Homebound

It was this day last week that I left for Manila to do a weeks worth of Chi Alpha Training in Zamboanga and Cebu. It was always a fulfilling experience to equip young people and ministers especially in the task of reaching students for Jesus. It was this season that my faith is stretched. Faith to believe that God moves, touches hearts, empowers and provides. The running theme throughout the training was "it's not about us, but it's about God." It is true because it is only by Him, through Him and for Him that we do such exploits for His kingdom. Considering our frail humanity in constant need of grace. 

I am missing my wife, Netty. She chose not to go with me because of her commitment to the class and to work. But I think we both learned our lesson. This is the first and longest time that we've been separated. How I wish that we would always be together doing God's work but there is time for everything. 

At 10:30 we will be leaving from IBC to have lunch with Ate Afel's cousin who is a church worker here in Cebu. She said he will be treating us--Fish for lunch! We leave for Manila on 5:30PM. I am truly blessed serving God. Everywhere we go, we are welcomed by "men of peace" who are blessed to have the gift of hospitality. Makes me realize that truly God is my Master. 

I wish that we could be on the mission field everyday. Though I believe that time will happen in due time. Not for the perks, but for the simplicity of life, focused only on doing His will. Going home I am excited to be reunited with my wife. But I dread living in close proximity with the world again. But then the world needs Jesus, and I can overcome through Him who strengthens me.

Day in The Life: Just Right

At TGI-Fridays 10/1/2010

Yesterday we had a wonderful date night. Was looking for a good movie to watch but the list was unappetizing perhaps except for Wallstreet. But by the time we arrived the only option for us was the last full show so we decided not to pursue the movie because it would end very late (11PM now is late). So my wife gets a haircut, while I go to Powerbooks to "window-reading".

I've been hearing about Peter Drucker, a renowned management writer and consultant, and how he's the go to guy for management principles and advise. I have discovered that one of my leadership strengths is management and organizing systems and structures, and I love it. I love to see things being done in effective and efficient ways. And so I found this shelf full of his books. (Checked the price--Php750.00 a book.) I picked an open book and found a good place to sit and read while I wait for Nette.

After some time I've gone already through three to four chapters my wife texts me that she's done. She meets me in the bookstore with her new haircut. A short above shoulder-length hair. And she looks wonderful. We then went to TGI-Fridays for dinner: Jack Daniels grilled chicken and shrimp and Mushroom chicken and mushrooms. It was a satisfying and delicious dinner. 

A few more walks at nearby SM department store and we went home. This is a date that Goldilocks would describe, "Just Right".

My Song For Netty

Browsing through old music videos in YouTube and came across this 1972 video of the Carpenters guesting on Bob Hope's TV show. Karen Carpenter voice is so heartfelt. This is my song for Nette.