Mathematics of a Mother

             I admit, I am not good in mathematics.  I remember when I was in first-year high school I got 75 and my college algebra was flat 3. Haha...so funny to remember

             Now that I am a mother of three wonderful children, I realized it is hard to divide! Divide my time and full attention equally to my children.  As for their age; 4 years old, 2 years old and  three months old, they are very much in need of my time and attention.

Nathan David

             Nathan David, my eldest son, is very active, but he is so sweet. During the night before he slept, he wants me beside him, tapping his shoulder and massaging his back. 

Nathanael John

              Nathanael John, my second son, who's described by many as "good boy" maybe because he is so quiet when he is with many people.  But of course for me too he is "good boy" no doubt for that :-). He always wants to be hugged and heard. He will be angry whenever he talks and I don't pay him attention. 

Naomi Mathia

         

            Of course, my sweet Naomi Mathia, my bunso, who's only three months old. No question that one hundred percent of my time is always given to her. She depends on me for her food and everything.

           

            Because of their age gaps, I find it hard to divide my time. For now, what I do, if Naomi Mathia sleep, automatically I give my time to my boys by just simply hugging them, talking to them and listening to their childish stories. I make it sure that I always give them touch same with my husband because based on studies, children below four years old need to be touched and hugged to assure them of our love and for their sense of security.

            In mathematics, 1  divided by 3 will be .033. But it should not be this way. What is right is 1 divided by 3 is equals to 100%.  As far as I can,  I give my 100 percent love and care to each one of them equally plus 100 percent of same love and care given by their father. So blessed that love and care are multiplied from those people surrounding us. Those people who are concerned, giving guidance and prayers to me and to my husband to be better parents.

          I am praying to God to give me and my husband more strength and wisdom so that we can lead our children to the paths of righteousness.

         Now I also realized the love of God to all his children. I wonder how He listens to all the prayers and supplications of His children. How He's been there to everyone who needed Him. Nevertheless, one thing is sure, the love that I have for my children cannot  be compared to the love of God towards His people.

                                     

We love because he first loved us.

1 John 4:19

          To sum it up, no mathematical expressions we can use to measure our love to our children.  We love them because it is God who taught us first  how to love and be loved. He demonstrates His love to us by giving us His son Jesus who died on the cross for our sins. Thank You dear God for Your love!

Life is beautiful,

Mirasol

All things bright and beautiful

         Remembering my childhood days, I remember this poem i recited when i was in elementary.  I never forget this poem. It's always in my heart. I believe this poem helped me a lot to easily receive God in my life. It founded me to the truth that God is the creator of all things.

           Now that i am a mother, i will teach this to my children and teach them more the greatness of God.  I will establish to them who God is and how great is His love to us.

All Things Bright and Beautiful
~Cecil Frances Alexander
All things bright and beautiful, All creatures great and small, All things wise and wonderful, The Lord God made them all. Each little flower that opens, Each little bird that sings, He made their glowing colors, He made their tiny wings. The purple-headed mountain, The river running by, The sunset, and the morning, That brightens up the sky; The cold wind in the winter, The pleasant summer sun, The ripe fruits in the garden, He made them every one. He gave us eyes to see them, And lips that we might tell, How great is God Almighty, Who has made all things well.  I thank God for this poem and thank Him also for the author. I believe the author was inspired by the Holy Spirit when she was writing this.   Life is beautiful,               Mirasol

Balat ng Ice Candy

                     Mainit ang hapon kanina. Kaming mag iina ay naglakad lakad sa aming subdivision. Habang karga ko si Naomi nakasunod naman sa akin si Nathan at Janjan. Dahil mainit nga habang naglalakad ay kumakain si Nathan ng ice candy na ginawa ko noong isang araw pa. Sarap na sarap sya sa ginawa kong ice candy. Napagod kami kaya umupo kami sa bench sa labas ng basketball court. Habang nakaupo, sabi ni Nathan, "mommy may bulsa ka?" sabi ko meron. Iniabot nya sa akin ang balat ng ice candy sabay sabi "Mommy o ilagay mo sa bulsa". Di na ako nag tanong kung bakit. Naalala ko naituro ko sa kanya na kapag nasa labas ng bahay at walang basurahan ibulsa na lang muna ang basura atsaka itapon pag dating sa bahay. Natuwa ako sa ginawa ng anak ko kanina. Nag paalala sa akin na ang isip ng isang bata ay parang sponge na madaling maka absorb. Kaya kahit parang mahirap turuan lang natin sila ng turuan ng mga bagay na sa atin pananaw ay tama. Habang bata pa ay madali silang matuto at makakasanayan nila ito pag laki nila.