Happy Thanksgiving 2015!

What are you thankful for? I am thankful for many people in my life who makes it colourful and complete. I am also thankful for the many obstacles that came my way because it made me strong. For the people who hurt me, for the people who supported me, for everyone who has been a part of my life's journey... I thank you all.

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Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. Let's be grateful for everything.

Happy Thanksgiving 2012

From our home to yours, Happy Thanksgiving and always be thankful for every blessing in your life.

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Ask, Seek and Knock

The past few days and months have been very quiet in my blogging activity except for some giveaways here and there and the usual blog posts I do in a regular basis. However, the assignments that usually line up for few days in my list of things to do before are now becoming less frequent.

I read the verse in the bible that says "Luke 11:10 For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened." And so I did.

I asked God for more blogging opportunities to come. I sought for His grace and I searched for bloggers who are in need of ghost writers and then, I knocked on His door for blessings and graces. I only ask of these things because blogging is one way of keeping me grounded. Aside from the passion I have for writing and blasting away these thoughts, I get to earn from the thing that I love to do.

And so, Sunday rolled by with much blessings because God has opened the doors of opportunities for me. What used to trickle like a mist on a leaf has become a rain of blessings in the forest. For that, I am very grateful.

Thank you Lord. You really know what I need. I pray that this continues so I can help others as well.

Hearing Sense

I am very thankful for God's blessings because I almost got deaf. I had an accident 9 years ago back home. Actually, my daughter wanted to surprise me. She was only 5 years old then. She told me to lean to her and that she was going to give me a surprise. She even made me close my eyes. Of course, who would ever resist a child's very sweet and loving request?  I gladly obliged and next thing I new, I heard a very loud "toot" on my right ear. I remember crying in pain and actually heard continuous ringing in my ear after she blew a horn to my right ear. Then suddenly, all I was hearing was muffled and faint sounds. I knew she didn't mean to. Then I had fever the day after and my ears bled. I knew that wasn't good.

I had to see an ear specialist because I couldn't hear anything on the right side. I was constantly tripping and had difficulty listening especially in a crowd where people would talk all at the same time. At one point, I had considered the use of hearing aids. I remember going to work with an ear patch because of the topical medication and ear drop. It was a bit messy and unsightly but I could care less. Having my hearing again was my main concern so if I had to walk around with some cotton balls stuck in my right ear, I would do that.

The accident left my right ear drum slightly scarred and I had to go through years of treatment to improve the hearing. I was partially deaf for 3-4 years after my daughter blew a horn to my ear. I patiently went through the treatment and felt the improvement because I can hear again. It is not 100% perfect but I settle for the fact that my hearing is back, say 70%. That's not a bad percentage!

So now, I appreciate every senses the Lord has given me because I have felt how it is to be partially handicapped. It is not easy. I have great respect for those who don't make their handicap an excuse to do the things they set their hearts on.

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.

Tribute to my Blogging Friends

Who said blogging is just a mere activity where you sit and warm your chair for hours on end? Nope, not me! It is more than that. Believe me...

I am writing this as a tribute to all my blogging sis and bros I have met through the blogosphere since I started more than 2 years ago.

I never thought I can find immense joy in writing and getting to know other bloggers out there. Little did I know that leaving comments would actually forge friendships.

I am very happy and truly honored to meet all of you (you all know who you are!) who have made my life more colorful, meaningful and exciting. I have extended my family far and wide to include my blogging friends all over the world.

Thank you. You all have made a difference in my life.

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.