brings me again to another experience with Him. He brought me to a different place where I could only be with Him and experience another intimate moment.. and i could not help but smile.. eventhough other people beside me thinks i am once again getting crazy.. :)
but spending time with the people that God loves so much is cool.. and amazing... and i feel so privilege to be here and spending time with all these wonderful people... i may be having a hard time to really be out of my comfort zones, but the intimate moments with our God is far greater than any comfort that i want to experience... the joy that He brings in my heart everytime i experience these things is... whew! the best!
pics??? coming soon.. stay tuned!
huh? :)
i think i'm being deaf lately.. or just acting deaf.. hahaha..
thank you all for praying for our clp and please still continue praying for us... :) i know more people here in africa needs God.. more people needs to know Him... more people needs to be with Him... more wants deeply to have Him... and you can be used.. you can be a part of their inspiration.. to show to them that God loves them.. that they are beautiful.. that they are loved...
so keep on praying... and visit africa.
www.cfcafrica.co.ke
please continue to pray for our SFC CLP at the University of Dar Es Salaam.... we need it.
we just arrived from a cfc assembly in tandale where we walked so long.. so far.. so tiring.. so dusty.. and so hot... but then these moments that God allowed me to be surprised and smile... coz in a way i again experience another intimate moment with Him... a certain kind of moment when i have time to complain of the sun's heat, of the long walk, of the dusty road, there and then He lets me see the beauty of the place where I am now. just the smile in people's faces in the streets makes my heart beat with joy and longing to serve Him more everyday.. that what I am doing now is again not enough. i have to work more.. to serve Him fully.. with great joy in my heart...
as we arrived at the assembly and once again sing songs in a different language, said the prayer in a language i could understand only a little, God brings me again to another experience with Him. He brought me to a different place where I could only be with Him and experience another intimate moment.. and i could not help but smile.. eventhough other people beside me thinks i am once again getting crazy.. :)
but spending time with the people that God loves so much is cool.. and amazing... and i feel so privilege to be here and spending time with all these wonderful people... i may be having a hard time to really be out of my comfort zones, but the intimate moments with our God is far greater than any comfort that i want to experience... the joy that He brings in my heart everytime i experience these things is... whew! the best!
pics??? coming soon.. stay tuned!
Monday, October 23, 2006
5:43 PM
5:43 PM
huh? :)
i think i'm being deaf lately.. or just acting deaf.. hahaha..
thank you all for praying for our clp and please still continue praying for us... :) i know more people here in africa needs God.. more people needs to know Him... more people needs to be with Him... more wants deeply to have Him... and you can be used.. you can be a part of their inspiration.. to show to them that God loves them.. that they are beautiful.. that they are loved...
so keep on praying... and visit africa.
www.cfcafrica.co.ke
Thursday, October 19, 2006
5:46 PM
5:46 PM
please continue to pray for our SFC CLP at the University of Dar Es Salaam.... we need it.
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
10:22 PM
10:22 PM
i miss my friends....
i miss grace (center) and daberdoo (right)
- grace is already a fulltime worker.. yahooo.. welcome to the challenging and fulfilling life of being a missionary..
- daberdoo working but still being a missionary.. same line of work.. for the service of God and fellowmen...
- just loving.. keeping on loving...
- i just realize... it is really better to love than to be right... whatever people might do to you, hurt you, or even knock your pride.. just keep on loving...
- one movie tagline says: love your enemies, it will drive them crazy
- leah is leaving for africa(nairobi) tomorrow.. happy trip girl... another brave girl from the land of iloilo... another courageous attempt with great convictions to serve God in another country... another land... you'll never regret it.. makes you a better person. :) see you soon!
- saw the family congress pics of iloilo from tito jerry (thanks for sending it to me, tito).. gosh, you all just don't know how i miss you, guys.. how i miss working with you.. serving with you... loving with you... you made me happy... (i heard the center now has lots techie gadgets!) cool for all of you...
- please pray for my lola pacit.. she's in the hospital right now... her knee has been operated due to some fluids in it..
- october.. the month of rosary.. month of missionaries.. month of missions...
- it is also the month of my parents silver anniversary! i love you, parents... always and forever..
- log on to my multiply site and listen to my fave song of the month..
- miss you. :)
Thursday, October 05, 2006
11:22 PM
11:22 PM
life... according to me..
well, so far life here in dar es salaam is simple.. yet very challenging.. have to adjust in a lot of ways.. more ways.. thankful that God has given me some friends and companions.. new friends...
thankful that He always sends His angels..
thankful that God always gives me a reason to smile. to laugh. to play and have fun. and to enjoy each day.
thankful that He provides the blessings that i need. thankful that He is my God. He is becoming more real everyday. becoming more closer to me. becoming more "in" me.
God is faithful. thank you, Jesus.
and for you friends.. here are some more new albums.. just scroll down....
well, so far life here in dar es salaam is simple.. yet very challenging.. have to adjust in a lot of ways.. more ways.. thankful that God has given me some friends and companions.. new friends...
thankful that He always sends His angels..
thankful that God always gives me a reason to smile. to laugh. to play and have fun. and to enjoy each day.
thankful that He provides the blessings that i need. thankful that He is my God. He is becoming more real everyday. becoming more closer to me. becoming more "in" me.
God is faithful. thank you, Jesus.
and for you friends.. here are some more new albums.. just scroll down....
Thursday, September 21, 2006
12:13 PM
12:13 PM
isah surprise...
i was browsing through friendster when i saw this pic.....
i was browsing through friendster when i saw this pic.....
haha.. the ever wonderful isah dear... oh how is miss you.. you make me laugh always. hahaha
Saturday, September 16, 2006
11:56 PM
11:56 PM
the magic of rome.. makes me smile...
i don't know why.. but its magic still lingers in my mind.. and in my heart.. until now i still think of it. i still believe i'll come back there someday.. with my family and all my loved ones..
even though we only spent about three days there and have ran around the places just to catch a glimpse of the ruins, of the structures.. still it remains in my heart.. maybe the history, maybe the vatican, may st.peter, maybe the pope.. or maybe Jesus. in a way, God allowed me to see europe in a way that i'll always remember Him. i'll always feel Him...
now, i am in africa. i love africa. the place, the people... God placed me here. and even though there's a lot of challenges in the mission. God allowed me to smile. to see Him each and every day. in a way, He has been opening opportunities for us here to evangelize more. clps, camps, even just short mtgs with the community members makes me excited for more... for more ways to glorify Him.
europe and africa maybe really different from each other. 1st world and 3rd world. but both stays in my heart deeply. it really is there...
some things::::
i don't know why.. but its magic still lingers in my mind.. and in my heart.. until now i still think of it. i still believe i'll come back there someday.. with my family and all my loved ones..
even though we only spent about three days there and have ran around the places just to catch a glimpse of the ruins, of the structures.. still it remains in my heart.. maybe the history, maybe the vatican, may st.peter, maybe the pope.. or maybe Jesus. in a way, God allowed me to see europe in a way that i'll always remember Him. i'll always feel Him...
now, i am in africa. i love africa. the place, the people... God placed me here. and even though there's a lot of challenges in the mission. God allowed me to smile. to see Him each and every day. in a way, He has been opening opportunities for us here to evangelize more. clps, camps, even just short mtgs with the community members makes me excited for more... for more ways to glorify Him.
europe and africa maybe really different from each other. 1st world and 3rd world. but both stays in my heart deeply. it really is there...
some things::::
- the magic of rome as the pic of the blog now.
- my 3210 cellphone is damaged. haha.. it doesn't look good now. but it still works! ohhh wonders!
- leah is going to malawi.. means i'm going to see her here in africa.. we belong to one team again! yes! so, excited to see you leah!
- i have weird but funny dreams lately.. just ask me if you want to know.. really weird and funny
- everyday means brownout day here in dar es salaam.. yup! no power during day time.. so more time to go around town and the whole dar es salaam.. more time to read... more time to pray... thank you, Jesus.
- bananas? hmmm more bananas everyday....
- do you know that there is only 1 cinema here? that is what i have known so far.. but then.. well, they say it is a good one.... :)
- emails?? yes, send me some please...
- i miss you.
- cfcafrica.co.ke --- check it out!
- my multiply
- my xanga
- tanzania pics.. soon!
- i love jolo! i miss jolo!
Monday, September 11, 2006
3:43 PM
3:43 PM
Governed by Him
Father, I ask you to lead me on a new path in spirit, deeper into you.
I want to learn how to imitate the heart attitudes of your Son, Jesus, who came to show me how to open my soul to you...
Open the eyes of my soul to perceive your unseen glory, beauty, truth, holiness. Open my ears to hear you voice.
Today, Father, I ask you to walk in the depths of my being and begin a deeper work... until all the motives and attitudes that govern me.. are governed only by you. - Come, Lord Jesus by Thomas a Kempis (Devotionals from the Imitation of Christ)
That is my constant prayer now.. prayer to really be molded by God.. a prayer to have a deep relationship with our Lord. being here in Tanzania allows me to be with God in every step that I take... i take all the challenges that i face with Him.. from the depths of my being, i offer myself to Him. just wanted to see His holiness and beauty everywhere.
everytime, i see the faces of His people here, i came to realize that there are still a lot of them who really needs God.. there are still a lot who really needs love. i can't complain. i should never complain of the experiences that He makes me experience.. it is just showing me His magnificent love and glory. i cannot contain to speak all the things that God makes my heart experience. hardships, sacrifices, and a lot more.. but behind it, there is joy, let me say, ultimate joy. joy that everytime you go to sleep, you will have the opportunity to pray for everyone and everything. you will have the time to pray each time i wake up. the opportunity of praising Him in every heat of the sun that strikes to my skin, every raindrops that you feel. in everything...
open my eyes, Lord. as slowly, God is opening my eyes to everything that i see. He lets me see His way on the cross. He also allowed me to see the joy in the faces of other people. He wanted me to be a servant. He wanted me to help. He wanted me to praise Him. That in everything I do, it should be governed by Him. In everything I feel, i should feel Jesus in me... God is continuously opening my eyes. the eyes of my heart.
i love you, Jesus!
Father, I ask you to lead me on a new path in spirit, deeper into you.
I want to learn how to imitate the heart attitudes of your Son, Jesus, who came to show me how to open my soul to you...
Open the eyes of my soul to perceive your unseen glory, beauty, truth, holiness. Open my ears to hear you voice.
Today, Father, I ask you to walk in the depths of my being and begin a deeper work... until all the motives and attitudes that govern me.. are governed only by you. - Come, Lord Jesus by Thomas a Kempis (Devotionals from the Imitation of Christ)
That is my constant prayer now.. prayer to really be molded by God.. a prayer to have a deep relationship with our Lord. being here in Tanzania allows me to be with God in every step that I take... i take all the challenges that i face with Him.. from the depths of my being, i offer myself to Him. just wanted to see His holiness and beauty everywhere.
everytime, i see the faces of His people here, i came to realize that there are still a lot of them who really needs God.. there are still a lot who really needs love. i can't complain. i should never complain of the experiences that He makes me experience.. it is just showing me His magnificent love and glory. i cannot contain to speak all the things that God makes my heart experience. hardships, sacrifices, and a lot more.. but behind it, there is joy, let me say, ultimate joy. joy that everytime you go to sleep, you will have the opportunity to pray for everyone and everything. you will have the time to pray each time i wake up. the opportunity of praising Him in every heat of the sun that strikes to my skin, every raindrops that you feel. in everything...
open my eyes, Lord. as slowly, God is opening my eyes to everything that i see. He lets me see His way on the cross. He also allowed me to see the joy in the faces of other people. He wanted me to be a servant. He wanted me to help. He wanted me to praise Him. That in everything I do, it should be governed by Him. In everything I feel, i should feel Jesus in me... God is continuously opening my eyes. the eyes of my heart.
i love you, Jesus!
Friday, September 08, 2006
2:47 PM
2:47 PM
To the Greatest Mother
To the greatest mother of the world...
Mama Mary.
Happy birthday to You.... You are the model of all women. You are the mother of all mothers. You are amazing. and truly blessed. thank you for inspiring all the women to be like you.
and to adrian enaje and adrianne adriano.. happy birthday too!!!
To the greatest mother of the world...
Mama Mary.
Happy birthday to You.... You are the model of all women. You are the mother of all mothers. You are amazing. and truly blessed. thank you for inspiring all the women to be like you.
and to adrian enaje and adrianne adriano.. happy birthday too!!!
Thursday, September 07, 2006
10:35 PM
10:35 PM
allowed
when once again, God allowed me to feel Him..
i was just there sitting and thinking of why He allowed me to be in this place. why He allowed me to experience Him in this place. why He sent me here... but i guess i am not here to question that.. i am just here to follow His will in my life. i cannot compare the exciting beat of my heart as to what He plans for my life here in africa. in any way, i don't have to question Him.. i just have to believe in Him.. believe that in every move, that in every breath, in every step, Jesus will be there.
just received an exciting news that once again made my heart beat faster. news that i can only thank God and say to Him "you are so amazing and wonderful." my mind and my heart just can't help but be excited of all the plans that He has made for all of us... this is the God that we have.. a powerful one.. a God that made all the universe.. the God that created me and you... =)
even though i experience the hardships on being on mission. but being here is where God has placed me. being here means enjoying life with Him. being here is being with Him.. this is where i can find my God. this is where He wants me to see Him. this is what my life is all about. a life with Jesus.. a life full of miracles...
when once again, God allowed me to feel Him..
i was just there sitting and thinking of why He allowed me to be in this place. why He allowed me to experience Him in this place. why He sent me here... but i guess i am not here to question that.. i am just here to follow His will in my life. i cannot compare the exciting beat of my heart as to what He plans for my life here in africa. in any way, i don't have to question Him.. i just have to believe in Him.. believe that in every move, that in every breath, in every step, Jesus will be there.
just received an exciting news that once again made my heart beat faster. news that i can only thank God and say to Him "you are so amazing and wonderful." my mind and my heart just can't help but be excited of all the plans that He has made for all of us... this is the God that we have.. a powerful one.. a God that made all the universe.. the God that created me and you... =)
even though i experience the hardships on being on mission. but being here is where God has placed me. being here means enjoying life with Him. being here is being with Him.. this is where i can find my God. this is where He wants me to see Him. this is what my life is all about. a life with Jesus.. a life full of miracles...
Friday, September 01, 2006
2:54 PM
2:54 PM
PHOTO GALLERY LIST AVAILABLE
pictures pictures...
album at the sidebar ------>>
..... enjoy!!!!!!!! :)
pictures pictures...
album at the sidebar ------>>
..... enjoy!!!!!!!! :)
Monday, August 28, 2006
1:26 PM
1:26 PM
Load of pics entry
wow.. it's been a month since i have last wriiten an entry here... or uploaded some pics... now, i miss this.. just sitting in the computer and just writing my thoughts and my experiences.. posting pictures to my family and friends... :)
you all know i miss my family and friends so much.. being here in africa is a constant reminder of being in love with my family and friends... being away from them is just a way of telling me how much love i have for them....
so, ok. God has been amazing this one whole month.. He brought me to places that i dreamed of.. He has allowed me to see the world in two different ways... from the first world vienna to rome to the vatican city back to africa... to masai mara in kenya.... totally different worlds but same world created by our God.... totally different effect in my heart.. totally different views.. but in all those, God made me feel He was there in all...
so here are the pics... that captured the moments.... that made my heart giddy for more of God's upcoming plans for my life....
VIENNA, AUSTRIA...... St. Stephans (i don't know if i got the spelling right).
Schonbrunn .. the summer palace... once again captured my heart because of the awesome beauty... i wonder what or who would i be if i lived in the era of kings and queens? hahaha
together with day, lara (from iceland), big jo, and the singaporeans....
YFC Global Leaders Forum in Hollabrunn... ROCK YFC!
ROMA, ITALIA... the place i promise i will be back.. it's amazing to see the pope.. walk around vatican city. know more about our Catholic faith... be in love with God more and more... to see Him in a different way...
SAFARI, MASAI MARA... another place i promised i'll be back! bring my loved ones... bring jolo.... one of the places where you'll appreciate God's creations.... it's wonderful and amazing.. im always in awe of God's perfectness... a perfect God, creating a perfect creation.
wow.. it's been a month since i have last wriiten an entry here... or uploaded some pics... now, i miss this.. just sitting in the computer and just writing my thoughts and my experiences.. posting pictures to my family and friends... :)
you all know i miss my family and friends so much.. being here in africa is a constant reminder of being in love with my family and friends... being away from them is just a way of telling me how much love i have for them....
so, ok. God has been amazing this one whole month.. He brought me to places that i dreamed of.. He has allowed me to see the world in two different ways... from the first world vienna to rome to the vatican city back to africa... to masai mara in kenya.... totally different worlds but same world created by our God.... totally different effect in my heart.. totally different views.. but in all those, God made me feel He was there in all...
so here are the pics... that captured the moments.... that made my heart giddy for more of God's upcoming plans for my life....
VIENNA, AUSTRIA...... St. Stephans (i don't know if i got the spelling right).
Schonbrunn .. the summer palace... once again captured my heart because of the awesome beauty... i wonder what or who would i be if i lived in the era of kings and queens? hahaha
together with day, lara (from iceland), big jo, and the singaporeans....
YFC Global Leaders Forum in Hollabrunn... ROCK YFC!
ROMA, ITALIA... the place i promise i will be back.. it's amazing to see the pope.. walk around vatican city. know more about our Catholic faith... be in love with God more and more... to see Him in a different way...
SAFARI, MASAI MARA... another place i promised i'll be back! bring my loved ones... bring jolo.... one of the places where you'll appreciate God's creations.... it's wonderful and amazing.. im always in awe of God's perfectness... a perfect God, creating a perfect creation.
HAPPY HEART
- trips this year. God, thank you so much!
- Jesus makes my heart giddy all the time
- i'm going back to tanzania this week. excited
- new ftws of western visayas.. grace, joven, lloyd: i'm happy and blessed to know you guys.
- congrats to geli for passing the nursing board exams
- chatting with friends online..
- safari.
- attending kuya coro's diaconate ordination... congrats kuya reverend.
- east africa mission team!
PS. more pics soon!
Thursday, August 03, 2006
11:24 PM
11:24 PM
Location: Rome, Italy
That's it... im in rome... a part of my dream has already been fulfilled... God is just amazing... =)
That's it... im in rome... a part of my dream has already been fulfilled... God is just amazing... =)
Monday, July 24, 2006
1:22 AM
1:22 AM
Location: Austria
- im here... im finally here... Austria!
- im an ultimate sound of music fan.. and one of my dream is to just see the place....
- God is just so amazing that He surprises me with His abundant love and graces
- who would have thought that i would be here...
- this is not a part of my own plans... but God is just an awesome God
- He knows where to put me in the right place and time
- im in vienna for the yfc glf... thank you, Jesus
- im here to once again experience the glory and greatness of our Lord
- im happy and i feel so blessed for this surprise that God has given to me
- He keeps on giving me bits and pieces of a big surprise....
- i thought this year i will only be in africa...
- now for just five months in africa.. God brought me to europe.... :)
- God, you are just so awesome.. you are magnificent.. you are the God of everything...
- your plans are the best....
- you are who You are... ang galing mo, Jesus!
Thursday, July 13, 2006
2:14 PM
2:14 PM
Not to Forget
Life on mission can be challenging and very demanding at times. Pains and experiences just go together. but one thing i always realize is that whether where we are right now, wherever God is bringing us, the only thing that He wants us is to NEVER FORGET HIM. These are His words to me. Not to forget Him. To always keep on anchoring in Him. To keep on believing and trusting.
I remember the time while i was on the bus from nairobi to dar es salaam, tanzania. it is my first time to go cross country alone and in africa. my first time to endure a 17hour trip alone... on a bus.. all locals.. (except one white). i was afraid.. so afraid. and i kept on praying.. well, a lot has known what happened to me.. when i reached the kenya-tanzania border.. after exiting the kenya immigration.. a group of guys came up to me.. telling me to go into the office because that is the next stop of my bus.... so i thought that was it.. then when i went inside the office, they started asking me money. then fears of being there all alone and being a girl just jumped in my heart... so i just shouted at the men .. gathering all my strength and courage plus saying a little prayer.... i lost money in short at that office... i shouted at the men.. i ran away.. then i found my bus.... i wanted to cry but then i realize God has been guiding me and giving me the courage...
after that incident.. the bus went on... then in the middle of nowhere, the bus broke down... again, i wanted to ask God why? but then as i look at the window, i saw a glorious view of big sunflowers, wide fields.. and of course Mt. Kilimanjaro... and then i smiled and thanked God for that moment...
when i arrived in dar es salaam, i was welcomed very warmly by my hosts.... by the cfcs there... by almost everybody.. they are warm and friendly... tanzania looks like the philippines.. and i suddenly felt at home.. being there reminds me of my being a filipino.... then i realized that the whole trip was a trip arranged and designed by God for me to be with Him.. to continue on calling unto Him.. to keep on talking to Him.. he arranged everything to let me know that i can arrive safely to where He is leading me.. He allowed me to experience those things for me to know that He is there beyond all the pains that i might be experiencing... Maybe, He allowed me to experience that because i was caught up with all the work that should be done.. work that i should do in that country... everything that is work.. but then God reminded me again that I am here on mission not only to work for Him but to Not forget Him.. I am here on mission to call on Him all the time.. yes, a lot of work should be done, but a lot of praying is evermore needed. a lot of calling out to God, a lot of loving, and a lot of trusting.
pains. sadness. homesickness. all those things are just a part of the mission that i am living.. but every time we experience these things, we should just keep on looking out the window and you'll see the glorious design that God has prepared.
Life on mission can be challenging and very demanding at times. Pains and experiences just go together. but one thing i always realize is that whether where we are right now, wherever God is bringing us, the only thing that He wants us is to NEVER FORGET HIM. These are His words to me. Not to forget Him. To always keep on anchoring in Him. To keep on believing and trusting.
I remember the time while i was on the bus from nairobi to dar es salaam, tanzania. it is my first time to go cross country alone and in africa. my first time to endure a 17hour trip alone... on a bus.. all locals.. (except one white). i was afraid.. so afraid. and i kept on praying.. well, a lot has known what happened to me.. when i reached the kenya-tanzania border.. after exiting the kenya immigration.. a group of guys came up to me.. telling me to go into the office because that is the next stop of my bus.... so i thought that was it.. then when i went inside the office, they started asking me money. then fears of being there all alone and being a girl just jumped in my heart... so i just shouted at the men .. gathering all my strength and courage plus saying a little prayer.... i lost money in short at that office... i shouted at the men.. i ran away.. then i found my bus.... i wanted to cry but then i realize God has been guiding me and giving me the courage...
after that incident.. the bus went on... then in the middle of nowhere, the bus broke down... again, i wanted to ask God why? but then as i look at the window, i saw a glorious view of big sunflowers, wide fields.. and of course Mt. Kilimanjaro... and then i smiled and thanked God for that moment...
when i arrived in dar es salaam, i was welcomed very warmly by my hosts.... by the cfcs there... by almost everybody.. they are warm and friendly... tanzania looks like the philippines.. and i suddenly felt at home.. being there reminds me of my being a filipino.... then i realized that the whole trip was a trip arranged and designed by God for me to be with Him.. to continue on calling unto Him.. to keep on talking to Him.. he arranged everything to let me know that i can arrive safely to where He is leading me.. He allowed me to experience those things for me to know that He is there beyond all the pains that i might be experiencing... Maybe, He allowed me to experience that because i was caught up with all the work that should be done.. work that i should do in that country... everything that is work.. but then God reminded me again that I am here on mission not only to work for Him but to Not forget Him.. I am here on mission to call on Him all the time.. yes, a lot of work should be done, but a lot of praying is evermore needed. a lot of calling out to God, a lot of loving, and a lot of trusting.
pains. sadness. homesickness. all those things are just a part of the mission that i am living.. but every time we experience these things, we should just keep on looking out the window and you'll see the glorious design that God has prepared.
Monday, July 10, 2006
1:18 PM
1:18 PM
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
im baccckkkkk to nairobi... it was great to taste pinoy food again at the mission house.. hahaha
God continues to be as awesome as ever... :)
He keeps us safe all the time...
i'm feeling cold... so cold... :(
our feet turning violet.. hahaha
im baccckkkkk to nairobi... it was great to taste pinoy food again at the mission house.. hahaha
God continues to be as awesome as ever... :)
He keeps us safe all the time...
i'm feeling cold... so cold... :(
our feet turning violet.. hahaha
Friday, July 07, 2006
7:55 PM
7:55 PM
joy joy joy joy down in my heart? where? down in my heart....
- im bad in tuning guitars... i always let someone tune for me.. but then? here? no one can tune for me.. i've got to do it myself! whaaah... and i just prayed... and tantarantannnnn...... God is awesome.... =).... the guitar was tuned... i love you, Jesus!
- going back to nairobi tomorrow.. again another 17hr bus ride alone.. oppss.. not alone.. i'm with Jesus! i know i will be safe.. protected by His powerful hug....
- i miss my parents.... and jolo
- jolo is now a grown man... send me pictures of him... i miss my baby brother.. opps not a baby anymore... hmmm.. he is still my baby... mwah!
- now i can once again eat filipino food at the mission house... i miss sinigang, beef steak, hahahaha
- i miss driving.... =)
- i love tanzania and i'm excited to come back here in august!
- i've got a joy joy joy joy down in my heart... because Jesus loves me!!!!
- thank you, tita diotay... i love you!
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
11:32 AM
11:32 AM
faced by time
i'm being challenged.
God has been my constant comfort. my life. my strength. and my protector. He just knows when and how to bring change and to somehow bring something new in my life.
i'm in tanzania. i feel at home and i feel blessed. the Lord just knows how to comfort when you are alone in a world where you don't know anybody.. but He gives you strength. He brings life to every person you meet. and He bring smiles to faces in this life.
there are times when you just don't know what to do and what to expect. and to just keep hanging on and believe that in everything there is a plan. maybe there is a feeling that time is running out. but then just keep on anchoring more to the Lord. keep on believing that His plans are better than my plans.. His will is the one to be followed.. and if He wants you to go somewhere, He will bring you there in the right place and time. i don't know how the Lord is carefully planning my life.. but i what i know is that in facing time and space, the Lord is bringing me to greater heights.. challenging me.. knowing that i will be a totally better person... He is just showing me great things.. things that we should appreciate, things that we should be thankful... and things that is magnificently beautiful.
i, alone just continues to trust and believe in Him. just continues to be still and let Him know that He is God. the God of the impossible.. the God of all beings.. the creator. the one who lays all His plans in a very perfect manner. the God who knows all things... =)
we are faced by time.. and we just have to trust.
and believe.
i'm being challenged.
God has been my constant comfort. my life. my strength. and my protector. He just knows when and how to bring change and to somehow bring something new in my life.
i'm in tanzania. i feel at home and i feel blessed. the Lord just knows how to comfort when you are alone in a world where you don't know anybody.. but He gives you strength. He brings life to every person you meet. and He bring smiles to faces in this life.
there are times when you just don't know what to do and what to expect. and to just keep hanging on and believe that in everything there is a plan. maybe there is a feeling that time is running out. but then just keep on anchoring more to the Lord. keep on believing that His plans are better than my plans.. His will is the one to be followed.. and if He wants you to go somewhere, He will bring you there in the right place and time. i don't know how the Lord is carefully planning my life.. but i what i know is that in facing time and space, the Lord is bringing me to greater heights.. challenging me.. knowing that i will be a totally better person... He is just showing me great things.. things that we should appreciate, things that we should be thankful... and things that is magnificently beautiful.
i, alone just continues to trust and believe in Him. just continues to be still and let Him know that He is God. the God of the impossible.. the God of all beings.. the creator. the one who lays all His plans in a very perfect manner. the God who knows all things... =)
we are faced by time.. and we just have to trust.
and believe.
Thursday, June 22, 2006
3:57 PM
3:57 PM
LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA
im in tanzania... what an adventure trip i had....
ill write an entry later..
got to run.....
im in tanzania... what an adventure trip i had....
ill write an entry later..
got to run.....
Monday, June 19, 2006
2:25 PM
2:25 PM
Thinking... Waiting
just thinking and waiting.. hahaha... i see a mud house.. then i grabbed the chance to take a picture... hahaha.. what a pose huh?? while we were having a long hike in Nzaiconi... that walk was fun.... tiring though... but fun..
and with the bunch of weirdos that i have to be with..... the SFCs of Kenya... paul, what is that pose??? lazarus, what are you doing with the guitar???
THE TREES..... ala sound of music
see the kids at the back? they were all following me thinking i was some kind of an alien from outer space.. they were like jumping at me and pulling my hair.... they were literally pulling my hair... hahahaha.. and the sfcs just couldnt help but laugh at me...
and i love this picture..... =)... i was waiting for the guys and they just told me not to move... okay.. and then as i saw this pic, i just couldnt imagine that i will be in a place like this.. a paradise.. it's beautiful... so beautiful.. more pictures to come....
on the side:::: i'm going to tanzania on wednesday... really excited.. i need all your prayers!!!!
just thinking and waiting.. hahaha... i see a mud house.. then i grabbed the chance to take a picture... hahaha.. what a pose huh?? while we were having a long hike in Nzaiconi... that walk was fun.... tiring though... but fun..
and with the bunch of weirdos that i have to be with..... the SFCs of Kenya... paul, what is that pose??? lazarus, what are you doing with the guitar???
THE TREES..... ala sound of music
see the kids at the back? they were all following me thinking i was some kind of an alien from outer space.. they were like jumping at me and pulling my hair.... they were literally pulling my hair... hahahaha.. and the sfcs just couldnt help but laugh at me...
and i love this picture..... =)... i was waiting for the guys and they just told me not to move... okay.. and then as i saw this pic, i just couldnt imagine that i will be in a place like this.. a paradise.. it's beautiful... so beautiful.. more pictures to come....
on the side:::: i'm going to tanzania on wednesday... really excited.. i need all your prayers!!!!
Monday, June 12, 2006
4:49 PM
4:49 PM
POSTCARDS: Am I in Africa?
it may look weird friends.. but yes, i am in Africa.. Kenya for that matter.
we are having our Singles Weekend Retreat at Nzaiconi, Kenya. That weekend was fun fun fun!!!!
So cold!
it may look weird friends.. but yes, i am in Africa.. Kenya for that matter.
we are having our Singles Weekend Retreat at Nzaiconi, Kenya. That weekend was fun fun fun!!!!
So cold!
Monday, June 05, 2006
11:04 AM
11:04 AM
Skyie features: coffee & bed
just the thinking of the comforts that coffee and bed can give me.. and i want to share it to all.. hahaha.. also having a nice book beside you.. hmmm... i'm one of the persons that having a coffee, bed and a nice book can spend a whole day smiling. =)
NAIROBI CHILDREN'S REMAND HOME
[click on the pic for more]
it's a joy to see their faces. i was moved. i shed a little tear. the nairobi children's remand home.
our first meeting with the kids. the orphans, abandoned, in conflict with the law, lost.
we just had a few games. sung deep deep.and have fun with them.
it was such a simple joy for me to see them smiling. knowing that in a way, God has used us to let these children smile for just a while. in a way, i have seen their poverty. i have seen how blessed i am. this site moved me in a way that i came to thank God for all the blessings He has provided for me. of course, i have my own sorts of problems in difficulty in life, but then as i saw these children, i just thank God for giving me a life. i thank Him for giving me a family.
now, i thank Him also for using me. again, i can it moved me. a lot. now, i challenge you to participate. if you are in the philippines, go to gk site and spend some time with the sagip or siga. sing with them, laugh with them, enjoy a day with them. and you'll be moved. and it will make you feel that you just want to come back because of that simple joy that God has given to you. that fulfillment and that feeling of wanting to help more. it actually helped me for it has shown me how to be grateful for what i have. i have a family, a community, and a home...
i'm supposed to write something... now i'm not thinking.....
my mind is empty! blank!
blank!
i guess with all the food around me... again... blank!...
okay just to say .. i miss everyone...!
blank!
just the thinking of the comforts that coffee and bed can give me.. and i want to share it to all.. hahaha.. also having a nice book beside you.. hmmm... i'm one of the persons that having a coffee, bed and a nice book can spend a whole day smiling. =)
NAIROBI CHILDREN'S REMAND HOME
[click on the pic for more]
it's a joy to see their faces. i was moved. i shed a little tear. the nairobi children's remand home.
our first meeting with the kids. the orphans, abandoned, in conflict with the law, lost.
we just had a few games. sung deep deep.and have fun with them.
it was such a simple joy for me to see them smiling. knowing that in a way, God has used us to let these children smile for just a while. in a way, i have seen their poverty. i have seen how blessed i am. this site moved me in a way that i came to thank God for all the blessings He has provided for me. of course, i have my own sorts of problems in difficulty in life, but then as i saw these children, i just thank God for giving me a life. i thank Him for giving me a family.
now, i thank Him also for using me. again, i can it moved me. a lot. now, i challenge you to participate. if you are in the philippines, go to gk site and spend some time with the sagip or siga. sing with them, laugh with them, enjoy a day with them. and you'll be moved. and it will make you feel that you just want to come back because of that simple joy that God has given to you. that fulfillment and that feeling of wanting to help more. it actually helped me for it has shown me how to be grateful for what i have. i have a family, a community, and a home...
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
4:45 PM
4:45 PM
i'm supposed to write something... now i'm not thinking.....
my mind is empty! blank!
blank!
i guess with all the food around me... again... blank!...
okay just to say .. i miss everyone...!
blank!
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
12:05 PM
12:05 PM
BIRDS...
you can see them.. everywhere... everytime.... super......
you can see them.. everywhere... everytime.... super......
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
2:30 PM
2:30 PM
thank you, Lord
for the books....
well, here i am reading again... and i want to share to you this STORY.
and it reminded me of trusting in the Lord that He will really grant my heart's desires...
i remember just about two years ago when i am still discerning on being a missionary, i visited this website www.virtualrosary.org where you can write your prayer intentions and someone will pray a rosary for you.. i did write my intentions.. my being called as a missionary...
then two days after a certain woman emailed me... this woman whom now i forgot all the details about her touched my heart in a different way.. i don't know her personally.. she doesn't know me.. but then she has inspired me.. she talked about being a missionary and how to serve God in different ways.. and even though that she is sick with cancer she continues to inspire other people.
just about two days ago (present times) i was praying in the church when i suddenly remembered her. where she is now, what is she doing? is she healed or is she still suffering from the pains of cancer... then i found myself praying for her. I wanted to tell her what her prayers has done for me. I wanted to tell her where i am now.
Lord wherever she is now, may you protect her and may you heal her. May she continues to inspire more people as well as she inspired me.
this is one of the moments where i can say that God is amazing... so whatever you are doing now, just close your eyes for a moment and say, "Thank you, Lord, for bringing me to where i am now."
for the books....
well, here i am reading again... and i want to share to you this STORY.
and it reminded me of trusting in the Lord that He will really grant my heart's desires...
i remember just about two years ago when i am still discerning on being a missionary, i visited this website www.virtualrosary.org where you can write your prayer intentions and someone will pray a rosary for you.. i did write my intentions.. my being called as a missionary...
then two days after a certain woman emailed me... this woman whom now i forgot all the details about her touched my heart in a different way.. i don't know her personally.. she doesn't know me.. but then she has inspired me.. she talked about being a missionary and how to serve God in different ways.. and even though that she is sick with cancer she continues to inspire other people.
just about two days ago (present times) i was praying in the church when i suddenly remembered her. where she is now, what is she doing? is she healed or is she still suffering from the pains of cancer... then i found myself praying for her. I wanted to tell her what her prayers has done for me. I wanted to tell her where i am now.
Lord wherever she is now, may you protect her and may you heal her. May she continues to inspire more people as well as she inspired me.
Monday, May 15, 2006
3:16 PM
3:16 PM
this is one of the moments where i can say that God is amazing... so whatever you are doing now, just close your eyes for a moment and say, "Thank you, Lord, for bringing me to where i am now."
Monday, May 08, 2006
1:28 PM
1:28 PM
i want.. i need... haha
everyday is just a shower of God's greatness...
just seeing Him in the horizons makes me exclaim "Just So Beautiful!"
God is showing me how beautiful He is. How beautiful His creations are. There are times when i feel comfortable again and everything is being ordinary, then in one snap God shows me how life is. How life should not be normal. How life should be extraordinary. God can disturb me, distract me from what i think is normal. He is just telling me, "Here I am again, disturbing you. Letting you know that i will be changing your life. letting you feel my power and my love." You know the feeling of nothingness, of being normal? Yup, then God will just tell us that life should not be normal. That life has a purpose. That life should be live out with extraordinariness. That we should live in excellent Love for Him. Finding our own calling and purpose in life. Finding our own directions and paths going to Him.
Things can happen that could lead us to forget God. But then God comes in a different way to let us know of His presence. It's up to us to recognize Him. He may be shouting or just plain whispering in our ears that "I am Here." Sometimes we can feel pain in order for us to recognize God, there are also times that we became blind and not recognize His face glowing. Pains and rejections can be a part of recognizing our God. Like He has also experienced those kinds of sufferings... being in pain, felt rejected, being alone. But He still came out glowing. He still came out with a smile and telling us "My children, my love for you will not end."
Truly, how awesome our God is. and as i always look out our window and see the wonderful view that God has created for me, all i can say... "Just so beautiful."
i'm 24! and it sounds good...
it was just last year when the yfc core (also my closest friends) of iloilo came at my house at midnight to surprise,sing, greet me a happy birthday and eat the salad that is supposed to be served at the morning. haha.. i just turned 23 then and i feel so blessed that day to have found these friends of mine who continuously love and inspire me as i served God as a fulltime missionary. It was also the time when my parents and jolo would give me a big hug, kiss, and the words "happy birthday and we love you." That was a great and wonderful year.
now as i turned 24. i woke realizing that i am in a different place. i woke up without my family and without my closest friends. but one thing came into my mind... is that waking up knowing that you are a year older, and in a continent so far away from home but with only one companion. and that is Jesus. Waking up to be greeted by Jesus a happy birthday makes me the happiest person in the world that very minute. Worshipping the the east africa team, being prayed over by them makes my heart cry. As i am always sharing to all that i always desire to have a big heart, a big heart that is like Jesus to be able to love more people and put them where i could always remember and share to them the love of God to me. And this year, I continue to wish to have that big heart. To love more especially the people here in africa. To never be afraid to love and to give love. Like Jesus, He was never afraid to love. And like Mary, who is strong enough to give love.
And to the people who have big hearts, i thank you::
and i continue to pray that God will always give me a big heart... a heart to love more people.. a heart that continues to believe and trust in His will... a heart that will follow Him all the time... in times of difficulties and pains.. i will still have the heart to say yes..
One missionary from Sudan texted me asking me what is my last wish before the day ends... And i answered that i will hope to find the right person for me.. and world peace.. but then a thought came to mind... I wish that God will always make me a woman that He wants me to be.. A woman for God... =)
Jesus, thank you for another year.. for the blessings... for always leading me to where you are. and i pray that you will always be my strength and that you will continue to lead me to the right direction and path..the path that leads to you. Amen.
- i want a digital camera!
- i want to go to the GLF!
- i want an 80gb external hard disk
- hahahahaha.....
- i want to eat out!
- what else?
- i want to kiss my parents
- i want to hug and kiss my brother
- i want to see my friends.......
but then God gives in different ways.......
seeeee............ hmmmm.. delicious!
Monday, May 01, 2006
5:53 PM
5:53 PM
everyday is just a shower of God's greatness...
just seeing Him in the horizons makes me exclaim "Just So Beautiful!"
God is showing me how beautiful He is. How beautiful His creations are. There are times when i feel comfortable again and everything is being ordinary, then in one snap God shows me how life is. How life should not be normal. How life should be extraordinary. God can disturb me, distract me from what i think is normal. He is just telling me, "Here I am again, disturbing you. Letting you know that i will be changing your life. letting you feel my power and my love." You know the feeling of nothingness, of being normal? Yup, then God will just tell us that life should not be normal. That life has a purpose. That life should be live out with extraordinariness. That we should live in excellent Love for Him. Finding our own calling and purpose in life. Finding our own directions and paths going to Him.
Things can happen that could lead us to forget God. But then God comes in a different way to let us know of His presence. It's up to us to recognize Him. He may be shouting or just plain whispering in our ears that "I am Here." Sometimes we can feel pain in order for us to recognize God, there are also times that we became blind and not recognize His face glowing. Pains and rejections can be a part of recognizing our God. Like He has also experienced those kinds of sufferings... being in pain, felt rejected, being alone. But He still came out glowing. He still came out with a smile and telling us "My children, my love for you will not end."
Truly, how awesome our God is. and as i always look out our window and see the wonderful view that God has created for me, all i can say... "Just so beautiful."
Thursday, April 27, 2006
1:02 PM
1:02 PM
i'm 24! and it sounds good...
it was just last year when the yfc core (also my closest friends) of iloilo came at my house at midnight to surprise,sing, greet me a happy birthday and eat the salad that is supposed to be served at the morning. haha.. i just turned 23 then and i feel so blessed that day to have found these friends of mine who continuously love and inspire me as i served God as a fulltime missionary. It was also the time when my parents and jolo would give me a big hug, kiss, and the words "happy birthday and we love you." That was a great and wonderful year.
now as i turned 24. i woke realizing that i am in a different place. i woke up without my family and without my closest friends. but one thing came into my mind... is that waking up knowing that you are a year older, and in a continent so far away from home but with only one companion. and that is Jesus. Waking up to be greeted by Jesus a happy birthday makes me the happiest person in the world that very minute. Worshipping the the east africa team, being prayed over by them makes my heart cry. As i am always sharing to all that i always desire to have a big heart, a big heart that is like Jesus to be able to love more people and put them where i could always remember and share to them the love of God to me. And this year, I continue to wish to have that big heart. To love more especially the people here in africa. To never be afraid to love and to give love. Like Jesus, He was never afraid to love. And like Mary, who is strong enough to give love.
And to the people who have big hearts, i thank you::
- To my parents who called up and greeted me. even though we are not physically together but my heart is with you and your hearts are in mine.
- To jolo, my dearest brother, who makes me smile every time i could hear his voice.
- julie, for calling. i did not expect that call. and i appreciated it the most. you are one of the bestest bestfriends i have... and thanks for waking me up also (haha)
- daber for attending mass and say a little prayer for me. you made me happy.
- to the people who texted: jeriel, daber, kuya deks (happy bday too), fr. julius, fr. felix, gaetan, tita mayle, tita weendyle, and to the ones i forgot... thank you so much.. you brought a smile in my heart.
- to the one who emailed: leah, kuya aaron, kristine,kuya caloy, jane, tita butchee and tito budz...and those i still forgot.. thank you...
- to ate day and kuya marthin who gave me coupons for nairobi park and nairobi museum.. thank you.. i will be awaiting for that day.. pictures pictures..
- to the mission house people .. all of you.. for the chocolate cake and caramel ice cream... salamat...
- to tito nani and tita bing almanza for the chocolates... you really know what i like.. hahaha =)
and i continue to pray that God will always give me a big heart... a heart to love more people.. a heart that continues to believe and trust in His will... a heart that will follow Him all the time... in times of difficulties and pains.. i will still have the heart to say yes..
One missionary from Sudan texted me asking me what is my last wish before the day ends... And i answered that i will hope to find the right person for me.. and world peace.. but then a thought came to mind... I wish that God will always make me a woman that He wants me to be.. A woman for God... =)
Jesus, thank you for another year.. for the blessings... for always leading me to where you are. and i pray that you will always be my strength and that you will continue to lead me to the right direction and path..the path that leads to you. Amen.
Saturday, April 22, 2006
11:29 AM
11:29 AM
..it's different.... hmmm.. changing me..
funny things but good realizations...
i've always been content of knowing how to cross the street. back in the philippines, i can just run or cross a street without thinking.. or just because i've already memorized the roads and the way cars just zoom in and out... but then here, i always caught myself close to be bumped by a car! imagine me! since it's right hand drive and you always have to look right (instead of left) before crossing the street... hmmmm i should be careful..
walking about 3-4km just to save money for fare.. and just to have internet connections... but it's a good walk.. thanks to kuya marthin for the suggestion and for walking with me.. haha at least we could get a good exercise.
swimming at a very cold water in paul's (sfc kenya) pool. me, day, and marthin... grrrr.... but again, a good exercise... and fellowship with the sfcs here...
again while walking home from paul's house, i again, was close to be bumped by a passing matatu while crossing the street... look right sky! look right! not left! hahaha
hmmm.... that's me... all those little things that i've encountered or done.. God is changing me.. every bit... every little thing,... every moment of my life here in africa... making me a whole new person... =) see, how God loves me?
let God changed your life.. let God move your life.. let God... allow Him to mold you... even if it just by crossing the street or by walking long miles... but He can change you... He will... and He can make you the person He wants you to be... every minute, every second... You will be anew.. and you'll be blessed... for we are all loved by our Almighty... =)
funny things but good realizations...
i've always been content of knowing how to cross the street. back in the philippines, i can just run or cross a street without thinking.. or just because i've already memorized the roads and the way cars just zoom in and out... but then here, i always caught myself close to be bumped by a car! imagine me! since it's right hand drive and you always have to look right (instead of left) before crossing the street... hmmmm i should be careful..
walking about 3-4km just to save money for fare.. and just to have internet connections... but it's a good walk.. thanks to kuya marthin for the suggestion and for walking with me.. haha at least we could get a good exercise.
swimming at a very cold water in paul's (sfc kenya) pool. me, day, and marthin... grrrr.... but again, a good exercise... and fellowship with the sfcs here...
again while walking home from paul's house, i again, was close to be bumped by a passing matatu while crossing the street... look right sky! look right! not left! hahaha
hmmm.... that's me... all those little things that i've encountered or done.. God is changing me.. every bit... every little thing,... every moment of my life here in africa... making me a whole new person... =) see, how God loves me?
let God changed your life.. let God move your life.. let God... allow Him to mold you... even if it just by crossing the street or by walking long miles... but He can change you... He will... and He can make you the person He wants you to be... every minute, every second... You will be anew.. and you'll be blessed... for we are all loved by our Almighty... =)
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
12:25 PM
12:25 PM
greeeeen... for all of you
check out the new east and central africa site!
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check out the new east and central africa site!
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- something new and green for all
- simplier i guess
- new musicbox too!
Sunday, April 16, 2006
3:34 PM
3:34 PM
HAPPY EASTER!
Tuesday, April 11, 2006
5:39 PM
5:39 PM
CAN YOU DRINK THE CUP?
(something for lent)
Just before i left Iloilo last January 4, 2006, fr. caloy gave me three books to take to africa. to read. to learn. to know more about God.. which is true. after reading one, it touched my heart and made me thank and appreciate what God is doing in my life... i am more grateful of where He is putting and using me..
i just want to share some quotes from the book "Can You Drink the Cup?" by Henri J.M. Nouwen. It talks about following Christ. about us having our own uniqueness and calling. about us having our own missions in life. about us drinking the cup of which is where Jesus is drinking.
The greatest joy as well as the greatest pain of living come not only from what we live but even more from how we think and feel about what we are living. Poverty and wealth, success and failure, beauty and ugliness aren't just the facts of life. They are realities that are lived very differently by different people, depending on the way they are placed in the larger scheme of things.
Our own cup is our own life. We have to hold and lift it to be able to drink it. by holding and lifting, it is our choice if we decide to live in it with joy or sorrow, with pains, and with the choices that we make.
This is my life, the life that is given to me, and it is this life that i have to live, as well as I can. My life is unique. Nobody else will ever live it. I have my own history, my own family, my own body, my own character, my own friends, my own way of thinking, speaking and acting - yes, i have my own life to live. No one else has the same challenge. I am alone, because i am unique. Many people can help me to live my life, but after all is said and done. I have to make my own choices about how to live.
Jesus' life has been well lived. He had chosen to follow the Father's will. Even if it is hard and painful. even if it contains a lot of sacrifices and sorrows.
Jesus' cup is the cup of sorrow, not just his own sorrow but the sorrow of the whole human race. It is a cup full of physical, mental, and spiritual anguish. It is the cup of starvation, torture, loneliness, rejection, abandonment, and immense anguish. It is the cup full of bitterness.
Knowing that this is the cup of Jesus, are we still ready to say yes and drink in His cup? And asking the question that why did Jesus kept on saying yes to the Father's will?
..except to say that beyond all the abandonment experienced in body and mind, Jesus still had a spiritual bond with the one He called Abba. He possessed a TRUST beyond betrayal, a SURRENDER beyond despair, and a LOVE beyond all fears. ..... This was a deep spiritual YES to Abba, the lover of His wounded heart.
And the cup of sorrow is also the cup of joy.
Only when we discover this (cup of joy) in our own life can we consider drinking it.
The joys of living were stronger than the sorrows of death.
There the body of Jesus is portrayed not as racked by flagellation and crucifixion but as a beautiful, luminous body with sacred wounds.
Lifting our cup entails us to lift up our lives and lift up others lives also. Encouraging others and helping others live.
Lifting our lives to others happens every time we speak or act in ways that make our lives for others.... A life well held is indeed a life for others. We stop wondering whether our life is better or worse than others and start seeing clearly that when we live our life for others we not only claim our individuality but also proclaim our unique place int the mosaic of the human family.
And the cup that we hold and lift, we should drink.
Drinking our cup is a hopeful, courageous, and self-confident way of living. It is standing in the world with head erect, solidly rooted in the knowledge of who we are, facing the reality that surrounds us and responding to it from our hearts.
Indeed, there is a mission emerging out of a life that is never pure sorrow or pure joy, a mission that makes us move far beyond our human limitations and reach out to total freedom, complete redemption, ultimate salvation.
Drinking the cup to the bottom means living a complete life.
Living a complete life is drinking our cup until it is empty, trusting that God will fill it with everlasting life.
Let us live our lives the way God wants us to live. Be unique. Be you.. discover the joys that God is giving you.. Following His will may bring us sorrows and pains... or sufferings... but following Him will bring us to joys that we never expected.. love that is beyond all our fears..
Share this lenten seaon with your family and friends. relive the dying for salvation of our Lord. Go to confession. God bless to you all.
(something for lent)
Just before i left Iloilo last January 4, 2006, fr. caloy gave me three books to take to africa. to read. to learn. to know more about God.. which is true. after reading one, it touched my heart and made me thank and appreciate what God is doing in my life... i am more grateful of where He is putting and using me..
i just want to share some quotes from the book "Can You Drink the Cup?" by Henri J.M. Nouwen. It talks about following Christ. about us having our own uniqueness and calling. about us having our own missions in life. about us drinking the cup of which is where Jesus is drinking.
The greatest joy as well as the greatest pain of living come not only from what we live but even more from how we think and feel about what we are living. Poverty and wealth, success and failure, beauty and ugliness aren't just the facts of life. They are realities that are lived very differently by different people, depending on the way they are placed in the larger scheme of things.
Our own cup is our own life. We have to hold and lift it to be able to drink it. by holding and lifting, it is our choice if we decide to live in it with joy or sorrow, with pains, and with the choices that we make.
This is my life, the life that is given to me, and it is this life that i have to live, as well as I can. My life is unique. Nobody else will ever live it. I have my own history, my own family, my own body, my own character, my own friends, my own way of thinking, speaking and acting - yes, i have my own life to live. No one else has the same challenge. I am alone, because i am unique. Many people can help me to live my life, but after all is said and done. I have to make my own choices about how to live.
Jesus' life has been well lived. He had chosen to follow the Father's will. Even if it is hard and painful. even if it contains a lot of sacrifices and sorrows.
Jesus' cup is the cup of sorrow, not just his own sorrow but the sorrow of the whole human race. It is a cup full of physical, mental, and spiritual anguish. It is the cup of starvation, torture, loneliness, rejection, abandonment, and immense anguish. It is the cup full of bitterness.
Knowing that this is the cup of Jesus, are we still ready to say yes and drink in His cup? And asking the question that why did Jesus kept on saying yes to the Father's will?
..except to say that beyond all the abandonment experienced in body and mind, Jesus still had a spiritual bond with the one He called Abba. He possessed a TRUST beyond betrayal, a SURRENDER beyond despair, and a LOVE beyond all fears. ..... This was a deep spiritual YES to Abba, the lover of His wounded heart.
And the cup of sorrow is also the cup of joy.
Only when we discover this (cup of joy) in our own life can we consider drinking it.
The joys of living were stronger than the sorrows of death.
There the body of Jesus is portrayed not as racked by flagellation and crucifixion but as a beautiful, luminous body with sacred wounds.
Lifting our cup entails us to lift up our lives and lift up others lives also. Encouraging others and helping others live.
Lifting our lives to others happens every time we speak or act in ways that make our lives for others.... A life well held is indeed a life for others. We stop wondering whether our life is better or worse than others and start seeing clearly that when we live our life for others we not only claim our individuality but also proclaim our unique place int the mosaic of the human family.
And the cup that we hold and lift, we should drink.
Drinking our cup is a hopeful, courageous, and self-confident way of living. It is standing in the world with head erect, solidly rooted in the knowledge of who we are, facing the reality that surrounds us and responding to it from our hearts.
Indeed, there is a mission emerging out of a life that is never pure sorrow or pure joy, a mission that makes us move far beyond our human limitations and reach out to total freedom, complete redemption, ultimate salvation.
Drinking the cup to the bottom means living a complete life.
Living a complete life is drinking our cup until it is empty, trusting that God will fill it with everlasting life.
Let us live our lives the way God wants us to live. Be unique. Be you.. discover the joys that God is giving you.. Following His will may bring us sorrows and pains... or sufferings... but following Him will bring us to joys that we never expected.. love that is beyond all our fears..
Share this lenten seaon with your family and friends. relive the dying for salvation of our Lord. Go to confession. God bless to you all.
Wednesday, April 05, 2006
4:27 PM
4:27 PM
bullets....
- it's getting colder and colder here in Kenya
- im getting bigger and bigger... i'm just blessed (with food)...
- avocados, peanuts, pineapples, cadbury... hmmmmm (stop!)
- my birthday is coming up.. this is my month!
- kiswahili lessons everyday.. im learning a lot.. got to learn the language before going to tanzania..
- reading books.. again and again... pinoy jokes makes me go to sleep
- worship every 8am.... then breakfast.. yummy!
- sfc household.. nourishment for all!
- Tobit's rally was great... the videos..hmmm.. thank you, Jesus!
- musicbox meanings???
- Everyday. God is just pouring His blessings everyday... little miracles that makes me smile...
- Muntik na kitang minahal. hmmmm.... don't ask me for whom.. i just love the song... if you really want to know, email me.. ill tell you! hahaha
- More. just want to experience the love of God more and more each day.. knowing Him in every person i meet and encounter... knowing Him more deeply.
- Ukay-ukay at Mitumba... ukay galore... clothes, shoes, etc.. so cheap.. and nice!!!
- missing the ilc.. but hey, im in africa!
- cooking.. i guess im starting to love it...
- going to mass... God is just so visible everywhere...
- i miss the Philippines... missing and loving it more...
- i miss home...
- i miss my family.. and loving them more...
- i love you
- i love you, Jesus!
Monday, March 27, 2006
4:38 PM
4:38 PM
click click click
click on the picture links for more...
MISSION HOUSE (click)
so this is our african home.... =)...
HOUSEHOLD AT THE MISSION HOUSE (click)
ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT (click)
this is fun.. eating a new variety... hmmmm
click on the picture links for more...
MISSION HOUSE (click)
so this is our african home.... =)...
HOUSEHOLD AT THE MISSION HOUSE (click)
ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT (click)
this is fun.. eating a new variety... hmmmm
Wednesday, March 22, 2006
2:47 PM
2:47 PM
something about people...
hmmm i thought of writing something where i will be able to describe my "so-called" friends.. haha.. my good friends actually so here it is.... =)
hmmm i thought of writing something where i will be able to describe my "so-called" friends.. haha.. my good friends actually so here it is.... =)
- Julie and Maricar --- my two bestfriends... jam forever as we say.. julie's graduating now as a nurse.. makay is in canada (now, a working nurse too!).. im just proud of these two persons who make it to their dreams of taking care of people especially the sick.. they are there ever since i had my own mind.. guess they know me better than anyone (except my parents of course)
- Daber - my megs... the closest to me eversince.. she knows my dreams, my wants.. and of course sharing the same faith with her... we grew together in service and in love for the Lord.. the whole world should know how i could not forget her in my list of great people in my life... she knows me also... and she knows my strengths, weaknesses, and even my crazy moments...
- Leah - the one i call my "betik"... that word just came out from our craziness, trying to follow two of our brothers in the community. haha... she has always been there.. a part of where i get my strength from.. the emotions.. hmmm.... one of the best gals i know.
- Diana, RV, Chelo, IA - okay, i admit it.. you're my friends! hahaha... we almost had this denial moments where we won't admit we are really good friends.. hahaha... spent all my college life with them... one of the best moments of my life.. diana is in iloilo (transferring to manila), rv in manila too, chelo is in canada.... see, how God is doing greatly with these people..
- Grace & Jane - the bestfriends! haha. i honor this two for their love for the Lord.. their challenges in life is being faced with great love and passion... you'll be missionaries for sure... wherever God is leading you, just follow Him.
- Mike & Jeff - my partners in mission.. they have been my strength in all aspects.. good friends.. protectors...
- Jayrex - where i get wisdom.. a good man... the ever humble man of God... God will be bringing you to greater heights... and He has great plans for this guy! a singer, friend, hmmm maybe a dancer someday! hahaha
- Azalea & Princess - i just know that these two people love God so much.. their passion in service is just there in the innermost part of their hearts... they know how to love and to give love.. talented, passionate, and simply great!
- well, i would like to add more people... hmmm ill save it for another entry... dianne, irene, duke, isah, cubee, gary, jeriel, james, bong, and more.... i also do have a limited mind... =)
- reading a book at the mission house.. ill write a reflection soon!
- finally enjoying the sfc household here in kenya
- eating more and more each day
- learning how to cook! hahaha
- praying hard each day... growing in relationship with Jesus
- coffee.. still the best part
- being online... hahaha
- receiving an email from my parents... my nanay is going to share at the Tobit's weekend!
- getting an email from daber and leah...
- writing a song / poem...
- chatting with fr.julius
- doing my first CFC kenya audio-visual...
- sleeping! hahaha
- preparing for more activities here in east africa....=)
- watching season5 of smallville...
- going to mass every 6pm... our mission house is located in front of the church!!!!
- loving God!
Thursday, March 16, 2006
4:04 PM
4:04 PM
well we are all back in the mission house. the gang from sudan are back and thank you, Jesus for the great mission in sudan. you have really shown your presence there. now, we are back in the gear for east africa. it's amazing actually to be seeing God in ways that you won't be expecting. being on mission makes you trust in God more each day. there are times because of our being human makes us feel afraid of what is to come...where to go next? what is really the plan of God? being in dangerous areas...whew! it just makes you pray more and trust God that He will be there.. His presence will always be felt.. He will send us to areas where He is needed most..and He will be taking care of all of us... we are here to be able to fulfill the mission that He wants us to do.
God gives me strength.. He is my all-knowing, loving bestfriend... i love you, Jesus!!!
Tuesday, March 14, 2006
3:08 PM
3:08 PM
new musicbox
new new.. i love music...
God is teaching me to love Him more and more everyday.. His words are the greatest.. His blessings just keeps on pouring wildly.. i can't imagine how He will bless us more.. He continues to unfold his goodness in each and every minute of the day.. Just listening to Him and He can reveal more of His love... that is why falling in love with God is my deepest longing.. falling in love with Him each second makes my heart skip and beat in a beautiful musical sound...
so music keeps me going on and on.. just like what Jesus is doing in my life. to keep me going...
each sad moment, He just reminds me that He is there.. to hold my hand..
each joyful instance, He is there to remind me that He is the source of all happiness...
see what awesome God we have? share some of His awesomeness!!! =)
new new.. i love music...
God is teaching me to love Him more and more everyday.. His words are the greatest.. His blessings just keeps on pouring wildly.. i can't imagine how He will bless us more.. He continues to unfold his goodness in each and every minute of the day.. Just listening to Him and He can reveal more of His love... that is why falling in love with God is my deepest longing.. falling in love with Him each second makes my heart skip and beat in a beautiful musical sound...
so music keeps me going on and on.. just like what Jesus is doing in my life. to keep me going...
each sad moment, He just reminds me that He is there.. to hold my hand..
each joyful instance, He is there to remind me that He is the source of all happiness...
see what awesome God we have? share some of His awesomeness!!! =)
Thursday, March 09, 2006
2:00 PM
2:00 PM
monthsary in africa
Dear Jesus,
thank you for this month of being with you here in africa... for the blessings and the generosity of the people here in kenya.. you awed me in different and exciting ways.. you have blessed me with abundant graces and love.. you showered me with comforts and food... you guided me.. you were there when i feel sad and alone.. you were there when i feel so bored.. you were there when i want you to be at my side.. and you have been there always... now, as i embark on the next months with you here.. give me more of your love.. let me do my mission work here.. you have given me enough... and i feel so unworthy of your love... you are my strength and my guiding light.. you brought me here and i believe i will find my purpose... continue to mold me as you would want me to be.. make me like a child that has the all-given heart to love you and your people... remind me of your constant presence in my life and in the life of the people i serve with... =).. teach me to love more.. take away my pride and direct me to the path that you wanted me to take... i love you, Jesus.... and btw, thanks for the sweetest dreams that i always have.... it makes me pray to you more and more.. and now, i am falling in love with you deeper and deeper.... as you always say, "Be still and know that I am God."..... you are truly enough... =)
love,
skyie
Dear Jesus,
thank you for this month of being with you here in africa... for the blessings and the generosity of the people here in kenya.. you awed me in different and exciting ways.. you have blessed me with abundant graces and love.. you showered me with comforts and food... you guided me.. you were there when i feel sad and alone.. you were there when i feel so bored.. you were there when i want you to be at my side.. and you have been there always... now, as i embark on the next months with you here.. give me more of your love.. let me do my mission work here.. you have given me enough... and i feel so unworthy of your love... you are my strength and my guiding light.. you brought me here and i believe i will find my purpose... continue to mold me as you would want me to be.. make me like a child that has the all-given heart to love you and your people... remind me of your constant presence in my life and in the life of the people i serve with... =).. teach me to love more.. take away my pride and direct me to the path that you wanted me to take... i love you, Jesus.... and btw, thanks for the sweetest dreams that i always have.... it makes me pray to you more and more.. and now, i am falling in love with you deeper and deeper.... as you always say, "Be still and know that I am God."..... you are truly enough... =)
love,
skyie
Thursday, March 02, 2006
11:19 AM
11:19 AM
COFFEE BREAK
the nebrao's, kuya marthin, and ate day left for mission to Sudan.. for two weeks they will be there conquering more people for God. let us offer a moment of prayer to them for the success of their mission. me and ate an are stuck here in kenya for a while but of course God will not allow us to sit down and just wait right? Actually a lot of work will be and should be done for two weeks. i'm so excited for the things that will happen here in kenya.. for sfc and the other family ministries.. sad though because yfc is still not active... the youths are into boarding schools so we are still looking for ways on how to get them... =) i know there will be a way.
coffee break? because as of the moment i am savoring the taste and aroma of kenya's coffee called dorman's... i have to admit it.. i like their coffee.. it's one of the best ive ever tasted.... and coffee has a special thing in me.. it reminds me of home.. of family.. of conversations, laughters, joys, and pains.. one on ones or even my computer.. so everytime i drink coffee, i think of home.. my family and friends.. coffee is our bonding moment.. our moment of conversations where we talk about anything and everything.. serious stuffs... fun things... even bothering moments... coffee is also my bestfriend while working in front of my computer haha... having coffee and conversations is a part of my life... my life with the Lord.. thanks for the coffee, Jesus! hahaha =) and i pray that as i drink this coffee now, i could also do those relational moments and conversations with the people i serve. with the people that i should also call my family and my friends..
being on mission for 3weeks make me reflect more on God and the way that He is changing my life.. i am continually seeing Him in everything even in small little things... even in coffee for that matter... =).. i guess that is part of growing more deeply into His presence and into His love. i'm allowing myself to see more of God and more of His love all through out my whole being. and experiencing Him in the people that i am sharing my life and faith with. God is just as awesome as ever.. i'm happy to be out here living a life for Him and finding my purpose on this mission....
To Jesus, you are my source of strength in everything. Amen to You!!!!
the nebrao's, kuya marthin, and ate day left for mission to Sudan.. for two weeks they will be there conquering more people for God. let us offer a moment of prayer to them for the success of their mission. me and ate an are stuck here in kenya for a while but of course God will not allow us to sit down and just wait right? Actually a lot of work will be and should be done for two weeks. i'm so excited for the things that will happen here in kenya.. for sfc and the other family ministries.. sad though because yfc is still not active... the youths are into boarding schools so we are still looking for ways on how to get them... =) i know there will be a way.
coffee break? because as of the moment i am savoring the taste and aroma of kenya's coffee called dorman's... i have to admit it.. i like their coffee.. it's one of the best ive ever tasted.... and coffee has a special thing in me.. it reminds me of home.. of family.. of conversations, laughters, joys, and pains.. one on ones or even my computer.. so everytime i drink coffee, i think of home.. my family and friends.. coffee is our bonding moment.. our moment of conversations where we talk about anything and everything.. serious stuffs... fun things... even bothering moments... coffee is also my bestfriend while working in front of my computer haha... having coffee and conversations is a part of my life... my life with the Lord.. thanks for the coffee, Jesus! hahaha =) and i pray that as i drink this coffee now, i could also do those relational moments and conversations with the people i serve. with the people that i should also call my family and my friends..
being on mission for 3weeks make me reflect more on God and the way that He is changing my life.. i am continually seeing Him in everything even in small little things... even in coffee for that matter... =).. i guess that is part of growing more deeply into His presence and into His love. i'm allowing myself to see more of God and more of His love all through out my whole being. and experiencing Him in the people that i am sharing my life and faith with. God is just as awesome as ever.. i'm happy to be out here living a life for Him and finding my purpose on this mission....
To Jesus, you are my source of strength in everything. Amen to You!!!!
Monday, February 27, 2006
5:03 PM
5:03 PM
in a different sort of way
it's been 3 weeks in africa.. in kenya for that matter.. and i know the Lord is working in each and everyone of us.. we don't have anything with us but our hearts keeps on beating for the Lord. there are a lot of "new" things for me.. a lot of adjustments to make.. i just continue to rely on the Lord.. the mission is now getting more and more real to me.. i'm excited to see God in all ways.. and i wanted to see Him everyday and every moment of your life.. just for you to hang on to Him and believe that He is there for me.. to guide, protect, and bless me... =)
we now have moved in to the east africa team mission house.. we're excited to have a place of prayer and a place that you could call a home... also, im excited to go to my mission area which is tanzania... hopefully by end of march or start of april.. i know i will see more of God in the places He sends me...
there are things i miss about home too.. like walking around iloilo alone and praying.. or just plainly going home to eat manang doy's cooking.. and to kiss my parents and give a hug to jolo... or call my friends.. or enjoying the unlimited text messages... but knowing that you have a God here that loves you and is always with you makes me feel secured. =)... btw, just had groceries and rode a taxi alone... hahaha =)
Lord, i pray that you'll continue to guide and protect me on this mission.. continue to show your presence and your abundant love... i pray that i will see you in every person i meet and encounter.. thanks for loving me and being with me the whole time... bless us, Lord... and work through us... =)
i also pray for the soul of Tito Luis Tan... guide His soul to heaven and may he rest in peace. Amen.
it's been 3 weeks in africa.. in kenya for that matter.. and i know the Lord is working in each and everyone of us.. we don't have anything with us but our hearts keeps on beating for the Lord. there are a lot of "new" things for me.. a lot of adjustments to make.. i just continue to rely on the Lord.. the mission is now getting more and more real to me.. i'm excited to see God in all ways.. and i wanted to see Him everyday and every moment of your life.. just for you to hang on to Him and believe that He is there for me.. to guide, protect, and bless me... =)
we now have moved in to the east africa team mission house.. we're excited to have a place of prayer and a place that you could call a home... also, im excited to go to my mission area which is tanzania... hopefully by end of march or start of april.. i know i will see more of God in the places He sends me...
there are things i miss about home too.. like walking around iloilo alone and praying.. or just plainly going home to eat manang doy's cooking.. and to kiss my parents and give a hug to jolo... or call my friends.. or enjoying the unlimited text messages... but knowing that you have a God here that loves you and is always with you makes me feel secured. =)... btw, just had groceries and rode a taxi alone... hahaha =)
Lord, i pray that you'll continue to guide and protect me on this mission.. continue to show your presence and your abundant love... i pray that i will see you in every person i meet and encounter.. thanks for loving me and being with me the whole time... bless us, Lord... and work through us... =)
i also pray for the soul of Tito Luis Tan... guide His soul to heaven and may he rest in peace. Amen.
Monday, February 20, 2006
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
pictures!!!
Monday, February 13, 2006
11:36 AM
11:36 AM
LOCATION: NAIROBI, KENYA
the trip to Nairobi was an enjoyable one. together with kuya clarke, ate cynch, day, ann, and marthin!.. it was a start of mission. a start of working with God. a start of a new life. a start of greatness and pouring out of God's blessing in me.
the moment we landed in Kenya. God allowed me to see His awesome power. Not what i expected it to be but more than. He awed me. The place, it was like the Philippines in a way. But of course full of black people. =) and friendly one. we didn't have a hard time in the immigration. and to know that "pangako sa'yo" is so "sikat" here in kenya.
we were hosted by a Filipino family. which is great.. so the first meal in kenya was of course Filipino food. that first night we were able to attend a CFC assembly. time to meet the kenyan cfcs and sfcs.. they are so friendly.. despite of the jetlag that we feel.. haha.. kenya is 5hours late compare to the Philippines.. i miss home though.. but i have to build a home away from home here in africa.. i know God will bless me here..
the first mass... wow, this was an amazing experience.. longer mass but then the most enjoyable one.. lots of singing and dancing.. basta, you'll really enjoy it. God was present in everyone.
the first kenyan food.... it was nice.. a little different on the taste.. the meat was hmmm let me say a little hard.. hahaha... but okay naman.. i love the chapita (don't know the right spelling or pronunciation...).. it's a mixture of flour and water and oil.. it's like the shawarma sandwich but you have stew.. anyway, the food was okay...
now, me and ate ann are hosted by a kenyan sfc..
God is just allowing me to receive His blessings...
pray for us... as we go on mission to east africa..
my musicbox tracks
1. i can only imagine -- i can't imagine God will send me out on mission. i feel excited about His plans for me there. I pray that He will use me in all ways. Walking with Jesus is amazing.
2. ikaw lang ang mahal - an OPM song that touches my heart in every way. it expresses my feelings on love and loving.
3. my father's heart - my missionary song. im trying to please God in all ways of my being. doing His will... and praying for abundance and grace.
the trip to Nairobi was an enjoyable one. together with kuya clarke, ate cynch, day, ann, and marthin!.. it was a start of mission. a start of working with God. a start of a new life. a start of greatness and pouring out of God's blessing in me.
the moment we landed in Kenya. God allowed me to see His awesome power. Not what i expected it to be but more than. He awed me. The place, it was like the Philippines in a way. But of course full of black people. =) and friendly one. we didn't have a hard time in the immigration. and to know that "pangako sa'yo" is so "sikat" here in kenya.
we were hosted by a Filipino family. which is great.. so the first meal in kenya was of course Filipino food. that first night we were able to attend a CFC assembly. time to meet the kenyan cfcs and sfcs.. they are so friendly.. despite of the jetlag that we feel.. haha.. kenya is 5hours late compare to the Philippines.. i miss home though.. but i have to build a home away from home here in africa.. i know God will bless me here..
the first mass... wow, this was an amazing experience.. longer mass but then the most enjoyable one.. lots of singing and dancing.. basta, you'll really enjoy it. God was present in everyone.
the first kenyan food.... it was nice.. a little different on the taste.. the meat was hmmm let me say a little hard.. hahaha... but okay naman.. i love the chapita (don't know the right spelling or pronunciation...).. it's a mixture of flour and water and oil.. it's like the shawarma sandwich but you have stew.. anyway, the food was okay...
now, me and ate ann are hosted by a kenyan sfc..
God is just allowing me to receive His blessings...
Thursday, February 09, 2006
5:06 AM
5:06 AM
pray for us... as we go on mission to east africa..
my musicbox tracks
1. i can only imagine -- i can't imagine God will send me out on mission. i feel excited about His plans for me there. I pray that He will use me in all ways. Walking with Jesus is amazing.
2. ikaw lang ang mahal - an OPM song that touches my heart in every way. it expresses my feelings on love and loving.
3. my father's heart - my missionary song. im trying to please God in all ways of my being. doing His will... and praying for abundance and grace.
Wednesday, February 08, 2006
4:08 AM
4:08 AM
good mawnin.....
i can just imagine breakfast like this.... strawberries, pancakes, sarap!... oh i'm still dreaming.. good morning.. a day to go before leaving.... mwah!
i can just imagine breakfast like this.... strawberries, pancakes, sarap!... oh i'm still dreaming.. good morning.. a day to go before leaving.... mwah!
Monday, February 06, 2006
6:44 PM
6:44 PM
following Him
the best thing that we can do to please God is to follow Him. follow His will not only through our mind or heart but also through witnessing. through doing the will. ive also been guilty. guilty of putting all the words into my mind and into my heart but then i'm not doing it. i'm not witnessing. i'm not inspiring people. maybe pride comes in our hearts that keeps us from allowing God to enter into our whole being.
work gets into us. and we forget to listen.. to completely listen to what God wants us to do. to find that place where we can be totally alone with Him. talk to Him. what is His message to you, to us, to the world?
in one way or another, we find ourselves so caught up by desires of this world. our passion. but what is God's passion for us? He has. and He is a very passionate God. He is as awesome as ever. No word could ever describe the total feeling of being in love with the Almighty.
we just need to follow. to directly follow what He wants us to do. Cling to Him. Depend on Him. Total detachment from the world. Suffer for Him. and let Him mold us into the person that He wants us to be. Denying of oneself for the sake of the call. for the sake of His call.
see see how God is blessing me.... that caramel frap is just an inch of the blessings that God has given me these past few days...
i just can't stop talking about His gifts, His love, His abundance. and i know more will come in the next days and in the next years..
things that i can't wait to see::
side note.....
click on my album.. it will be updated often (hopefully)
before being here in manila.. i have a lunchdate with my friends.. click to see the pics with captions.
here it is....
i've been in manila for almost a month.. now i'm here in laguna staying with my tita butchie's family. in a while i'll be fetching my parents and jolo. they'll be coming over to send me off. which is quite exciting to see them again after a month and at the same time also in a little way sad for they are going to send me off for mission and won't be seeing them for almost two years. but i know that God is preparing for more blessings for me and my family and i am awaiting of those blessed moments.
my heart is now beating hard to go to africa. joyful and excited expectations of what is instore for me there. God will be blessing me a lot. i know and i believe in that. He will change me. my whole being. my whole me. so whatever it is.. i am yours, Jesus...
we had a meeting with tito frank padilla yesterday. it was very inspiring to see him face to face. haha funny me. and he is a very inspiring person. very...
the best thing that we can do to please God is to follow Him. follow His will not only through our mind or heart but also through witnessing. through doing the will. ive also been guilty. guilty of putting all the words into my mind and into my heart but then i'm not doing it. i'm not witnessing. i'm not inspiring people. maybe pride comes in our hearts that keeps us from allowing God to enter into our whole being.
work gets into us. and we forget to listen.. to completely listen to what God wants us to do. to find that place where we can be totally alone with Him. talk to Him. what is His message to you, to us, to the world?
in one way or another, we find ourselves so caught up by desires of this world. our passion. but what is God's passion for us? He has. and He is a very passionate God. He is as awesome as ever. No word could ever describe the total feeling of being in love with the Almighty.
we just need to follow. to directly follow what He wants us to do. Cling to Him. Depend on Him. Total detachment from the world. Suffer for Him. and let Him mold us into the person that He wants us to be. Denying of oneself for the sake of the call. for the sake of His call.
Friday, February 03, 2006
7:05 PM
7:05 PM
see see how God is blessing me.... that caramel frap is just an inch of the blessings that God has given me these past few days...
- i rode the "kalesa" which is my first time actually.. awww shame on me... (don't laugh)
- went to tagaytay with my family just to drink coffee.. fog all over
- food food food...
- He is just more than enough in providing all for me
- my family is here.. more time to hug and kiss them... and to tell them how much i love them so much
- and... i have a green toothbrush.. haha.. color matters.
i just can't stop talking about His gifts, His love, His abundance. and i know more will come in the next days and in the next years..
things that i can't wait to see::
- how God will be blessing my family with abundance
- how God will be blessing Iloilo and fill it with love
- how God will be blessing the CFC community and use it to unify the Philippines through Gawad Kalinga
- how God will be using the youth to conquer the world for Him
- how the people will kneel down before God as they worship Him
- how families will be growing as missionaries and evangelize more people
- how all people will be pure and clean before God
- how everyone will be doing the will of the Father just to please Him and only Him.
Tuesday, January 31, 2006
6:22 PM
6:22 PM
side note.....
click on my album.. it will be updated often (hopefully)
before being here in manila.. i have a lunchdate with my friends.. click to see the pics with captions.
here it is....
i've been in manila for almost a month.. now i'm here in laguna staying with my tita butchie's family. in a while i'll be fetching my parents and jolo. they'll be coming over to send me off. which is quite exciting to see them again after a month and at the same time also in a little way sad for they are going to send me off for mission and won't be seeing them for almost two years. but i know that God is preparing for more blessings for me and my family and i am awaiting of those blessed moments.
my heart is now beating hard to go to africa. joyful and excited expectations of what is instore for me there. God will be blessing me a lot. i know and i believe in that. He will change me. my whole being. my whole me. so whatever it is.. i am yours, Jesus...
we had a meeting with tito frank padilla yesterday. it was very inspiring to see him face to face. haha funny me. and he is a very inspiring person. very...
Thursday, January 26, 2006
10:28 AM
10:28 AM
a lot has been happening
preparing for mission is quite exciting.. God has been surprising me everyday... it turns out that i think i will still be here in the philippines up to my nanay's 5oth birthday... also, everyday is just as exciting.. you don't know what can or will happen.. more surprises... awesome God we have...
I wonder why God amazes me so much. He just keeps on pouring out His good news. He keeps on reminding me that He is enough. That He alone is my strength. That in Him alone I can find my heart. He knows every bits and pieces of my heart. He knows me so well that is why He is telling me to just trust in Him more and more everyday. Cause in Him, I can hold onIm one with Jesus. And now, I just want Him to lead me where He wants me to be. Where I can be used powerfully. by Him. and through Him.
Blessings:
: Since Ive been here in Manila, God has been faithfully blessing me. Im now staying at the mission house while having our M06 (Missionaries of 2006) training.
: Im going to Tanzania, Africa for 2 years. Glad to be part of the East Africa team! God is sending me out. I dont know why but this is a great opportunity and privilege for me. Im not worthy, I have lots of fears. this is something new. but I just continue to trust in Him. on the side note, Im allergic to the yellow fever vaccine (they only gave me a waiver), which is another frightening thing. a high risk. but then I remembered the day when Jesus send His apostles out. He said not to bring anything. And I just realized that Im going to Africa without any protection at all. with nothing. whew! Just as one good friends told me, more time to trust God more and more. He will be working in me more. Cause He will protect me more. Do not be afraid.
: Excited for the mission. but at the same time sad as well, for I will be leaving my family, which I love so much. but again I believe that God will purify me and my family's heart more and more during this mission. God will take care of my family and me. abundance, here it is. miracles!
: yes, miracles. God will be showing a lot of miracles. I just know and believe in that. Especially for Iloilo. 3i will happen! I believe. to my Iloilo friends, I will be praying for and iloilo. I know you can do it.. with God by your side, do not fear.
: YFC Vatican 2. this was a great experience.. we are at the Glory of the Garden, Antipolo. This was a time to enhance and do something about YFC. To update or change the manuals. yfc is already 13 years old and we cannot feed a 1 year old member with a 13 year old manual. so, we have to enhance it in the way of our times.. just like the Vatican 2. everything that happened that time was a glory in the garden. Really.. God just spoke to each and everyone of us to what He wants to happen in YFC. The new manuals now are so exciting. =).. just wait.
: CFC Conference. whew! Gathering about 20,000 people in Clark Expo, Pampanga. Im so amazed on how God is using CFC. grabe!. one thing that touched my heart was when the M06 were pray-overed during the praise fest. This is it!
: GK Bayanihan Summit. it happened in Ateneo. Archbishop Lagdameo was there.. and He shared about His passion for GK. At the same time of His plans for GK in iloilo.. I was touched because I know that there is a future for Iloilo.. that 3i will really happen. That God is now working in this province. That God will really show to the world how Philippines will rise up from the 3rd world to the 1st world.. and Iloilo is part of it.
: 2nd Missionaries Conference. Baguio, baguio, baguio. so cold in baguio. everytime I take a bath, my face went numb because of the cold water!.. haha. they don't have any heater at all. hahaha. The conference is another blessing.. I recommitted. I knelt down and worship God. I surrendered my all to Him.. He just told me to walk with Him. to carry my cross and walk with Him =). another speechless experience.. it cannot be written down in a detailed way.. because it's in the heart... my heart.
: Baguio shopping.. hahaha after the conference, shopping in baguio was another funny experience.. I bought 2 jackets.. which the one I liked best was left in the bus.. =( huhu well, I think it's not for me.. goodbye P200.oo. hahaha Anyway, we also watched a movie in baguio. I just enjoyed the whole shopping galore. God is just amazing.
: Now, back in Manila.. back to the trainings.. back to the CFC center. But then God is just as awesome as ever. He just is. Our trip to Africa is tentatively set at the end of this month. We'll be staying for a month in Nairobi, Kenya then off to our mission areas. hmmmm. Will I be ready, Lord? I know I will. you'll be there.
... And Im awaiting for more of His surprises... He has lots of it...
preparing for mission is quite exciting.. God has been surprising me everyday... it turns out that i think i will still be here in the philippines up to my nanay's 5oth birthday... also, everyday is just as exciting.. you don't know what can or will happen.. more surprises... awesome God we have...
- friends... i miss you
- family.. super missing them...
- mission house.. still the same house... no food.. cooking again (cool!)
- manila.. oh manila....
- laundry...
- writing.. reading...
- movies... i miss watching movies in iloilo.. here in manila, hayyy so expensive...
- robinsons galleria.. tambayan always
- what else?
- trainings...
- preparations....
- i'm so passionately in love with God!!!!
btw, i would like to thank those people who inspires (texts/smiles) me everyday.... i love you all!
Friday, January 20, 2006
10:53 AM
10:53 AM
I wonder why God amazes me so much. He just keeps on pouring out His good news. He keeps on reminding me that He is enough. That He alone is my strength. That in Him alone I can find my heart. He knows every bits and pieces of my heart. He knows me so well that is why He is telling me to just trust in Him more and more everyday. Cause in Him, I can hold onIm one with Jesus. And now, I just want Him to lead me where He wants me to be. Where I can be used powerfully. by Him. and through Him.
Blessings:
: Since Ive been here in Manila, God has been faithfully blessing me. Im now staying at the mission house while having our M06 (Missionaries of 2006) training.
: Im going to Tanzania, Africa for 2 years. Glad to be part of the East Africa team! God is sending me out. I dont know why but this is a great opportunity and privilege for me. Im not worthy, I have lots of fears. this is something new. but I just continue to trust in Him. on the side note, Im allergic to the yellow fever vaccine (they only gave me a waiver), which is another frightening thing. a high risk. but then I remembered the day when Jesus send His apostles out. He said not to bring anything. And I just realized that Im going to Africa without any protection at all. with nothing. whew! Just as one good friends told me, more time to trust God more and more. He will be working in me more. Cause He will protect me more. Do not be afraid.
: Excited for the mission. but at the same time sad as well, for I will be leaving my family, which I love so much. but again I believe that God will purify me and my family's heart more and more during this mission. God will take care of my family and me. abundance, here it is. miracles!
: yes, miracles. God will be showing a lot of miracles. I just know and believe in that. Especially for Iloilo. 3i will happen! I believe. to my Iloilo friends, I will be praying for and iloilo. I know you can do it.. with God by your side, do not fear.
: YFC Vatican 2. this was a great experience.. we are at the Glory of the Garden, Antipolo. This was a time to enhance and do something about YFC. To update or change the manuals. yfc is already 13 years old and we cannot feed a 1 year old member with a 13 year old manual. so, we have to enhance it in the way of our times.. just like the Vatican 2. everything that happened that time was a glory in the garden. Really.. God just spoke to each and everyone of us to what He wants to happen in YFC. The new manuals now are so exciting. =).. just wait.
: CFC Conference. whew! Gathering about 20,000 people in Clark Expo, Pampanga. Im so amazed on how God is using CFC. grabe!. one thing that touched my heart was when the M06 were pray-overed during the praise fest. This is it!
: GK Bayanihan Summit. it happened in Ateneo. Archbishop Lagdameo was there.. and He shared about His passion for GK. At the same time of His plans for GK in iloilo.. I was touched because I know that there is a future for Iloilo.. that 3i will really happen. That God is now working in this province. That God will really show to the world how Philippines will rise up from the 3rd world to the 1st world.. and Iloilo is part of it.
: 2nd Missionaries Conference. Baguio, baguio, baguio. so cold in baguio. everytime I take a bath, my face went numb because of the cold water!.. haha. they don't have any heater at all. hahaha. The conference is another blessing.. I recommitted. I knelt down and worship God. I surrendered my all to Him.. He just told me to walk with Him. to carry my cross and walk with Him =). another speechless experience.. it cannot be written down in a detailed way.. because it's in the heart... my heart.
: Baguio shopping.. hahaha after the conference, shopping in baguio was another funny experience.. I bought 2 jackets.. which the one I liked best was left in the bus.. =( huhu well, I think it's not for me.. goodbye P200.oo. hahaha Anyway, we also watched a movie in baguio. I just enjoyed the whole shopping galore. God is just amazing.
: Now, back in Manila.. back to the trainings.. back to the CFC center. But then God is just as awesome as ever. He just is. Our trip to Africa is tentatively set at the end of this month. We'll be staying for a month in Nairobi, Kenya then off to our mission areas. hmmmm. Will I be ready, Lord? I know I will. you'll be there.
... And Im awaiting for more of His surprises... He has lots of it...
Monday, January 16, 2006
5:38 AM
5:38 AM
i love my friends....
...... and i'm missing them
...... and i'm missing them
Monday, January 02, 2006
5:49 AM
5:49 AM
HAPPY 2006!
i was filled... really filled this 2005... the Lord has given and blessed me with so so so much.. from being an ftw to having a stronger family.. meeting new friends that inspired me to love God more and more... i was blessed... really blessed.. i am happy.. so so so happy.. 2005 was an abundant year. a year full of challenges, full of new encounters...
december was also a very christmas filled month.. =) thank you, Jesus! (pictures will be available soon... )
i love you God!
i was filled... really filled this 2005... the Lord has given and blessed me with so so so much.. from being an ftw to having a stronger family.. meeting new friends that inspired me to love God more and more... i was blessed... really blessed.. i am happy.. so so so happy.. 2005 was an abundant year. a year full of challenges, full of new encounters...
december was also a very christmas filled month.. =) thank you, Jesus! (pictures will be available soon... )
i love you God!
Saturday, December 24, 2005
8:01 AM
8:01 AM
something new
something new. something inspiring. something loved. it's something that i want to do.
so for all, i wish you a very merry christmas. let us remember that this day is the birth of our Lord Jesus. let us kneel down for a while and say a prayer of thanks to God for giving us His Son to sacrifice for us. also, let us say thank you to Mama Mary for saying yes to the call of God to be the Mother of Jesus.
celebrate.. be happy.. be loved and give love.
to my family, i love you!
to Jesus, I love You more!
something new. something inspiring. something loved. it's something that i want to do.
so for all, i wish you a very merry christmas. let us remember that this day is the birth of our Lord Jesus. let us kneel down for a while and say a prayer of thanks to God for giving us His Son to sacrifice for us. also, let us say thank you to Mama Mary for saying yes to the call of God to be the Mother of Jesus.
celebrate.. be happy.. be loved and give love.
to my family, i love you!
to Jesus, I love You more!
