Thankful Thursday

I'm so happy to be able to participate on TT again.  It's been a while, but I'm still here very grateful to God for all the blessings He continues to shower me with.

I thank God for...

• Being my Great Physician. I'm truly grateful that I'm getting better everyday.  
• Providing me everything that I need.  There were times when I was financially challenged, but He did came through for me and always does. 
• His abounding love, mercy and grace in my life.
• Helping me hit my target this August champ.
• His Words that assures me constantly of how beautiful and great His plans are for my life.
• True friends.
• My family.
• Sushi
• His faithfulness. What He promised years ago is still true today.  

"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever." Hebrews 13:8

"For no matter how many promises God has made, they are 'Yes' in Christ. And so through him the 'Amen' is spoken by us to the glory of God." 2 Corinthians 1:20

What are you thankful for this week?

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Thankful Thursday

This week I'm grateful for His word to me.  It's an assurance, a promise that I can hold on to.

"No one will be able to resist you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not abandon you or leave you alone." Joshua 1:5

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What are you thankful for this week?

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Thankful Thursday - Health Update

I thank the Lord that although my blood test results came out still on the high side, everything went down from the last test I had two weeks ago.  I'm still not sure what my doctors would say tomorrow during my check up, but from the looks of it, it seems that the meds that I've been taking lately are doing their job.

Thank you to all my friends who prayed for me.

Thank you, Lord, for this.  I know I'm still on my way to my healing and recovery. That hasn't changed.  


What are you thankful for this week?

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I'm also linking up with Sarah over at Thankful Thursdays @ F4

Thankful Thursday

Welcome to Thankful Thursday!

I have so many things to thank God for this week.

• I thank the Lord for the peace of mind I have even if I got a bad report last Friday regarding my health. I believe this was just a minor set back and I'm still on my way to full recovery and healing by God's grace.


• I'm grateful to have such a supportive family.  My siblings told me to upgrade my health card coverage to the second highest there is for a corporate account.  There's a huge jump in the monthly premium with this upgrade.  They told me to pay as is and my siblings agreed among themselves to pay for the difference. Thank you, Lord!


• I'm grateful for my friends here and abroad including bloggy friends. You're my Prayer Warriors!


• I'm grateful for the Lord's faithfulness.  He never failed to provide for my needs especially when it comes to money. There's a couple who are dear to my heart. who I fondly call Mamu and Papu; they sent me financial assistance.  Thank you!  A dear friend of mine and a colleague also handed me some financial assistance to help me with my meds and supplements. God touched these people's hearts to bless others as God Himself blessed them.  

• I thank the Lord that Sushi doesn't have ear infection anymore. Praise God! I can't help sharing her photos again.  She's just oozing with cuteness.  I also thank God for giving her to me because she's my stress reliever.  Hehe... How could she not be, just look at her.

• Oh, and also I thank the Lord for leading me to Pet-a-Holic's veterinary clinic.  I met the owner, Sandra Santos, and she was very nice to personally see to it that Sushi was well taken care of while being attended to by her staff. I also thank God that Sushi has good doctors.  Dr. Glenn Maguad took care of Sushi's ear infection and administered her second shot.

Lord, thank you for all these blessings.  Thank you that you're looking after me.  Thank you for everything!  Giving you all the glory and praise!

What are you thankful for this week?

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Thankful Thursday

I have so many things to thank God for today.  God is sooooo good!

I thank God for the new HOPE I have.  I feel at peace and joyful again.  I thought I've lost those 2 for a while, but I guess I have them all along, just misplaced. Now, my groove is back.

I have a new niece!  Her name is Robyn Denise. My sister gave birth yesterday. She's so beautiful. Both mom and baby are healthy so I'm grateful for that.

I'm grateful too because I know I'm on my way to full recovery. I'm getting better everyday.

Yesterday I brought Sushi to the vet for vaccine and check up.  I had her groomed too.  Dr. Byron Guevarra, her vet, said Sushi is in tip-top health. Thank God!

Father, thank you for ALL the blessings and favor you've been showering me with.  Thank you for taking care of me, my family and my pet Sushi. I bless and honor you, Lord. In Jesus' name, amen!


What are you thankful for this week?

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Thankful Thursday

Today started just as a regular day, but I made sure I did everything right by waking up early and starting my work early. Then, I had my doctor's appointment at 3 pm. Everything went well except that when I had to get the meds and vitamins prescribed by my doctor, I almost fell off the chair when I got the bill.  And all these will just last me for two weeks. 

Guess what happened next... My friend shouldered the bill. I didn't expect this, but God took care of it.

Lord, thank You for always being there for me and for being always on time. Thank You that You are always mindful of me. Thank You, Lord. I am truly grateful.

With my year off to a great start, I gladly welcome 2013! 

What are you thankful for this week?

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Jesus My Healer

I am in awe of God!

Today began with a miracle.

October 15, 2012 / October 17, 2012

See that?  My feet are no longer swollen. Praise God!

In my post before this, the doctor said that this condition was kind of scary. The medicines that would be administered to me would be so costly. I wasn't afraid though. So I prayed and humbly submitted myself to the will of God.  I spoke to this mountain of illness to be healed in the mighty name of Jesus.  Sang praise and worship songs then went to sleep.  I believed in my heart that God would heal me as He promised and this greeted me this morning.

Next would be the result of my albumin test.  I went to the lab and got the results.  Praise God!  They all turned out normal.

My pulmonologist cleared me.  All tests were good.

My nephrologist was surprised to see how much I've improved.  He checked my vitals and said all good.  He checked the results of my albumin test and said they're good. I showed him my CBC results and he said good. Then he looked at me and said, "What on Earth did you do? What shall we do now?  You're okay! Just repeat urinalysis 2 weeks from now then see me again."

Those words were music to my ears.  Who else is able to turn things around in an instant? It's only JESUS!  Jesus, my Healer!

I still have to continue the steroids for lupus as prescribed by my rheumatologist until I repeat CBC, also 2 weeks from now.

I'm jumping for joy for this miracle I received from Almighty God. I believe I've already received my complete healing as Jesus has promised.

By the way, this was the song I kept singing last night.



Dear friends, God is true to ALL His promises.  He is faithful! Thank you for praying for me.  Thank you for believing with me.

While I was going through these trials, Mom was always praying for me. I know how much she wanted me to be well again. I know because she often cried while praying for my healing. Thank you, Mom. I love you very, very much.

All praises to God!!!

Thankful Thursday

Many years ago when things went wrong, I couldn't see past the wrong and so I couldn't thank God for the other blessings He's been showering me with.  But because of those ugly experiences I've had, my character was painfully molded.

This 2012, so far, has been full of both trials and blessings.  I couldn't complain because I know that when a trial comes, there's a corresponding reward when I pass the test.  This is now how I view ugly things that come my way --- a test.

I've already had quite a few the past months, but looking at them at a larger scale, it's great to see how God never failed to show up at once.  What Satan and his followers thought would destroy me turned out to be a character building experience for me.

This week I thank God for his love, protection and blessings that He graciously showers me with consistently.

Another thing I thank God for are the memories I have with Dad.  I thank God that He allowed me to spend time with him in China when he was being treated for cancer last year.  God certainly knows best.  He knew I'd be looking back at those times now.

Lord, thank you. Thank you for loving me with all my imperfections. Thank you for the good memories with Dad I can forever treasure and keep.  Thank you for your protection upon me and my family. Praise God!


What are you thankful for this week?

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Thankful Thursday

One of the best things in life is having TRUE and LOYAL friends.  I'm so blessed and I'm grateful to the Lord for this.


What are you thankful for this week?

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Thankful Thursday

Lately, I have been experiencing sever attacks from the enemy.  He tried to steal my joy by injecting doubts in my head about what I'm believing for. Then he tried to put fear in my heart by attacking my health.  The doctor found a small lump on my chest when I had myself checked again after my annual physical exam last March 27. Then he tried to steal from me when my Paypal account was hacked the other day.

But God said,

"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full."  John 10:10

I thank the Lord for His protection upon my life, my heart, my mind, my body and everything that belongs to me.  My God is faithful to fulfill ALL His promises to me no matter what other people say or think. Praise God that the lump disappeared and my money with Paypal was returned.

Thank you, Lord, that you are mindful of me.  I love you and I give you all the praise and the honor.  


What are you thankful for this week?

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Thankful Thursday

 

We all heard of the saying Health is Wealth.  I believe it is.  Do you?

I am grateful that I got a recommendation already by my health card provider to get an annual physical exam.  I'm planning to have it done next week.  

While I was in the grocery yesterday buying some fruits and veggies, I saw an Anlene booth which gave free bone health check. Well, it's free so I went ahead and had myself checked.

Bone Ultrasonometer

High risk for Osteoporosis = -2.5 and below

Medium risk for Osteoporosis = -2.4 to -1.0

Low risk for Osteoporosis = -0.9 and above

My result was -1.2. So that put me under the medium risk category.  Hey, I'm still thankful because now that I know, I'd be able to do something about it.  Besides, the consultant said I'm fine.  I just need to take more calcium and repeat the test after six months.  I can do that.  No biggie.  

Anyway, I got a gift from my boss from Etude House Korea.  It's a sweet smelling body mist.  I like the bottle a lot.  Isn't it cute?

I thank God for all His blessings to me this week, big and small.

What are you thankful for this week?


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Thankful Thursday

Wow, can't believe it's already Thursday and February is almost over.  How time flies!

Today I am thankful that I am in a good place.  By that I simply meant I am healthy, my bills are getting paid on time, my business is doing well, I have clarity of mind, I have joy in my heart, I have loyal friends and most of all I am happy.  

Some people couldn't understand why I can be in a good place when someone important in my life is missing. Some people couldn't reconcile the thought of me happy when something major in my life is pending.  You see, I didn't arrive in this place with petals of roses on my feet; I arrived here with thorns.  But I made a decision to surrender my life to the Lord and trust Him fully.  And He gave me a promise.  When I did, my outlook in life took a 180 degrees turn. 

I thank the Lord for making me who I am now by allowing those thorns to hurt me.  Now I can say that really, in all things God works for the good of those who love Him (Romans 8:28).

I am very much expectant of God's surprises to me in the coming days.  I thank the Lord that He is a promise keeping God.


What are you thankful for this week?

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Thankful Thursday

Yesterday morning I asked the Lord a question and I felt like a child asking God something.  I had a great day yesterday.  I went to the office and did some errands after work.

Today was different though.  It felt gloomy...  Must be the weather. But towards the end of the day I read something posted by a friend on FB that struck me.  It says in my language --- "Hindi pa ngayon anak, may perfect timing ako sayo -- God."  (Not now my child, I have a perfect timing for you -- God.)  

How perfect was that!  I got my question answered.  It was like God talking to me directly.  No, I wasn't disappointed at all with the Not now my child. In fact, I was even more excited with the I have a perfect timing for you.

God has a perfect way of answering us, sometimes though in the most odd ways. But He does answer!

Thank you, Lord!


What are you thankful for this week?

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Thankful Thursday

Amidst my busy schedule, I'm thankful that even when my prayer is short, I know God hears them.  When I don't know what to say, I can pray in the Spirit.  I thank God that He doesn't require us to pray lengthy and  with flowery words before He hears us.  I thank God that all I need to do to be heard is to pray from the heart.  

What are you thankful for this week?

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Thankful Thursday

My year started off pretty good.  My work is doing pretty well. Mom and Dad are stable.  My payables are manageable. I have a business idea which I'm excited to start exploring anytime this month.  I have true friends both here and abroad (bloggy friends included) who are constantly praying for me.  I am very blessed! 

And above all, I am grateful that I am forgiven.  



What are you thankful for this week?

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Thankful Thursday

Hi, bloggy friends.  I'm participating again on TT. I've missed this.

I thank the Lord that He remains FAITHFUL, even if at times I do things that hurt Him. I mean, if that is not LOVE, I don't know what is.  I'm so grateful that I serve a God that answers prayers.

Thank you, Lord!

What are you thankful for this week?

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Thankful Thursday

My heart is just overflowing with joy for God's faithfulness. He has been taking care of everything I need even during this challenging times.  How great is our God!  And I dare thank Him and praise Him in advance for my breakthrough.  Thank you, Lord, that you haven't forgotten me yet!  Thank you, Lord, for the miracle you're about to perform in my life that everyone who sees will be amazed of how great and mighty You are.  To God be all the glory!



What are you thankful for this week?

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Thankful Thursday

Iris chose a very good topic today --- God's ways.

“'For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,' declares the LORD. 'As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.'" Isaiah 55:8-9

It's hard sometimes when we are faced with the unknown.  We tend to worry too much, doubt and question God.  

This was exactly my dilemma.  Going to China is in my wish list, but never in my dreams did I ever think of staying here for more than a month. I had questions in my head too --- How will I do my work?  How will I pay my bills?  What will happen to me when I get back home?   Etc...

But I thank the Lord that even if I can't see what's ahead, I'm assured that He's already gone ahead of me. He knows where I am now and where He's taking me in this journey.  It may not make any sense now, but His ways and thoughts are higher than mine. 

"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28

Today, I would also like to thank the doctors and nurses at Fuda Cancer Hospital for taking good care of my Dad. 

 L-R: Nurse Gina, Nancy, Wan, Dad, Penny and Jessica

L-R: Nurse Jessica, Stacey and Sunshine

 Dad with his favorite nurses --- Joy and Sheena

L-R: Dr. Chen, Dr. Long, Dad, Dr. Xing and Dr. Hu.

Giving God all the praises and glory!




What are you thankful for this week? 

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Thankful Thursday

I had a very relaxing massage last night at Lasema Spa, the first authentic Korean spa in the country.  It was my second time there.  The first was at 2009. Before going home, I had a sumptuous late dinner at a Persian restaurant. Ordered my favorite Beef Koobideh.   All these I had for free!  Thank you, Lord!!!

What are you thankful for this week?

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Thankful Thursday

It's exactly 3:30 p.m. on my watch and I'm sitting on my bed feeling blah.  Again?!  Yup, again.  This feeling is getting very old.  I wonder, why do I get this feeling often?  Am I bored with what I do?  No, in fact I love what I'm doing.  So what's the deal? 

After hours of trying to come up with a hunky-dory answer, I figured that I'm not just too busy enough and I worry too much.  For more than 15 years, I've been so used to working like a horse and being such a worry wart (I'm still a work in progress), now that I have more time to myself (if only I'd master the art of time management), I feel like what on Earth am I doing sitting on my bed at 3:30 p.m. when I should be out meeting people and doing presentations?  I tend to worry about inconsequential stuff that eats up my peace. Unfortunately, that I mastered.

The thing is my work is done for today.

Anyway, it's Thursday.  Time to list my thankfuls.  Let's see...

Hmm... I can only think of one thing --- I thank the Lord that He provided me with what I needed for today. 

Which brings to my mind this verse, "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."  Matthew 6:34

So true!

What are you thankful for this week?

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