Last week, my journey's focus was on prayer.
During the staff prayer session, the daily readings and up until the Gospel last Sunday, it all focused on prayer. The struggles to pray, how to pray, what to pray for.
God is really a generous God.
I realized through my reflections that yes, I have asked and I received. I sought and I found it.
To make the long story short, one of the my biggest prayer concerns was answered. Everything fell into place.
I am just humbled and amazed.
Thankful and grateful.
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Thursday, August 1, 2013
Thursday, June 20, 2013
A Friendly Reminder
"Maybe God wants you to stay put."
This was the message I got through my friend Mitch at the time I was stressing myself with the series of unfortunate events that happened the past couple of weeks at home.
When she told me this, it made me stop and reflect. She does have a point. I have been running like a headless chicken the past couple of months, being pre-occupied with work, my accreditation requirements and of course, my duties and responsibilities at home. I know that I can multi-task, but yes, I was pushing myself to my limits.
Baka ako rin naman, sinasabihan na ni Lord, "Time first muna, Jeana."
Well, this message was affirmed when I attended a staff prayer session early Wednesday morning. The reading chosen was taken from Mark 6:30-34. The passage that really struck me was: "Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest."
I had goosebumps that morning and became misty-eyed.
Just three years of casual work and yet so much have changed. Before, if I get ONE call in two weeks or once a week, I already feel like it's a miracle. When more opportunities came, I was happy with 3 calls, making sure that my Mondays and Tuesdays remained sacred for Liam and Sam. Now, I feel like I'm not working as a casual anymore because there are weeks when I am working for five days straight! It's like already working full-time!
My time with the kids did get affected, especially Sam. And since I tried to catch up with every opportunity I had, it became physically exhausting for me. If before I found my work as my "relaxing time" well, not anymore, especially if the class I handled for that day is just physically and mentally draining.
Tired from work and tired at home.
I was asking myself what made me accept and accept when before I could easily turn down a call without second thoughts? It's my accreditation. I was trying to meet the 180 days of work requirement so I can already start writing my reports and hopefully submit all the requirements by the end of the school year.
Right now I feel, naagapan. I remember back in college, during my last sem, I was in the same state -- pushing myself too hard until my body gave up. I just collapsed one day and got sick for four days. Right now, I'm feeling a bit under the weather as I strained my voice too much yesterday and the cold (very) weather here is not helping as well. So even if I have a million and one pending house chores over the weekend, I'm stopping and just taking it easy. One day at a time. One chore at a time...because if I don't baka maulit or baka mas malala na ang mangyari and with two kids depending on me, bawal ako magkasakit.
I think God used my kids and my eye as my wake-up call because He knows it will definitely get my attention. Well, it did :)
I'm still worried about my 180 days requirement because I want my accreditation done and over with. But come to think of it, God started to roll the ball and He was the one who made me realize: start fixing you accreditation. So WHY worry now? He is in control. He will take care of everything. Wag daw ako apurado.
Back to basics. Back to my real priorities.
Thanks Mitch for that friendly reminder, you have been an angel in disguise :)
P.S. Mitch is the wife of hubby's fraternity brod. I can't exactly remember the first time we met...binyag ba ni Zach? hehehe We didn't get a lot of opportunities to nurture a "normal" friendship as we only get to see one another on special occasions like weddings and baptisms. It didn't help that my family already migrated here. But despite the distance we kept each other in the loop through FB, blogs, pms and now Instagram. Readings her blogs and through our exchange of emails allowed me to get to know her better. I feel, if we met each other early on, we will definitely the best of friends by now! No kidding! We share a lot of common interests -- reading, blogging, travelling.... I feel we share the same qualities -- organized, OC-OC, among others. Baka kung nasa Manila ako, nagkakape na kami every week! hehe :) I'm not sure if we are of the same age, but if we are, then she is one of the very few friends that I have whose maturity and wisdom I admire a lot :) And I can only wish for our friendship to blossom and be blessed over the next couple of years despite the distance!
This was the message I got through my friend Mitch at the time I was stressing myself with the series of unfortunate events that happened the past couple of weeks at home.
When she told me this, it made me stop and reflect. She does have a point. I have been running like a headless chicken the past couple of months, being pre-occupied with work, my accreditation requirements and of course, my duties and responsibilities at home. I know that I can multi-task, but yes, I was pushing myself to my limits.
Baka ako rin naman, sinasabihan na ni Lord, "Time first muna, Jeana."
Well, this message was affirmed when I attended a staff prayer session early Wednesday morning. The reading chosen was taken from Mark 6:30-34. The passage that really struck me was: "Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest."
I had goosebumps that morning and became misty-eyed.
Just three years of casual work and yet so much have changed. Before, if I get ONE call in two weeks or once a week, I already feel like it's a miracle. When more opportunities came, I was happy with 3 calls, making sure that my Mondays and Tuesdays remained sacred for Liam and Sam. Now, I feel like I'm not working as a casual anymore because there are weeks when I am working for five days straight! It's like already working full-time!
My time with the kids did get affected, especially Sam. And since I tried to catch up with every opportunity I had, it became physically exhausting for me. If before I found my work as my "relaxing time" well, not anymore, especially if the class I handled for that day is just physically and mentally draining.
Tired from work and tired at home.
I was asking myself what made me accept and accept when before I could easily turn down a call without second thoughts? It's my accreditation. I was trying to meet the 180 days of work requirement so I can already start writing my reports and hopefully submit all the requirements by the end of the school year.
Right now I feel, naagapan. I remember back in college, during my last sem, I was in the same state -- pushing myself too hard until my body gave up. I just collapsed one day and got sick for four days. Right now, I'm feeling a bit under the weather as I strained my voice too much yesterday and the cold (very) weather here is not helping as well. So even if I have a million and one pending house chores over the weekend, I'm stopping and just taking it easy. One day at a time. One chore at a time...because if I don't baka maulit or baka mas malala na ang mangyari and with two kids depending on me, bawal ako magkasakit.
I think God used my kids and my eye as my wake-up call because He knows it will definitely get my attention. Well, it did :)
I'm still worried about my 180 days requirement because I want my accreditation done and over with. But come to think of it, God started to roll the ball and He was the one who made me realize: start fixing you accreditation. So WHY worry now? He is in control. He will take care of everything. Wag daw ako apurado.
Back to basics. Back to my real priorities.
Thanks Mitch for that friendly reminder, you have been an angel in disguise :)
P.S. Mitch is the wife of hubby's fraternity brod. I can't exactly remember the first time we met...binyag ba ni Zach? hehehe We didn't get a lot of opportunities to nurture a "normal" friendship as we only get to see one another on special occasions like weddings and baptisms. It didn't help that my family already migrated here. But despite the distance we kept each other in the loop through FB, blogs, pms and now Instagram. Readings her blogs and through our exchange of emails allowed me to get to know her better. I feel, if we met each other early on, we will definitely the best of friends by now! No kidding! We share a lot of common interests -- reading, blogging, travelling.... I feel we share the same qualities -- organized, OC-OC, among others. Baka kung nasa Manila ako, nagkakape na kami every week! hehe :) I'm not sure if we are of the same age, but if we are, then she is one of the very few friends that I have whose maturity and wisdom I admire a lot :) And I can only wish for our friendship to blossom and be blessed over the next couple of years despite the distance!
Monday, November 5, 2012
Time to Give Thanks
If you have been following my blog, you know that I don't wait for the year to end before I write my year-end review. This blog entry is actually late as compared to the ones I wrote the previous years. In less than two months, the year 2012 will be over and I feel it's now time for me to look back and see how my 2012 went. It is now time to give thanks.
2012 has been a great year. There were so many things I didn't expect to happen, but did happen. Most of which are things to be thankful for, many good things.
I went back to work this year. Although at first I had plenty of non-working days and I was already starting to get bored, thinking that this year will be similar to the previous years, I was proven wrong. God has provided me with a lot of opportunities to work this year. I had my first teaching block this year. From mid of Term 1 up until Term 4, I was very busy. All my fears laid to rest.
In addition, this year, I was able to overcome my struggles and insecurites when it came to dealing with my workmates. God sent His affirmation through the students under my care. All is well now.
This year, hubby and I became more active with our service. We were asked to facilitate in a Christian Life Program for married couples, and eventually became household head. It was a new chapter in our spiritual journey and we continue to experience His works through our other brothers and sisters he has entrusted us.
This year, Sam started to attend childcare. As expected, the first few weeks were difficult, not only for her but also for me. I had to be tough even if at times I was flooded with guilt for having to leave her in the childcare. Now, there are good days and some bad days, but overall, we able to manage and meet the challanges that go with our decision to leave her (and Liam) at Yogies when I go to work.
This year was financially good for our family. Hubby's contract was extended. He got another raise. He was considered to take on a position in another country. I got plenty of work. We were able to help other people. We were able to send assistance to our families in Manila. We were able to enjoy extras, plenty of extras.
This year, we were able to purchase our second car, Mickie, my first car. She has been a great help for me since things got busy at work.
This year, we were able to travel as a family (travel -- fly) again. We were able to celebrate Easter at Gold Coast, will travel to Singapore, and go home for a very short stay in Manila to attend my SIL's wedding. God truly provides. It's one of my many wishes which has been granted. More travel wishes on my list though hehehe.
This year, was a good year for us, health-wise. Touchwood, but no serious illness, sickness visited us and the kids this year. Just minor discomforts and the usual colds and cough. No accidents whatsoever. Thanking God for always sending His guardian angels to protect us and the kids in our everyday travels and endeavors.
This year my family, after almost 8 years, will finally be complete to celebrate Christmas and New Year. My parents and siblings got their Tourist Visa and will be flying Down Under next month :)
This year has been a better year for me and hubby. Our marriage is better than ever. I remember writing about giving up late last year because of the many fights we had. We were able to address those issues. There are still "humps" every now and then, but they are all manageable. I give credit to hubby, who, not once did not even entertain to quit during the most difficult times.
This year, our family valued family time more. Even when tired and sometimes expensive, we managed to make our weekends more special by going out or by just making something extraordinary from the ordinary activities that we do.
This year, I saw how Sam and Liam have managed to achieve a lot of develomental milestones. Liam is all set to go to the big school. They have similarities but they have a lot of differences too. But at the end of the day, their closeness as siblings becomes better and better.
This year, I was able to read good books. Books that reminded me about my priorities. I plan to continue with this next year. This year, I allotted more time to reading, may it be a book, an e-book, magazine or newspaper. Feels good to feed your brain with information.
This year, I saw myself letting go some more of my oc-ness. The past few days, I was actually telling myself that I can't believe I'm not losing it even if our home was just a mess! I was able to reach that state where I was not in a hurry to clean up, I reached the state where I was loving the mess of our home! Believe me, it's an achievement for me.
The year 2012 has been a great year. There are a gazillion things I didn't write anymore, but overall I am very happy as to how 2012 came to be. I am thankful not only for these good things but also for the trials that we faced (and overcame) and were blessings in disguise.
I can only pray and hope that the year 2013 will be as good, if not, even better.
Thank you God for 2012. Looking forward to your great plans for us this 2013 :)
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
2012 has been a great year. There were so many things I didn't expect to happen, but did happen. Most of which are things to be thankful for, many good things.
I went back to work this year. Although at first I had plenty of non-working days and I was already starting to get bored, thinking that this year will be similar to the previous years, I was proven wrong. God has provided me with a lot of opportunities to work this year. I had my first teaching block this year. From mid of Term 1 up until Term 4, I was very busy. All my fears laid to rest.
In addition, this year, I was able to overcome my struggles and insecurites when it came to dealing with my workmates. God sent His affirmation through the students under my care. All is well now.
This year, hubby and I became more active with our service. We were asked to facilitate in a Christian Life Program for married couples, and eventually became household head. It was a new chapter in our spiritual journey and we continue to experience His works through our other brothers and sisters he has entrusted us.
This year, Sam started to attend childcare. As expected, the first few weeks were difficult, not only for her but also for me. I had to be tough even if at times I was flooded with guilt for having to leave her in the childcare. Now, there are good days and some bad days, but overall, we able to manage and meet the challanges that go with our decision to leave her (and Liam) at Yogies when I go to work.
This year was financially good for our family. Hubby's contract was extended. He got another raise. He was considered to take on a position in another country. I got plenty of work. We were able to help other people. We were able to send assistance to our families in Manila. We were able to enjoy extras, plenty of extras.
This year, we were able to purchase our second car, Mickie, my first car. She has been a great help for me since things got busy at work.
This year, we were able to travel as a family (travel -- fly) again. We were able to celebrate Easter at Gold Coast, will travel to Singapore, and go home for a very short stay in Manila to attend my SIL's wedding. God truly provides. It's one of my many wishes which has been granted. More travel wishes on my list though hehehe.
This year, was a good year for us, health-wise. Touchwood, but no serious illness, sickness visited us and the kids this year. Just minor discomforts and the usual colds and cough. No accidents whatsoever. Thanking God for always sending His guardian angels to protect us and the kids in our everyday travels and endeavors.
This year my family, after almost 8 years, will finally be complete to celebrate Christmas and New Year. My parents and siblings got their Tourist Visa and will be flying Down Under next month :)
This year has been a better year for me and hubby. Our marriage is better than ever. I remember writing about giving up late last year because of the many fights we had. We were able to address those issues. There are still "humps" every now and then, but they are all manageable. I give credit to hubby, who, not once did not even entertain to quit during the most difficult times.
This year, our family valued family time more. Even when tired and sometimes expensive, we managed to make our weekends more special by going out or by just making something extraordinary from the ordinary activities that we do.
This year, I saw how Sam and Liam have managed to achieve a lot of develomental milestones. Liam is all set to go to the big school. They have similarities but they have a lot of differences too. But at the end of the day, their closeness as siblings becomes better and better.
This year, I was able to read good books. Books that reminded me about my priorities. I plan to continue with this next year. This year, I allotted more time to reading, may it be a book, an e-book, magazine or newspaper. Feels good to feed your brain with information.
This year, I saw myself letting go some more of my oc-ness. The past few days, I was actually telling myself that I can't believe I'm not losing it even if our home was just a mess! I was able to reach that state where I was not in a hurry to clean up, I reached the state where I was loving the mess of our home! Believe me, it's an achievement for me.
The year 2012 has been a great year. There are a gazillion things I didn't write anymore, but overall I am very happy as to how 2012 came to be. I am thankful not only for these good things but also for the trials that we faced (and overcame) and were blessings in disguise.
I can only pray and hope that the year 2013 will be as good, if not, even better.
Thank you God for 2012. Looking forward to your great plans for us this 2013 :)
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Reflections on Motherhood
In a few days from now, we will again be celebrating Mothers' Day. It will be my 5th year celebrating this special day.
The past few days as well, I have had chance encounters with fellow mums and I just found myself reflecting on motherhood.
Here are some of it:
Are mothers born or are they made?
Like what my older mum-friends have told me just before I had Liam, motherhood will change me. And it did. I did things that I never thought of doing. Doing things came out naturally. Changing diapers, washing clothes, tidying up their mess (not to mention soiled clothes), nursing them, putting them to sleep, bathing them, cooking for them, and doing crazy and corny stuff for them -- reading books with voices and feelings, acting out, making silly sounds, dancing, jumping and playing with and like them (I mean, really levelling with them, acting like kids. This list also includes the natural tendencies of moms to discipline (and instill discipline) to their kids, especially when they are some place else (especially, when they are in other people's homes). I thought all moms are alike, you know, that there's like this invincible common denominator that makes people call us "mothers." Guess I was wrong. I am surprised to see some who acts as if motherhood is done as soon as they have given birth to their bub. There are plenty of like that here. Sad to say. (Siguro kasi here, the more kids you have the higher ang government allowance mo, so yung iba, anak na lang ng anak).
Just last night, I was actually telling Alvin the story of a fellow mum in Sam's Gymbaroo class. Before I told him the story, I told him, I am not judging the mum, because I don't know her personally, I am not seeing the bigger picture. But I was just amazed because it was my first time to see a mum na talagang dead-ma. As in. During equipment time, di niya tinutulungan. Di niya prino-prompt. Hinahayaan lang talaga niya. And come activity time, pag lumalayo yung anak niya, tinitignan lang niya. Yung tingin pa niya, blank stare, even if her kid is starting to annoy other kids. During Ttime, kids are supposed to wait for the thing that they brought and get it from Teacher Jo. Yung anak niya, kig nilalabas ni Teacher Jo. Medyo nakikipagagawan na siya sa Teacher, pero si Mum? Dead-ma pa rin! As in! Kapag kinuha ni Teacher Jo yung gamit sa bub niya, iiyak pero dead-ma pa rin si Mum! I am just amazed. Si Sam naman and the other kids, may ganoong episodes din, minsan di nagpa-participate or nakikigulo, pero the other mums know when to intervene when they see their kid crossing the boundary na. I got the feeling na Teacher Jo was just waiting for the mum to intervene na, kaso, wala nga. Sabi ko kay Alvin, di ko alam kung sino ang special, si Mum or si bub. Sabi ko nga ayaw ko mag judge kasi baka naman during Gymbaroo time, yun na lang ang breathing time ni Mum from bub. Baka it is the only place and time na pwedeng magdead-ma si Mum, dahil naaliw si bub. Pero sobrang dead-ma naman yun. Ang hirap magsalita kasi lalo na kung special case si bub, at ako yung nasa position ni mum, baka maging ganoon din ako ka-deadma.
After being a mum for only 5 years, I can't and I won't say that I am already an expert in this field. I know I still have a LOT of things to learn. I just consider myself lucky to have been given two wonderful children, who, at the time of this writing, has not given me any major headaches or worry, aside from their usual and normal bouts and episodes of whining, crying, and cheekiness.I can say that their behaviours are within normal and thankfully, no problems whatsoever in achieving developmental milestones.
I think it also helped that I got to read a book before I had Liam sharing stories of the "darker" side of motherhood. You know, it's not all perfect. It prepared me to be realistic and to see motherhood on both sides.
Well, so much for this.
As I end this reflection on Mothers' Day, let me share this story I received from the e-mail last week and let me greet all of the mums out there: Happy Mothers' Day!
God said, "Your angel will tell you the most beautiful and sweet words
you will ever hear, and with much patience and care, your angel will
teach you how to speak."
"And what am I going to do when I want to talk to you?"
God said, "Your angel will place your hands together and will teach
you how to pray."
"Who will protect me?"
God said, "Your angel will defend you even if it means risking its life."
"But I will always be sad because I will not see you anymore."
God said, "Your angel will always talk to you about Me and will teach
you the way to come back to Me, even though I will always be next to you."
At that moment there was much peace in Heaven, but voices from Earth
could be heard and the child hurriedly asked, "God, if I am to leave
now, please tell me my angel's name."
God said, You will simply call her, "Mom."
The past few days as well, I have had chance encounters with fellow mums and I just found myself reflecting on motherhood.
Here are some of it:
Are mothers born or are they made?
Like what my older mum-friends have told me just before I had Liam, motherhood will change me. And it did. I did things that I never thought of doing. Doing things came out naturally. Changing diapers, washing clothes, tidying up their mess (not to mention soiled clothes), nursing them, putting them to sleep, bathing them, cooking for them, and doing crazy and corny stuff for them -- reading books with voices and feelings, acting out, making silly sounds, dancing, jumping and playing with and like them (I mean, really levelling with them, acting like kids. This list also includes the natural tendencies of moms to discipline (and instill discipline) to their kids, especially when they are some place else (especially, when they are in other people's homes). I thought all moms are alike, you know, that there's like this invincible common denominator that makes people call us "mothers." Guess I was wrong. I am surprised to see some who acts as if motherhood is done as soon as they have given birth to their bub. There are plenty of like that here. Sad to say. (Siguro kasi here, the more kids you have the higher ang government allowance mo, so yung iba, anak na lang ng anak).
Just last night, I was actually telling Alvin the story of a fellow mum in Sam's Gymbaroo class. Before I told him the story, I told him, I am not judging the mum, because I don't know her personally, I am not seeing the bigger picture. But I was just amazed because it was my first time to see a mum na talagang dead-ma. As in. During equipment time, di niya tinutulungan. Di niya prino-prompt. Hinahayaan lang talaga niya. And come activity time, pag lumalayo yung anak niya, tinitignan lang niya. Yung tingin pa niya, blank stare, even if her kid is starting to annoy other kids. During Ttime, kids are supposed to wait for the thing that they brought and get it from Teacher Jo. Yung anak niya, kig nilalabas ni Teacher Jo. Medyo nakikipagagawan na siya sa Teacher, pero si Mum? Dead-ma pa rin! As in! Kapag kinuha ni Teacher Jo yung gamit sa bub niya, iiyak pero dead-ma pa rin si Mum! I am just amazed. Si Sam naman and the other kids, may ganoong episodes din, minsan di nagpa-participate or nakikigulo, pero the other mums know when to intervene when they see their kid crossing the boundary na. I got the feeling na Teacher Jo was just waiting for the mum to intervene na, kaso, wala nga. Sabi ko kay Alvin, di ko alam kung sino ang special, si Mum or si bub. Sabi ko nga ayaw ko mag judge kasi baka naman during Gymbaroo time, yun na lang ang breathing time ni Mum from bub. Baka it is the only place and time na pwedeng magdead-ma si Mum, dahil naaliw si bub. Pero sobrang dead-ma naman yun. Ang hirap magsalita kasi lalo na kung special case si bub, at ako yung nasa position ni mum, baka maging ganoon din ako ka-deadma.
After being a mum for only 5 years, I can't and I won't say that I am already an expert in this field. I know I still have a LOT of things to learn. I just consider myself lucky to have been given two wonderful children, who, at the time of this writing, has not given me any major headaches or worry, aside from their usual and normal bouts and episodes of whining, crying, and cheekiness.I can say that their behaviours are within normal and thankfully, no problems whatsoever in achieving developmental milestones.
I think it also helped that I got to read a book before I had Liam sharing stories of the "darker" side of motherhood. You know, it's not all perfect. It prepared me to be realistic and to see motherhood on both sides.
Well, so much for this.
As I end this reflection on Mothers' Day, let me share this story I received from the e-mail last week and let me greet all of the mums out there: Happy Mothers' Day!
A Newborn's Conversation with God
A baby asked God, "They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow,
but how am I going to live there being so small and helpless?"
God said, "Your angel will be waiting for you and will take care of you."
The child further inquired, "But tell me, here in heaven I don't have
to do anything but sing and smile to be happy."
God said, "Your angel will sing for you and will also smile for you.
And you will feel your angel's love and be very happy."
Again the small child asked, "And how am I going to be able to understand
when people talk to me if I don't know the language?"
A baby asked God, "They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow,
but how am I going to live there being so small and helpless?"
God said, "Your angel will be waiting for you and will take care of you."
The child further inquired, "But tell me, here in heaven I don't have
to do anything but sing and smile to be happy."
God said, "Your angel will sing for you and will also smile for you.
And you will feel your angel's love and be very happy."
Again the small child asked, "And how am I going to be able to understand
when people talk to me if I don't know the language?"
God said, "Your angel will tell you the most beautiful and sweet words
you will ever hear, and with much patience and care, your angel will
teach you how to speak."
"And what am I going to do when I want to talk to you?"
God said, "Your angel will place your hands together and will teach
you how to pray."
"Who will protect me?"
God said, "Your angel will defend you even if it means risking its life."
"But I will always be sad because I will not see you anymore."
God said, "Your angel will always talk to you about Me and will teach
you the way to come back to Me, even though I will always be next to you."
At that moment there was much peace in Heaven, but voices from Earth
could be heard and the child hurriedly asked, "God, if I am to leave
now, please tell me my angel's name."
God said, You will simply call her, "Mom."
Saturday, March 6, 2010
My Newest Reading Adventure
Just like writing, I have a love affair with reading. For me, spending an hour or so inside a bookstore is one relaxing activity. Browsing through the piles and hundreds of books in front of me and end up choosing the right book is one big adventure for me!
I am particularly happy that bookstores have always tried to attract buyers by offering sales or discounts. Here in Sydney, I was so happy when I got to purchase a book, a DVD and a instructional set for my son, for only $5 each!
The last book that I finished reading was "Have A Little Faith" by Mitch Albom. I am a fan of Mitch Albom, I think I am close to completing collecting all of his books. I was glad that he went back to writing non-fiction this time after having a couple of books after the hit Tuesdays with Morrie.I deliberately did not finish the book in one sitting. I knew that while I was reading chapter by chapter, I would come across a lot of things that I could reflect upon. And true enough it almost took me four months to finish reading it. But I am happy. Because he didn't disappoint me.
There were a lot of things that you can ponder on the life of the two main characters. I even found myself crying when it came to the part where he had to deliver his eulogy already. Don't worry, I won't spoil it for you. But I would recommend the book to anyone.
Maybe in my next blog, I can share with you some of the points that made an impact on me. As for now, I have started with another reading adventure, this time, it deals with happiness.
As soon as I'm done with it, you will definitely hear from me.
I am particularly happy that bookstores have always tried to attract buyers by offering sales or discounts. Here in Sydney, I was so happy when I got to purchase a book, a DVD and a instructional set for my son, for only $5 each!
The last book that I finished reading was "Have A Little Faith" by Mitch Albom. I am a fan of Mitch Albom, I think I am close to completing collecting all of his books. I was glad that he went back to writing non-fiction this time after having a couple of books after the hit Tuesdays with Morrie.I deliberately did not finish the book in one sitting. I knew that while I was reading chapter by chapter, I would come across a lot of things that I could reflect upon. And true enough it almost took me four months to finish reading it. But I am happy. Because he didn't disappoint me.
There were a lot of things that you can ponder on the life of the two main characters. I even found myself crying when it came to the part where he had to deliver his eulogy already. Don't worry, I won't spoil it for you. But I would recommend the book to anyone.
Maybe in my next blog, I can share with you some of the points that made an impact on me. As for now, I have started with another reading adventure, this time, it deals with happiness.
As soon as I'm done with it, you will definitely hear from me.
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