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With a Smile

May 9, 2012 By 6 Comments

Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened. – by Dr. Seuss

 

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By Buena Laoang

It is good to be back! For the month of April, I missed sharing with everyone on this site, due to some personal matters, which I must say, are among those that matter most in my life.

Well, let me share it to you! As to how I spent April, the acronym would have been W-I-S-E.

W- Weeklong reflection. It was then the remembrance of the holy week, and thru the whole week I tried to be reminded of the life lessons the Lord has willed me to go through in each phase of my existence. I summed up being grateful, praising, and more in love with the Lord.

I-Inspired teaching. The second week I organized a class among age 10-12 pre-teens, on a refresher course cum motivation for high school life. It was indeed an invigorating event for me to teach again. It filled my heart with joy and made me remember my very blessing in life. Because of it, more books will also be acquired for a dreamed community library and learning resource center.

S- Satisfying relationships. The third week was devoted to satisfying the different relationships I have. I met with Alpha to chat personally when she had come home to the Philippines, and another best friend who arrived from Italy, and more from our hometown. Our family celebrated on our 8th wedding anniversary, the little story of which shared here last week. And then I joined a spiritual convention among women uphill, where I had the opportunity to work with energetic, very determined senior citizens in an evangelizing mission. In all these, what I realized is that, a person’s achievement can be measured in many ways- the possessions he gained, the degrees he attained, the fields he excelled at… but real life fulfillment- according to these same persons- can only be measured by how huge the heart has become because of the love that gets in!

E- Enjoying it all. And yes- just enjoying each experience that comes my way. God is the author of my life; He gives me freedom to act on my will, and opportunities to make His creations (including myself!) every day better. I shall just want to live according to Thy ways, and deal with every circumstance with a prayerful heart. I shall labor and eat the fruits of my labor. I shall give and sure to receive. I will just pray.

That’s how my WISE April has been spent, shared to you today. And this May, I am going to resume on the weekly challenges with the acronym, WORK.

Please, I invite you to get involved once again! I believe that in about more than 80 countries, May is fueled by a celebration of the International Workers’ Day, which is May 1. So, this month we will explore WORK.

And we have this first challenge this month- Work WITH a SMILE :)

Isn’t that an easy start?

Not only that a smile can gladden people who see you, lift their spirit, or leave a bit of inspiration on their part. Your smile will also keep YOU healthy, cool, glowing with beauty, and exuding warmth through the days!

Smile!

And when the soul becomes downcast, kneel down and pray, and believe me, after the spirit has rested its case with God, you’ll soon be enjoying your days with a smile.

PS.  I will be asking our editor to empower this post more with that song, “With a Smile” by the Eraserheads, a famed band here in the Philippines. Or you can try this one on YouTube, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cI0zaipQkE. I just wanted to share that song to you, and hope that you will all be touched by it and inspired, as much as it does to me every time. :)

 

Editor’s Note: Buenaflor Laoang-Rosete contributes weekly on AMSDaily. You can visit her blog at Barefoot Life Reflections to read more about inspiring stories.

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Wedding Anniversary

May 2, 2012 By 5 Comments

Keep with your  vows. With faith, it’s all worth it!

And believe in this promise – whoever God has joined together, no one – nothing can ever separate them!

 

By Buena Laoang

And yes- eight’s happiness!

I am glad and almost can’t contain my thanks to God especially, because of the beautiful events He creates in our life. The story of Vaks’ and mine’s marriage would sum up that eight years and still together, it actually is a miracle!

Because of great and apparent personality differences, it is only by God’s love for us that we have remained faithful to our vows- after all the stories beyond one’s imagination: Buena going away with all her birth certificates and all; Vaks almost literally damaged a door that remained closed; Buena escaping to the mountains; Vaks escaping to another region… and so on the love story goes, BUT IT REMAINED A LOVE STORY, after all.

The power of love indeed! And it’s the power of God’s love.

We offer endless gratitude to my in-laws and friends and instrumental people who have stood by us and helped us get through. You are all angels in disguise!

 

Editor’s Note: Buenaflor Laoang-Rosete contributes weekly on AMSDaily. You can visit her blog at Barefoot Life Reflections to read more about inspiring stories.

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A Working Mom’s Letter to her Child

April 4, 2012 By 27 Comments

 

To my precious one,

Funny how you told me this morning that you are my precious daughter and I asked you why. Your answer was brilliant! You said, “It’s because you love me, Mama!”

Every night, as I kiss you good night I do wish you do not have to say, “I’ll see you when you pick me up tomorrow, Mama!”. I wish I am with you throughout the day and see the things you do while I am away from you.

Every morning as I draw a cross on your forehead, I wish I do not have to do that. I wish I can sleep in late with you and greet you “good morning with a smile!”. I know we do that in the weekends, but I know you feel it is never enough. I know you wish it’s summer all year long, so you can go down the stairs every monring and see my hugs waiting to wrap you up.

You saw me cry today as I picked you up from school, right?
You asked me why and I said, “it is because I don’t want to see you be the last child at the preschool to be picked up.”
Then, you added – “It’s because I am your precious one, right Mama?”
And I said, “Yes!”

I know it is tough in the morning for you and your Dad to do the regular routine, while I am already off to work. I do not know how we are actually doing it – but we are. You have been great. You have been an inspiration, and will always will be. You have been very understanding of Mama’s work schedule; you have been great at it!

Remember what I just said at dinner time? I said, “I will do anything for your sake, because you are my precious one.” And your Daddy seconded it with a kiss.

I really believe that when you wish upon the star and I ask you what you wished for, but won’t tell me – I do believe this is your wish: “I wish my Mama stays home with me all day long! I wish summer is here.”

And this is what I will wish upon the next star: “I wish that your wish will come true!”

I love you precious one!

Love,

Mama

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Wednesdays with Buena: Choosing to live my Days with

March 21, 2012 By 22 Comments

 

 

By Buena Laoang

I am now about on its second week writing on this site.

Every day since this started, I try to contemplate in finishing the phrase…

“choosing to live my last days with ….”

To tell you sincerely- it helped me daily. The circumstances surrounding me- personal or in the lives of others I observe- when you begin to fill in that blank, you will begin to think about what you really want in life, or what matters to you most.

And though I receive a very low feedback on this site, for forty days which I am reserving as a special retreat for myself, I will try my best to always post a new one.

I know how busy all of us are. For me, this serves as my therapeutic routine in engaging with life. I suggest that- in whatever way you choose to do it- start spending each of your day with an empowering routine.

A missionary routine, while we are still alive.

Pray by your knees. Turn off everything and just be in the silence of your heart. Write a little note to somebody daily. Send inspiring messages thru your unli-texts. Speak kindly. Or whatever you can handle to do.

One, or two, or three people may be reached by what you model. And even in secret, or in an extraordinary way, your little act of joy may cause the joy of another.

PS. God bless us everyone.. we all aren’t perfect.. we have things about us to overcome.. issues to confront.. but our mighty God sees us enduring all the time, and He shall bless us according to our heart’s desires.                            

 -Buena

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