Pamparo in Toronto

It’s amazing how God uses ordinary situation to touch the hearts of people. We had some friends over tonight and before we started eating dinner, my son Gabby, had the privilege of praying for the food. Here’s an excerpt of his prayer:

“Dear God … Bless those peoples who don’t have money to buy food. We have food to eat. In Jesus name, Amen … “

Wow, this is coming from a 4-year old who heard about the problem of poverty here in Toronto. I really choked up … really, I did. I have been thinking when was the last time I actually prayed for them … or actually do something for them.

Jesus said, as recorded in Matthew 25:40

The King will reply, ‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.’

So this Christmas season, before we think of the food, or the gifts, or the festivities, let us say a little prayer like what my son prayed for. Better yet, let’s try to do something for those people in need …

This is a short poem I started writing today shortly after dropping off my son Gabby to school for the first time. Just when I thought I did ok, a tear fell as soon as I completed this poem.

I did not cry, though teary-eyed
Little boy is growing, oh my
At school, right in his classroom
Wide-eyed, excited and anxious

What is next? is this too early?
Maybe I’m just older, silly!
It’s his time to face a new world
Head-strong, expectant and bold!

Congratulations Gabby!

After 5 yrs of dating Rhoy and almost 4 years of being married with him, i would have never imagined myself being on a date with someone else. I always see myself doing things and having fun with him, go out on a dinner, watch a movie, or just plain breeze walking. However, things changed, after 2 years six months and 16 days i never expected to be on a date with a younger male. Last night April 16, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. I found myself in a movie house sitting beside with a different person, i was not unfaithful to my dearest husband but things changed. There i realize i no longer commit to one person but to two. However, the level of love are both strong and yet different. As i carefully reached the popcorn close to him a blaze of joy came to me and amazed on how i could fall in-love and enjoy the moment with a whole different person aside from my husband. As the Coke commercial in the movie house started, the person beside me loudly spoke and said “Daddy’s juice!” then i came to my senses that the person i carried in my womb for nine whole months is now sitting beside me in a movie house. Tears of joy dropped to my eyes as i watch him innocently indulged with his Popcorn, fries and juice and said “tehn you Mamie!” ! and that other person is our son, Gabby! “I meant what I said, and I said what I meant. An elephant’s faithful, 100-percent!” “After all… a person is a person no matter how small they are” famous line from Dr. Seuss “Horton’s hears Who” , Gabby’s first Movie House trip! Treasure every minute of your time with your child! It’s worth it! Blessings to all!