Live Life Over

IF I HAD MY LIFE TO LIVE OVER

I would have talked less and listened more.

I would have invited friends over to dinner even if the carpet was stained and the sofa fade.

I would have eaten the popcorn in the 'good' living room and worried much less about the dirt when someone wanted to light a fire in the fireplace.

I would have taken the time to listen to my grandfather ramble about his youth.

I would never have insisted the car windows be rolled up on a summer day because my hair had just been teased and sprayed.

I would have burned the pink candle sculpted like a rose before it melted in storage.

I would have sat on the lawn with my children and not worried about grass blemish.

I would have cried and laughed less while watching television - and more while watching life.

I would have shared more of the responsibility carried by my husband.

I would have gone to bed when I was sick instead of pretending the earth would go into a holding pattern if I weren't there for the day.

I would never have bought anything just because it was practical, wouldn't show soil or was guaranteed to last a lifetime.

Instead of wishing away nine months of pregnancy, I'd have cherished every moment and realized that the wonderment growing inside me was the only chance in life to assist God in a miracle.

When my kids kissed me impetuously, I would never have said, "Later. Now go get washed up for dinner."
There would have been more "I love yous"... more "I'm sorrys"...but mostly, given another shot at life, I would seize every minute... look at it and really see it...live it...and never give it back.

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In memory of Erma Bombeck who lost her fight with cancer. "Be courageous and bold. When you look back on your life, you'll regret the things you didn't do more than the ones you did."

Missing him a lot...

I was about to write a blog about my grandfather. It's been three (3) years and eight (8) months since he died, I thought I already moved-on, but then, as I continue writing about him, I felt missing him so much and I become aware of my tears rolled down my cheeks... I just really missed him... and thinking that if he's still alive, maybe I could have a chance to hug him, tell him I’m sorry and I love him so much. If he’s still alive now, maybe our family/relatives would not be chaotic right now. <Sigh>

 But then, I believe in the saying: “no one is permanent in this world.” All of us died for some reasons and God has a purpose for everything… :)

Wherever YOU are...

I don't know where you are right now...

but, I just want to let you know that...

wherever you are...

you're never far from my heart... ♥

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Lover of my soul,
I go inside to find you
when you're just too far away
for me to get to.

Sometimes I catch glimpses of you
in someone else
and I try to imagine
that some part of you is still here.

Even so, I let it go
and wrap my thoughts around images
that flow
in pictures of you.

Something about the world
keeps changing.
You always seem to disappear
and so I go within to find you

Sweet lover of my soul
are you near?
I close my eyes again
to slip into another dream...

-- Vance Gilmore --

...now that I see you...

Question: WHAT'S ON YOUR MIND???


My Answer: ...and at last I see the light, and it's like the fog has lifted. And at last I see the light, and it's like the sky is new. And it's warm and real and bright, and the world has somehow shifted. All at once everything looks different, now that I see you...

Here I Go Again!!!

March 2, 2011

During our Bible Study, I thought of someone I’ve met once, and the one whom I admire most. I accidentally remember the moments...from the time we met until the time I’ve known him that well (not much). Those were the days, a happy time for me. Yeah! I admit that I was in the point of what we call "head over heels". In love with whom I met as a friend.

Everytime I think of those days, I just found myself smiling.

I know that it’s a part of growing up, to love and to let go of the things that are not meant to be.

Many questions that still in my mind. Questions that I think no one could ever answer, except God.

Until now, the memories are still fresh… I can still remember those times… it was a sure experience… unforgettable moment in time.

[[[ it’s alright, it will pass… with God’s help ]]]

5 Tips to Get a Happy Life

• Stay healthy. Health is possibly the greatest asset one can possibly possess. No creature on this planet can be happy if is not healthy. So the primary concern of all of us should be to become and stay healthy. What does this include ? Well, use the body the way it was designed to – for motion. Spend some time walking, exercising, cleaning the home or whatsoever – just do not stay in one position for a long time. You can also eat various type of food – only thinking of it will make you feel better, besides the benefits for the body. Finally, try to avoid stress – long-term stressful situations can lead to illnesses.

• Smile. Positive attitude automatically contributes towards better mood – good mood is crucial for being happy. Even when you find yourself to be apathy, don’t forget that you can at least smile, it’s free and thus it makes people around you feel your inner harmony.

• Save money. Strange enough, but saving money can indeed bring you happiness. Human beings feel enjoyment as they gain some kind of “value”. Storing money for some period can cause this positive feeling of having something achieved – thus you will gain the possibility to reach some of your lifetime goals and dreams.

• Find a good company. Have you noticed how different people have different impact on us? Well, considering that each of us can choose the people to hang with (unlike family members), one should make conscious effort to choose only those people who cause positive thinking – and love them honestly.

• Do a good deed regularly. Yes, I know that people sometimes tend to be self-centric, but it is a special delight when you accomplish something for someone else – be it helping your family, coworkers or even strangers on the street.  You will feel that affection inside, when the other person expresses the appreciation  for your goodness.

[[[ These tips are according to gethappylife.com website.

I just want to attach: Try to pray faithfully to God regularly and you will be happier. ]]]

SATURDAY: my Special and favorite day, ever! ♥

SABBATH day!

I am so thankful and grateful to God for the whole entire week, He made us alive and allow us to do whatever we want and also very much thankful for the reason that HE made Sabbath day for us.

(Mark 2:27 -- And He said to them, “The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath.)

I am so excited for the Sabbath day, as always. I can feel the peacefulness of the world. I’m pleased to fellowship with the brethren, eating good foods, hearing God’s messages through His servants and of course, for studying His very words.

the SMILES that I can never ever forget...  

 the friendship... and the Sabbath day. :)

Although I am far from my biological family, but I am happy since I have still my family in Christ here around me. :)

Happy SABBATH... every Sabbath :)