Yesterday, lunchtime. My parents, siblings, and I were exchanging quips. Mama recently bought a pot, and the ”magic pot” became a point of discussion.
Grace: (to Mama) Then you won’t let Papa wash that new expensive pot?
Mama: Oh, no, I won’t let him do it.
Melisa: Then who are you going to trust to wash that pot? You’re not allowing anyone of us to handle [...]
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Posted in Family, People, Reflections, Today, tagged Bible, Christianity, Happy Mother's Day, jewel, mother, priceless, vituous woman on May 12, 2008 | No Comments »
The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him. [Proverbs 31:1]
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.
She will do him good and not evil all the days of [...]
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Posted in Family, Poetry, Today, tagged Christian, Christianity, essence, Family, Happy Mother's Day, ideal mom, love, lovingkindness, Mama, mother, motherhood, peace, poem, Poetry, random thoughts, sacrifices on May 12, 2008 | No Comments »
I know the story behind
the dainty flowers
in your little garden. The colors, though
common, tell the eyes what soul
chose to see them. Every day
the modest bloom and quiet laughter bask
in the morning sun of your
delight. What a bright blessing! Today
I see them flourish
in my heart. What wonder!
Your simple hands
have painted
a masterpiece. ♥
~~~~~~~~
PicScript:
These are one [...]
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Posted in Family, People, Uncategorized, tagged love, Mama, mother's day, patience, sacrifice, story, timeless, writer, writing on May 12, 2008 | No Comments »
Yesterday my sister and I were in scenic Hundred Islands in Pangasinan. It was their company outing — I mean department exclusive, and I went along with her. I wasn’t really ready to go because I am working on a difficult file which needs much time, but I am very thankful I went along–and captured the exhilarating beauty of [...]
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Posted in Family, Mirabilia, tagged funny, mobile phones, Mama, amusing, mother, Sun, Globe, Smart, Tacloban, long-distance calls, aunts, names on May 9, 2008 | No Comments »
The other day Mama asked me to save her new Sun Cellular number in her mobile phone. In the Philippines there are three major network providers simply called ”Globe,” “Smart,” and “Sun.” So whenever I key in a contact’s other number, I do this:
Aui Sun = means my friend Aui’s other number by Sun.
Mhea Globe = means [...]
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