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I found the book but looking through Amazon.com I also found the journal. I'm into writing a lot so that also interests me. The books subtitle reads: rediscovering the joy of purity in romance.
I haven't read any of it yet, so I'll get back here and let you know what I think of it and the possibility to influence young minds. If you have read it and would like to make a comment for us I would greatly appreciate it.
I have no idea how I stumbled upon this video but it has a powerful message about family; the love and the control we should have over it. Our love is not dependent on anyone or anything, as parents our love is unconditional and unending.
We sometimes feel like walking or running away from the trials and sufferings in life but ultimately we end up embracing those members of our family and give them another chance, not because they deserve it but because everyone makes mistakes in life. One or more mistakes doesn't mean there is not a possibility to rectify and be redeemed, it just means they are not that strong. We, as the strong parents, should be the ones standing up for them and letting them lean on us. It's not easy to see them make mistakes but it is worst if they can't find someone to trust.
My mom turned 70 yesterday. She thought she would never make it. During the last couple of years she had some difficult times with her health and was in and out of the hospital. I went to Puerto Rico to take care of her for couple of weeks. But as you can see here she came to see her kids as soon as she felt better.
She is an inspiration to me and a great example. I dedicated my latest book to her, ¡Vete Golpecito! as I remember the many times she took care of me.
Happy Birthday Mom, I love you more than you know.
The reason why I haven't written so often is because the pending changes of how my life is now it is pressing hard on me. I'm tending to savour every single moment I have, since quite frankly I don't know what to expect.
I remember the time my mom had to accept that we were no longer going to live with her, it was heart breaking for her. For a while she wouldn't leave us behind in another country and let my dad go back home by himself. He desperately keep calling her to come home to him but she would refuse. After a few months I sat down with her and reminded her of her duty to be with her husband, we needed to start our own lives. That talk, she said to me years later, saved her marriage.
With her heart in pieces she said good-bye to us and got on a plane to Puerto Rico. On a letter she explained to me how she felt; "like a bird leaving her fragile chicks on the nest and flying far away from them." It broke my heart, it still does as I write these words and soon my turn will come.
All I know is that I need to be strong. It will be the beginning of another stage in my life and every stage brings a little bit of pain with it. But I know that I've done my job and now I need to see the fruits of my labor and for that they must do it on their own.
I'm truly blessed to live in this nation where liberty still reigns, even though I see it threatened with their disregard to what is truly sacred. On this day of celebration let us not forget those who are defending us and sacrificing so that we have peace in the world. They are our heroes.
I don't have anything planned other than to be with my family and friends if they decide to stop by.
This end of the month has been busy in my business as I work to expand my company and reach out to my audience at the same time that I'm helping others do the same. The long hours of work and research doesn't matter if I manage to help someone else succeed.
I'll be off this long weekend but I will make a point to come back here and share some of my thoughts with you. Sometimes I just feel like I don't know what else to say, but you are out there and I need thank you for taking the time to share with me on my earthly journey.
A prayer for the soldiers we lost, their families and all the soldiers left behind working hard to defend us. May we never take for granted their sacrifice. I pray that they complete their mission soon and be brought back home.
I won't lie to you, today was a very rough day after listening to the news and hearing that the Marriage Protection Amendment wasn't approved by the Senate. Now is going to the house of Representatives next month. What are we suppose to do? I have no idea but the bad keeps spreading like wildfire and it's unstoppable. We are not suppose to lose hope, I know, but right now it's very hard to go on.
I'm always amazed at God's goodness to us even when we don't deserve it. To be blessed and live in America where there is freedom and a beautiful scenery like this picture, is just one example. And still we forget many times where everything comes from and that in a split of a second we could lose it all.
There is so much given to us and some forget to stop and give thanks to God even once a week. There must be an emptiness and longing there that nobody or nothing can fill and somehow we try to fill it with other things. Perhaps the busyiness of our work and accomplishments, maybe our loved ones, or entretainment. Accumulating wealth or possesions is another one. Are we going to be able to take anything with us?
I don't want to forget that everything I have and enjoy is given to me out of God's love for me, underserved but gratefully accepted.
Reflection on the Ultimate Service - Military, Police & Firemen
I was watching the Journey Home last night and was reminded of the great sacrifices that this group of courageous and gifted people have enabling us to live a more tranquil and safe life. This not anything new to us, but we seem to forget and specially when one of our loved ones seriously pursues one of this fields. I understand it, as a matter of fact I think I have it written in my of my journals. To be a militar is the ultimate sacrifice, whoever is part of it knows about love and about given their own life if necessary for a common good.
The military, police and firemen are the closest thing a man or woman can do to be like Christ. It's devotion, self-giving and willing to do the ultimate sacrifice for their brothers and sisters. Each and everyone of them is a hero by just wearing the uniform, not only when they die.
The sacrifices are not only on the person who serves but their families as well. We will be one very soon and I pray that the Lord will give us the strength to withstand whatever comes our way, which is his Holy Will in our lives. We tend to want to runaway from pain, sacrifice and self-giving but the Lord knows what we need and it is by giving that we receive.
As Memorial Weekend flew by, last night I was reminded of what this holiday was all about and prayed for those who have served and are serving today. Our prayers and sacrifices for their safety and return to our homes must be a continous one. Even if we don't have anyone in our family we must pray that all of those who are doing a much needed work return unharmed and if they die that they are in a state of grace which will enable them to be with God in Heaven. May we never forget the dead and living heroes in our life and may God bless and protect them always.
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