Being with Ethan!

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One of the highlights of my recently trip to the Philippines was being with Ethan. My fifth grandchild. He is the son of my second daughter Michelle. To get to know her more, you can visit her website: http://www.michiphotostory.com/ She is the one who introduced me to blogging world. And I got addicted. 

Anyway, here is Ethan, cuddling the clown that I made for him. He loves it like her Wowa, I think. He calls me Wowa for Lola 

( grandma) Although we seldom see each other, he really  loves me. I believe its mutual:)

One day I asked his mother and him to accompany me to the nearest mall where I have to meet a couple to deliver a letter from a friend here in Norway. Since her husband was at work and using their car, we took a jeepney ride.  Reminds me of old days.

borrowed picture from google

We stopped by in a Jollibee food chain to eat snacks , but he was just interested in playing.

But Ethan got thirsty afterwards.  We look alike, isnt it? Young, younger and youngest:)

Anyway, here is the couple that I was going to meet. He bought eggpies and drinks for us at  Goldilocks.

What a nice couple.

After saying goodbye to the couple, we decided to take the train inside the to mall for sightseeing. Grandma gonna ride tootot train:) 

But they were so excited too:)

Nice views along the trail....

After that,  he rode a bump car. And wowa and mommy just watched.

 Then daddy came from work and it was time for dinner. So we went to Paseo. First time for me there. It was a very nice evening, but I only had with me a digital camera and the pictures were not nice. 

I miss this moment where I can just wear a t shirt and shorts and not freeze like where I am now, back in Norway:)

I craved for Philippines cuisines so they brought me here.

It was funny though. The word " kanin" means rabbit in Norway. But in the Philippines " kanin" means cooked rice.

This place is known for their crispy dinuguan. I just love the crispness of the meat.

Being from Bicol region, I missed vegetables cooked in coconut milk. So I ordered "Ginatanan sigarilyas." Crispy and hot!

Have to try "Sizzling squids " too.

But Ethan was not interested in eating. He was busy playing with his father's mobile phone. And his eyebrows were helping too. Isn't he sweet? :)

Saying goodbye with this picture. Ethan and I. Miss you Ethan.

                                                         

          More highlights with my other grandkids aftewards:)

                                                        JOY

18th entry to " Letter To God Contest"

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He said in his blog: " I just wanna stay " SIMPLE  yet GREAT, explore the world, be a good influence ( at least to someone) and learn the lessons of life. "

            Not bad dream for a young man. And I loved his words: 

Skrypton Jei

I may not have "S" on my chest but I am ...........fighting my own Kryptonite

And here  Jayson Juan's  entry:

My Remorse and Rejoice To Thee

Lord, I remorse

for my heart within has disillusions;

Ashamed because to You I can't conceal my true color

dissimulating my feeling just to look strong.

Lord, I cry

for all my blunders and unwise decisions

but give me chance oh God to atone

All my defiance and transgressions

I sometimes blame you everytime I fall

Sometimes I thought I'm deserted and abandoned

I remorse oh God. I cry.

I forgot, Your Son shouted "It is done" before He died

I pity myself Oh God

for I was clouded by my self-indulged plight;

I remember, Your Son redeemed my life

which I must celebrate it with Your unconditional love

Oh God I rejoice with the hope You give!

for during Autumn and every fall of leaves

has smell of spring for Your covenant I can live

with renewed faith rekindled with Your Spirit

Lord I exult with outstretched arms

for all the mountains of trouble in my heart

without You, I couldn't climb any of these heights

Thank you because You restored my dying life

I may too weak to fathom Your Intentions

but then again- I rejoice, exult and praise You oh Lord

Enliven my soul through Your profound words

For I must not dwell on my ordeals but to You alone

Hear my voice oh God, hear my remorse

from now on and on I celebrate my life with You with great rejoice

His blog: http://venturerjuan1990.blogspot.no/


Hi friends, I am not joining the " Letter To God Contest". I just want to say hello to all Ms Joy's blogfriends and say good luck to all the participants. God bless you all.

My name is Simen. I am a  turtle made by Ms. Joy to visit you guys:)

Bye for now!

16th and 17th entries to " Letter To God Contest"

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This entry is from Cyron. A very talented man who loves to doodle.  He creates nice arts!

                           ( A sample of Cyron's doodling)

His entry:

Dear God, 

How are you?

Me, I'm fine. Still struggling to live.

It's been a long time..

and I don't even know where to start.

I feel lost and frustrated.

I really don't understand why..

you're doing this to me, but

I will trust you.

Good or Bad, your choice.

I don't know who to trust,

people are just so selfish.

The world is black,

Life is so cruel,

I saw a dead pigeon crashed by a car.

As I pass by to it, 

I whispered to myself,

"Did it really deserve to die like that?"

Sometimes I ask my self, 

"Do you even exist?"

Are you THE only one?

Or am I just believing to something..

That who is just an imaginary of human being?

I am a disgrace to my religion,

But you know me well,

I do not believe to thing,

that also man invented.

I only believe to myself and to you.

His blog:

http://agustincyron.blogspot.no/

                                          17th entry

From Stacy. A newly acquainted blogger. I love her description of herself :
"Shallow in the world, DEEP in JESUS CHRIST."

And this is what she said about the contest:

Your contest is beautiful. :) People get to share how much they love God in ways they experience Him in their lives. 

Her entry: 

To the Symphony of my life...

In awe and reverence I bow down to You

The faithful shepherd who found me when I was lost.

In the darkness where I cannot see

You are the light that guided me.

When trouble comes, I called and I’m saved

When I raise my hand in prayer, I’m blessed

My soul will feast and be satisfied

And will sing glad songs of praise to You.

The world will break my heart

But You will stitch it anew

My songs will be out of tune

But Your melody will continue

Listen Lord as I shout with mighty roar

As I proclaim who You are in me.

God, my symphony

Yes Father, You are my symphony

Lord, You are The Symphony

You bring symphony to my life.

Then make me worthy to be Your servant

Cleanse me and make me as white as snow

Make me a vessel of Your immeasurable love

I am yours my Majesty, my King, my God.

And when the day comes that my time is up

Bring me to the place where the language is LOVE

The end goal of life, but an eternal beginning

A place once a dream but with You it is real.

Father hold my hand, never let me go. 

Use me as Your mouthpiece, an instrument here on earth

Fiat Voluntas Tua, Your will be done on me is my prayer to You

I am Yours Lord, I am only for You, I trust You and I love You.

Your Servant,

Stacy

You can visit Stacy on her blog:

 http://shallowdeepanastacia.blogspot.sg/2013/04/to-symphony-of-my-life.html

More entries to come. For details of " Letter To God Contest", click here

JOY

13th, 14th and 15th entries to " Letter To God Contest"

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Hope you are all doing fine friends. A new week has began and new entries had come in to  " Letter To God Contest". Writings from the very core of the writer's hearts.  

                                       The 13th entry 

It’s a date

Waiting for that chance to have you near

For a dinner, or a lunch, or an ambitious date

With you, me, no other friends

In a table for two, everything in the rightful place

On that dream day I will get you something

A token for everything, to me you’ve been doing

Crazy it may seem, I still have no idea what to bring

But then I know you’ll appreciate it whatever could that be

Perhaps you would anxiously laugh at me

Seeing me unease, silly, and shaky

Lips trembling, legs crumbling, I’m not good at this really

My voice wobbling, or worse, couldn’t utter a word totally

But I would try to make the most out of this

Let you feel how happy I am to be with you face to face

I’ll take my time to thank you for everything  Tell my heart’s desires wildly raging

We’ll then take the time to talk about everything

Movies you love, food you eat, songs you want to sing I hope you don’t mind, if I ask you silly things

Because tons of questions are at the back of my head

I’m not the perfect son you wanted me to become

I make mistakes that are unimaginable sometimes

For I am weak and I don’t know

The ways to be strong and walk the right path beside you

In that mean time I would then try to hold my tears

When I say sorry for all these shortcomings

I may not deserve all these things I enquire But with you, I’m reassured I’ll be fine

Now I might have been taking much of your time

Before we part I would like to ask

Your forgiveness, of me always failing to fulfil my tasks And say thank you for this breath of life

From then on I’ll set a date every night with you

And I’m happy because I’m sure you won’t say no

From:

                                         Oliver.
                       His date with God. http://oliver125.blogspot.no/

                                14th entry 

Dear God,

Can I ever Thank You enough?

Woke up to just another ordinary day
But I dare not complain
You gave me another morn to spare
And Thank You is all I can say

I've got a family so huge, so crazed
But the love they give is beyond compare
I guess a perfect home is what we all wish for
So Thank You Lord, I couldn't ask for more

Untamed set of friends I have them too
Yet in tough times, I've proven them true
You brought wonderful people in my life
Forgetting to Thank You is just not right

I know sometimes I whine too much
About the things I want but can't have
But Lord, I Thank You because you always give
Just enough of what I ever need

I tend to worry every so often
Anxious of things that are yet to happen
But I know You're there to guide, to protect
Thank You Lord for that promise You kept

Not too long ago I got sick and I was afraid
I cried of pain but never did I lose faith
I was grateful for the doctors but I Thank You even more
You healed me, You had my health restored

And could I ever forget the time when I felt broken
I was alone, or so I thought, and I hit rock bottom
I sincerely prayed that You come back into my life
Then You made me realize, You were there all the while

God, You are so good.
Thank You.

From sweet, beautiful and grateful  Joanne.

http://jhoweiyne.blogspot.no

15th entry is  from Mhie.  

Actually her purpose was

 not to join the contest, but she liked the idea of writing God a letter.  So here is her heartfelt letter to God.  

I'm sorry Lord God

I talk to you everyday.

But everyday I've been busy and forget to go in your house.

I've been busy and  lots of reason. 

Deep inside I miss seeing your house.

My week is not complete without seeing and listening your Words,

Words that I kept in my heart in this wicked world.

Though one hour is not enough, but you still love me.

After  all what I have done to you.

You  always there for me.

I'm sorry, Lord God.

I depend to you so much,

But sometime, I question you

Why do you make this happen to me

I am so weak to  understand and face what is the truth.

You show me the real word of  "LOVE" 

I'm sorry Lord God if I question you, Why

I'm sorry Lord God, for my human treats.

I hope you will forgive me and show the right path 

In this earth that I don't know what to do 

Without your help.

I'm sorry Lord God.

 Mhie with her lovely daughter!

http://www.travelentz.com

Until next entries again:)

JOY

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