I am grateful
because it's my birthday today.
...some people don't even get to celebrate their birthday.
my mother may no longer be with me but I am grateful for our memories together. I love the way we used to visit almost every church during the most unusual times. I love the way we used to tour the latest restaurants, when they open and watch movies almost twice a week. I love the way she would call me 'Gunggong Mama'. I miss that. I miss everything about her. Her kindness, her positive spin on everything, her jokes about my spending habits. lol. I miss her wisdom, she always knew what to say when I needed advice. I love her free spirit and extroverted nature, she showed me that life is wonderful and I shouldn't take it too seriously. I miss Mama. Seriously! But I am grateful.
...some children don't even have a mother to take care of them.
my father may not be her to give me a bear hug and buy me cake and ice cream and wish me buon compleanno in person. But I have a great father. He gives me great advice. He comforts me when I'm down, when I'm scared, when I'm tired, bone-weary. He laughs with me when I am happy. We share silly moments even over the phone.
...some children grow up without a father too.
my health may not be perfect but still I am grateful. I appreciate those moments of laughter and I understand now why we have to grieve. I know things won't always be perfect but I also know that I am loved, and I am blessed. I may fight my true nature at times but I know that God knows me inside and out. I know He's waiting for me to allow myself to be enfolded in His glorious arms. And I know that He is always there in the people I live with everyday, my family. We may not be complete but I am grateful. Because God has been so kind to all of us.
...some people have cancer and AIDS and other horrible illnesses, yet they deal with it.
...some people don't talk with their families.
...some people literally turn away from God.
That's why I will always be grateful. Because I know that in spite of everything, no, because of everything that God has given me and my family, we have become stronger. And so have I. I am grateful because even though I am in my 30's and single, I am no longer scared of being alone. Tables have turned today, and I know that I will always have friends, no matter how old I will be. So I am grateful and I look forward to more birthdays. I look up and see God. I look around and see God. I see Him in all of His glorious creation and that's why I'm grateful.
Trials may come but I say 'bring it on!' With God by my side, I know that all things are possible. That's His promise to all of us and that's why I am grateful. And inspired. Thank you Jesus! I love you Lord! I will praise Your name forever. Amen.
Note to self (taken from today's gospel reflections c/o Kerygma Family):
It is important that we all learn to regularly practice penance in our lives. Penance helps us to remember the Passion and suffering of Jesus. It unites us to His suffering in a unique way such that our lives become a part of the work of salvation for others.
Recall the many blessings in your life. Give thanks to God for them.
Our loving God, thank You for my life. Thank You for all the blessings — both the seen and unseen — that You have poured upon my lap.
Thank you God. Amen.
P.S.
Be Happy!
It is important that we all learn to regularly practice penance in our lives. Penance helps us to remember the Passion and suffering of Jesus. It unites us to His suffering in a unique way such that our lives become a part of the work of salvation for others.
Recall the many blessings in your life. Give thanks to God for them.
Our loving God, thank You for my life. Thank You for all the blessings — both the seen and unseen — that You have poured upon my lap.
Thank you God. Amen.
P.S.
Be Happy!
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