A fAmilY of mY OwN

I am very thankful Lord for this wonderful gift you have given me this Christmas... a family of my own. It is such a wonderful experience, I have never imagined that I would be as happy as I am right now. Everyday with Jojo, Im learning new things, I am so blessed to have a Godly husband in Jojo.

Last December 24th, I went to my work. I need to go because noone's gonna do the job tasked for me that day, Jojo fetched me and we went straight to megamall. We bought gifts for my pamangkins and pinsans. We went home to eat and I wrapped all the gifts. At about 9pm, we were ready to go to Montalban because we promised mama that we will be celebrating christmas with her. Jojo bought a cake and off we go to our home. (on our way home, the driver said a jeepney clashed in the mountain on their way down to litex).I asked God mama is safe.

Praise God, mama is safe. When she opened the door for us, she said that Kuya Boyet is inside (he's my drug addict cousin' phew!) Mama is so dismayed but we just assured her that we will not leave her, besides Kuya Edwin is coming also. No need to worry. Kuya edwin came at about 12 am and he brought KFC bucket meal for us. thank you Lord for this wonderful blessings. I love you and Happy Birthday, btw, Wawie called 2am and jojo answered the phone. I hope he would
find the love of his life.

Then on christmas day itself...we helped me, jojo and mama helped Kuya to transfer their things from Makati to Antipolo. Jojo was so tired but for me I know that he will do everything. I know mama want him for me because she told me so. I am so happy that Jojo has found me just when I felt it is the end of my rope already.

We spent overnight in Antipolo and on the afternoon of Dec 26th, we went to Liezl's place in Cubao. we ate so much that I almost vomit! phew! We are entertained by Alexis, Lord i pray you also give us a baby as cute and as loving as alexis coz Jojo is very fond of him.At about 4 pm, we went to Ate Ems place in Munoz. It was like a family reunion with Jojo. It's like formally, I am introducing my husband to them. What a nice feeling.For two nights, I wasnt able to kiss Jojo because my Kuya is so conservative and Jojo does'nt like any bad comments if we will kiss, so we are just contented with occasional stare and holding hands. I think Jojo is sweeter that way.


Kuya Rony prepared sinigang in the evening and it is so tasty so I asked for a second round. We are laughing while eating because they are always teasing Jojo for being so shy.( actually he is not!) mama is so impressed with him because he is a gentleman and a true well mannered person. Ate ems called and say his hellos to jojo as well. We went to our home at about 8 pm and the first thing that we did after we locked our door is to hug and to kiss so deeply. I think its a nice practice, to delay gratification. It's much sweeter when we do that. We saw a vcd we borrowed from Kuya Ronnie "Ocean's Twelve".
But Jojo is sleepy already so off we go to bed. thank you for letting me experience this things. we love you Lord. amen!

this is it!!!

Me bahay na kami!!!

Grabe, I never imagined that this gonna happen in my life! We were blessed to have a studio type apartment in the heart of quezon city, I am so depressed that day. Galing kami sa bahay, we cooked lunch for mama and we went to my boarding house in Cubao also. I told him kung hindi kami makakahanap ng apartment today...ayoko na! I know its not the right words to say kasi i really want to be with him na...but nawalan na ako ng pag-asa na makakita ng maayos na apartment...but you answered God! On our way to my boarding house, an idea popped up on my mind - why not buy a newspaper to help us find our place, so we bought buy and sell and while walking - i read a part of it where they advertise apartments for rent. I come to look at a particular ad and it kind'a move me..maybe the phrase "convenient, fully furnished , newly paint" attracted me to ask Jojo to call it up. We had the chance to see a sarisari store that has a payphone and he immediately dialled the number on the ad. The lady said it is in 12th avenue, just a few blocks away from my present house. I thought it was located in a part of that avenue that is slum, but praise you Lord, it is a nice place. The landlady even lowered the price of the rent without us asking for it. It already have an tall lampshade, a cabinet, electric fan, a cute glass table and event a stove! wow! what can I ask for? I consider it as a blessing and a great favor from above! We immediately gave the downpayment and plan to move on the 19th of December, what a nice place for the two of us, just enough for us to start a family. It has a bathroom inside and one small room, I wonder when will we invite our friends over...I just love this day! I dont know what will happen but I know God will provide for us.

When we were already in my room, a great fear enveloped me. I dont know why but I began to realize the great responsibility that we will be facing if we hopped into this, the burden of paying the montly rent, the monthly electricity and water, our food expenses and how will be able to survive without a ref! and I asked Jojo if we can really surpass all these? I know that he is also uncertain and instead of words of assurance, i heard a voice of doubt as well so i freaked out!


I am sorry Lord, but I know Jojo is also pressured, I know he also needs words of strength and assurance from me as well. I know he will be a great husband, and I love him for being such a good one, Lord, pls guide our way... We are planning to have our civil wedding this February and our church wedding this September, help us in our plans Lord and never ever leave us through this journey were into. amen!

WhAt A DaY.....!!!!!


Well, dumating si jojo sa bahay sa cubao at around mga 7 am, sobra, medyo kinakabahan ako kasi baka hindi maubos yung dala kong lugaw and spag. medyo kabado kung pano ko ididispatch yun...pero praise you God kasi naubos lahat! me gusto pang bumili kaya lang ubos na talaga e. I was so overwhelmed as in.

then si jojo naman e naghanap na agad ng bahay sa me mandaluyong.sobra, ang bait bait niya as in. napakaswerte ko talaga...then naghanap kami sa may bandang mandaluyong. sobrang pagod at gutom na kami...then pumunta na lang kami sa me centerpoint. wala naman kasi kaming nakita na matino sa me mandaluyong e. tapos bumili na lang kami ng kutsilyo sa me sm at ng adaptor ko.

kumain kami sa me ilocanas and hinatid niya ako till cubao. ang sarap ng feeling na alam mo na anjan palagi ang mahal mo...i am really blessed!


furthermore, binigay ko na pala ang resignation ko last monday, dec 6. iniwan ko lang sa me lamesa ng boss ko and deadma lang, bigla na lang pinirmahan. I know this is the best thing to do. Ive dreamed about this so many times before pero ngayon lang natupad and me blessing pa kasi me trabaho akong mas maganda pa. Salamat Panginoon sa lahat ng ito, though diko alam ang magiging kapalaran ko dito sa GLobe, alam ko naman na gagabayan mo ako dahil ikaw ang nagbigay nito sa akin, I will always take note that wherever this may take me...your hands is behind it. Lord, I trust you fully...please assist me and lead me the way.


kaninang umaga, nagdala ako ng sopas with egg at spaghetti, nakakatawa kasi andami na palang naghahanap sa akin bago ako dumating...dahil nga hinihintay yung dadalhin kong agahan, nahihiya nga ako dun sa isang nagdadala din - pero wala akong magagawa dahil kelangan kong kumita ng pera para sa future namin ng baby ko. Jojo is doing his part, kaya fair lang na gawin ko ang part ko. kung iisipin, wala pa sa katiting ng sinasakripisyo ni jojo ang ginagawa ko. Jojo will wake up at 6 am just to fix all the paninda and he will go to my place at cubao and then he will hatid me till office, then punta siya sa cooking lesson nya tapos maghahanap siya ng bahay for us, tuloy tuloy na yun hanggang 4:30 when he will fetch me and maghahanap ulit kami ng bahay, sobrang pasensyoso talaga niya. minsan mainit pa ang ulo ko considering nasa loob lang ako ng office na aircon samantalang siya nasa kalsada at naghahanap ng bahay. Lord, forgive me if sometimes unfair ako sa husband ko. kung diko narereciprocate ang mga sacrifices niya. I want to serve him coz it is my duty to serve my husband, pls help me to be obedient and humble in his eyes, i also want to be a good wife to him. salamat po. tomorrow, im wondering kung magtitinda ulit ako...galing kasi ako sa montalban e...bahala na po. continue to bless our business, amen.

A Big Leap of Faith

We started yesterday, I bought some sopas and spaghetti in the office, at first I am kind'a worried that they may dislike the taste because I have'nt tasted it yet...But praise God, they liked it. Many people are asking for it and they said they will order again tomorrow. Ubos lahat ng tinda ko Lord, and we earned P90 just for agahan, Im planning to do it tomorrow as many people assured me that they will buy. I was kind'a overwhelmed. I dont mind what they think about me but this experience brought our the "entrepreneur" inside me. I am very happy. Jojo came to the house at cubao at about 7 am , sooo early and he accompanied me up to my office. It was so sweet. After that he went to see an apartment that he inquired about at Mandaluyong, the whole day he is busy fixing things for us. I am so blessed to have a very sweet, loving and thoughtful husband, He had my organizer with him, and when I opened it...I saw a letter in one page of it...and I was stunned when I read it. It was not just an ordinary letter but it is a letter full of love, understanding and assurance that everything will be ok. He said that he will be the one in charge and he said that he will never ever let me go back to my mother. He wants me to be with him forever. I love you Lord, I dont deserve this but You God gave me so much. Please help me serve you...give me the urge to go back to the church. I miss you so much Jesus, I want to be with you always, sometimes i feel like giving up but you are the one who gives me encouragement and faith to go on....thank you Lord. amen.