hapi bahhhsdei
Aug 26, 2008
4:07am
"My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity. "
(Proverbs 3: 1-2)
Well I am just going to go ahead and say it. Today is my birthday. So happy bithday to me. I am now 35 years old. Wow! Where did all the time go? As K. Reeves exclaimed back in the day…"Whoa!"
I woke up a bit early today to reflect a bit. And I can honestly say that I am a blessed man. Mabait si Lord talaga.
So many blessings this year, so many trials and test as well. I do believe that trials and difficulties mold our character and help us to become stronger. It also helps us to realize that we do need God and are dependent on Him.
As I look back, I cannot help but be thankful for the life that was given me.
My dad, who is now 71 years young, is doing well, and God willing, will be here in Japan for a visit very soon. He is funny, at times makulit, but I love him very much. He is a good father who did his best to provide for his children. And for that alone, I am very thankful. As a child he taught me the game of basketball. I still remember the day that he surpised me with my own basketball hoop that he nailed in our patio. I was about 10 at that time. Me and my Dad would play one on one and do free throw shooting contest all afternooon on weekends. He beat me EVERYTIME and he showed no mercy. He was really competitive too. He would often say "murder na! murder" to indicate that he was beating me THAT bad, that it felt like murder. hahaha. I almost felt like crying but I never did, and it helped my resolve to become better. Wow, those were the days. He was the same way with chess. He used to beat me all the time, and in the rare occasions where I did beat him, he would immediately ask for a rematch. hahaha, good times eh?
My sisters all seem to be doing fine. My youngest sister, who I fondly call "kamatis" recently gave birth to Jacob. I saw pics recently and I must say…very easy on the eyes. Very cute and cuddly!
My wife is here with me in Japan studying Japanese language. She is a blessing for me, and I really look forward to going home after work. We often go out and eat, but last night she made a special sushi dinner for me. Wow! Sarap naman ng may nagmamahal! 
We talk a lot, and make plans for our family.
With God’s help and guidance, I think my dream to be with my wife and daughter permanently will come to fruition very soon.
My daughter who at the moment is in Manila staying with her grandparents, is growing up too fast. She is talking a lot now, and is more adoraable and cute as ever. I look forward to see her very soon. I saw her last night on the web cam (is’nt technology amazing?) and she was singing "happy bday ..da…di..". Such a cute kid. Buti na lang mana sa mommy! haha
I also have been blessed by being part of a small bible study group here in Meguro. They are my family in Japan. We have bible study together and as I have mentioned in a previous post, this is a group that really enjoys to be with one another. Praying for each other, and going out having dinner together.
I have also been blessed with good health. Although I still need to watch out what I eat, and have regular excercise, I think I am in reasonable shape. And for that I am really thankful.
It is my hope and desire that I never forget what the Lord has done for me. That I would not forget His commands. That I live my life trusting in God and obeying Him.
So thank you Lord for this life you have given me! And sa lahat ng mga nag greet, at nag send ng mga text messages in advance….salamat sa inyong lahat!
