Walking, Exercise and Oprah's store

Last night, me and my husband decided to get back into walking again, we both need exercise and so far walking is the only thing that I can do. Before we left for Malaysia we used to have this morning walking in one of the public park here but things went wrong with me when I tried to add some aerobics in top of that daily walking. So we kept those exercise clothes until such time that my body permits me to do walking again. And I feel I am ready now. I mean except for occasional dizziness which I think was mainly because of the abnormal sleeping hour I feel I can do some exercise now.

Anyways, change topic. Did you know that Oprah is selling her once worn clothes in her store? So if you feel like you want to feel being her and you like her choice of women's clothing you can visit her store and see for your self, they have also loungewear which I have yet to see. Not that I will be able to buy one but you know, girls or women always want to window shop once in a while.

While we were in Malaysia also we often talk about Oprah’s church and I am not by any chance going to discuss it here, but smart readers can always do their own research about her and I guess everyone has the right to her own opinion.

Thank you for the Cross Lord!!!

Worthy is the Lamb
by: Hillsong

Thank you for the cross, Lord
Thank you for the price You paid
Bearing all my sin and shame
In love You came
And gave amazing grace

Thank you for this love, Lord
Thank you for the nail pierced hands
Washed me in Your cleansing flow
Now all I know
Your forgiveness and embrace

Worthy is the Lamb
Seated on the throne
Crown You now with many crowns
You reign victorious

High and lifted up
Jesus Son of God
The Darling of Heaven crucified
Worthy is the Lamb
Worthy is the Lamb

resting,celeb news and work

My sleeping time has been abnormal for three days now and I have never been out of the house for two days. It was like I’ll sleep at 4:00 in the morning and wake up at around 2 in the afternoon and then all I do is sit on the computer or in the couch to watch a movie then back into the computer again. Even my meals have been reduced to once or twice per day. And I know it will still be like this until tomorrow.

Was it good? Was I bored?

I think it was good but I was bored. The husband said it was good for me to have at least a couple of days rest before I head back to work on Monday. So when I suggested going out and visiting the walkway station of the cross this afternoon at The Fort he declined.

So rest I did. And because I have so much time on my hands I was able to upload some photos on facebook and finish some online assignments ahead of time ( would that mean I am not really resting at all?) I also had time to read in celeb news about Jennifer Hudson being the new spokesperson of the Weight Watchers. The news said “The 28-year-old singer has lost an impressive amount of weight since the August birth of her son David Daniel Otunga Jr., and she's giving Weight Watchers all the credit.”

I was also able to read a lot about Polycystic and some articles about cancer of the uterus. And another good thing brought about this 4 days rest is that I catch up with a friend from way back and we had a good time chatting over the net.

I hope I am getting enough rest and that I am really preparing my self to return to work on Monday because as far as I am concern my mind is not. My mind (and my body) doesn’t want to go back to work but I have to.

I just hope I will not lose the “fire” I got on that recent trip when my life is back to normal mode.

The Jesus Festival 2010

Sharing some pictures from the non-stop praise and worship concert last night. It's my second time to attend such and as always you go home sleepless but blessed. The venue is an open park with green grass, good thing there are not so many rocks and stones or used golf balls scattered around and so we just laid out blankets on the grass for us to seat on. We brought also some food so it was like we are having a picnic in the park together with hundreds of worshipers. What an awesome night!our time slot was at 3:05 to 3:45 AM but was moved to 4:00 instead, at least we had time to pray and talked back stage, our musicians (and us back up singers) were nervous and that time gave us reason to ease away the nervousness.

that is right after the worship time..all Glory to the LORD!!

Thankful Thursday

I actually do not feel good today but that will not stop me from giving thanks and praises to our Lord.

I want to thank Him for His presence last night at the JESUS FESTIVAl (a non-stop praise and worship). Our slot time was originally 3:00 AM (this morning) but was moved to 4:00. We just did what we are supposed to do. WORSHIP HIM! and lead the people to WORSHIP HIM.

I thank Him also for providing for us, as you all know we just arrived from a mission trip and we have no money left but HE is so good. When you give time and money and your life to HIM..HE will take care of your every need.

I also want to thank the Lord for my family whom I misses so much ( maybe that's why I am feeling down today..my sisters family went back to province to spent the holy week with my mom and dad and I so wanted to go but we can not afford it this time). But still..thank you Lord that you are taking good care of my family. We are not born rich but we are raised with so much love and affection for each and every member of our family.

Thank you also for the internet, where I can do research and read and read and read..will read about motorhome towing later, and because I have internet, this will also mean I have something to do to chase away the boredom for the next four days when everything is back to normal.

Thank you Lord for everything..amd this holy week I joined everyone in honoring you and thanking you for giving YOUR LIFE to us.

Thank you for the CROSS Jesus.

Missing them

I will never forget those many little feet...

Sorry but I guess most of the post you will see on this blog is about our recent mission trip to Sabah, Malaysia. I told you I have loads of pictures but I am choosing the ones I could upload for everyone to see and enjoy.

The work out there is big, so many souls who haven't heard about God's amazing love for them. We need workers everywhere and I hope I can be one (full time) someday soon.

Friday is Sports and Feeding day-after playing games, they all lined up for a bowl of food prepared by Teacher Naty.

They were excited to have uniforms, I guess it makes them feel like they are really into school. I do hope this kids continue to go to that non formal school and learn the basics, you know read and write. It's amazing when you hear them count from 1 to 100 in English and the are happy to learn. They don't need to learn to do or analyze some insurance quotes, for them learning to converse in simple English is more than enough. Learning to write their names on their paper are more than enough.

They are simple kids, they don't ask much. In fact, they enjoy their life, they are enjoying their childhood. Swimming in the nearby river, playing in the woods.


I'm missing them.

I'm home

I’ve already said this in my other blog but I will say it again.

“It’s good to be back home”

After spending 26 nights outside this room of ours, indeed it’s good to be home.

Our stay in Sabah, Malaysia is a combination of all the statement below. It was

Sad
Beautiful
Scary
Happy
Tiring
Fulfilling
Laidback
Busy
Humbling
Blessed

I really can not describe it in one word. It was a learning experience for me. The kids without them knowing it taught me a lot of things, I learn a lot about their culture and their life there. It was one memorable experience that will be forever part of our life.

The next question is, do we have plans of going back there again in the future?

Honestly, we’ve had small talks about it but nothing is clear and solid at the moment. We will pray for God’s will and if it His will for us to serve there then definitely we will go back.

And yes, I think it won't hurt to prepare for the future just in case we heard the call, we already did some during our stay there, we inquired for the monthly rental, utilities, the visa process, the ongoing rate for jobs and the possibilities of us staying there. I do not know if they have a health plan that is similar to Blue Cross Blue Shield NC, not that we will be needing it but just in case. We also inquired of the prices of all the major household stuff we will be needing.

I know,it sounds like we are really planning to move but nope, not yet and again it doesn't hurt to prepare right? Right now, am back to normal life.

We will miss Sabah and the good people we met there but we’ll see them again someday!

Thankful Thursday

Our mission trip will soon be over, tomorrow will be our last day in the village and for that I am thankful for a lot of things.

1. I am thankful first and foremost for God's protection for the duration of our stay here.

2. For God's provision, we were blessed and I want to believe that we became a channel of blessings here also.

3. For the people who supported us, prayed for us and encouraged us for this exposure trip. For my bosses back home.I'm blessed with a good employer (allowing me to leave the workplace for a while) It's not as high paying job as those of jobs in Philadelphia but still I consider it one of my many blessings in life.

4. I am thankful for all the kids had encounter in our stay here, yes they are poor,uneducated but they are loved by the Lord.

5. Lastly, I want to thank God again and again for the opportunity to serve HIM here in Sabah, Malaysia.

TO GOD BE ALL THE GLORY AND HONOR!!!

Some pictures

Just like what we are doing in Manila, we also did most of the things that we used to do there, we printed t-shirts that will serve as the kids uniform in the school. This way, they will really feel that they are going to school indeed and hopefully this will give them more enthusiasm in studying.

The picture below was taken at the village entrance. Carmel & Andrew just arrived the day before and this was supposed to be their first day in school but it was cancelled. I'm wearing a long sleeve top because it's really hot here. Temperature I think is 32 to 34 degrees everyday. And to think we are already in the highlands. Anyone wants to buy us an SPF 30 lotion there or an anti wrinkle cream? we need a lot of those here.


The above picture was when my dear husband led the worship in the local church here. We sang an all English songs and it was great!!!

Wherever we are, God can use your talents if you just let HIM.

Another village

Yesterday we went to another village. From our home based, we have to take the bus ( a 2 hour no traffic drive) and then we took another ride ( 5 to 10 minutes on a speeding speedboat without life jackets and with the scorching heat of the sun. Praise God we still don't need any natural acne pills despite our everyday exposure with the sun). It was not an easy travel but it's worth it.

We visited a family, the man of the house is called Katua (If I am not mistaken it means the chief of the village). We tutored his 11 year old girl who is such a darling. She's so nice to us and she's so welcoming, in fact she didn't even want us to go. We stayed there for one night and we hope to go back some other time.

It is still part of the ministry, establishing relationship with the cousins, showing then the love of the Lord in terms of teaching and reaching out to them.

I really am humbled by the heart of our missionary team leader here. He does a lot for the Lord and it's a shame for us who just sit and relax inside our beautiful churches every Sunday. You will really be challenged when you get to work with him.

Not that I mean anything bad about staying in the church but I believe you can do something to be able to help in bringing the gospel to the unreached people.

You just have to ask God how.