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When Things Fall in their Places
βPerhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.β Eskimo Proverb There are seasons in life that weigh… Continue reading
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Out of the Frame
They gather close, adjusting clothes,fixing hair where soft light glows,faces checked, no shadows bend,each pose perfected to the end. Tap,click,flash! A photo sealed,laughter echoes, smiles revealed,they crowd around that silver gleam,a photo born, a frozen dream. But tell me, did… Continue reading
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We take refuge in the LORD.
We care, we pray and we stand with you. ππ»ππ Continue reading
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Unifying Force
Mother’s Day Reflection To celebrate Mother’s Day, an acquaintance tried to arrange a video tribute. The tribute was for all the mothers in our small community. We were asked these questions: What’s one thing your mom has done that you’ll… Continue reading
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Courage to Leave
Describe a phase in life that was difficult to say goodbye to. No tears for goodbyes At first, I was consumed with worry about how people would feel and react. I was anxious about the potential negative imbalance it could… Continue reading
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The Toastmaster’s Table Topics
Slaying an Extemporaneous Speech Once in a toastmaster’s meeting, I participated in the table topics. It is an impromptu speech that runs for a minute. You would only have 30 seconds to prepare. The topics would be random and each… Continue reading
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Simple and Practical
What are your family’s top 3 favorite meals? Enjoying basic meals People living in the cordillera region have simple food. β’ We like “wat-wat”, large pieces/chunks of pork boiled in basic soup with salt. It is usually served with rice,… Continue reading
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Tears by the door
A mother’s deep grief for her lost husband contrasts sharply with her child’s confusion and emotional detachment in class. Despite the child’s silent struggles and fading academic performance, the teacher feels helpless, yearning to provide support amidst the overwhelming sorrow. Continue reading
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A Living Inspiration
An expensive purchase Benefit of Owning a Pet A Cat for Her Heart The most extravagant purchase I’ve made to date was ordering a Persian kitten. The breeder had imported an authentic Persian cat from Kuwait. The breeder covered all… Continue reading
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Ancestral Roots
πΆ π· πΊ π π π π β¨οΈI am an heir of the mountainsmy ancestors once roamed the mining valleysthey spread their trees and crops within the fertile hillsthey found the streams and springs of leather fernsBut strangers came, and… Continue reading
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