The snitch Albina paid to spy on her son, just told her that, once again, Udoy sneaked from his duties to play Cara y Cruz, a heads and tails coin gambling game. Hurriedly, she clutched her whipping stick and rushed to the sidestreet where the young boys played.
The government is willing to subsidize operators in acquiring an e-jeepney which is good.. YES but seriously, with inflation and devaluation of the peso, many just couldn’t afford it.
This aunt’s passing was very painful to everyone who knew her yet joyous at the same time as her suffering was rewarded with sainthood in God’s kingdom. She is indeed the family saint and guardian angel.
The LORD’s Answer: “Look at the nations, watch– and be utterly amazed. For I am going to do something in your days that you would not believe, even if you were told.” Habakkuk 1:5-6
I bottled this horror for a month. It haunted me and rendered me incapable to detail the events that passed. Finally, I can talk about it. Gratefully, the healing process of this traumatic experience has begun.
I was so embarrassed. I was ready to go so they won’t need to go out of their way for me. I already told God I was ready to be with Him if my mission was over.
The realization of the body’s fragility was a revelation. Being a sentimental person, I knew my heart is fragile so I kept away from what might break it and it was hard work. Foolishly, I discounted the fact of the body’s wear and tear specially it’s expiration date. I recently added it to my “Handle with Care” list.
Structure seemed to come back and change was not as tormenting as it used to be. Consulting the Bible during the most desperate times seemed to offer comfort.