Thankful For The Many Blessings

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I have so much to be thankful for. I may not have a fat bank account nor material wealth to boast but I am thankful of many, many things that we always take for granted.

I am thankful for my family and friends who love me for who I am.
I am thankful for the small little dog who keeps us all company and shows her unconditional love.
I am thankful for my job because it provides for our livelihood.
I am thankful for each waking moment to face a new day with new hope.
I am thankful for the sun that rises and the stars and the moon at night that shines .
I am thankful for the cool breeze that blows its comfort on my face.
I am thankful for the plants everywhere for providing clean air.
I am thankful for the animals around for they equalize the eco-system.
I am thankful for the opportunities that come my way because God knows what to provide.
And I am really thankful for the gift of life that God has given and I will continue to be thankful for so many things because I have been blessed.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone. Count your blessings and be very, very grateful.

I Dreamt Of My Father-In-Law

I don't know why I get vivid dreams of people who are close to me and it pains me that I don't know if I should give meaning to the dream or to just brush it off. I always dream of people either they are in a coffin or I am mourning for them or they are in the hospital and recuperating.

My dream about my father-in-law just took place in the morning before I woke up. It was so clear, so colored and yet very confusing to me. The dream has parallel connections to reality because my father-in-law is already being supported by a full face respirator which is helping him to breathe properly. He already had a cardiac arrest last Thursday after being in coma for the past few weeks.

I know he is not well. The doctors already informed the family back home but in my dream, he got better. He woke up from his coma, I was standing there and he even asked where he was and why was he there. And then I woke up.

I called my husband who flew to Manila last Thursday who was there in the hospital with my mom-in-law and just making sure that my father-in-law is not alone. I spoke to my husband and told him about the dream. I asked to speak to my mom-in-law and also told her about the dream. My mom-in-law said that my father-in-law might be saying goodbye in my dream. The doctors already informed them that the machine is the only thing that is prolonging his life. So, I asked her if she can put the phone next to my father-in-law's ear just so I can thank him for all the good things that he has done for his family and us. I told him that we love him.

My mother-in-law said that my father-in-law had tears in his eyes. And it only meant that he heard me. I still have the burning hope in me that he will come out of this. I am praying for that miracle to happen if the Lord will allow it.

All of these reminds me of the pain and anguish I had felt when my dad passed away few years ago. I didn't get to say goodbye. But I am hoping for a miracle. I hope the dream signifies hope or a miracle.

Giving Thanks Today

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It's so nice to wake up in the morning feeling refreshed and relaxed after a long and taxing work week. And what's so great about this morning is that I thank God for another day, for the beautiful weather, for the family beside me, for a quirky little pooch sleeping on the foot of the bed, for the cozy bed, for the home, for the food on the table, for the warm clothing and there are just too many to be thankful for. 

I don't have to wait for Thanksgiving to appreciate everything around me for today is another day and I shall live it to the fullest!

Happy Friday everyone! Be thankful for your blessings!

Thankful This Thanksgiving

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There are so many things to be thankful for inspite of the tremendous challenges we are all facing in this bleak economic times. There are still great things which we can call as God's blessings that we should not take for granted.

As for me, I am grateful for the roof over my head, the food on my table, the clothing to make me warm, the love and support of my family and friends, the love and loyalty of my dearest pooch, the job that provides for the financial needs, and the challenges which make me a stronger and better person.

I am very thankful for the gift of life. Every waking day I have is a testament that God still believes in humanity and that we are still His sons and daughters making a big and hopefully, a positive change to the world we live in.

I am very grateful for all of these and I will continue to be thankful for all the littlest blessings because that means I am still alive to appreciate all of them.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone and be thankful.

Sunshine Blog Award

It is really heartwarming when fellow bloggers recognize you for the good vibes you spread. I am very honoured that Ria (my namesake too) of My Journey To Life gave me this award:

It is with great joy that I accept this award. Thank you for the recognition. It is for this reason that I enjoy blogging because of the love that goes around. I am glad to be an instrument to give sunshine to others.

Thanks with all my heart.

Thankful Each Day

Sometimes, I tend to overlook the simple joys life has to offer. I often focus on the pain but never realize that these pains actually make me stronger. It's the obstacles I face which make me a better person. For that, I am very thankful for every blessing and even trials which come my way. I know HE lets me go through life's rough patches to prepare me for the better things in life. The best is yet to come...

I am thankful for my family who loves and support me no matter what. I am truly grateful for the wonderful friends (be it online or blogging pals) who make my life so much meaningful and colorful. I am thankful for the good health, the roof on our heads, the food on our tables and the wee money in our pockets.

I am thankful for everything. I am thankful for this life.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Daily Survival Kit

I got this from a friend's forwarded email and could not let the day pass without sharing. It's really something to note of. So, whenever you are feeling blue and a little bummed, just remember this post of mine and hopefully I can give a smile on your face.

Today, I am giving you a

DAILY SURVIVAL KIT

to help you each day............

Toothpick ... to remind you to pick the good qualities in everyone,including yourself.

Rubber band ... to remind you to be flexible. Things might not always go the way you want, but it can be worked out.

Band-Aid ... to remind you to heal hurt feelings, either yours or someone else's.

Eraser ... to remind you everyone makes mistakes. That's okay, we learn by our errors.

Candy Kiss ... to remind you everyone needs a hug or a compliment everyday.

Mint ... to remind you that you are worth a mint to your family & Me.

Bubble Gum ... to remind you to stick with it and you can accomplish anything.

Pencil ... to remind you to list your blessings every day.

Tea Bag ... to remind you to take time to relax daily and go over that list of God's blessings.

This is what makes life worth living every minute, every day

Wishing you love, gratitude, friends to cherish, caring, sharing, laughter, music, and warm feelings in your heart.

On Tags and Awards

Thanks to all my blogger pals who remembered me on all their wonderful tags and recognized me as a recipient of their marvelous awards. I really appreciate all of them. As I go on my holiday this Christmas back home, there will be pending of tags and awards to post so please bear with me. I shall post them as soon as I get back.

Have a Happy Holidays!

Thankful for...

Thanksgiving is not just a celebration of getting together to enjoy the bounty of a good harvest or eating a big turkey for dinner. It is something where we offer our thanks to the Lord for all the blessings He has bestowed upon us. There are so many things we should be thankful for despite the current situation surrounding us at the moment. Let us be glad that we have family and friends to share our love with, a job to pay for our bills, children to bring joy in our lives, a roof on our heads, clothing to keep us warm, food on our tables, and a life to live. These are few of the many things I am very grateful for and I pray that I may be able to share these blessings in any form, great or small.

Lord, I thank you for everything.