Navigating life after loss. Finding inspiration on the journey.
I think forgiveness is a very brave thing to do. More often than not, we really can't do it on our own, and this is when the grace of God steps in. I always used to tell my children when they were younger, "Hate is a very strong and powerful word. Do not use it."… Continue reading When Love Doesn’t Win
I find that in both the personal and the professional, the gift of the fifth decade of life is found in mastering the art of surrender. No longer upset when things don't go my way. Learning to roll with the punches, and letting the pain just slide, and yes, keeping away from situations and people… Continue reading Lessons From The 5th Decade
Once in a rare while you get a front tow seat to a journey laden with miracles and grace. My friend Jingjing's cancer journey began early last year and culminated today with her first art exhibit, "Postcards from Mamita" which showcased 74 of her artworks. The paintings drew inspiration from her travel to different countries… Continue reading Postcards from Mamita
I had two encounters with Christ on C-5 today. This afternoon, my son had to go to his university. I decided to drive but realized we needed to go get some gas first. So we hied off to our go-to Petron gas station. While waiting for the tank to fill up, Paolo the attendant notices… Continue reading Jesus Takes The Wheel
In December last year, I wrote about the 82 Days of Christmas project that the Assumption College High School Class of ’82 class launched for their beloved batchmate, Pilar Bustamante Estrella. At the time, Pilar had been battling cancer for 10 years. It was only last month, on June 6, that I finally met Pilar… Continue reading Fight, pray, love – Lessons from Pilar
