There Is A Reason....

There is a reason why, at 29, God led me to a blessed life here in America. There is a reason for my marriage to my very first friend here in America and the cute little boy who was the very first child to ever call me mom. There is a reason for the two adoring, beautiful daughters who have given me excitement, the weariness, and the happiness of motherhood. There is a reason for God taking my parents home to be with Him. There is a reason I became a teacher rather than a banker. There is a reason that I was given a church family, a school family, and a large group of friends. There is a reason that I have been given grandchildren. There is a reason that Lindy has been sent to share our home.
The Lord giveth.. The Lord taketh!!! There is a reason why, at 21 years, my teaching days came to an end. I thank God for allowing me to enjoy these years of being with my kinder kids and meeting new friends through having these children. In all of these, I am convinced that God, in His awesomeness, will lead my life again to yet another greatest adventure which is yet to be discovered.
In Ecclesiastes 3:1- "There is an appointed time for everything, and there is a time for every event under heaven."

Janice Nadine

The Biblical Meaning of:

JANICE- GOD IS GRACIOUS

NADINE- GOD IS OUR HOPE

Happy Birthday, Janice

Dear Janice,

Twenty eight years ago today (March 25th) God was gracious to bless us with your long awaited presence. Since then, you have been a part of my best memories here in U. S.
Because of you, I did not have to miss and long for my old home. I AM HOME! Because of you, I did not have to struggle much in adopting a new culture. I just had to incorporate the old to the new. Because of you, I learned to be strong, brave, and flexible. Because of you, my presence here was worth it!
While at times, it was hard to adjust being a new mom, in a new country, in a new place, because of you, I have learned to overcome!
Happy Birthday my darling Janice, my daughter, my "ewok", my friend. I love you...

FOREVER,
Mom (Dad too)

Happy Anniversary

Today, March 7th marks my 29th wedding anniversary. Since my arrival in America (November 1980), the years have gone by fast. Every year since then, I have had exciting happenings in my life. Every year, my presence here has been blessed.

Presently, I have lived in U.S. longer than I lived in my old country, used my married name more than my maiden name, have three adult children, and have 4 adorable grandchildren who mean a lot to me.

As I look back over the last thirty years of my life, I am thankful that God led me here to enjoy the wonderful blessings that have resulted from my presence in the United States.
I am thankful for the wonderful familyand awesome friends that God has given me.

correction

I am posting an update to my 2009-2010 blog.

Education locally is in a difficult period that has affected my school as well. It has broken my heart to lose 4 kids this year. These students have departed for a variety of reasons, which grow out of the fact that life often requires plans to change. In each case, I miss the child and wish that he/she could have stayed. The bright side of all of this is that I have found that I have many parents who appreciate and support me.

This year, I have had to work hard to accodomodate the needs of my younger kindergarteners. So far, they have been great readers. Because they have started young, motor skills are not as highly developed, slowing down the development of their writing skills. For all (myself included) who are involved in education locally, I am praying for the arrival of more positive circumstances.

Happy Birthday Miss Abby Doddle Bee

Today, January 22 is my granddaughter Abby's 2nd birthday. We had called and sang to her already this morning, but still I am looking forward to talking to her via skype. Can't wait to see her on her birthday. Web cams are really wonderful for talking and seeing your loved ones right then and there. Today also we have been blessed with 4 inches of snow. I have always loved snow. When I was young back in the Philippines, I have always wanted to look at pictures from everywhere which have lots of snow.
Thank you Lord for blessing us with snow on my granddaughter's "terrific 2's" birthday.

School Year 2009-2010

The year has been good so far. I am blessed with 14 kindergarten students. There are eight boys and 6 girls. All are adorable. The parents are very supportive and very friendly. We are working hard in the classroom. These children enjoy almost everything. Learning new songs and doing computers seem to be their favorite things.
I have a new principal this year. She is young, nice, and very approachable. I like her very much. I tell her that she could be my daughter ( I have a 27 year old daughter).
I am sure that this year will go by fast. I am wishing and hoping that the Lord will bless me again with a fruitful, enjoyable, and safe year.