All Roads Lead Home for Christmas

Christmas is the time to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, a time to put a smile in the children's  eyes by giving them gifts, a time to share blessings to the less fortunate, and of course a time to be home with our families.

Where are you this Christmas? I'm sure almost all of us will be at home...It's happy to see families celebrating together during this season. If only I can wish to Santa, I will wish abundant happiness and love to every family.

There are so many stories to tell about Christmas, some are sad, happy, meaningful and memorable. And sad stories make me cry...like those stories of the soldiers, OFW's, and prisoners who are away from home. I know it's very difficult and sad to celebrate Christmas without their family.

I hope no matter how far or how busy we are, let's remember our family...let's go HOME...it's the place where a true love lies, it's where our heart is:))

It's the best time to be home, your family is waiting for you...make them HAPPY:))

Christmas Quotes

    "There's nothing sadder in this world than to awake Christmas morning and not be a child." 
~ Erma Bombeck (1927-1996), American author and humorist. 
"Gifts of time and love are surely the basic ingredients of a truly merry Christmas." 
~ Peg Bracken. 
"The earth has grown old with its burden of care But at Christmas it always is young, The heart of the jewel burns lustrous and fair And its soul full of music breaks the air, When the song of angels is sung." 
~ Phillips Brooks (1835-93), American Episcopal bishop, wrote 'O Little Town of Bethlehem'
. "Christmas, in its final essence, is for grown people who have forgotten what children know. Christmas is for whoever is old enough to have denied the unquenchable spirit of man."
~ Margaret Cousins (1905- ), senior editor Doubleday Publishing Company. 
 "Christmas is the keeping-place for memories of our innocence."
~ Joan Mills
 "Christmas is, of course, the time to be home - in heart as well as body."
~ Garry Moore 
"Which Christmas is the most vivid to me? It's always the next Christmas." 
~ Joanne Woodward (1930- ), American film actress. 
 "Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful."
~ Norman Vincent Peale (1898-1993), American Protestant religious leader, author. 
"Christmas is a necessity. There has to be at least one day of the year to remind us that we're here for something else besides ourselves." 
~ Eric Sevareid (1912-1992), American newscaster. 

A Nightmare before Christmas

Who would ever imagine that typhoon Sendong would be that worst. It was such a tremendous nightmare to the people victimized. It breaks my heart every time I watch the news about the victims and it makes me cry. It was more than a horrible happening. I, myself can't believe it happened, imagine hundreds of people died...at the time of Christmas season?...How can they celebrate Christmas?..How can they cope up with the pain of loosing their loved ones?


It was such a good act for those who extended their help as early as they can, some gov't officials, celebrities, the rich families and other good samaritans. I hope all of us will extend our help, may it be a material thing or through prayers.


Let's help them, let's pray for them...


                                              "A Special Prayer"
Dear Lord,
              I love you Lord. I know you're watching us right now, and you know how sad and depressed the people in Mindanao are. I'm here to ask for your guidance and help for all the people victimized by the typhoon Sendong. Please help them, provide their needs, heal the wounds in their hearts, give them courage to accept what happened, and help them ease their pain.
              I may not help them through material thing, but you know I always talk to you and begging for help for them. I thank you Lord for always listening to all my prayers. I know you will never leave them specially in times like this.
              Thank you Lord for all the blessings you've given us every single day.
              Amen.

Note: Pictures are from google

Christmas Memories

                                     "Grown-up Christmas List"
I love this song!. It is meaningful and touching ,and it makes me sad sometimes. It brings back the happy and sad  memories of my childhood Christmases. When we were still kids my parents make us believe that there is Santa Claus and that he will give gifts to us. And true, I've always been receiving a gift (a doll) back then, given by Santa (according to them)....So my concept of Christmas then was  happy times, complete family, and gift giving.

When my father left us, celebrating Christmas was not that happy anymore...no more Santa Claus, no get-together...no more gifts... no happy moments... Though we still continue to celebrate Christmas, it's very different now. Celebrating it makes me sad knowing that we're not complete anymore.

Christmas is coming again,...I want to go home, I miss my family. I miss the simple life i used to have during Christmas. I miss my mother so much...Looking forward to celebrate Christmas with her:))

And if only I could turn back the time, I will include in my wish list to Santa another gift, not just a doll but  "A complete and happy family." 

November's Out, December's In

12.01.11
How time flies really, just last month I wrote a blog about bidding goodbye to October, and looking forward for the month of November. Now another goodbye?
...November was awesome, because it was my birthday month. I had a small birthday celebration with my friends and it was fun:))
...Our first day of MA classes terribly drained me out the whole day, but still it was a good start:))
...School's Activities--Principal's Executive Meeting, Mam Montero's send-off, Araw ng Pagbasa, Mother Earth Kids Club Christmas Party:))
...No unexpected gala out of town, just mall hopping and shopping (during sale), movies (Private Benjamin, Breaking Dawn)
Bye November 2011...you made me happy, you made smile. Thank you:))

 Hi December 2011....
 You're finally here, what to expect?
This morning, (Dec.1), I was terribly stressed and depressed because of some conflicts in work. I hope this will not affect the rest of the month.

>Well...of course looking forward for a happy and meaningful Christmas Day::))...
>Fun Run on Dec4..(first time to run, 5km)
>Christmas Parties, programs in school
>2nd day of MA classes, Dec18
>A happy and fruitful vacation i guess:))...hope i can go home in my hometown to spend holidays