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A guiding hand in the darkness

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It’s dark, and it’s cold

And I can’t see my way in the darkness

I stumble in the rough, uneven road

But I don’t let go of your hand

You don’t let go of my hand.

Your hand is firm and comforting

I feel the certainty in its warmth and strength

There’s no rushing

There’s no hesitation

Just a sure, steady motion of moving forward

In the darkness

Towards some place

Right now, I know not where

But I trust you

I let you lead

I know I’ll get there.

May you find the guiding hand that will lead you to where you’re supposed to be. 😊

Happy New Year! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

Therese

Morning Gratitude

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I went out for an early morning walk, and I am so glad I did as it gave me time to be alone, to think, and to be grateful.

I have been too busy with work, studies, being a mom, being a wife. I went home to the Philippines for a Title Presentation and final exams, went to Singapore for a conference and now my husband and I are working on a project that will keep us anxious for at least a year!

So I haven’t had much time to be quiet. Too busy living to think about life.

This morning’s walk calmed me down, made me recall how the past 3 years of being away from my husband and wondering if I’d ever see him again, are being repaid with wonderful times together with our son.

All my worries and fears then were erased, and now I should just keep believing that everything will be fine. There may be troubles ahead, but they won’t be anything that we won’t be able to handle.

There are many things to be grateful for, and I am extremely grateful for everything that has been given me.

What are you grateful for today?

T.

Fearless: A Haiku

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One tries to be strong,

Facing this frightening storm —

Fearlessness is strength.

May you find the strength to face the storms in your life. 🙏🌹♥️

T.

Optimism

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Took my son to the beach last weekend

I had planned to let my son stay with us in China for a month in January but disappointed by my husband’s busy schedule at work, I decided to bring my son home after two weeks. Looking back, I think it was one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life — a blessing in disguise. I don’t know how I would have handled the situation if I and my 9-year-old son with ASD were stranded in China or quarantined!

As it is, we have a longer break from work which means longer time spent with my son, but my husband is all alone in our apartment back in China. I try not to worry but can’t help when I read the news or hear about what’s happening from people who are in the country.

Still I’m optimistic that there’s an end to this, and it will end soon.

I am hoping and praying for it, especially because the people I am praying for do not believe in a power stronger than they are.

So much has happened in the weeks I have not posted on my blog, some I am so eager to share but can’t find time to write as I am busy being a full-time mom. I look forward to writing again and also reading posts from blogs I follow, but right now it is so difficult to find time when I’m home and fulfilling my roles as mother, sister and aunt. As always, family comes first.

I hope you are doing well. Thanks for visiting my blog.

Daily Prompt: Overcome

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I took this photo this afternoon during a walk with hubby.


On a 12-hour flight to Vancouver and another 12-hour flight back to Manila, I watched 4 movies altogether. I liked three out of 4: Logan, The Accountant and Collateral Beauty. The fourth one was Passengers, which ironically, my friend really thought I would like because I like the idea of a life beyond this planet. But no. 
The three movies all have the theme of overcoming something. I plan to write a review of each one, so I won’t write much about them in this post. 

There is no grief, obstacle or  challenge in life that we cannot overcome, if we only persist in overcoming them and not let them overcome us instead. 

I’ve had my share of challenges, and I’m facing really tough ones these past couple of years, but I haven’t given up yet, and I don’t see myself giving up. 

I hope you won’t give up either. 🙏🏻

Have a lovely weekend! 💕

T. 

Daily Prompt: Overcome