Its 5 days past the new year and here I am at one in the morning trying to squeeze some quiet time for my yearly tradition of counting my blessings through this journal.As I always believe to:the secret of having it all is knowing you already do.Just count your blessings.
"2019,I can feel you will be the BEST year:
Keeping it simple: A healthy baby girl,a minimalist life and a life well- travelled."
That's how I envisoned 2019 will be from last year's post.True enough,one of the best year thus far.Blessed with a healthy baby but God gave us a SON(God knows the deepest desires of our hearts.mukang mas malakas nga lang magdasal si Mark on this)
a simple life though not well-travelled this year.
Posted this onesie earlier last year that says little answered prayer.Because we've prayed for a child,and God without second thoughts gave us one.We are forever grateful for this answered prayer.
As we enter a new season in our married life,we enjoyed the beauty of spring under a full bloom cherry blossom tree in Washington DC.It was a short trip but
what makes it more memorable is to travel with Arvy and Criss.Long walks despite the rain and a korean dinner to cap it off.Its worth going back this year.
Ive always been thankful for my job.Its always my dream to work as MT here in US.That even if its more challenging and tough it was this yearWorking on a 12-hr night shift while pregnant is not an easy feat..It tested my patience and strength.God balanced it with people who I can count on.A year of beautiful goodbyes when sir dale and trey left the good bunch. I miss working with these hardworkers who really taught me well..Im thankful for Ate Weng who one night was terrified when I thought my water broke but I actually just peed on myself.(hahaha)and to Escher of course who makes it more bearable with coffee,chikka and inis in between.2020 is our year!haha!
Lucky enough to spend these rare quality time with this circle.They say, you are the average of who you surround yourself with..the reason why i keep my circle small.And if that's true I want to be as kind,as generous and as sensible as they are.Proud to say, Ate Jing was a nominee of daisy award this year and Criss as a USRN!
We must have done something good in our lives to deserve these good people .Having a baby abroad away from our families is never easy.But this bunch right here,our Hazard family (tho incomplete) is one of our biggest blessings this year.From baby shower to delivery up to today they are our strongest support system.Cant thank them enough but for sure God knows how to give it back.
Im thankful for long distance friends who showered us with gifts,well-wishes
and prayers too this year!
And the biggest blessing this year and yes,in this decade,is to gave birth to a healthy baby boy.I never thought I can do it but I did!
It really is the best way to close and start a new decade,aint it?
The left picture is my favorite photo this year.It will always remind me to that day when my whole world changed in the most beautiful way.The day I was given a second shot of life and was reborn as a mother.I learned that life is precious and I will spend my lifetime being overwhelmed with gratitude.
I was in awe watching him grow from a tiny dot on my belly to a growing baby this year.Ang amazing at ang galing talaga ni Lord!I will never get tired giving praises and glorify Him.
This year is extra special.I became a mom.And we became parents.Cant believe we are!Tougher than we thought it was.Juggling work and motherhood is exhausting beyond words.Sleepless nights,late night feedings,dirty diapers,and being worried all the time.Even if we have hard times this year,we are slowly learning the hows of parenthood.
Pero sabi nga ni Tom Hanks on his old movie."Its supposed to be hard.
The hard is what makes it great."
Even if we're not on the same page at times..We got this Dada!Thankful for you always!
From all that said,I learned two of life's lesson this year:
One..
To take one breath,one day at a time.
Two..
Psalm37:4
Delight yourself to the Lord ,and He will give you the desires of Your heart.
For 2020 and the next decade to come,
here's a toast for:
A healthy and a happy family.
Create a home..a home you can always come home to for a big hug,
a listening ear and a place to be still.
Live a life that is rich,slow and meaningful in ways that matter.
Financial stability so that I can give more
US tour for Mama Bing and Papa Ger .
Travel the world with my boys and make priceless memories.
A God-centered family life! and everything else will follow!
For all that was, and will be.
Thank you Lord for all the stories I got here!
Im ready for the next page to write on to!
