I promised myself, not to write an entry for my blog until April to concentrate on writing my thesis. But again, here I am, trying to figure out the things I want to thank.
Its past 12 midnight and the celebration of the new year seemed to come to an end, as interval of firecrackers crackling is longer, and only videokes of our neighbors disturb the supposedly stillness of the night. Sheeeks! That was so near! (The remains of firecrackers).
I was about to sleep but the videoke disturbed me much, and upon meditating in my darkened room, a thought flashed before me, what are the things I should be thankful from the previous year?
It is not a secret that Nanay was hospitalized for almost 3 months with not so encouraging prognosis. With that, I am so thankful to God for sparing the life of Nanay, giving her a life extension. Though, this year is the saddest Christmas and New Year ’s Eve, there are still lot of things to be thankful. Saddest because only the two of us celebrated the holidays. On Christmas, we were not able to wake up at midnight. I slept after the Fear Factor show of ABS CBN. When I woke up, it was already 1 a.m., when I woke her up, she said she will no longer eat and continued to sleep. Since I was so tired from the previous night party at the office, I also went back to sleep. But this New Year’s eve, she really requested me to wake her up because she will eat a little. I set my alarm at 11:30. At midnight, we greeted each other ‘happy new year’. We rather not think ‘pity to us’ because my sisters and/or with their husbands were not around, but God is so good that we still able to welcome the New Year.
Second, I passed the board exam. Not only giving me the passing score but even gave me the top 6th place. I can say God really arranges things for our good. In my case, it is on my advantage. The exam ended on Friday. The following Monday, Nanay was confined for the first time because of stroke. The result of the exam was released on the Wednesday. Nanay was discharged on Saturday. The following Sunday, though, Nanay was confined again because of Tetanus, which almost took her from us. During the oathtaking, she was battling for her life.
Third, for the people who showed real concern especially on times that I was really down. I cant find words to fully describe how grateful I am for those acts, even small. Even those who I knew only on my social network groups though I haven’t seen yet in person, who willingly listen and comforted me as if weve known each other for long. Even those mere acquaintances I met in the bus, in the benches of the hospital, or at the grocery counter queue. Most of all, special thanks to my LB family and the Ungabs.
Fourth, to Central Mindanao University who promised to shoulder my plane ticket going to and from Manila. Though, I haven’t got it still. With that I was able to attend the oathtaking ceremony. Just my happiness was not complete because Nanay was not there.
Fifth, to those who lent me money. Thanks for the trust.
Sixth, for the bonuses. Because of it, I was able to pay little by little my debts.
Seventh, to BDO for approving my credit card application. It was so helpful during the hospitalization of Nanay.
Eight, for the work. Because of it, I have something to spend.
Ninth, to my adviser, my co-advisee, laboratory technician, for making the conduct of my thesis possible and with ease.
Tenth, for the good health despite of everything. There is no better gift I can give to myself but to keep myself from getting sick.
Above all, for the love of God, which despite of being so sinful, God’s grace is even more bountiful. I am thankful for all the blessings, favors, and protection of the whole year round of 2008.
I am going back to sleep now. The videokes are still blaring around. I think they don’t have plan to sleep, I guess. Not me.
Welcome 2009.
Its past 12 midnight and the celebration of the new year seemed to come to an end, as interval of firecrackers crackling is longer, and only videokes of our neighbors disturb the supposedly stillness of the night. Sheeeks! That was so near! (The remains of firecrackers).
I was about to sleep but the videoke disturbed me much, and upon meditating in my darkened room, a thought flashed before me, what are the things I should be thankful from the previous year?
It is not a secret that Nanay was hospitalized for almost 3 months with not so encouraging prognosis. With that, I am so thankful to God for sparing the life of Nanay, giving her a life extension. Though, this year is the saddest Christmas and New Year ’s Eve, there are still lot of things to be thankful. Saddest because only the two of us celebrated the holidays. On Christmas, we were not able to wake up at midnight. I slept after the Fear Factor show of ABS CBN. When I woke up, it was already 1 a.m., when I woke her up, she said she will no longer eat and continued to sleep. Since I was so tired from the previous night party at the office, I also went back to sleep. But this New Year’s eve, she really requested me to wake her up because she will eat a little. I set my alarm at 11:30. At midnight, we greeted each other ‘happy new year’. We rather not think ‘pity to us’ because my sisters and/or with their husbands were not around, but God is so good that we still able to welcome the New Year.
Second, I passed the board exam. Not only giving me the passing score but even gave me the top 6th place. I can say God really arranges things for our good. In my case, it is on my advantage. The exam ended on Friday. The following Monday, Nanay was confined for the first time because of stroke. The result of the exam was released on the Wednesday. Nanay was discharged on Saturday. The following Sunday, though, Nanay was confined again because of Tetanus, which almost took her from us. During the oathtaking, she was battling for her life.
Third, for the people who showed real concern especially on times that I was really down. I cant find words to fully describe how grateful I am for those acts, even small. Even those who I knew only on my social network groups though I haven’t seen yet in person, who willingly listen and comforted me as if weve known each other for long. Even those mere acquaintances I met in the bus, in the benches of the hospital, or at the grocery counter queue. Most of all, special thanks to my LB family and the Ungabs.
Fourth, to Central Mindanao University who promised to shoulder my plane ticket going to and from Manila. Though, I haven’t got it still. With that I was able to attend the oathtaking ceremony. Just my happiness was not complete because Nanay was not there.
Fifth, to those who lent me money. Thanks for the trust.
Sixth, for the bonuses. Because of it, I was able to pay little by little my debts.
Seventh, to BDO for approving my credit card application. It was so helpful during the hospitalization of Nanay.
Eight, for the work. Because of it, I have something to spend.
Ninth, to my adviser, my co-advisee, laboratory technician, for making the conduct of my thesis possible and with ease.
Tenth, for the good health despite of everything. There is no better gift I can give to myself but to keep myself from getting sick.
Above all, for the love of God, which despite of being so sinful, God’s grace is even more bountiful. I am thankful for all the blessings, favors, and protection of the whole year round of 2008.
I am going back to sleep now. The videokes are still blaring around. I think they don’t have plan to sleep, I guess. Not me.
Welcome 2009.
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