The Rolando Mendoza Hostage Crisis in Manila – The Tragedy Of It All

If you've been watching the local news here in the Philippines, and also on CNN and BBC, you'd know what I'm blogging about. If not try reading more about it here. Although if you just google "hostage crisis in Manila August 2010" you'd come up with lots of other news articles related to it.To make … Continue reading The Rolando Mendoza Hostage Crisis in Manila – The Tragedy Of It All

Secrets of the Truly Rich

For all of us who hope, dream, pray and wish every day that we were RICH, check out the article at the link below entitled "But will it make you happy?"http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/08/business/08consume.html?_r=1&pagewanted=allIn this age of materialism, consumerism and "focus on self", it helps to be reminded of what it means to be TRULY RICH. (Try opening … Continue reading Secrets of the Truly Rich

Lessons From Our Timorese Family

Earlier (or should I say yesterday) our community had a despedida (farewell) party in honor of our missionary family. It was supposed to be a surprise but we already knew about it since hubby was the one who suggested it to our co-missionary, Karen, in the first place. Of course, we didn't let on that … Continue reading Lessons From Our Timorese Family

Things My Homepreschooler Has Taught Me

During a recent trip to the mountains of Baucau (which you can read about here), I discovered a few things that I usually take for granted, and was pleasantly reminded about them by my 3 and a half precious, more than a handsful, moody yet adorable little boy.1. Always see the fun in the seemingly … Continue reading Things My Homepreschooler Has Taught Me