Hope Like an Anchor

May

12

A Love Note to Mum

Photo taken in Singapore, 2006.

I just finished reading an article about attachment parenting, when I thought of you, Nanay. Just like the mum in the article, you are unselfish and dedicated, too. You have always put your children’s needs ahead of your own.

I will never forget the time when I was still young and you always fixed my hair (you made sure I always go to school neat and tidy), prepared my lunch and snacks, mend my school uniform when needed and made costumes for my school presentations. You took care of me when I was sick. You would cook noodles soup for me and give me gentle back rubs just so I could fall asleep. When I experienced my first heartbreak, your presence comforted me. You even let me sleep in your room until I was okay.

You were there when I gave birth to our two precious children and you guided R and I all the way. You are my nurse, doctor and go-to-person each time I needed to ask something about the kids.

You have always done things for me and my siblings with love, never demanding a payback. You never showed your frustration on us by screaming or name-calling but instead you have remained that quiet force that made us think for ourselves what we have done wrong.

You are our prayer warrior. You never directed us on what to do with our lives but always trusted God’s guidance for us. And judging by the way my siblings and I are living our lives now, I’d say, we are very much under His guidance and grace.

Thank you for your prayers. Thank you for loving us with all your heart. Thank you for raising us to be the best that we can be. Thank you for being the wind beneath our wings. You are God’s gift to me and my siblings.

Happy Mother’s Day!

Love,
C

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Mar

12

What is your Life-Verse?

iPhone / Life in the Philippines / Marikit Speaks / PP: PS CS 5

I have been a Christian for two decades now but I never had a life-verse. There are a lot of beautiful teachings in the Bible and all of them were equally my “favorites”. Until last Sunday, when once more, the church message really touched my heart and challenged my soul. It was during that service where I finally found my life verses.

“Let all that I am wait quietly before God, for my hope is in Him.

He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress where I will not be shaken.

My victory and honor come from God alone.

He is my refuge, a rock where no enemy can reach me.”

Psalm 62:5-7 NLT

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Feb

26

A New Chapter

Instagr.am Love / iPhone / Life in Australia / Marikit Speaks / PP: PS CS 5

This marks my first week as a student. I started school (on flexibly delivery) last week and so far, I am enjoying it. This course, which I hope to finish within a maximum of 3 years will help me land a career in the helping profession. A lifelong dream that I claim by God’s grace will come to fruition soon.

I have to share that while I was at the height of my career in IT software consulting, I have felt tugs in my heart to consider a career shift. But the lure of money, ego and my stubborn heart led me to many more years of unhappiness where I was.

And I can’t thank the Lord enough for this opportunity. For giving me a supportive husband, family and friends who cheer me on. This is not an easy task, I tell you. With my busy day-to-day schedule, it is a challenge to finish chapters upon chapters of books required to finish the course requirements. But I’m not complaining. I am enjoying all the new learning.

A week before school started, the hubby helped me rearrange our little lounge space to fit my study table. I like it that I have a relaxing view of the skies and our neighbors’ trees.

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Jan

29

Something’s Brewing

Canon 5D MII / Family / Marikit Speaks

There is something about the number “3″ that makes it special for me and my family. Because hubby and I got married in 2003, we had our first child in 2006, our second child in 2009 and now that we’re in the year 2012, we have this new project, our new “baby”.

Anyway, excitement mounts over this latest and greatest adventure. It is so huge that it made my tummy do somersaults as we went through the early stages. My hubby is equally excited and is so looking forward to see the outcome.

A huge blessing this will be. More updates soon!

Photo taken at Sonya’s Tagaytay. (Jan 2012)

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Jan

27

Pinterest is Addicting

Marikit Speaks

I opened a Pinterest account a few months ago but never got to start using it until yesterday. And I am hooked! My favorite board to date is Home Ideas. I think I’m going to spend a fair bit of my down time pinning ideas for our future home. Yihee!

Isn’t it cute how members are called ‘Pinners’? Happy Friday!

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Jan

26

My One Word for 2012

Canon 5D MII / Family / Life in Australia / Marikit Speaks / PP: PS CS 5

Last December, I thought of starting the New Year with One Word. It is a word that I’d live by, remind myself of often and be happy about just pondering. My one word for 2012 is FREEDOM. Last year has been a tough yet rewarding year in so many aspects in my life. I will never ever forget 2011 and how it had made me a better person. At least that’s how I see myself now.

Why freedom? I have read in one of my favourite author Barry Neil Kaufman’s writings that “we are born with many beliefs”. That as we grow older, these beliefs, wrong or right, form part of who we are and determine how we will live our lives. For example, growing up in a province in the Philippines and having a very simple mother and a very strict father, I believed that I should dress up and present myself a certain way. A way that will never hurt my parents’ ideal image of me. Hence, I never wore nail polish. The first time I did, as far as I can remember was during my wedding. I was already two weeks short of turning 30 years old then! But last year, I broke away from this belief. I painted my toenails red. It felt good. During our Christmas vacation in the Philippines, I had my fingernails painted red, too. Oh, sweet freedom! It was like I had set myself free from my own judgments. Judgments that have put lids in all of what I wanted to do in life.

It does not stop there. I have been “unearthing” these beliefs in me and slowly but surely changing my perspective and totally turning my back from them. So long as these newly-formed beliefs do not go against my faith in God, they don’t hurt the people around me and they make me happy, I’m totally there.

How about you? What is your One Word?

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Aug

03

To The Man of My Dreams.

Family / Life in Australia / Marikit Speaks / Point & Shoot

To my soul mate. To the one who encourages me to give my best in any task I set my heart and mind into. To my partner in ‘crime’. To the love of my life, happy, happy birthday! I wish you good health, the fulfillment of your goals and discernment as you continue your walk with the Lord. Love you!

p.s. Dad, would you believe it took me hours to look for a photo of us together? This is a sign that we should have more new photos taken! xoxo

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Apr

26

A Good Break

Canon 5D MII / Family / Life in Australia / Marikit Speaks / PP: PS CS 5

Our Easter holidays turned out to be a fruitful and restful break for our family. The first three days were happy-busy with our two-night stay in Canberra. The fourth day was focused on our to-dos for our home, like fixing busted bulbs, sorting old clothes and finally buying a new bedroom suite. And today, being our last holiday break, we spent it relaxing at home. Thank you, Lord for the gift of this five-day holiday.

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Apr

15

Back on Their Feet

Canon 5D MII / Life in Australia / Marikit Speaks / PP: PS CS 5

What an eventful week it has been. Our kids took turns in getting sick and that meant sleepless nights for me and the hubs. Thankfully, the virus seemed to have gotten bored in our household and has decided to leave after a week of unwelcomed visit. Both the kids are now back on their feet, active as they have always been. Hopefully next week, we’d be able to maximize the holidays and go to our planned outings.

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Mar

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