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Showing posts with label love. Show all posts
Showing posts with label love. Show all posts
7.23.2012
4.27.2012
Love for keeps.
Today. The 27th of April...
We celebrate ten years of patience, ten years of kindness, of taking care of each other. May we continue to learn to lay everything at the feet of Jesus. Happy Anniversary, Baby.
Here's to a whole lifetime of real love.
T.
4.17.2012
Speak with affection
People of all ages are fragile. Please handle your words with care. As this poem goes:
Speak gently! 'tis a little thing
Dropped in the heart's deep well:
The good, the joy, that it may bring
Eternity shall tell.
- David Bates, Speak Gently
Choose your words carefully, Lovees.
Tara
1.10.2012
Song: The Best Thing (That Ever Happened To Me)
by Gladys KnightI've had my share,
Of life's ups and downs,
but fate's been kind,
the downs have been few,
I guess you could say,
I've been lucky,
Or I guess you could say,
That it's all because of you.
If anyone, should ever write, my life story,
for whatever reason there might be,
Oh...you'd be there,
between each line of pain and glory,
cause you're the best thing that ever happened to me,
Oh you're the best thing that ever happened to me.
There have been times,
when times were hard,
but always somehow I made it,
I made it through,
But for every moment that I've been hurtin',
there was a moment, that I've spent.....
Oh just loving you,
If anyone should ever write my life story,
for whatever, for whatever reason there might be,
you'd be there, between each line of pain and glory,
Cause you're the best thing that ever happened to me,
Oh you're the best thing that ever happened to me,
I know, you're the best thing....
Oh that ever happened,
to me.
This song played over online radio. I was taken with the message and thus decided to look up for the lyrics -- which I guess are simply sweet to the soul. It talks about one's great love for someone and how loving the person has helped see through the down and hurting times.
True Love & human affection do heal us.
Here's to the great story of love in each of our lives,
A Day's Funny Conversation
Yo' this da Hubby
Me: I spent only a few years with you in school back then since I transferred to another school after my 2nd year. I think I do not really miss our class and I didn't even like going to our high school reunion.
Hubby: Oh, but it's good you married me & stayed with me for 10 years now...
Me: Hmm, ((smile)) you can expect more years for both of us-- like 30 years more... yeah... to get exasperated & annoyed with me & my stubborn ways. **grinning
Hubby: Hahaaa.. that's a long time, I think I'm gonna die earlier with your incessant vexation.
Me: Oh, hahahaha, well let's give it 30 years more then.
Cheers, our jokes can be so awesome.
Here's to rainy days & sweet talk,
8.03.2011
ode to my Love
it's starry shimmery dark
we gaze at that beaming crescent
it was new moon the other night
I cherish, though
half asleep. half awake.
our familiar magic
it's still in the air.
i remember
and will always do
under starlight.
beneath moonshine.
♥
6.12.2011
Happy Birthday, Baby!
Today is the 38th birthday of my best buddy in life, Eddie.
Happy Birthday to my husband. Who has always been patient with me. Who has always loved me since we were 14 (I revel in that assumption, LOOOL) ;-). Who spoils me whenever he has the chance to.
Happy Birthday to the person who knows the value of integrity in relationships.
Love,
Your Wifey, Ningning
3.24.2011
40 Wonderful Things
- Take pictures.
- Sleep.
- Sit on the couch.
- Smell roses.
- Give compliment.
- Stay under a pine tree.
- Say "Thank You".
- Eat fresh veggies.
- Hold hands.
- Write a poem.
- Enjoy the rain.
- Wiggle my toes.
- Ride a bicycle.
- Go to the market.
- Watch a river.
- Barefoot on sand.
- Play.
- Peppermint fragrance. Makes me awake!
- Cuddle a puppy.
- Feeding birds in my backyard.
- Plant a new shrub.
- Cook for family.
- Cut grass.
- Seeing the moon.
- Glimpse of clouds on mountaintop.
- Payday.
- The breeze at sundown.
- Hold a baby.
- Brushing teeth.
- Rolling on my bed.
- Learn a new skill.
- See colors of leaves and feel their textures.
- Boat rides.
- Scrapbooking.
- Asking for help.
- Visit Mom.
- Walk in rice paddy.
- Fishing.
- Setting goals.
- Barefoot at the beach.
1.26.2011
Be Thou My Vision Song
such a gentle song...
Be Thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart;
Nought be all else to me, save that Thou art-
Thou my best thought, by day or by night,
Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light.
Nought be all else to me, save that Thou art-
Thou my best thought, by day or by night,
Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light.
10.27.2010
Who's Tugging At My String?
Today I feel like a I'm a kite that soars... and there's Someone who controls, a supreme presence tugging at my string, leading me to regions where I can glide better in the wind-- He is The Lord.
It lingers in my awareness-- this feeling of being loved by the Lord. Words will not describe how this heart warming Presence covers me. It's simply my assurance that I am valued by my Maker and He carries me like the shepherd carries his sheep.
And I thank The Lord for touching my heart.
♥
10.08.2010
We Call It: Love and Marriage
LOVE
The question is asked, "Is there anything more beautiful in life than a young couple clasping hands and pure hearts in the path of marriage?
Can there be anything more beautiful than young love?"
And the answer is given. "Yes, there is a more beautiful thing. It is the spectacle of an old man and an old woman finishing their journey together on that path."
"Their hands are gnarled, but still clasped; their faces are seamed, but still radiant; their hearts are physically bowed and tired, but still strong with love and devotion for one another. Yes, there is a more beautiful thing than young love. "
"Old love."
Can there be anything more beautiful than young love?"
And the answer is given. "Yes, there is a more beautiful thing. It is the spectacle of an old man and an old woman finishing their journey together on that path."
"Their hands are gnarled, but still clasped; their faces are seamed, but still radiant; their hearts are physically bowed and tired, but still strong with love and devotion for one another. Yes, there is a more beautiful thing than young love. "
"Old love."
~author unknown
MARRIAGE
The kind of marriage you make depends upon the kind of person you are. If you are a happy, well-adjusted person, the chances are your marriage will be a happy one.
If you have made adjustments so far with more satisfaction than distress, you are likely to make your marriage and family adjustments satisfactorily. If you are discontented and bitter about your lot in life, you will have to change before you can expect to live happily ever after.
~Evelyn Duvall and Reuben Hill
♥
8.18.2010
Vulnerable
We're never so vulnerable than when we trust someone -
but paradoxically, if we cannot trust,
neither can we find love or joy.
~ W. Anderson
6.23.2010
No Fear, He is Near
It's Wednesday afternoon. Here, in the midst of work, I kept pondering on one thing. God does care so much. He does.
It was two weeks ago that our little Nicole went into the operating room for her heart surgery. It was not very easy. The procedure that should have taken two hours was stretched to 6 hours more or less. Open heart surgery for a birth defect- hole in the heart.
My sister (Nicole's Mama) was alone in the hospital trembling for her child in prayer. I know that she had no one near to talk to. But there was God. That was all she needed and no person can fill in for that comfort.
I have cried and cried that day. Fear. The human heart cannot help but fear. It's such a frail thing compared to the darkness that seemed to surround. It was a day of immense supplication. That God would allow us to enjoy her for a longer time.
Nicole, 10 days after she underwent heart surgery.
I know every little thing is not ours at all. Not even the family we have. We don't own any people, not any cent, or any single possession because man is only allowed to hold some things for a season. Until things are taken from us.
Yet, God did answer my prayers. Nicole was walking after three days, and did not feel any pain. She was back to the happy kid she was and smiling and getting into the normal course of things. She is strong, and she wants to be strong for her two little brothers. Isn't that wonderful. Yes, indeed, God loves us to the fullest.
I have once again proven, that God is always near. There is no need to fear anything. Thank you, Heavenly Father.
Casting all your cares upon Him, for He careth for you. 1 Peter 5:7
It was two weeks ago that our little Nicole went into the operating room for her heart surgery. It was not very easy. The procedure that should have taken two hours was stretched to 6 hours more or less. Open heart surgery for a birth defect- hole in the heart.
My sister (Nicole's Mama) was alone in the hospital trembling for her child in prayer. I know that she had no one near to talk to. But there was God. That was all she needed and no person can fill in for that comfort.
I have cried and cried that day. Fear. The human heart cannot help but fear. It's such a frail thing compared to the darkness that seemed to surround. It was a day of immense supplication. That God would allow us to enjoy her for a longer time.
Nicole, 10 days after she underwent heart surgery.
I know every little thing is not ours at all. Not even the family we have. We don't own any people, not any cent, or any single possession because man is only allowed to hold some things for a season. Until things are taken from us.
Yet, God did answer my prayers. Nicole was walking after three days, and did not feel any pain. She was back to the happy kid she was and smiling and getting into the normal course of things. She is strong, and she wants to be strong for her two little brothers. Isn't that wonderful. Yes, indeed, God loves us to the fullest.
I have once again proven, that God is always near. There is no need to fear anything. Thank you, Heavenly Father.
Casting all your cares upon Him, for He careth for you. 1 Peter 5:7
4.26.2010
Happy Anniversary
Together.
For April 27th
two who are
one in home,
one,
in the way of life,
in faith
and practice
nothing divides
either flesh or spirit
two souls
instructing,
encouraging,
strengthening
one another
side by side
worshipping God
partaking of His banquet
throught difficulties,
persecution,
through joy,
triumph,
two together,
Christ the center.
~a poetic rendition of thoughts [inspired by Tertullian]
Eddie B. Estacaan
For April 27th
two who are
one in home,
one,
in the way of life,
in faith
and practice
nothing divides
either flesh or spirit
two souls
instructing,
encouraging,
strengthening
one another
side by side
worshipping God
partaking of His banquet
throught difficulties,
persecution,
through joy,
triumph,
two together,
Christ the center.
~a poetic rendition of thoughts [inspired by Tertullian]
Eddie B. Estacaan4.21.2010
Comfort From Home
I just found myself musing over what to eat for lunch and I had thought of many. Scrumptious on my mind -- beyond any doubt. These are food that the real Pinoy's tummy craves for. When one dines on any of these, it just tells you, “It’s good to be near the cook and the kitchen.” ohh. No. It's good to be home.
This is the Arroz Caldo. A porridge made of stewed & browned chicken cooked in sticky rice, and garnished with lotsa fried garlic and sliced green onion leaves. Terrific... nom nom nom.
This red is a hothead. Alimango sa Gata at Curry or Crab Curry. It can also be cooked with chili-- you like mild or wild? I can subsist on this weekly. Chica mia on cholesterol diet.
Fresh Lumpia. Vegetables wrapped in crepe slathered with garlic white sauce or peanut sauce that's slightly sweet. Tempting treat! My only source for the moment is Goldilocks and Jaltan, a local native food store in Davao.
Oye, Mr. Bacon turned into Lechon. This is the legendary roast pig with its crunchy, crispy, browned skin, the meat is full of flavor. This goes well with a sauce of kalamansi, toyo, vinegar and chili. Some like to eat it with liver sauce. Found in almost every party in and out of town.
For the bronco, Bulalo. Numero uno favorite of beef eaters in the country! A soup made of beef shank with its marrow, cooked with vegetables, pepper, lemongrass and corn cob.
oops, and don't forget-- the Chinese legacy of the...................
Noodles all strewn, all colorful-- the Bihon. Ay, I can eat this everyday. Rice noodles in thin strands cooked with stewed chicken liver, pork cutlets, shrimp and sometimes, with shellfish. They are transparent when cooked but the seasoning colors it and throws the flavor into the heap. A small platter of this truly makes my day. Here, have some.
I would remember they call me Chibog when I was little. Huh, it all comes back... the reality that I really love food. Any happy kid would love to eat. Right?
One more thing, Pinoy food is certainly the best. That is, for me. Mabuhay ka Juan at Ineng. Mabuhay.
I can certainly tell that the bowls and platters I'm going to share below will make any probinsyano long for home [and the kitchen] and the people that make the unpretentious bahay a very special place. Bahay is a place where one comes to eat, rest, sleep, and be with the family. Bahay is simply home.
Inside my head right now: When I grow old, I want to build my own bamboo cottage and stay there, and fill it with nice things, beautiful flowers, palm trees and bamboo, kalamansi, gulay and many others. It really feels good when I look into days of serenity in my own version of a cottage in the farm. I'm going to leave my subdivision home, take my hubby with me and we will live free range. I mean, a quiet life, like the other creatures. Chill.
In the midst of this busy life, who cannot think of retiring? The old ones said, marami ka pang kakaining bigas. I mumbled, bigas nga at mahabang lakbay pa. A long way still.
But before I get sidetracked with future things, I'm going to bring myself into the present with these definitely delightful Pinoy comfort foods. Oy! Masarap nga talaga pagkaing ganito. Para sa isang kagaya ko.
Inside my head right now: When I grow old, I want to build my own bamboo cottage and stay there, and fill it with nice things, beautiful flowers, palm trees and bamboo, kalamansi, gulay and many others. It really feels good when I look into days of serenity in my own version of a cottage in the farm. I'm going to leave my subdivision home, take my hubby with me and we will live free range. I mean, a quiet life, like the other creatures. Chill.
In the midst of this busy life, who cannot think of retiring? The old ones said, marami ka pang kakaining bigas. I mumbled, bigas nga at mahabang lakbay pa. A long way still.
But before I get sidetracked with future things, I'm going to bring myself into the present with these definitely delightful Pinoy comfort foods. Oy! Masarap nga talaga pagkaing ganito. Para sa isang kagaya ko.
This is the Arroz Caldo. A porridge made of stewed & browned chicken cooked in sticky rice, and garnished with lotsa fried garlic and sliced green onion leaves. Terrific... nom nom nom.
The best loved Chicharon. Made of pork skin, boiled and fried to achieve that crispy texture. Usually paired with vinegar with a dash of small chilis -- super hot variety from the Philippines. A small amount of vinegar from a bottle of Pinakurat makes everything perfect!
Lovely, yummy, grilled Pusit! This is a local specie of squid that grows up to 1 foot long. Some are served in banana leaves for a more appetizing presentation in green. Some are grilled and placed in sizzling plates, like this one.
This red is a hothead. Alimango sa Gata at Curry or Crab Curry. It can also be cooked with chili-- you like mild or wild? I can subsist on this weekly. Chica mia on cholesterol diet.
Fresh Lumpia. Vegetables wrapped in crepe slathered with garlic white sauce or peanut sauce that's slightly sweet. Tempting treat! My only source for the moment is Goldilocks and Jaltan, a local native food store in Davao.
Oye, Mr. Bacon turned into Lechon. This is the legendary roast pig with its crunchy, crispy, browned skin, the meat is full of flavor. This goes well with a sauce of kalamansi, toyo, vinegar and chili. Some like to eat it with liver sauce. Found in almost every party in and out of town.
For the bronco, Bulalo. Numero uno favorite of beef eaters in the country! A soup made of beef shank with its marrow, cooked with vegetables, pepper, lemongrass and corn cob.
oops, and don't forget-- the Chinese legacy of the...................
Noodles all strewn, all colorful-- the Bihon. Ay, I can eat this everyday. Rice noodles in thin strands cooked with stewed chicken liver, pork cutlets, shrimp and sometimes, with shellfish. They are transparent when cooked but the seasoning colors it and throws the flavor into the heap. A small platter of this truly makes my day. Here, have some.
I would remember they call me Chibog when I was little. Huh, it all comes back... the reality that I really love food. Any happy kid would love to eat. Right?
One more thing, Pinoy food is certainly the best. That is, for me. Mabuhay ka Juan at Ineng. Mabuhay.
4.16.2010
It's our anniversary month...
When a marriage works, nothing on earth can take its place~
Our wedding happened many years ago. The celebration continues to this day...
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