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My daughter Emmanuelle has already started showing her Marchesa-isms. After she has refined her fine motor skills, she’s really found a love for crafts. Every piece of item she sees, she tries to find some sort of creative function for it, having it become a piece of something greater.
There’s so much symbolism in that, isn’t there? There are people in the kingdom who sees something to become a part of something bigger. And it can come in the form of a simple ministry, or seeing some grand potential in someone who gets left in the wayside without an obvious gift. There are people who entertain visions, no matter how difficult the journey and discouraging the criticisms.
I hope she becomes a builder. I hope she has a keen eye to spot potential. I hope she has the wisdom to realize that she herself is a work in progress and all those little things she puts into herself are also for the kingdom, esp. her talents, her knowledge, intellect, wisdom, and yes- her love and generosity.
I was thinking about it today while on my sporadic visits to the craft store. I can spend so much time there, not because I really want to, but because it takes a while to scan through sooooooooooo many pieces and actually theoretically put them together in my head to make one composite creation, stamped with character in my name, not just for the sake of making something, but something that has myself written all over it. A craft store is amazing, really, and you just sort of have to stop sometimes and look around, see the people who have a similar imprint of the Father, who love to create. Sometimes, I have to smirk and feel some kindred relationship to those carrying baskets of little unrelated things to form some wonderful relationship.
While looking around, I saw the strong possibility of future dates with my budding daughter, who also will one day walk those aisles with me, sharing the same imprint of the Father, and love to create.
a new season in coming spring
Grand. Grand. Do people say that these days; life is grand. Because it is.
Some seasons are bad, some are extremely challenging, but I have to be honest, I cannot remember the last time I could really complain about life. I mean, sure, teenage years, early teenage years, late teenage years, early adult life…but once you mature and see there’s too much beauty around you, you really can’t complain. Once you realize what’s most important in life, you really can’t complain.
What I learned when I was in my college days was right. Everything is given by grace. We do not deserve them so why is it that sometimes we feel we have the right to demand them?
And by grace, I’ve seen a garden spring up in my life, surrounding me with too much to appreciate, and it is my garden. My family, my friends, church, needs met, education, love of learning, love of serving, love of giving, my children, my health, my in laws, my hobbies, my future…etc.
Our family is entering a new milestone in our lives and Perze and I, last night, were briefly discussing how much God has been the main benefactor. We are amazed with how much something came from almost nothing. Our prayers have been heard all those months, and His grace is abundant. We said ‘yes Lord’ and He answered back.
All you can be is be faithful with the things God gives you. Without thinking you’re going to get anything back, but because you love to serve and know Him through his work. And somewhere in the process, you see He’s working in the desires of your heart.
Perze and I weren’t able to prepare months and months ahead, due to little time we had with all the busyness of the seasons and church responsibilities, esp. in the weekends. But surely enough, the timing was PERFECT and God turned on the switch and all the lights turned green in just a couple of weeks.
Thank you Lord for answering our humble prayers.
first step
Today, our dearest little 9 month old Zienne took her 1st step!
Perze and I were in the living room when she was standing up. Being in front of us, we had a good view of her taking a brave step forward and successfully remaining her balance. Knowing she had accomplished a new trick, she turned back to us and gave a very proud smile, then clapped her hands. Hhahahah.
So proud of you, Zi.
Soon you’ll be walking everywhere.
kitchen typography
The great thing about after holidays are the sales. Am I right, people? Sales gurus and discount fans? I always look at what Target is selling, so I can then visit after the holidays for the half off/clearance sales.
This year, this valentines, I spent less than $15 for a whole set of these Typography dining ware.
For those who have young children, these plastic dining ware are great. They’re easy to clean, shatterproof, microwavable, dishwasher safe, and trendy. And, let’s not quickly forget they were under $15.
dress like mamam
I admit it. I like dressing my daughters in things I’d wear.
So I went to GAP for their presidents’ sale and saw something I had already owned. I never knew they made harem romper for kids! I instantly bought the last one, being on sale and totaling $11 from $25. Now, come spring, I’ll match my daughter 
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The tapered leg hits right at the knees. Now the question is, should I get one for Zi?
a happy morning phone call
Perze got his bonus figure today! wow. We weren’t really expecting it, but at the perfect time, God had allowed it. He has answered our prayers about the rest of the money for the downpayment/closing costs/fees.
Thank you Lord. Thank you for looking in our hearts, hearing our prayers. There’s still a long way to closing so we ask that you fulfill the rest of the process. In Jesus name, amen.
our valentine weekend
Valentine’s weekend was great, although I was still getting over my cough.
SJBCI had their annual semi-formal, with this year’s theme as Masquerade Ball. We entered Paris Caterers wearing our matching masks, seeing everyone else masked. It was almost mysterious, trying to figure out who was who while walking to our table.
I got to emcee the games, which turned out more fun than I had imagined. We switched the men on their female counterparts and asked the women to choose who their husbands were while being blindfolded. Everyone enjoyed it. Of course there was dancing, chatting, and a message.
Unfortunately, we couldn’t bring Zi because she would just fuss with being held the whole time, and wanting to sleep early. But Emma loved it, loving any party where dancing is involved.
Saturday, we continued Valentine’s weekend at church where we showed ‘Fireproof’ for some youth and come couples. We set the downstairs like a concession stand, offering dinner and snacks, bagging popcorn for everyone and distributing them to everyone watching upstairs. Despite not too many people showing, it ended up to be an extremely fun night, setting up, laughing, and watching the movie with people you know. It allowed room for awkward snickering, and talking…and knowing myself, these are very common to me while watching movies. I always find myself seeing humor in everything. And it felt very casual while having the theatre experience. We’ve decided that we’re going to do this every three months.
The actual Valentine’s Day, we spent in church. Afterwards, we took the girls shopping for their valentine’s gifts, letting emma choose what she wanted. And like the girl I know that she is, she chose something crafty. She definitely takes after me in that way, probably having picked the same thing when I was a child- papers, stickers, string, buttons…etc.
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