Twelve Extraordinary Women: Preface

I have been struggling in studying the Bible. I usually have plenty of excuses (like the new baby or too tired following my pre-schooler) and I bet most Christians would agree with this. But lately, I've found myself fully immersed in stress that I started having dandruff, great hair loss, headaches and I even stress-eat.

Ryanne or Miguel? Who do I love the most.

I was grilled by a friend with a question that kept me thinking for weeks now. The question is so very common asked to parents and the answer is always the same. I guess I just really need  to elaborate how come we (as parents) respond with that one word.

My Salvation

I started attending Christ Commission Fellowship year 2000 when worship was still being held in a small warehouse in Sucat. Years after, the church grew and so is my faith. In celebration of CCF's 30th anniversary, let me share to you my personal testimony on how Christ found me. 

Hope you too will be found and accept Christ's invitation to follow him.

Post Partum

All my excitement in having a new baby easily went away a few days after I gave birth. Like a kid, I was expecting life to be like a fairy tale once I got what I wanted. To my surprise, there is no happily ever after without crossing the rough roads. I guess it takes a while for reality to sink in.

The birth of Miguel Lorenzo

A week after I lamented on waiting, our baby is finally out!

God has a great sense of humor. Being terrified of how the pain would feel (still), I was asking for a quick not too painful labor. Guess what I got? I real quick one.

Saturday, 17th of May.

I was scheduled to go to my doctor's reliever for an internal examination just to check my progress but I didn't go. For some reason I was hesitant  and been wanting to check out Mommy Mundo's expo in Makati. And if you think of it, all I need during my 39th week is more walking...and walking.

38 weeks and Remembering Lot

It isn't what we expected. It isn't what we wanted. A week has passed and I haven't gone in labor. I am starting to worry. I am starting to lose faith.

Selfless Love of a Mother

Being a mom is no joke. Toughest priceless job that only God can give to a woman. It was a privilege indeed that sometimes you would think why'd you even accepted it.

See, you're on call 24/7, no holidays, actually the holidays are the busiest days in a year. You are not only a mother during those days but you suddenly become a cook, dishwasher, event planner, party host, game master, grocery shopper and when something fails in the kitchen, they will surely judge.