Praise List for August 2011

It's been a while since I wrote about my praise list. Quite busy the past days yet God's grace and faithfulness are always sufficient.  His presence never leave me. Everytime I experience His favor abounding in me, I cannot keep my heart from uttering praises and worship only due HIM. He continuously bestows HIS voluminuous blessings that I never deserve. Indeed, God is so amazing!  

First of all, my parents celebrated their 37th wedding anniversary last August 6. Sam, Ceana and I spent an overnight in our house at Project 3 and the next day, we went to several places for our family bonding. QC Circle, Buffet Restaurant, Eastwood Mall, McDonald's, etc. The kids were so happy that they had spent so many hours playing and catching up with each other. It was a two-day event for all of us but the bonding seems to be too short to share about updates of our lives and enjoy each other's company.

I used to jog, run, spend time here in Circle every Saturday when I was still single.

I miss those days. A lot have changed and the local governement really improved QC CIRCLE.
The kids played while we shopped in the tiangge and ate in carinderia stalls with Filipino favorites.

After QC Circle, we had our lunch at Buffet Restaurant located in V. Luna QC.

In the evening, we went to Eastwood Mall. Incidentally, there was free concert of Martin Nievera.
The kids played again at Timezone and rode in the Carousel.

Then, we headed to a nearby McDo for a midnight snack before the night ended.

The next day, our brother joined the celebration because he was not able to accompany us
the previous day. It was such a reunion for the Paraiso Family.
We thank God for bringing us again together despite our hectic schedule.

Secondly, another celebration we held was the 61st birthday of my father-in-law. My kids and I visited their house where we had our simple dinner get together.  He has gone through a lot of testings particularly in his struggle fighting diabetes. I've witnessed how the Lord has been so good to him and how God's providence never run out to supply all his needs for medication.  Thank you Lord for the extended life and good health as well.

Last August 13, I was able to attend a Leadership Convergence in the church. I heard a lot of testimonies and teachings during that half day event. The church was truly blessed with gifted and devoted leaders. It was my first time to attend such a big event. It felt inspiring to be acknowledged as one of the potential leaders of the church. Awesome speakers, life-changing messages, new friends, and so much more. Looking forward to next Leader's Convergence.

Half day event on Leadership Convergence held at the Assembly Hall of VCF.
Took a photo with my co-member of victory group Aida.

I attended another opportunity for equipping - Training for Victory which started last August 20. It is a 10-week training course, 9-12nn every Saturday. The course is designed to help all christians to follow Jesus, fish for people, and fellowship with other believers. All of us are called to minister—and as such, we must equip all believers in basic ministry skills.

Here are my essential necessities for the training - Purple Book, Journal Book, Personal Bible and my identification.

Thank God that the first quarter exam of Sam was already finished. As a working mom, it was difficult to be a teacher but thank God for the strength and wisdom during our review sessions at home and in doing a sample exams. My helper also helped me do the sample exams.  Honestly, it wasn't easy because Sam has a total of 8 subjects though he was only in preparatory school.  Anyway, nothing is impossible with God to him who asks earnestly from Him.  He is the source of all things!

At work, I spent another week in Palawan last August 22-26. It was such a long, tiring business trip.  Actually, it was my first time to spend an entire week away from Ceana and Sam. Hence, first time as well to feel homesick. Thank God I survived! Thank God for new discoveries I've found out during my stay. 

Lastly, we are blessed to have a new member of Paraiso family - Bianca Raziel. She is the daughter of my younger brother Giovanni. Thank God for the safe delivery of Rochie, my sister-in-law. Thank God for another life added to our clan and new playmate of Ceana and they are already two female grandchildren of papa and mama. 

"Give thanks in all circumstances because this is God's will for your in Christ Jesus." 1 Thess. 5:18