our mother of perpetual help

when parishes merged and joined into one, our parish was one of those affected. its brand new name now is "our mother of perpetual help" parish... in life where so many unknown dwell, we welcome this divine change as we hope and pray for better days ahead as we similarly hope and pray for answers about what happened to malaysia flight 370. we pray for those on board and their relatives who are still hoping for their safe return. although the hope is dim but that's all we have...

between two ferns, the awkward and somewhat funny interview of pres. obama ;)

i am happy with president obama and president clinton because they are the ones who gave us the ACA and FMLA and both affect me :)  if you care, you just care and it shows by your actions... thanks to you both my beloved prez, my votes did not go to waste :>

and speaking of ferns, i ordered a variety of it to be planted this spring for i love fern plants. it reminds me of the forest with its tranquility and peaceful surroundings. and if a waterfall is nearby then you hit the jackpot :) with that soothing calming sounds in a cool and enchanting environment, that's where they build campfires...(^&*)...

dreams of our childhood, robert schumann... the music continues...

welcome to my world, newell oler...

the weather was trying
so we clammed up
the sun wasn't shining
so we dug in

the world so it seems
is unfriendly, unforgiving
the world is too busy
too preoccupied with itself

the storm rages on
it's hot, it's cold
where did the whistles
and the ringing bells go

with dreams in tow
you are now headed
to the beach
to the mountains
to the forest

where no one can find you
where no one is looking
where peace and quiet is waiting
and ready to hug you...

life sometimes is trying, that's the norm actually but we move on. we persevere for that's how we win...(^&*)...never give up, never say never, never lose the dream... you owe it to those who are suffering, you owe it to the one who changed your life forever. but most importantly you owe it to God who is the source of everything on earth...

Son of God, the movie...

            

the movie that will make you fall in love with Jesus all over again per Roma Downey. She and her husband Mark Burnett, the producer of Survivor which i learned lately had 2 episodes filmed in Palaui island in Cagayan, Philippines located in barangay San Vicente. my dad's sister auntie Laning lives in Tuguegarao near that island paradise where the survivor film episodes were shot...hmn and everyone told me then that i looked like my aunt Laning, laughs. when immediately after graduating nursing at UST, the government required us to have a rural service of one month after graduation and lo and behold i was assigned to serve in the bontoc province where the famous banaue rice terraces are, together with 2 of my batch mates. there was a small hospital ran by an american missionary married to a filipina nurse so we served in that little hospital perched high in the mountains, i remember the view was terrific. i saw some tourists there, americans and other europeans. my brother came after and together we went to see my aunt and her family. i never knew that they have an island paradise in cagayan then. from manila the travel time going there is 8 hrs, too long ;)

for the solemnity of the lenten season this is the movie to see. i rarely go to the movies but JC and me went to see it on its first day of showing here. now i truly understand that my life's suffering is nothing compared to Jesus. if i hadn't felt it then this is the wake up call. in our lives we think that the world sometimes is unkind to us. sometimes we thought that we could have gotten a better treatment, a better deal in whatever our heart desires. but Jesus was betrayed, Jesus was put to death without even harming a single soul. take loads of kleenex with you for you will really need it if you decide  to see this movie. the acting of the Jesus actor alone who is truly a very good looking guy btw, his acting will drain all your tears away and of course the depicted suffering of Jesus as if you are viewing it in flesh and you were there at that point in time... there are people who looked like Jesus, hope they will also act like Jesus, in kindness, humility and goodness...

happiness is everyday :)

when you open your eyes
thanks heavens for another day
when you close your eyes
thanks heavens for another night

the ride is almost over, tell that to the 110 years old lady
who just recently died and closed her eyes for good
tell that to the drug addicts of our time
who continually snorts for a temporary high

who cares about tomorrow of course i do
who cares about the sharp tongued
the users without conscience and the likes
tell that to the past generations of our time

who are now tucked and kept
on piles and piles of time machines
where we will all go someday
sometime, sooner or later no doubt

that nobody can't deny
it will push its force on all of us
whether we like it or not
we all grow old day by day slowly
our skin shrinks, our hairs turn into gray

no exception
the young
the old or
the in betweens

but happiness is the spice
that i would want to put in my life
no matter if it rains or shines
no matter if it's hot or cold
no matter if it's spring, summer
winter or fall

no matter what the music is playing
no matter who is around
as long as God is by our side
no matter what time of day
or time of night

laughter and joy will overcome
even if the dark is here
cheerfulness will win
even how black the sky dims

for above the sun shines without rest
even if life is 110 years short
110 years lived, yes,
though short but sweet...

hope we all live up to our ripe ages, mine is 110 years young, i can wish can't i ;? ...so shall you (^&*)...