Acceptance ~

 

When we become a Mom, no matter the category, all we want is to protect our child. More so, when we choose to be an adoptive Mom we tend to be more sensitive. It feels like we are questioning the sincerity of the people's acceptance of our child. And any offense seemed to leave a mark more than necessary.

Just recently, my brother made something that really offended Nat. He jokingly throw a piece of wood towards Nat's mug of chocolate drink and voila - it was like a perfect dunk unto his drink.

Nat came back home with tears rolling down his cheeks, marching angrily with his mug, so hurt with what my brother did. I find it very offensive that I even told Nat not to go back to my brother's place. I then wonder if would my brother even do it to my other nephews? I felt he has discriminated Nat with his actions. I don't know if I can ever undo this feeling of anger towards him too. 

*** In the video. Taken I think two years ago, one was taken with Nat wearing Sush's pants so he looks funny in this one. He was actually on the direction to my brother's house. 

 

Kindness From A Child ~

 

                                              funny watching her asking the beggar for attention

After attending Sunday school at Bread Life, we crossed to the former PBCOM area. Before we can even go to Alturas Mall, we were called to wait because unfortunately, I have left my phone at the church.

 That's when Sush has focused on the beggar, someone called 'bajao" - a minority in our province. Most of them are not educated and will survive from alms.

Sush ask money from me to give to the beggar. I gave her a Php5.00 coin.

She the proceeded to the woman and even touch her feet so the woman would talk to her. I laughed.

She may not be able to save the world and its suffering, but I hope that growing up she will have the heart to extend help, when she can, and not just turn a blind eye.  

These Little Moments

 

Trying to be reminded of these moments :) Sometimes we ignore our kids at home only to see them clearer sometimes and noticed with a surprise, how they have grown :)

San Miguel, Bohol: Bayongan Dam!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Going home to Trinidad comes in a form of adventure. Not only to visit Nanay (Grandma) who was sick at that time, but to also pass by a dam at San Miguel town.

M took Nat at Bayongan Dam to marvel at its beauty. I always tried to influence M to embrace the mentality of having the magic in every moment. To grab the chance to have an adventure whenever possible. And here they are happy at San Miguel town. I really love this update ;) 

24 Chicken Alturas Mall

  

 

After church at Bread of Life, it was already almost 12 noon, so I brought them to the 24 Chicken branch at Alturas Mall. I ordered rice, chicken, and French fries with iced tea. Sadly, they didn’t like the condiments—it had a strong herbal smell. Kids don’t usually like herbs, so that was understandable.

But their French fries are undeniably good.

It’s been a while since I last took them out together because they always end up fighting. I hope that someday, they can be more peaceful. :D

Thank you, Tita Niña! :)

 

Thankful to my friends and M’s friends who has shown kindness to Nat.

I have been on the receiving end, many times, of their kindness and acceptance even during M’s McDonalds days.  Grateful for Niña for moments of “panglibre” (treats/free food) from McDonalds.

God bless you, Tita Niña!