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Stalkies
frazzled again... as usual
Yet another long night cramming. I miss Davao already. Sigh...
*** Flashback ***
New Years' Eve at Eden Nature Park was a blast. The Moraleses took up three tables, there were the two grandparents, their six children and their respective spouses (spice? hehehe) and the five grandchildren. To keep the audience awake, they had games like Bring Me. And we
kept on bringing. Eventually, my diplomat aunt said, “Ceasefire! Let the other families have a go at the prizes!” That night, we left with five organic gift bags and six Rejoice Shampoo (Pert in US) six-packs. Whee!!! Then around 11pm we joined the oldies on the dance floor. They did their ballroom stuff and we kids (am i still a kid?!) just messed about. We had fun!
My uncle Gigi danced the boogie with me and I really enjoyed being twirled around. I love being a girl. (And to think I used to be such a feminist!) We just relax and let the guy take the lead. Just make sure the guy who's leading is worth following in the first place!!!
January 2 we had a “short” devotional because we missed church (busy packing for our flight that night). The Fort Bonifacio Moraleses had left early that morning so we just had the five original Moraleses, their spouses and six grandchildren. We read Ecclesiastes 2 (There is a time and season for everything) and after we shared what we were thankful for in 2004. I was the only one of the grandkids who shared. I talked about how thankful I was to have such a great family, that even though I live far away from home, I still have family in Manila, aunts and uncles who take care of me and feed me. ^_^ Then after everyone shared, my grandaddy gave a short version of his life story. At the end of it all, my mum, my godmother and my aunts were all weepy. Then my dad read the last chapter of Ecclesiastes (Remember your Creator in the days of your youth...) and talked about how although blood family is important, it's more important to belong to God's family. That's so typical Papa. :)
Anyway, here's my Top Ten Things I'm Thankful for in 2004
1.My biological family. I love them so much, am so thankful we're all healthy and doing well and still together. I share a special relationship with my mother and my sister, so much so that if i don't go up to Baguio and see them once a month I get normal. Shudder! 'Nuff said.
2.For the trip to Davao and the family reunion. My grandparents aren't getting any younger and I don't know how much longer I'll have them for. And they live so far away. I'm just so grateful for the chance to see them and hug them. I love you, Lolo Joey and Lola Pilar and Lolo Zack and Lola Lily! (I was named after BOTH grandmothers! GLORIA Aurora PILAR. Aurora's my name.
3.My spiritual family, especially my discipler, Jen. She's been my spiritual mum for almost exactly one year now. And I'm really growing under her care! To those you who don't have a cell leader or mentor yet, GET ONE! It's one of the most important relationships you'll ever make!!
4.Being a SomeBuddy (apparently it's Somebody now). To those of you wondering what the heck that means, I became Jen's bassist this school year and I'm having so much fun. After 3 years of not making music, I'm playing again! I love my Boadicea (my bass), but I'm also praying for a new bass because she's so heavy!
5.My new camera! My Tita Liza and her husband Tito Peter gave us their old camera and I'm using it now. I've wanted a camera ever since I was 11 and finally I have one. It's not digital, but it's a lot better than the battered one I've been using (meaning it's less embarrassing to be seen with this one and it has Zoom!!! OOOHHH!!!). Truly God gives us the desires of our heart
6.My best friend Nikki. We haven't talked for a looooooooong time, but I still love her. We've never fought although i must admit I'm getting very close to being annoyed with her because she's been very busy, too busy to take a call. Sniff...
7.Academic Excellence. Made the Dean's List again last semester. PURE GRACE. Especially my B in Accounting! One step closer to cum laude, at least. God, you know the desires of my heart and sana maka Deans' List ulit this sem!
8.Friends. I've made so many new friends in 2004 and I really thank God for that. You know who you are! I love you guys!!!
9.Spiritual Growth. God has been so faithful talaga and this year has been one of breakthrough. I'm really getting closer to God and a big part of that is because of spiritual family.
Again, GET DISCIPLED!
10.God's New Promises. Last year He showed me so many doors that are open, even if they are a little far away. My trip to New York this summer (Spring over there) and a possible exchange opportunity to France in 2006-2007. He's answered so many of my family's impossible dreams, like my dad's fellowship getting approved in spite of the odds (he's going to visit military universities in 4 Asian countries so he can help improve PMA), so God has definitely proven His ability to make miracles happen.
When I go to heaven, I want to be able to look into that storehouse of blessings that God set aside for me for my life on earth and see an empty barn, because I was able to claim every single one of them.
As for me, right now, I have to work some more for the bundle load of work. God is bigger than my problems and my projects! EXTRA DIYOS NA 'TO!!!
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