Surprise Surprise

I may not be feeling so well these past few days with lots of sneezing and a bit of sore throat but the gifts I got yesterday certainly made my day. I should have taken a picture of them (a complete meal tray and a bag of red eggs and tomatoes...haha), but we were  practically rolling all over the place from start to finish of our duty. I was so tired by the time I got home late in the evening but my heart's happy and content knowing that I did the best I could for the day, for all my patients. I had an overflow yesterday of appreciation from my patients, and from a personnel in our dietary department whose cut I cleaned and attended to a month ago. It really feels awesome to be given a gift you did not expect for services you've rendered, especially when all I ever wanted was to let the Lord's light shine through me. It's a frustration and a challenge for me to openly share about God to my patients, co-workers, and other people I encounter but yesterday was an affirmation that my simple efforts do not go unnoticed by the people I serve, and by God most of all.

As always, thank you Lord for pulling me through...It is only... truly by your grace that I get by each day. I promise to press on in letting others know You through what I say and do. I offer every  smile, every touch, and every kind word I say for your glory. I love you very much!

Your always striving to be good and faithful servant,

Katy:)

Hello Again Blog!

Whew...it's been a long time...and no, it isn't as if my life has missed it's regular doses of highlights and challenges; the blame for this long writing hiatus is all on me. Yes, I've been lazy. There have been many times when I wanted to write, but the temptation to just read and browse always won over my desire to keep a record of my thoughts, and I just end up reasoning to myself- "Naisapuso ko na 'yun!" :)

But as I was enjoying reading things I wrote in the past just a few minutes ago, I was once again reminded of why I started this online journal. This is primarily a personal blog- open to all, not wanting to miss the opportunity to inspire some random person; but accountable to nobody but myself, and God- the Lord of my life. I've already talked about how much writing has improved me as a person, but on top of that is that wonderful feeling of being able to look back at things in your own perspective. It's a fun way of reflecting, and I learn a lot about myself, how much I've changed and how I've stayed the same by rereading my thoughts.

So here's to another fresh start!!! To record-breaking number of posts..haha..and to wonderful memories I would strive to treasure in words and pictures:)

To catch up, here's a random rundown:

 eat-out with sisters; we are rarely able to take pics of the food- because we're foodies in a different way:)

post-duty eat-out which happens often especially with Maam Veve- first on the right (clingy kasi siya...haha)

cell-group meetings!- (1st)usual Sunday after-service lunch, and (2nd)weekday dinner at Il Padrino

 duty- what has been filling my days

fan shot with atom- certainly a surprise! I wish I had better posture..haha

zach's 7th birthday!- we watched Alvin and the Chipmunks and Lion King to keep the kids settled while waiting for the caterer to set up

There are a lot of things to watch out for in the coming days:

- Papa's 55th birthday

- Micah's 18th birthday

- Christmas (my first in the hospital and without family)

and many more happy days for sure! Thank you Lord!

And to close this reintroduction, here's one of my life verses...

Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.

Psalm 90:12
God bless!

Thank you Jesus for waking me up yesterday...else I would've been late for work.

You never fail to prove that You are my Savior- in all ways:)