brave and deep

FREEEEEDOMMMMMMMM!

there are days when I just totally want to be that brave red-head princess, Merida
days when I go on fighting not needing anyone
days when I set out for an adventure all by myself
Well, let's say I've had those days..sweet days
But I really don't want all my days to be like that
I was made for more
I was made to be with people
I was made to fight with some people
I was made for an adventure with some truly special people

Aw! I'm a little sick and my cough is driving me nuttily romantic;)

Vanilla-happiness

working on my New Testament historical background leads me to....;))

my vanilla fantasies

vanilla conditioner

vanilla lotion

vanilla hand sanitizer

vanilla fabric conditioner

vanilla air freshener

vanilla ice cream

vanilla coffee

vanilla chocolate

vanilla cologne

vanilla wash

vanilla scrub

I've tried all these, thus certifies me to be a vanillean addict

wildest vanilla fantasy???

the coming of...

my Vanilla Man;)))

When Kids Say,,,What?

These are some of the latest-incredibly-stunningly-funny moments with kiddos....

how old?

Tyler: Teach, how old is your brother?
Me: uhm, 22 or maybe 24.
Tyler: Really? I thought he was your younger brother, why are you the same age?
Me: Haha.Why, how old do you think am I?
Tyler: 20 or 22? Oh, no, I forgot! (grins)

not so brown

Yina:( coloring ) This boy is brown because he's Filipino.
Me: Oh, right, just like me. I'm brown because I'm Filipino.
Yina: No, Teacher, You're not so brown. You're just a little brown. (smiles)

describing words

Me: Can you give me words that best describe you?
Radhika: Uhm, I'm someone who can take a challenge and finish it!!!
Me: STUNNED! Wow! (I'm also like that but I really wish I can say that so boldly right now! Whoa!)

Hulk

Andie: Teacher, why don't Hulk wear a shirt and he's all green?


Me: Huh?

Pastor or Princess?

Esther: Teacher, why are you not teaching in a school anymore?

Me: I'm studying to be a Pastor.

Esther: What? That's so hard. When you are a pastor, you can't listen to bad songs like Selena Gomez or Taylor Swift. You only listen to Jesus songs. You study hard and pray hard. You also walk on the stage. Well, you can go to Korea, you can study there.

Me: (Siga mata) Uhmmm. I know.

baby by now

Radhika: How old are you again?

Me: 28!

Radhika: Oh my, you should be having a baby by now!

Me: (whispers) In your dreams!

Alone and Happiest

I don't know why
but it happens
all the time

I feel happiest
when I'm alone
Happiest when
I'm alone in my bed

soaking in your presence
rocking in your melody
saturating in your goodness

reminded of your abounding grace
surrounded by your unfailing love
and captivated by your sweet embrace

Tot Files

God has given me the heart to like and love kids, rich or poor, boy or girl, white or brown. My heart goes out to all the kids in the world. Enter our world...

glowing Sarah

Queen Esther

puppet time with Alli

my angel

my love, my Timoy

Jamaica sure loves to pose.

meal times are fantastic for Juverlito

Julius in action!

Jezebel and her heavenly sip.

The angel in the lion's den, Poknat!

baby Andy

Danica and her first fly with Air Philippines

Korean princess, Yina

2010

I like keeping old journals and diaries. I enjoy reminiscing good old days but most of the time it leaves me laughing and crying over my experiences all over again. 2010 was too much of  a year for me.I can give you all the best and worst reasons, and so today I decided to throw this diary away. But before I did that, i tore some of the pages where I wrote my heart out to God. The toughest and the best times of this life always gives me the chance to write.


May 3, 2010

Human love is nothing but crap.
A roller coaster ride of emotions.
I don't want that.

Before lying on my bed,
I opened my Bible and it led me to Isaiah 43.
These very words echoed through my heart and soul.

" I have summoned you by name, You are mine, Jane."
"You are precious and honored in my sight, and I love you."

Words from the heart and mouth of my God and maker.
Enough for me.

May 5, 2010

My misery,
my brokenness,
my loneliness,
my desperation,
my hopelessness,
They all bring me so much closer to you,
My Lord, My God. Thank You.

May 6, 2010

The pleasures of sin
can be enjoyed for a minute, an hour or a day.
But the pleasure of Christ
is ours to keep forever and will last for eternity.

Which way do you want to go?
The choice is yours, Jane.

May 13, 2010

Who can understand your ways Oh, Lord?
No one.
Your thoughts are higher than ours.
Your ways are mightier than ours.

The best thing to do is trust you.
Yes, Lord. I trust you for everything that's happening in my life right now.

I know you are a good God and you only desire what is good for me.

Thank you and I love you.

sunshine and delight

"when the heart is full of love,

 the heart will teach the mouth what to say."

Dear sweet, sweet Jesus,

There's one more week before the month of June ends. 

I have been quiet for the past days while I waited for you.

And truly, good things come to those who wait.

I was fearful to begin this month. 

Major decisions, major changes. They never sound easy.

But my heart was sure, steady, strong and secure.

I know YOU will be with me. 

To be my sunshine and my delight.

I'm writing you this note to thank you for your awesome love and your abounding grace. 

( even if I do it everyday, a blog note should be a little sweet)

You've  provided me a well that never runs dry.

Everyday, you remind me that YOU are for me.

( no one will be against me)

Continue to bless me and favor me with supernatural strength, love and wisdom.

I love you my faithful God, my sunshine and my everyday delight.

Your royal servant-princess, 

Jane