Birthday Thoughts

I've grown a year older yesterday. It was a nice, simple
birthday. I received so many heartwarming messages, gifts
and thoughts that I was really touched. There were calls
from a friend in Hong Kong, from Iloilo, and from Manila. I
really appreciated their taking time out to call and it did
make me special that day.

I am also grateful that I have walked with the Lord all
these 26 years of existence... I am excited to grow
older... because I know God will enrich me more and more. I
can't wait for His wonderful plan to unfold!

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My birthday was quite funny... it started out with texts
and calls at 12nn... then waking at 5:30am to get ready to
go to Good Shepherd Convent by 6:30. But I woke abt 5:45
already! So I made it sa Good Shepherd ng 6:45! Sayang,
wasn't able to fully experience the mass. Sr. Pilar invited
me for breakfast that morning and then we set off to go to
Holiday Inn Manila to display our Journey of Life Photo
Exhibit and to sell Pro-life items. it was humbling for me
to see Sr. Pilar helping me. After that stint, I went to
San Juan to teach conversational English to two taiwanese
kids. They're both great kids with great potential. I have
difficulty with the boy, but I know in time, it will get
better. I went to Practice after that, and was overwhelmed
with the messages, gifts, etc of my friends. We went to KFC
after going through so many restaurants in mind... then to
Mocha Blends for a nightcap. Even if it was a tiring day, I
was happy because in all of these situations, I was
reminded by God that He loves me.