I wrote this over the weekend but wasn’t able to post it because I had problems with my Internet server. 🙂 Sharing this with you all now before I forget. 🙂
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It’s 4 a.m. here in Manila and (as usual), I am awake, attempting (remember my consistent keyword? Ha, ha!) to work. (Yes, I know, then I shouldn’t be blogging, right?! LOL!) Well, I just couldn’t continue doing research for the articles I’m writing without sharing what’s been on my mind lately. (Yes, I’m a bit “my-life-is-an-open-book” like that!)
So, let me share these links with you guys. I think these best describe what I’ve been thinking of / about these days.
“S” isn’t for Supermom — ‘Nuff said. These days, I’m feeling more and more that I’m really no Supermom. Which is good. Because then I’m reminded that He is God, and I am not. (Though I tend to forget this A LOT!)
Our homeschooling journey — This image below from SimplyLivingforHim.com says it all. When I am in doubt and I want to give up and think, “The kids would be much better off if someone else was teaching them!” (which happens every other day or so, LOL!), I MUST remember this:
And I also must remember that even if we’re homeschooling, I may not be giving my kids the quality time they deserve. So I need to be more careful and intentional about being hands-free and “present” whenever I am with them.
The Aurora, Colorado Dark Knight Rises Shooting — I am deeply troubled by this. I can’t even imagine what the loved ones of the victims and the shooter must be going through now. A survivor shares her story in her blog post here. I realize now, more than ever, that we must all continue to cherish the gift of life that has been given to us. And fight for life in all stages — from conception to natural death.
Gratitude Is a Magnet — This may be an old article but reading it again from time to time reminds me to go back to the Source of all our blessings! It also reminds me of how grateful I am to the Lord for all the different ways He’s blessed my family and I — including the blessings we’ve received through this little ol’ blog and my fabulous blog partners — both past and present! (You guys are AWESOME, really! And you deserve a separate post altogether!)
Investing in the Stock Market — Yes, FINALLY! Hubby and I are about to take the big leap and invest a small amount in the stock market! We’re trying to apply the principles behind Bo Sanchez’s bestselling book, “My Maid Invests in the Stock Market,” in the hopes of retiring as multi-millionaires later on! 🙂 Will keep you guys posted about this. 🙂
(a link to the Keynote Address of Archbishop of Manila Luis Antonio Tagle, DD, during the 1st Catholic Social Media Summit) — It’s a rather long video (1 hour+), but basically, Archbishop Tagle’s talk is an apt explanation for why I blog. And why I am on and . ( too, but not so active. Hehe!)
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Aside from these, I’ve also got work-related stuff on my mind, plus other projects I’m working on (not to mention my long-overdue articles! Ha, ha!) Well… despite all these things keeping me busy, I’m SO grateful that I’ve got this blog, AND YOU GUYS, TOO, to “keep me company!” 🙂 Have an awesome week ahead, everyone! 🙂
P.S. Watch out for all the fabulous, awesome things I’ve got lined up for you all this August! I’m planning another month-long celebration-of-sorts — with more inspiring guest posts, more amazing giveaways and more truly rich tips, recommendations and reflections! 🙂
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