Road to Graduation

10:30PM. On my bed with Oli (my Mac's name) on my lap typing away. Tomorrow Netty and I will be going to Butuan City for a week-long Chi Alpha training. We'll be going down to Tagum City 2nd half of the week. It's been a roller coaster of a life these days. 

I'm graduating soon thank God. I took a leave from office today because I had an "exit interview" with our dean at school, but unfortunately he didn't show up on our meeting time. The day was not all wasted because I did some small errands like paying my remaining tuition etc. You know what, I thought I would be able to completely pay off my tuition fee, but when I checked with our school's cashier, the money I had  wasn't enough to pay everything off. I was a bit sad that morning because I don't know where to get the money to pay off the remaining balance but God made a way. I prayed to God for His provision and just like one of those faith prayers God answered immediately through a text message saying a payment has been made for my project! God is really good.

I entered ASCM on October 2004. Graduating on April 2011. That is like 5.5 school years man (I was out of school for a year when I got married (October 2009-October 2010). This is like another season of my life with its own trials and lessons and God's display of His goodness and faithfulness in my life. And now it's soon closing. I'm thankful to God for sustaining me by His grace. I couldn't do it without Him. I quote Paul, not that I have attained it, but I (continue to) press on toward the goal for which Christ has set before me. I'm excited for what's next. But Lord, my prayer is that may I continue to be grounded and grow deeper in Him. 

Deuteronomy 4:39-40

“So remember this and keep it firmly in mind: The Lord is God both in heaven and on earth, and there is no other. If you obey all the decrees and commands I am giving you today, all will be well with you and your children. I am giving you these instructions so you will enjoy a long life in the land the Lord your God is giving you for all time.”

What does it take to reach 25?

Last night my wife and I attended a 25 silver wedding anniversary celebration of Tito Jeff and Tita Bold in ICS. They were our ninong and ninang during our wedding. They had a beautiful recommitment ceremony, much similar to a wedding ceremony with a few twists. I thought, what does it take to reach 25 years of strong marriage and tight knit family? I look forward to celebrating our 25th anniversary also with Netty. That will be on 2025 ..

Day in the Life: Japan

Today is a sad day for the world. 8.9 magnitude earthquake and huge tsunami has hit north eastern part of Japan yesterday. The scenes on the TV are devastating. Makes me wanna rethink of my minuteness in this world. And my relationship with God. Am I ready to go when it's time to go? These are times when life forces you to narrow down the things that are of utmost importance. Though it feels like what's going on with the world right now is much like a lottery of chances--the unrest in the Middle East, the disasters that have recently hit New Zealand and Japan .. I have to remind myself that God is greater and my life is in his hands. Lord let Your abounding grace overflow to get us through these times.