Around the Table: Allowing D to Decide

Yesterday's breakfast was a time to listen, contemplate, and learn for the three of us. It has been two weeks since we learned that D has passed both Philippine Science High School and Ateneo de Manila University. The big question now is --- Where will he study?

Hubby and I told D to decide on his own because we don't want to impose any school on him. We thought that this might be a better alternative than us deciding for him. We want him to study in the school of his choice and not our's.

Are we subjecting him to a slow torture (since he's only twelve)? We believe not. We trust his judgement. We will support his decision all the way. Going to High School is a totally different ball game all together. And, we believe that this is the best time to equip him with his decision-making skills.

As of the moment, he has shown some preference over one school. This is a result of the many little talks we had, advices he got from true and trusted friends, and most important of all, from his talk with God. D has been earnestly praying for God's will on him.

Once he's finally settled with his decision, hubby and I will be by his side, supporting him in every way possible. And, we will promise never to blame him when the going gets tough.

Our simple prayer: For God to guide D all throughout this exercise. That God's decision will reign in his heart... "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the PEACE of GOD, which trancends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:6-7)

Amen! ;)

your kindness counts

I brought D to school today. D and his class are putting together a class newspaper tomorrow. They need advertisers to fund the printing of the paper today.

Having no one to turn to for the advertisements, I asked some mommy-friends if they are willing to advertise or be sponsors of the paper. Yes, all of them are homemakers like me; no company or office to advertise, yet, without any second thoughts, all of them agreed to. I was quite speechless of their generosity.

Thank You!

I really appreciate you,

Your helpful, giving ways,

And how your generous heart

Your unselfishness displays.
I thank you for your kindness,

I will not soon forget;

You’re one of the nicest peopleI have ever met.

By Joanna Fuchs

A simple thank you poem for all the moms (Cherry, Janet, Jen, Karen, Lala, Mommy Nora, and 'Te Vangie) who willingly became advertisers of THE LAUAN BULLETIN. Truly, your kindness counts. May God return the favor to you a thousand fold. Thanks, over and over again. ;)

intro to Around the Table series

In a small house such as ours, it is rather difficult to gather the three of us to sit down and talk. We always manage to get occupied with our own little concerns. And, it is only during mealtimes, when we are all forced to sit together, enjoy what’s on the table, and then, we can begin to talk about anything we could think of. Sometimes, the stories are funny. Sometimes, they are sad. Sometimes, the stories are replaced by lengthy homilies (delivered by the head of our family). Still, other times, we sit and eat quietly, like we are strangers to each other.

Serious family matters, either concerning us (hubby and I) or D alone, are always taken up during mealtimes --- around the dining table --- and never in the bedroom or anywhere else in the house. Seemingly, the food becomes the cushion especially when the talks are becoming rather lengthy than expected.

In our household, members are allowed to say their piece. D can ventilate his feelings, his opinions, his arguments… In the same manner, hubby and I can deliberate on the subject being discussed. We also correct each other reasonably. Kindness is expressed when your love one corrects you.

In my next posts, I’ll be writing about the things our family has talked about. I’ll be sharing our experiences, our grievances, our decisions, our stories…. in a series I will call, Around the Table.

Yup, you guessed it right, everything that is said and done around our squarish table.... ;)

a beautiful problem

It was last friday when we learned that D passed the qualifying entrance test for Philippine Science High School. He is now qualified to enroll should he decides to.

We are still waiting for the confirmation if D also made it to the Ateneo de Manila University -High School Dept. If he makes it, he, then, has the option to enroll as well.

What a beautiful problem we might face!

We, as a family, should really pray about it. We need God's wisdom on this. We want to hear right from God. D is our only child and of course, we only want what's best for him. We want him to learn and experience a lot but not to the extent of sacrificing his joy for the things he loves doing.

Friends, please include us in your prayers. ;)

simply Faithful

I am amazed by God’s faithfulness. I have accepted God as my Lord and Savior for more than a decade now yet there are plenty of moments when I fall short of His expectations on me as a Christian. I have a lot to learn, a lot of things to practice, a lot of ways to change…

Sometimes, I envy friends or people in church who seem to walk faithfully with God. But then, God instantly corrects me. I should not be envious of others, instead, I should make them my godly role models and draw inspiration from their lives.

God deals with us accordingly. He knows exactly in what areas we are lacking. Almost always, when God wants to teach us something, He presents us with a situation (sometimes a difficult one) where we can learn something valuable.

I believe that I am a work in progress, like many of us are. I am completely dependent on God and His perfect plan for me. I may not know what the future brings but God knows. God is simply faithful. Whatever shortcomings I have, I know He will not stop until I am molded into the image He sees fit.

To God be the glory! ;)