My Yuletide Whisper

Stress is everywhere, and  as we go through the ins and outs of this very chaotic and materialistic world, a  well disciplined mind is a must, to keep us afloat.

For centuries,  people searched for the real meaning of life, destiny, truth, discipline and inner peace.Yoga, the art of living, and transcendental meditation, had shown to have soothing, calming and healthy effects on the mind and on the human body. 

Don't Be Afraid to Fly

Always remember the 3 C's of life: 
choices, chances and changes .
You must make a choice, to take a chance,
 or your life will never change.
So, don't be afraid to fly.
Spread your wings and soar high.

Stay In Touch

To a long lost friend, how will you finish the puzzle?

That lies inside my heart.
How will you know?  How deep in my soul, you played a very important part, when you continuously kept your distance.
What if tomorrow never comes?
Because, forever is not ours to take...
Maybe, then just maybe...
Let's take the chance to rekindle the bond, anytime we can.
To keep the friendship back on track, and keep the fire of friendship burning. Wherever you are...Whatever you do. Please Stay in Touch. 

The Blessings Of Sisters

We are three sisters, but we seldom see each other now.

Eigh and Janette last October 30, 2010

Our family life keeps us apart.
But we're never separated, because
we’re still in each other's heart.
We've had our troubles, but we will get through it someday. You are both loved and thought of in a very special way.
We had our good times, that we'll never forget.

Sometimes we worry,

And sometimes we fret.

However, if God ever gave me,

Something special, that you can see,

It might have been the blessings of,

Three sisters are we.

Josie and Janette together last Dec.2008 in Cebu

The Lord above has blessed me with lots of happiness and glee...and perhaps the most wonderful blessings of all, He made us beautiful sisters, all three. ♥♥♥

We have transcended from being Papa's little girls,

to fast becoming women of our own making...

good mothers...and great wives.

That even if fate has brought us to far away lands,

there is still one thing that remained constant.

We will always be: Papa's beloved daughters...

The 3 Chuahu sisters...Eigh, Josie and Janet

Wish I was

                                                                A kid, so I can....

Drink  all the colas whenever I'm thirsty..

Savor every bite of this luscious chocolate cake... 

every time I'm hungry

..

And enjoy life as it comes and goes.

However, the sad truth  is...I had my time. 

And as I, brace into  the next lap of my life's marathon,

more and more food is restricted.

That all I can do is simply WISH!!!!!!  

On Your Natal Day

Wishing you all the great things in life, this birthday will bring you,
and an extra share of all that makes you happiest.
For all the wishes you make, let every candle on your cake, gives you a wonderful surprise.
AGE is only a matter of  feelings, and  not of  numbers. Who cares for the numbers if it doesn't show?

Together Again

We parted  ways at the USJR portals after our college graduation
last March 1982, to venture life on our own,
and lost contact  thereafter.
However, when we met last October 30, 2010 
as if nothing  has changed.

The friendship ties that bind us decades ago,
remained untarnished.
In a spark of a moment, our face glowed
just like during our old campus days.

How I wish we can get together more often
to share moments of joy and tears,
of life's stories and adventures.
Thank God for FRIENDS like YOU,
we were never truly miles apart,
because in our prayers and in our minds,
we remained close at heart.

Today, we are just a text, or  an IM message  away in YM , Skype, or FB.
Video calling in skype, tokbox, and etc. keeps the fire of friendship burning...

Till we meet again! Will definitely miss you ... 
Thanks for your time! 

Celebrating Five Decades of Togetherness

October 30, 1960 was the date,

When you  first both  took your vows before God,
To Love and To Cherish in Sickness and in HEALTH,

In adversity and in prosperity, until death  part your ways...

Today, half a century later you  renewed  those vows,

with heads up high, with pride, joy and a cheerful heart,

for making it through life for the past fifty years of your existence as husband and wife.

It seemed like only yesterday, when you were both young, dashing and exploring life. Your love story was a perfect example of what destiny was meant to be. A whirlwind romance, ending in marriage  that no one expected  to last five decades of Blissful togetherness.

In hindsights, you both traveled the peaks and valleys in the highway of life in raising your five children, armed only with  your guts and   strong determination. 
You made it through with flying colors.

By simply showing that WE  have to GO through life with the flow of the currents  and not against it. 

Indeed, fifty years is quite a while for most good things to last, and that's a lifetime achievement beyond compare.

From a roller coaster of the past, moving forward, towards a glorious future.

You are both role models, in showing that two heads are better than one.
That, when  facing life's challenges, it is best to be a TEAM walking side by side and not ahead nor behind.

You showed us the values of commitment, caring, devotion, and unconditional love.

We are  truly GRATEFUL to GOD for being born to  parents like you.

YOU are both  God's greatest blessings to us.

As we celebrate a milestone in your togetherness,

Let the bond  of LOVE keeps on growing until the sun sets in your life,

May it be a golden beacon for the rest of us.

Happy fiftieth anniversary to our beloved Papa and Mama!

Cheers to your golden  years of marriage and beyond!!!!

Dance with the Wind

 

We  always dreamed  of a better  life after we get married, have a baby, and raise them well. However, we're frustrated that the kids aren't old enough, and we'll be more content when they are.  Later, we're dismayed  that we have teenagers to deal with. We'll certainly be happy when they're out of that stage soonest.
We tell ourselves that our life will be complete when our spouse gets his or her act together, when we get a nicer car, are able to go on a vacation, and become self sufficient  when we retire.
However, the truth is, there's no better time to be happier than the present, live  for today for tomorrow may never comes.
When do we say that we have enough and is ready to retire?
How much is enough?
Our life will always be filled with challenges.
It's best to admit this to yourself and decide to be happy anyway.
To have enough is relative.
One of my favorite quotes comes from Alfred D. Souza, is  "For a long time it had seemed to me that life was about to begin - real life. However, there was always some obstacle in the way, something has to be gotten through first, some unfinished business, time still to be served, or a debt to be paid. Then life would begin. At last it dawned on me that these obstacles were my life."
This perspective has helped me to see that there is no way to happiness.
Happiness is the way.
So, treasure every moment that you have and treasure it more because you shared it with someone special, special enough to spend your time with...and remember that time waits for no one.
Stop waiting... there is no better time than right now to be happy.
Happiness is a journey, not a destination.
Learn to dance with the wind and sail through life's uncharted courses with an open heart and a big SMILE, do count your blessings, 
and stay connected with friends.