A special day happened last April 10, it was my birthday. Family and friends remembered to greet and sent their special wishes and prayers for me. I wrote all the messages in my journal, first time to do that by the way. I just thought that it is nice to look back at that day in the future. Something I was not able to record, Clarisse’s messages since the first day of April until the 10th. Clarisse don’t worry, the sweet memories are recorded forever in my heart.
I really did not feel the day was so spectacular. Well for one, an extraordinary happened. Two of my colleagues whom I don’t have that deep relationship with greeted me – the first time they did it for the past many years we’ve been together in the company. It was memorable because one of those colleagues, I never spoke with for years. It was sort of a cold war between us. But that was just history now which we never talked about. One day, we just spoke to each other and accepted and adjusted and did what must be done a long time ago. I guess it’s about maturity. And I never expected that that day will come in such a way, I prayed about it for years. And I’m just thankful that God made His way for it to happen.
I understand if some people forgot to greet me. I never expected for gifts or any thing special. I did enjoy my day. I spent the morning with my Tatay (he accompanied me to LTO) and the afternoon was spent at home, with my family – the people I chose to share my special day with.
The next couple of days, there were still birthday messages coming in. I began to realize that God extended my birthday to few more days. Hahaha…
And there are people who were not contented to just greet me. It was really a surprise. It happened last April 13, three days after my birthday. Cha, Clarisse, Jenna and Mae prepared something special. This I was really touched. Even now when I think about it, there is something I feel in my heart that I cannot explain. I do not deserve to receive such gifts. These four ladies worked hard and gave me what they know will make me happy. It was so thoughtful of them. But more than the tangible gifts, I am most grateful for how they are living their lives. These women are trying their best to be like Jesus. When I look at them, I see God’s mighty hand in action. At their young age, they have decided to use their time and energy for things with eternal value. They strive to have a deeper relationship with their Lord and Savior.
Cha, Clarisse, Jenna and Mae: Thank you for the gift of friendship. Thank you for the trust. Thank you for your heavenly commitment. Thank you for being an inspiration and encouragement to me. Thank you for making this year’s April 10 a special one. Thank you for being beautiful in the sight of God. Let us all faithfully finish the race…
And just when I thought my birthday was over, God is making each day a special day for me. Love You, Dad!
I really did not feel the day was so spectacular. Well for one, an extraordinary happened. Two of my colleagues whom I don’t have that deep relationship with greeted me – the first time they did it for the past many years we’ve been together in the company. It was memorable because one of those colleagues, I never spoke with for years. It was sort of a cold war between us. But that was just history now which we never talked about. One day, we just spoke to each other and accepted and adjusted and did what must be done a long time ago. I guess it’s about maturity. And I never expected that that day will come in such a way, I prayed about it for years. And I’m just thankful that God made His way for it to happen.
I understand if some people forgot to greet me. I never expected for gifts or any thing special. I did enjoy my day. I spent the morning with my Tatay (he accompanied me to LTO) and the afternoon was spent at home, with my family – the people I chose to share my special day with.
The next couple of days, there were still birthday messages coming in. I began to realize that God extended my birthday to few more days. Hahaha…
And there are people who were not contented to just greet me. It was really a surprise. It happened last April 13, three days after my birthday. Cha, Clarisse, Jenna and Mae prepared something special. This I was really touched. Even now when I think about it, there is something I feel in my heart that I cannot explain. I do not deserve to receive such gifts. These four ladies worked hard and gave me what they know will make me happy. It was so thoughtful of them. But more than the tangible gifts, I am most grateful for how they are living their lives. These women are trying their best to be like Jesus. When I look at them, I see God’s mighty hand in action. At their young age, they have decided to use their time and energy for things with eternal value. They strive to have a deeper relationship with their Lord and Savior.
Cha, Clarisse, Jenna and Mae: Thank you for the gift of friendship. Thank you for the trust. Thank you for your heavenly commitment. Thank you for being an inspiration and encouragement to me. Thank you for making this year’s April 10 a special one. Thank you for being beautiful in the sight of God. Let us all faithfully finish the race…
And just when I thought my birthday was over, God is making each day a special day for me. Love You, Dad!
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