But until forever is here, until a lifetime is lived, and until eternity gives me a chance to say everything, I will hold you in my heart more gently than any feelings. I will feel blessed by your presence more than you will ever know. I love having you in my life and I'd love to go on loving you forever.
Some of the most significant messages that we can say to one another often come in just three words. When spoken or conveyed, these three words have the power to forge new friendships, deepen old ones and restore relationships that have cooled and broken apart. The following three-word phrases can enrich every relationship.........
I'LL BE THERE Being there for another person is the greatest gift we can give. Finding time for our friends, family and loved ones gives them a feeling that they are important.
I RESPECT YOU Respect conveys the feeling that another person is a true equal. It is a powerful way to affirm the importance of a relationship.
PLEASE FORGIVE ME Many broken relationships could be restored and healed if people would admit their mistakes and ask for forgiveness. All of us commit mistakes, we are vulnerable to faults, foibles and failures. A man should never be ashamed to admit he has been wrong. Mistakes make us wiser and a better person
I THANK YOU Gratitude is an exquisite form of courtesy. People who enjoy the companionship of good, close friends are those who don't take daily courtesies for granted. They are quick to thank their friends for their many expressions of kindness.
LET ME HELP Don't wait for others to ask help from us. Without being asked, we could help when we see help is needed. And even when we think we have no more to give, when a friend cries out to us, we will find the strength to help
I UNDERSTAND YOU People become closer and enjoy each other more if they feel the other person accepts and understands them. And understanding comes when there is an open communication.
And, certainly, last but not the least I LOVE YOU We should always say and show how much we love a person. Love, is the a very important thing that can keep a relationship.
Have you watched the news lately? Cyclone Nargis that killed almost 80,000 people in Myanmar and the 7.9 earthquake that killed many people in Sichuan, China. Cyclones and earthquakes are just two of the disastrous natural calamities we had experienced. There are typhoons, floods, volcanic eruptions, forest fires etc. These natural disasters have shook the lives of many people.
Here in the Philippines, the rainy season has started and soon typhoons will definitely be on the go! Who will forget the strong typhoons that hit the Philippines last year destroying houses and properties and killed many lives. And there was Mayon Volcano that brought great disaster in the Bicol region.
Those were just few of the many we have experienced. Have you ever thought that these disasters are getting worse? Well, I am probably exaggerating in a way but I can't help myself from worrying and thinking these as a "parusa" for our misdemeanors towards Mother Earth. Because of today's technology and every country's desire to be highly industrialized, we had forgotten and neglected our responsibilities towards Mother Earth.
These calamities are maybe ways of Mother Nature to remind us that we are living in her jurisdiction, so as inhabitants, we should be good stewards.
When a person dies, he/she can be remembered with the work/s or the legacy that he/she had left.
I am not a famous person who will be remembered by so many but I know that I will be remembered by the people whom I,in one way or another have touched their lives.
So how do I want to be remembered?
I want to be remembered...
As a daughter...I may not be the best daughter my parents have but definitely I know that they are happy and proud to have me in their lives.
As a sister... An ate who will always be there for my siblings.
As a mother... not a perfect one but a mother who tried my best to be a good one for my son.
As a teacher... not the best but a teacher who tried to teach my students not just in academics but also lessons in life that will help them as they travel in their journey called life... not just their teacher but their second mother, sister and friend.
As a friend... a true friend who will always be there through thick and thin... a friend always ready to lend a helping hand and a shoulder to cry on....a friend who will always treasure the friendship we have.
As a lover... not the gorgeous and sexy one but definitely someone who loves with all my heart...
I want to be remembered as a simple person who tries my best in everything I do, someone who always carries a sweet smile that can make a person feel comfortable, a smile that can make a person’s burden lighter, and a smile saying that I’m always there ready to do everything for them.
I will miss the laughter we shared together... even the times we have cried... your voice... your smile... your eyes.... your face.... that I have been used to seeing everyday.
Life is full of mysteries, in all of its aspects that we tend to be skeptical in almost everything. We often ask ourselves all the “why’s”, “how’s” and “what-if’s”. And oftentimes no matter how hard we try to find out the answers and even if we have found the answers we still don’t seem to understand. It’s as if we want things to happen like the way we want it to happen.
John is married to Joy for fifteen years. And their marriage is blessed with a six-year-old beautiful daughter Grace. During the time when John is still courting Joy, almost all of her relatives are against the relationship. The reason is unknown to John, but the unwelcome atmosphere can be seen in the facial expression of people close to her.
But love and perseverance prevailed, they are married and the relationship lasted for fifteen years. Joy died three weeks after the six-year birthday of Grace. John is devastated, his wife is the center of everything. His sense of direction, the reason for his existence is gone. He cursed GOD for taking his wife so soon. He is asking why Joy, why not those who deserve not to be alive? Why not the rapist, the criminals, why not those who are menace of the society? Joy is a caring mother and wife. She didn’t deserve to die young. He said, “God! My wife deserves to live for another fifteen years. Why you never gave us the chance to be together and be happy for a little longer?”
John literally gave up his life. He resigned in his job and became alcoholic and lives a miserable life. His sister in law, a nun, brought Grace in a convent because he can no longer took care of her. He slashed his wrist trying to commit suicide. He suffered cardiac arrest as a result of low blood pressure due to severe bleeding. He was comatose for a week and almost died.
When he regains consciousness, his sister in law was in his bedside. She said, “Do you know why all of us are trying to prevent you in having a relationship with my sister? Fifteen days before you met her, she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Doctors gave her only fifteen months to live. You are married fifteen weeks after your first meeting and have been together for fifteen years. Fifteen days after your marriage, the doctors told her that her cancer miraculously disappeared. John, GOD gave you the fifteen years that you are asking before you even ask for it. You are the miracle that my sister is praying. And I’m sure that she’s happy when she moves on to her next life.
Bakit kaya, bakit ka ba naghihintay Na himukin pa, pilitin pa ng tadhana Alam mo na kung bakit nagkakaganyan Lumulutang, nasasayang ang buhay mo At ang ibinubulong ng iyong puso Natutulog ba ang Diyos, natutulog ba?
At ikay ay kaagad sumusuko Konting hirap at munting pagsubok lamang Bakit ganyan, nasaan and iyong tapang Naduduwag, nawawalan ng pag-asa At iniisip na natutulog pa, natutulog pa ang Diyos Natutulog ba?
Chorus: Sikapin mo, pilitin mo, tibayan ang iyong puso Tanging ikaw and huhubog sa iyong bukas Huwag mo sanang akalaing natutulog pa ang Diyos Ang buhay mo ay mayroong halaga sa Kanya.
Dapat nga ba na ikaw ay maghintay At himukin pa, pilitin pa ng tadhana Gawin mo na, kung ano ang nararapat Magsikap ka at magtiwala sa Maykapal Nakahanda ang Diyos umalalay sa 'yo Hinihintay ka lang, kaibigan
Natutulog nga ba ang Diyos?
Many of us, at some point in time, have asked this question... only to find out in the end that God never sleeps.
