My 3 Children

My children have grown up. Lois is now 16. Chloe is 11 and Lance is 6 years old. Three different people with different ages need different approach in disciplining.

My eldest, at 16, is so in love with a guy. She's intelligent academically but so emotional. I did not expect her to have a boyfriend at 16. But what can I do? It happens. We need to be authoritative, not authoritarians.

Chloe is an average girl. She's beautiful but has a rebellious character. She loves art - any forms of art - drawing, dancing, and creating stuff.

My dear boy Lance can't accept that she's growing up. He still wants to be a baby. He loves playing computer games and he's the number one fan of Spongebob, and Phineas and Ferbs.

O, God. Give us strength and power to handle our children. It's not easy. It adds to our daily stress.

Living in Dubai

I arrived here with my beautiful wife and three wonderful children just last April 2006. We've spent our time together travelling to different places here in Dubai. I was amazed with the beauty of Dubai...except the heavy traffic.


I started job hunting just last week. Last Saturday I got my first job interview. Unforturnately, the recruitment consultant told me that their client considered me as "not suitable." I don't know what their basis was. I believe I am qualified for the job and I can do all the responsibilities mentioned in the ad. I felt down but still I trust God. I know He has a better plan for me.

"God works for the good for those who love Him."

Worrying

Two things that struck me when reading the book entitled, "How to Win Over Worry":

1. Never be idle. When you are idle you are subject to destructive thoughts, dangerous impulses, and perilous pressures from without. All of these contribute to anxiety.

2. Live for today. Yesterday is a cashed check that can never be negotiated. Tomorrow is a promissory note that cannot be utilized today. Today is cash in hand. Spend it wisely.

Father's Day

It's my day today!

Because it's Father's Day, I received custom-made greeting cards from my daughters. Here are their messages:

From Lois, 9:

Dear Daddy,

Happy Father's Day!

You know daddy, even though you're very strict to us sometimes, I know that you love us. So in exchange, we'll love you with all out hearts. So once again I'm going to greet you...

Happy Father's Day!

From Chloe, 6:

I love you, daddy, and Happy Father's Day!

These messages mean so much to me.

Thank you, God.

A Word that Made Me Happy

I'm thankful for the message I received from my wife. She said that if ever God allowed us to live and work abroad, we will send my mother $100/month to help her.

It is an answered prayer. Hearing that from my wife gave me a light feeling.

It is not about the money but her willingness to support my mother inspite of her shortcomings.

Gising Pa Ako

Alas tres na ng madaling araw. Kapapalit ko lang ng diaper ni baby dahil tumae siya. As usual, nagising siya at nakita ko na naman ang kanyang sweet smile na sa akin ay nakakawalan ng pagod at antok.

Pinadodo ko siya at pina-burp. Mga ilang sandali lamang ay hiniga ko na siya at pinikpikan para mapabilis ang tulog.

Heto ako gising pa. Di pa makatulog dahil binabantayan ko pa siya. Medyo pakislot-kislot pa ang katawan, indikasyon na 'di pa malalim ang tulog niya.

Haaay...masarap mag-alaga ng baby pero talagang puyatan.