blessed to be stressed

if i am to describe what i'm feeling right this moment, there's no better word than tired.

this afternoon, one of my bestfriends came over, and i am so thankful for that rare chance to see him again (after ages). we weren't able to spend a lot of time together because i have already committed to serve in the 6pm anticipated mass at Christ the King Church in Greenmeadows. but at least i was able to chat with him, and to me that's more than enough. i always go for quality rather than quantity. just like what i told him last night, "let's just make the most out of whatever time we have, however little that may be." ^_^

during the mass, God sent two powerful messages:

1. Forget fate. Have faith. those words were boldly printed on the shirt of a YFC member (we sang with them, by the way. ^_^) and it just hit me so i noted it down. i have always appreciated random words of wisdom and inspiration and i never neglect even the simple things for i know there's meaning and purpose in everything.

2. God is working with us, and through us. this was the essence of Bishop Martires' homily. and as he said, if we only realize that fact, then there's no need to worry about anything. for we are sure that no obstacle will ever be too great for us to overcome. we have God, how else can we ever lose?i remember this inspirational message which a sister once shared, the will of God won't take us where the grace of God can't keep us.

after the mass, we headed to Rosario for our CLP.

right after the worship, i decided to leave and take my dinner... alone. tonight was just one night when i felt the need to be alone, even for a while.

i was able to talk to a sister, someone i trust enough to tell about what i have been feeling. i didn't mean to cry. it wasn't intentional. but it just happened. one, because i really am tired, burned out, stressed and there's still a lot that i need to do. two, because i appreciated what that sister told me. it really helps to know that there are people who believe in you so so much. she was one of those few people who never judged me as someone weak. instead, she empowered me when she said that there's nothing i couldn't bear and overcome.

and true enough, there's really nothing i couldn't win over, because i have God.^_^

i'm tired. physically. and i believe that's normal. but no, i'm not weak. and yes ate flory, it's okay to cry. it's never a sign of weakness.

i may be stressed already, but hey, i'm blessed even more! and i am thankful for the so many responsibilities and commitments God has entrusted me with. He has called me by name, and I will heed His call.

before i take my much awaited and needed rest, i'd like to thank some people. i don't usually name names, but this time, i want to. because these people deserve to know how their hugs and words have comforted me, especially tonight.

thank you she.

thank you ate gems.

thank you ate flory.

thank you ate eden.

thank you ate ghen.

thank you ate dianne.

^_^

sleep time for me.

good morning philippines! ^_^