30 Years Later

I did not realize what it was then
I thought it was just my hormones going wild
Oh well, I guess that was part of being a teenager
30+ years later, I realized that it was YOU
I was looking for all these years!

Then on a fateful Summer day
You said Hi and my life has not been the same since
Just when I least expect it, you came into my life
With no warning and everything just seemed to fall into place
I am more hopeful and content and
At peace with life and all its unknown
You made me live again!

Another Chapter in the Life of Sherry

42 years of complication may finally be settling in. I have come to realize there are things in life that are beyond one's control. Life is full of choices but more often than not, one chooses the wrong choice. In time, we realize that. No matter how wrong the choice may have been, there were life lessons learned from every relationship, every adventure, ever day. There were a lot of what would have happened if.... I met you before?....I said hello the last time I saw you.... but all of that is over. What is important is NOW and how we make our life to be. The what ifs are gone and so we continue to dream of the perfect love that seems to be so elusive. One must stop and thank the Lord for all the blessings bestowed on us, no matter how small, they are from God and so we must be thankful. Good things come to those who wait and I have found the good things the Lord had wanted me to wait for. Today is a new chapter in my life and IT WILL END in a happily ever after!::)) Right Sam?

Because You Loved Me

Dahil Minahal Mo Ako

Langit ang nadarama
Pintig ng puso ay kakaiba
Basta't kasama ka
Wala akong mahihiling pa

Sa taglay na katangian at kabaitan mo
Nabihag at umibig sayo ang puso kong ito
Hanggang langit ang pasasalamat at Ika'y aking tinanggap
Na walang pag alinlangan


CHORUS:
Dahil minahal mo ako
Lahat ay gagawin para sayo
Huhulihin ko ang buwan
Pipigilin ang ulan

Dahil Minahal mo ako
Isisigaw ko sa buong mundo
Laging iingatan ang pag-ibig mo
Dahil minahal mo ako

Sa taglay na katangian at kabaitan mo
Nabihag at umibig sayo ang puso kong ito
Hanggang langit ang pasasalamat at Ika'y aking tinanggap
Na walang pag alinlangan
(CHORUS)

Mga pangarap ko
Lahat ay natupad
Isang ngiti mo lang
Ako'y parang lumilipad
(CHORUS)

Laging iingatan ang pag-ibig mo
Dahil minahal mo ako

Ninio, Loves Me with all of His Heart!

Love me with all of your heart
That's all I want, love
Love me with all of your heart
Or not at all

Just promise me this
That you'll give me all your kisses
Every winter every summer
Every fall

When we are far apart
Or when you're near me
Love me with all of your heart
As I love you

Don't give me your love
For a moment or an hour
Love me always as you love me
From the start
With every beat of your heart

Ninio is Sick:(

He was out of commission for a few days, with a bad flu. I hate it when he's sick, I always wish that I am the one who is sick. I wish I can take all his pain away. I pray that he will get much better soon!

Back to Reality

I had a five day adventure in the Bay Area. Met with old friends from gradeschool and high school! We had so much fun we stayed up for 33 hours straight! The energy from all the laughing kept us up! Thanks for John, we were able to get to our destinations safely. Can't wait to see all of them again in Las Vegas in July 2010.
Happy to be back home with my son. He's going back to school on Monday, Aug 10th! I am hosting a Welcome Luncheon for Fr. Sammy Rosimo at my house tomorrow. After this weekend, back to the reality of super busy schedule! But all worth it!

42 Years of Adventure!

Thank you Lord for giving me 42 wonderful years of life. You have been my pillar and I continue to live in you. I hope that you would allow me another 42 years so that I may continue to serve in your name. Thank you for all the blessings, challenges, and the lovely and not-so lovely people you have allowed into my life. They have all made this journey worthwhile. And most of all, thank you for giving me the chance to be a mother to the most wonderful son a mom could ask for. I pray that he will serve you all the days of his life.

Why are Some People so Cruel?

It was a challenging weekend. I pray for patience, guidance and peace. I am so tired of having to deal with challenging people. Lord, please help me carry this weight. Only in You will I triumph! Only in You I can trust. Please do not fail me.

My Son, You Mean Everything to Me

You are the answer to my lonely prayer
You are an angel from above
I was so lonely till you came to me
With the wonder of your love.

I don't know how I ever lived before
You are my life, my destiny
Oh my darling, I love you so
You mean everything to me

If you should ever, ever go away
There would be lonely tears to cry
The sun above would be never shine again
There would be teardrops in the sky

So hold me close and never let me go
And say our love will always be
Oh, my darling, I love you so
You mean everything to me

"I am The One I am looking for."

How strange how the Lord talks to me. I received this from our Pastor here at Tripler who sends out daily messages. How timely!

Thought for the Day: I am the one I am looking for
Does it seem that no matter how hard you try,
you continue to attract the wrong people as your mate?
Perhaps this is because you have forgotten about the law of attraction,
which states, "What you draw to you is what you are!"
We continue to ask life to send us the right person,
the person who will make us happy or whole.
Under this request is the belief that we are unhappy or not whole.
In response, the universe brings us the person and situations to increase what we believe we are. See how it works?
When you focus on what you lack, you receive more of it.
When you speak about what you don't want, you create it.
The only way to attract and maintain a divine relationship is to be a divine mate.
You must be all the things you seek in another person.
You must nurture, support, embrace yourself, and you must enjoy your own company.
You must be kind to yourself, and you must enjoy your own company.
You must be kind to yourself. Generous with yourself.
And, most of all, you must love yourself unconditionally.
Before you can attract that perfect somebody,
you must believe you are the perfect you.

Word for the Day:...You shall love your neighbor as yourself. Matthew 22:39. One must learn to love themselves before they can love others

Don't Cry out Loud!

Baby cried the day the circus came to town
'cause she didn't want parades just passin' by her
So she painted on a smile and took up with some clown
While she danced without a net upon the wire
I know a lot about 'er 'cause, you see
Baby is an awful lot like me
Don't cry out loud
Just keep it inside, learn how to hide your feelings
Fly high and proud
And if you should fall, remember you almost had it all
Baby saw that when they pulled that big top down
They left behind her dreams among the litter
The different kind of love she thought she'd found
There was nothin' left but sawdust and some glitter
But baby can't be broken 'cause you see
She had the finest teacher-that was me-I told 'er
Don't cry out loudJust keep it inside and learn how to hide your feelings
Fly high and proud
And if you should fall, remember you almost had it all

This song is So ME! On the outside, I appear so happy and content, but the sadness comes out the minute I walk into my lonely room. There I cry my heart out while I pray to the Lord for things that other people take for granted. Pure love , faithfulness and honesty - a relationship that will last a lifetime - something I have never known. I pray with all my heart and ask the Lord for that special someone every day. But then again, if he does not come, I shall serve the Lord all the days of my life. Doing good things for the people he sends my way. Keep the Faith - God is Good - All the time! I keep telling myself.

Do You Know Where You're Going To?

Do you know where you're going to?

Do you like the things that life is showing you

Where are you going to? Do you know...?

Do you getWhat you're hoping for

When you look behind youThere's no open doors

What are you hoping for?Do you know...?

Once we were standing still in time

Chasing the fantasiesThat filled our minds

You knew how I loved you But my spirit was free

Laughin' at the questionsThat you once asked of me

Do you know where you're going to?

Do you like the things that life is showing you

Where are you going to? Do you know...?

Now looking back at all we've planned

We let so many dreams Just slip through our hands

Why must we wait so long Before we'll see

How sad the answersTo those questions can be

Do you know where you're going to?

Do you like the things that life is showing you

Where are you going to?Do you know...?

Do you getWhat you're hoping for

When you look behind youThere's no open doors

What are you hoping for?Do you know...?

TGIF!

Can't wait to start the weekend! Hoping for a restful weekend, feeling a little worn down, but always keeping the Faith that everything will be well. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and all the pains with go away one by one. And one day, you can look back at your life and say, Wow, what a journey! Lived and learned, love and lost, but in the end - it was all worth it!

The King of Pop's Favorite Song! 7-7-09 RIP MJ!

Smile though your heart is aching

Smile even though it’s breaking

When there are clouds in the sky, you’ll get by

If you smile through your fear and sorrow Smile and maybe tomorrow

You’ll see the sun come shining through for you

Light up your face with gladness

Hide every trace of sadness

Although a tear may be ever so near

That’s the time you must keep on trying Smile,

what's the use of crying?

You'll find that life is still worthwhile

If you just smile:)

Smooth Sailing to Happy Love Filled Days!

No more bumps, no more tears, only tears of Happiness and Love! I proclaim in the name of the Lord that from this day forward, I will live in His love and care with all the blessings He had showered me with. Ninio is the BEST blessing I got and he continues to sustain me in my darkest days and LOVE me with all his heart! And I am thankful for being given the privilege to be his Mom:) I love you always and forever my Son!

Things Happen When You Least Expect Them!

Good or bad, things seem to catch most of us off-guard. This week has been awesome! I continue to be blessed in countless ways. The Lord does work in marvelous ways and I continue to proclaim his miracles in my life. I ased for a non-wavering faith in the Lord and that he continues to sustain. In many ways, he shows me His love, through my son, Ninio, and friends that surround me. When I least expect it, blessings abound! I sing Glory to the Lord, my God all the days of my life.

Enjoying the Peace and Serenity of Life

Had a very nice, quiet, and restful weekend. The 4th was uneventful - just stayed home. I hosted a family dinner for a Catholic priest who had just arrived from the Philippines, Fr. Sammy Rosimo from Santa Cruz, Ilocos Sur. He does not know anyone here so my auntie's made dinner for him at my house. Another blessing from the good Lord! God is GOOD all the time! He brings people into our lives to uplift us when we are at the brink of giving up. He lightens the load when things seem so weary. And He fills me with gladness for all His surprise blessings:) For I am weak, yet I am strong, because of what the Lord has done, so I continue to give Him thanks!

PEOPLE COME INTO YOUR LIFE FOR......

People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away. Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done . The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on. Some people come into your life for a SEASON, because your turn has come to share, grow or learn. They bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh. They may teach you something you have never done. They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy. Believe it, it is real. But only for a season! LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons, things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation. Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of your life. It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant.

Every encounter with you has enriched my life in ways unimaginable. You are someone that I will choose to meet over and over again, if given the chance. You have left such an imprint in my heart. Thank you for being a part of my life, whether you were there for a Reason, a Season, or a Lifetime.

Ninio went to Oakland A's game in SFO

Thanks to Uncle John, Ninio finally got to go to the ball game! Much Mahalos Uncle John!

Don't Sweat the Small Stuff

Don't feel so sad. Today is not the end of the world. Today is just the beginning of the new world! A new woman who I admire and love and care so much! A new person that would welcome each and every day a blessing. You have reached the pinnacle of your success in life who only a few had attained at an early age. You should be very proud of who you are, of what you have become, your dreams, your goals, your accomplishments are all in fruition and I am so damn proud of you!!!. Hold your head up high and don't forget to TRUST in the Lord. Please don't aim for perfection as there is only one perfect "human" and that is God. Take things lightly. Learn to smile. We all have our human frailties. Stay happy and stay positive at all times Easier said than done, huh. Mr. Right is just peeking through the corner (be careful ta duling sa metten). Be patient and things will get better!

How Do You Keep the Music Playing?

How do you keep the music playing?
How do you make it last?
How do you keep the song from fading
Too fast?

How do you lose yourself to someone?
And never lose your way?
How do you not run out of new things
To say?

And since you know we're always changing
How can it be the same?
And tell me how year after year
You're sure your heart won't fall apart
Each time you hear his name?

I know the way I feel for you is now or never
The more I love the more that I'm afraid
That in your eyes, I may not see forever, forever

If we can be the best of lovers
Yet be the best of friends
If we can try with every day to make it better as it grows
With any luck then I suppose
The music never ends....

Enjoying SFO in June 09

Visited with friends in SFO in early June 09. Very lucky to have my very good friend John Fair drive me all over the place. Had a great time with John strolling SFO Pier 39, great lunch of clam chowder (Yummy!) the best part was the wine tasting! My first time ever and I actually got a buzz from 3 half filled glasses! I was able to shop 100+ stores in 1 hour in Gilroy - that is a record - even for a shopaholic like me. How I did it? Trade secret - but if you bribe John, he'll tell you! We ended the day with a very nice dinner with my friends, Violy, Obbie, and Angela at Jerry's Grill in Union City, CA. All of this in ONE day!

Welcome to my Journey

Life has so many turns, it makes me DIZZY sometimes. There is only ONE thing that stabilizes me, and that is MY LOVE - NINIO!