THANK YOU AND A MILLION MORE...

Loving Father,

A lot of things happened since the last time I wrote to You. Life itself continues to surprise me with its complexities. I should say it wasn't that easy battling w/ what I've gone through nor was it easy to stay strong for both James and me. But one thing I am most certain of, that You have my loyalty. I admit I was on the verge of giving up. After a rather good development on James' situation, another disappointing turn of event happens. Well' that's life. That's Your will. And I'm not in the position to question them but I have all the right reasons to thank You for everything.

Since March 4, there were days, a lot so tomention, that I stare blankly at the monitor of my pc trying to squeeze some words out to write, to tell You...I was stupid to have let my feelings overwhelm me. I found myself typing ang deleting and typing and..deleting. And now, the month is almost over and this has just been my 2nd post. Forgive me, Father. I am not ready for another battle, Lord. But if Your will is for me to to go out and face another one, please continue to strengthen me.

We are still hoping that James comes home safe. Hear my prayers, Father..please..

Your Daughter,

I COUDN'T ASK FOR MORE...

Loving Father,

Our deepest thanks for all Your greatness. Too much has been received and every little blessing we're counting. These experiences inspires us..especially me. James might be coming home on the 8th. We still have lots to consider since we haven't gotten the salary yet. Next week is the promised time for the release of the long awaited delayed sum. It is not everyhing though the realization of some plans depends on the said money. We are hoping for the best since we could be going back to Cavite. With fervent prayers, we trust that You will never forsake us. I love You, Lord.
Last Sunday, I attended Sta. Cena. In my 3 years of being a member of the Church of Christ, I never felt that rush..that overwhelming feeling as the taste of that piece of bread and a small amount of wine lingered in my mouth. You know that, Father. I know You were there. I knew that was Your embrace that made me shiver with intense blessedness. I felt that, Father. I knew that that very moment is my moment with You. I was trembling with anticipation for that chance You have given me to cleanse myself, surrender to You more..I had no sleep the night before that. I was restless. Not because I had too much thinking about our situation but because I was at the peak of my excitement to participate in that memorable event...
I pray, Lord, that James be blessed with the same feeling. That I-am-loved-and-cleansed-because-Jesus-died-for-me feeling..
May You bless James' family. I may not be the person they think James' deserve for a wife but as long as I have his word that I am his life..Jhaymee and I are his family..and that he stands by the vows we made on July 28,2007, I have nothing all the reason to feel secure. I am the person, the woman, the wife James deserves. Thank You for giving him to me.
Bless my family, too. Good health for my Lola Simplicia who turned 84 last Monday. More years for her to share w/ her children, grandchildren, greatgrandshildren...
Bless Babo. May he find the happiness he deserves. Bless him with wisdom in every decision he makes..
Bless Mama Nanz, Bet and Irene, Bikay and Caeh. Bless the Gonzales'. Bless everyone.
Continue to guide our little family, Lord. Increase our faith. Help us to be good examples to Jhaymee and may she grow up to be the follower, the disciple You want her to be. May she uphold the values she will learn in church, school, in life..
Jesus, please intercede and help us with our prayers.
Thank You, Father. My faith is in You. Strengthen me...

Love,