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Lord's Day Memory Verse:

From now on, every Lord's day of the week my post would be a memory verse. Sharing the word of the Lord strengthens us and refreshes our spirit..

" God is faithful, through whom you were called into the fellowship of His Son Jesus Christ our Lord..."

1 Corinthians 1:9

To live the Christian life is not easy. We encounter hardships and problems in our daily life and church life. The only way to solve these problems is to enjoy Christ as He is the Faithful One and cannot deny His faithfulness.

Friday Photo Flashback No. 9

Friday Flashback once again. Time to dig our album and scan those photos which brings a lot of old memories. Thanks to Alicia again for hosting this wonderful meme. Play with us along and share what you got there.

FIRST KIDDIE DRIVE/ RIDE

I can remember well how my two boys grew up without any other playmates than themselves. We used to live in a house where there was no neighbor. But the two of them got along well and were happy with each other's company when they were little.

My father bought a pedal-jeep for them to ride on and play. Kuya Aljodon (eldest) was the first driver as he was already nearing two year old that time while Al'jered was only months old. They drove and drove around inside the house.

The first driver- Aljodon at 1 year and 10 months old

When they were about 4 and 3 year old respectively , I bought them their first big bike and it was the first time Al'jered tried on ride and drive a bike. Kuya Aljodon had a kiddie bike (the one with plastic wheels-for babies) , but Al'jered was afraid to try it on.

Al'jered's first bike ride..

They are each other's best friend and playmate.. (My eldest and second child)

Mommy Moments: Music and Me

Friday once again. Another Mommy Moments time. Praise the Lord for His love and mercy that He has preserved my family from the past calamity. He has been our refuge during storms.

This week's theme is Music and Me. I admit I don't have a lot of photos of my kids on musical Instruments as I don't have files of them. My boys are musically inclined by playing flute, guitar and some stunts on the keyboard but their photos are not with me as they live in the province with my mother. I did find some old photos that I could share here.

When Bebay was 2 years old she loved to pretend being a "Guitar man"

Kuya sometimes hit the keyboard, though he is practically lazy when I asked him to practice..

When somebody is playing , the little girl would always be around messing the melody..:P

Now, those are for my children. This time I have to share Music and the Mommy. LOL. Well, I love music too. I play the piano since I was five years old and keyboards and guitar. I am a frustrated singer too. Ha ha.. How I just wished that my children would inherit my musical genes. =)

Play the music and not only the Instrument..

The frustrated singer side of me.. HA HA

and my Ultimate Love... The PIANO.. (but unfortunately I cannot find a digi photo of me on it here with me as our piano is on our parents home in the province. )



Join us here at Mommy Moments and play along. Happy and Safe Weekend to you!

Happy Birthday Mama Mellie

Mama, there are so many moments
when I wish you knew... how much you
matter to me, and how much I thank you
for being such a wonderful mother.

If there is happiness in my heart,
it's because you helped put it there.
If there is gentleness in my beliefs,
it's because you showed me how to care.
If there is understanding in my thinking,
it's because you shared your wisdom.
If there is a rainbow over my shoulder,
it's because of your outlook and your vision.
If there is a knowledge that I can reach out --
and I really can make some dreams come true --
it's because I learned from the best
teacher of all.
I learned... from you.

In the times of my life, whether we
are near or far, please remember, Ma,
that there could never be any mother
more wonderful... than the one you are.

Happy Happy Birthday Mama!

My Obstetrician- Gynecologist

I decided that today I will pay tribute to my OB-Gynecologist as so far He is great in His taking care of my pre-natal periods.

I admit that even I have delivered 3 children already (one via C- section and two through normal deliveries), I am still a big coward when it comes to birthing. This is the reason that during my three past pregnancies I only have one same OB-Gynecologist. I maintained my doctor as I find her great when it comes to aiding you through your terms up to your birthing day. She was from my home city, Oroquieta City Misamis Occidental- Dra. Lorna Yap.

However, on my case now I cannot have Doctor Yap to see me through my pregnancy as I am staying here in Manila. I have managed to go home to the province before on my third child timely for birthing there, but the case now is impossible. I am working in a very strict American and Worldwide Group that do not allow extensive leave of absence. When the time comes that I will be eligible for my maternity leave, I won't be allowed to travel via air nor sea. I am not even allowed at this time of my term. I was compelled to find a doctor who would take care of me. I have no personal choice here as I have no one whom I am at ease with. I have seen couple of OB-Gyne before for minor cases and not due to pregnancy but I cannot find someone that I have my full trust on. Then I decided to see the Obstetrician-Oncologists( a doctor who specializes cancer/ tumors of the reproductive organs) who had remove the cyst of my mother. She is very good of course. I went to her on my first trimester. I find her okay and in my thoughts I know I could trust her. But the feeling of being at ease with the doctor is still wavering. Moreover, during my monthly visits to her, I have never seen a pregnant patient once. All of those who were at the clinic have varying cancer/ cysts problems. Imagine that, I was the only one with bulging stomach. The scene is distressing.

Until I met KC-my new neighbor in our new place. She many times urged me to see her OB, the one who had seen her when she was pregnant with her son Yukie. At first, I was reluctant knowing from her that the Obstetrician is a male. But she was persistent on her suggestions and invitations to come with her even for once and from that will have my personal judgment and weighing if who will be my choice. According to her, 100% she can guarantee that the doctor is good and I won't have any problem at all. So, I decided to check on her doctor and went with her one day. Actually it was already on the middle of my second trimester. But of course I still have not scratch the OB that I have been seing from the first term. True to KC's words. I find the doctor amazing. All my mind visualization before seeing him were the exact opposite. Dr. Francis Arnold Cañaveral is a very commendable man. Soft-spoken and very accommodating and helpful to the patient is what he is. He divulge longer time in seeing patient by patient. He explains well and during the check-up I assure you that you would feel very comfortable and at ease with your doctor and your pregnancy. I have learned a lot from him. The reasonable Php 300 professional fee every check-up is a lot worth it compared to the Php 500 PF of my previous OB-Oncologist. Well from the fee alone, there's a big variance already. When are you feeling uncertain Dr. Cañaveral will calm you down that all your fears and uncertainties will disappear.

I have mentioned to you that I had pre-mature labor during my birthday so I rushed to his clinic at Pembo Doctor's Clinic in Makati, he checked and did some medical procedure on me and gave me the right medication and advised me to rest. When we are about to go home, he patted my shoulder and said, "Shelo you don't have to pay anything". I will tell the cashier downstairs that no fee should be collected. I was surprised. He did a lot of things to me that time and yet he won't let me pay. There and then I know that his care and profession is by heart and not after for what he could get from patients . There's only a few like him. In fact, he is the first one I know. I am so thankful that the Lord has given me the right OB-Gynecologist. I am placed in safe hands. I thank that I have listened to KC for her suggestions to see him. I am scheduled to see him again next Saturday for check-up. I am just excited to know some developments in my nearing to full term pregnancy.

Thanks God , You are still my real OB-Gyne.

In case you might want to see Dr. Francis Arnold Cañaveral, you can see him in the following clinics:

PEMBO DOCTORS MEDICAL CLINIC
Sampaguita corner Tarheta Street
Pembo, Makati City
Mon and Wednesday- 1-4PM
Saturdays- 9am to 1pm
tel: 728-4921

Rite-Aid Medical Clinic Inc.
Plaza Pacita, Pacita Commercial Center
Pacita Complex, San Pedro, Laguna
MWF- 9am-12pm
Tel: 868-5500

Tuesday eManna

I have random posts every Tuesday, posting only what comes into mind. However, after the reflections on the happenings of our today's environment, I decided that I would post my reflections on the word of the Lord every Tuesday of the Week. To make this a double digest, I decided to make this a meme and would call it , "Tuesday eManna".

eManna, what is it? Manna actually means “what is it?” in Hebrew. It was bread from heaven that sustained and transformed the Israelite while they journeyed through the wilderness more than 3000 years ago. Manna was small, round, and pearly white in appearance coming every day as fresh as the morning dew. The taste was that of a wafer with honey and fresh oil. It was eaten and enjoyed every day for 40 years until the children of Israel entered to possess the “good land.”

Today, the living Word of God is our manna. The Bible reveals God, Christ, man, the past and the future, but above all the Bible conveys the very life and Spirit of God. When we open ourselves to its speaking and revelation, it is the seed of life that enlivens, refreshes, strengthens and transforms our inward being.

If you want to play along and share your thoughts and reflections on the words of the Lord. Just post the banner above and copy the code on my sidebar, select a verse which you have enjoyed and share your reflections on it. Sign on in the Tuesday eManna Mcklinky for us to be able to hop around and enjoy your reflections too. Feed on and Grow in the rich supply of His word.

Here is my First Entry:

Not Being Crushed by Anxieties

Phil 4:6 In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.

When I remember the Lord's faitfulness and that His grace is sufficient, at moments like these, I always turn to Him and say, " Lord, I know you will never fail". Yes that is true , He would never fail. He is a God who's faithfulness is beyond words. Knowing Him like that would ease my anxiousness. I know He will meet our timely needs.

It would be wonderful if we would commit the things we encounter into God's hand item by item. Otherwise, when the first thing comes up, we lay it upon ourselves. Then when the second and third things come up, we also lay them upon ourselves. In this way, we are pressed and lose our joy.

Once I saw builders moving tiles to the roof of a house. Three men stood on a ladder, one at the top, the second in the middle, and the third at the bottom. The one at the bottom would hand the tiles over to the one in the middle. After the one in the middle received the tiles, he would hand them to the one at the top. They continued this way unceasingly. When I saw this I thought, “What if the man in the middle did not pass on the tiles he received, or what if the man on the top refused to take the tiles passed to him?” If that happened, the one in the middle would eventually be crushed to death by the tiles that were continuously coming to him. We deal with anxiety in this manner. If we do not send all the anxieties to God to let Him bear them, all the anxieties of this world will crush us to death.

The moment we have anxiety, we must immediately entrust it to the Lord. We do not have to tolerantly accumulate anxieties upon ourselves item by item. There is a way out. We can rejoice and be free from anxiety because we have God and because we can entrust all things to God through prayers.

How wonderful it is to have such a God who could carry us on His shoulders and bear our anxieties in times of troubles. Amen.

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More on Typhoon Ondoy

Let us pray for the distress victims who lost their homes and their living due to the Typhoon Ondoy.

The street that becomes a river..

Rescuing them from the Rooftop..

Wading it's way into the strong current of the gushing waters..
Save them from the top..



Thanks to those who volunteered for the rescue operation..

NCR turns into a great muddy river..

The worst traffic...
Making it's way through the electric wires..
Letting them in into the rubber boats..