In the first part, moms talk about the support, the love and dedication that their husbands gave them when they were breastfeeding their babies. In the second half, we discuss the importance of being breast feeding advocates. The breastfeeding advocacy includes protection, promotion, and support. “Protection means you fight those people who are fooling us. … Read More →
Yesterday I turned 56 years old. I indulged in the joy of celebrating my 56 years. Seven years ago, when I first started this blog I was just heading towards the resolution of my grief journey. Recovery is about knowing I have choices and giving myself the freedom to choose. I chose to enjoy the … Read More →
Ralph Waldo Emerson once said “ This time, like all times, is a very good one, if we but know what to do with it.” If there is one thing I am proud of my kids (even my departed son), they learned time management. Never were they tardy for school. Never did I ever have … Read More →
You have always heard me say over and over again that we cannot control people’s actions, attitudes and even events. The only thing we can control is our attitude. But it isn’t that easy. One of the choices in recovery is choosing what we want to think and using our mental energy in a positive … Read More →
I never realized the value my children placed on their toys until Marielle interviewed me for her research paper a few years ago on “Toys and Games I played with” for her Psychology course. She said “Thank God mom for the girly and not so girly toys”. In this day of digital toys and gadgets, … Read More →
I miss my babies, my children. My home has been a semi-empty nest since 2010 when my second child flew to Australia to work then eventually taking her post-graduate studies. During college, they lived in dorms close to their school in Quezon City when we used to live in Makati. That wasn’t too bad because … Read More →
You can’t wrap love in a box, but you can wrap a person in a hug. ~Author Unknown HUG [huhg] – verb : to clasp tightly in the arms, especially with affection; embrace A friend who I have not seen for over 30 years suddenly gave me a full-on hug, unselfconsciously without much thought and … Read More →
The rules of parents are all but three. Love, Limit and Let them be. – Elaine M. Ward “For the hand that rocks the cradle, is the hand that rules the world” is such a memorable quote that I took to heart the day I cradled my beautiful baby in my arms. The concept that … Read More →
The most important political office is that of the private citizen. ~Louis Brandeis I love my children. I think of their future. I hope for a good leader. We all want that for our children, right? So listen up…we need to do our share in helping our country change for the better. Be part of … Read More →
Mothers of daughters are daughters of mothers and have remained so, in circles joined to circles, since time began – Signe Hammer It’s amazing. I can’t believe how grown-up my daughters are. My eldest is 27 years old and my second is turning 26 years old. They are just wonderful. Twenty something years ago, my … Read More →
This is my #juanvote Blog Action day post: It is five days before May 13, 2013. I made a choice. I have only three in my list. You ask, “So who are you voting?” It does not matter who my candidate is. As project editor of Blogwatch.ph, it is prudent that I keep that choice … Read More →
I managed to squeeze in some love-dovey moments at the height of the miting de avance of presidential candidates three years ago. Now it is the 2013 mid-term elections and luckily today is a Sunday so I am spending it with my daughter. Sadly, my second daughter is now in Germany and can’t spend it … Read More →
I am so proud of my husband. Not only is he the breadwinner, he’s also the cook during weekends. I’m lazy like that. But what I’m really proud off are the positive changes in him since we gave each other a second wind in our marriage. In the past, he’d find excuses to entertain clients … Read More →
A long time ago when my children were still in school, M, my second daughter showed me her grades. She seemed happy and proud of herself, with good reason. Before you think that I am bragging about my daughter’s grades, I have a point to make. Let me tell you that once upon a time, … Read More →
“The end result of your life here on earth will always be the sum total of the choices you made while you were here.” I have choices. We have choices, more choices than we let ourselves see. People may feel trapped in their relationships, their jobs and their lives. They may feel locked in a … Read More →
My grief journey culled from edited 2006-2010 blog entries are now converted to an ebook format . Read story behind the ebook.
Touched by an Angel e-book is now available for purchase. For inquiries and reservations, please call Vee Press sales department at +632-712.9156 ext. 350 or email sales@vibalfoundation.org
This is about me ( a Filipina mom) and my journey to a "new normal" after the death of Luijoe , my beautiful 6 year old son.
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