While watching this dancing fountain at Al Majaz Waterfront, my heart keeps singing Kumukutikutitap by Ryan Cayabyab...
I realized, that this is my 7th Christmas away from home.
Wow! How did I survive?
KALI: Only a life lived for His glory is a life worth living...
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Kutitap
While watching this dancing fountain at Al Majaz Waterfront, my heart keeps singing Kumukutikutitap by Ryan Cayabyab...
I realized, that this is my 7th Christmas away from home.
Wow! How did I survive?
Exhange Gift
Last Thursday, we had a Merry-Pot-Luck Day in the office; a merienda cena in our department followed by exchange gift from the Secret Santa!
A traditional Christmas celebration that we, Christians were used to. We had it in school, church, offices, with friends and family.
Hearing Sleigh Bells
The season of happy songs from the happy heart and happy souls is finally here.
We'll I haven't heard any Christmas carols on this side of the planet but the ting-a-ling-ling-ting-ting-a-ling-dong is buzzing on my ears... in my mind and in my heart.
Christmas is not on December
i am a Christian.
i am a believer of Christmas.
i am a follower of Christ.
but i dont believe that He is born on December.
its my 2nd Christmas in the Middle East - where Bethlehem is... our distance is just about 1200 miles from there, with 2 hours difference. and at this time of the year, with the story from the Bible, it really seems impossible that Mary & Joseph were walking on the desert... as well as Jesus was placed in the manger at this season. it is very cold... and how can shepherds stay there with this type of weather?
not that i dont believe in the story... it is about the date. maybe (as pastor Gerry discussed), it is between April to October... but definitely not December.
i also believe that it is our way of commemorating the birth of our Savior... the most important and the true meaning of Christmas. that He is born, to save us.
its a good thing that there is a certain date for the celebration...
a time of sharing... giving... loving... forgiving...
but this season, being the most expensive vacation, seems celebrated extravagantly that tends to over shadow the true meaning and spirit.
people were so stressed.
at this time of crisis, everybody is on tight budget... yet people still pressured themselves to buy some gifts for everyone. it is sweet thought. i have nothing againsts it.
but hearing some complains while i'm in queue for cashier, is just so irritating. if you dont have much this time... dont bother. a simple note or a 1 minute call will do.
giving does not necessarily means gift.
we all have so much to give to our loved ones, not just material things...
Christmas is believing that Jesus is born to save us. He love us so much that He paid for our sins through crucifixion. and the promise that He will come again to bring us to His kingdom.
this is Christmas.
and its not only on December that we will commemorate this.
every new morning, is a gift from Him.
everyday...
not just on December.
and i think it is best to return the favor by doing the same thing.
everday is Christmas.
not in exaggerated way but in remembering that He comes to save us.
and that we should always be thankful for that.
dont rush today. do not spend beyond your means.
you have 365 days a year to give... to love... to remember... to share... to forgive.
i am a believer of Christmas.
i am a follower of Christ.
but i dont believe that He is born on December.
its my 2nd Christmas in the Middle East - where Bethlehem is... our distance is just about 1200 miles from there, with 2 hours difference. and at this time of the year, with the story from the Bible, it really seems impossible that Mary & Joseph were walking on the desert... as well as Jesus was placed in the manger at this season. it is very cold... and how can shepherds stay there with this type of weather?
not that i dont believe in the story... it is about the date. maybe (as pastor Gerry discussed), it is between April to October... but definitely not December.
i also believe that it is our way of commemorating the birth of our Savior... the most important and the true meaning of Christmas. that He is born, to save us.
its a good thing that there is a certain date for the celebration...
a time of sharing... giving... loving... forgiving...
but this season, being the most expensive vacation, seems celebrated extravagantly that tends to over shadow the true meaning and spirit.
people were so stressed.
at this time of crisis, everybody is on tight budget... yet people still pressured themselves to buy some gifts for everyone. it is sweet thought. i have nothing againsts it.
but hearing some complains while i'm in queue for cashier, is just so irritating. if you dont have much this time... dont bother. a simple note or a 1 minute call will do.
giving does not necessarily means gift.
we all have so much to give to our loved ones, not just material things...
Christmas is believing that Jesus is born to save us. He love us so much that He paid for our sins through crucifixion. and the promise that He will come again to bring us to His kingdom.
this is Christmas.
and its not only on December that we will commemorate this.
every new morning, is a gift from Him.
everyday...
not just on December.
and i think it is best to return the favor by doing the same thing.
everday is Christmas.
not in exaggerated way but in remembering that He comes to save us.
and that we should always be thankful for that.
dont rush today. do not spend beyond your means.
you have 365 days a year to give... to love... to remember... to share... to forgive.
New Home for Christmas
we moved out.
but have not move in yet.
there is this one week transition before we start making the house our home...
for a year and 3 months, i have kept this feeling that everything here is just temporary.
well, that is a fact in general.
but what i meant was... this place.
this life... living away from home is temporary.
and i dont need to feel comfortable with it because its not permanent.
as we were looking for new place last week.
i was somehow disturbed... confused... i dont exactly know what i was looking for.
i dont have a picture in mind of what i want to have... not because i am clueless, but more than that, i dont know what to consider. whatever comes first?
before we moved out, we went to church. after few months of not attending the service, it was a relief. i was recharged...
ooopppsss, dont worry... i am not going to write the whole sermon!
just a piece of what reflects on me.
the pastor emphasized the value of being part of a cell group in church... in which you have to register to be a part of the church. admittedly, i am one of those who doesnt want to register, thinking that i have a local church at home... which is in Bulacan.
i am attending... as a guest?!
but he said, we are not. we should accept this place as our new home since we are legal resident of this country... and we are staying here... living a life here... we should understand that this is now home, for us.
and he is right. of course!
for 15 months... i was thinking of going home, where my childhood photos were... thinking of my favorite blankets & my pillows... dreaming of my bed...
and ignoring the things that i have at present... these 'temporary' things that i am using everyday and for few more years from now.
my parents will always be my home...
but what i have right now. wherever i am. i should also call it home.
this enlightens me... and after the service, i found peace of mind...
i can somehow enjoy the few more years here.
and can make myself feel at home, especially this Christmas :)
but have not move in yet.
there is this one week transition before we start making the house our home...
for a year and 3 months, i have kept this feeling that everything here is just temporary.
well, that is a fact in general.
but what i meant was... this place.
this life... living away from home is temporary.
and i dont need to feel comfortable with it because its not permanent.
as we were looking for new place last week.
i was somehow disturbed... confused... i dont exactly know what i was looking for.
i dont have a picture in mind of what i want to have... not because i am clueless, but more than that, i dont know what to consider. whatever comes first?
before we moved out, we went to church. after few months of not attending the service, it was a relief. i was recharged...
ooopppsss, dont worry... i am not going to write the whole sermon!
just a piece of what reflects on me.
the pastor emphasized the value of being part of a cell group in church... in which you have to register to be a part of the church. admittedly, i am one of those who doesnt want to register, thinking that i have a local church at home... which is in Bulacan.
i am attending... as a guest?!
but he said, we are not. we should accept this place as our new home since we are legal resident of this country... and we are staying here... living a life here... we should understand that this is now home, for us.
and he is right. of course!
for 15 months... i was thinking of going home, where my childhood photos were... thinking of my favorite blankets & my pillows... dreaming of my bed...
and ignoring the things that i have at present... these 'temporary' things that i am using everyday and for few more years from now.
my parents will always be my home...
but what i have right now. wherever i am. i should also call it home.
this enlightens me... and after the service, i found peace of mind...
i can somehow enjoy the few more years here.
and can make myself feel at home, especially this Christmas :)
2006
the last Christmas that i can remember...
sometimes, i keep asking why we have to leave?
why do we need to sacrifice our time?
minutes that should be spent with our loved ones.
seconds that can last forever with them just slips away from our palm...
and being far, we tend to wish that time must run fast...
that we hope the day will be over in a snap...
we dont want to check the clock, no more counting the minutes that past.
instead, looking forward to the next weeks... months... years...
until the day that we arrive home again.
a month of vacation will be a lifetime memory.
few days with them and it will all be heaven's glory.
i wonder why life is a misery... why do we need live in agony.
i am longing for their hugs & kisses...
i cant wait to hear the sound when they giggle...
and at times that they are in pain...
i want to be with them to wipe their tears away.
but in this life that i am taking...
i dont know until when will i be missing...
those moments with them that i know is running...
because soon, they are also leaving.
i hope one day, i can shout STOP!
i can take a seat, and be relaxed.
if given a chance or a wish maybe...
i'll wish that we are together again, my whole family.
Sana Ngayong Pasko (Ariel Rivera)
Pasko na naman
Ngunit wala ka pa
Hanggang kailan kaya
Ako’y maghihintay sa iyo
Bakit ba naman
Kailangang lumisan pa
Ang tanging hangad ko lang
Ay makapiling ka
Sana ngayong Pasko
Ay maalala mo pa rin ako
Hinahanap-hanap pag-ibig mo
At kahit wala ka na
Nangangarap at umaasa pa rin ako
Muling makita ka
At makasama ka
Sa araw ng Pasko
Pasko na naman
Ngunit wala ka pa
Hanggang kailan kaya
Ako’y maghihintay sa iyo
Bakit ba naman
Kailangang lumisan pa
Ang tanging hangad ko lang
Ay makapiling ka
Sana ngayong Pasko
Ay maalala mo pa rin ako
Hinahanap-hanap pag-ibig mo
At kahit wala ka na
Nangangarap at umaasa pa rin ako
Muling makita ka
At makasama ka
Sa araw ng Pasko
Sana ngayong Pasko…
Ngunit wala ka pa
Hanggang kailan kaya
Ako’y maghihintay sa iyo
Bakit ba naman
Kailangang lumisan pa
Ang tanging hangad ko lang
Ay makapiling ka
Sana ngayong Pasko
Ay maalala mo pa rin ako
Hinahanap-hanap pag-ibig mo
At kahit wala ka na
Nangangarap at umaasa pa rin ako
Muling makita ka
At makasama ka
Sa araw ng Pasko
Pasko na naman
Ngunit wala ka pa
Hanggang kailan kaya
Ako’y maghihintay sa iyo
Bakit ba naman
Kailangang lumisan pa
Ang tanging hangad ko lang
Ay makapiling ka
Sana ngayong Pasko
Ay maalala mo pa rin ako
Hinahanap-hanap pag-ibig mo
At kahit wala ka na
Nangangarap at umaasa pa rin ako
Muling makita ka
At makasama ka
Sa araw ng Pasko
Sana ngayong Pasko…
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