"What is the true meaning of Christmas?"

Answer: The true meaning of Christmas is love. John 3:16-17 says, "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him." The true meaning of Christmas is the celebration of this incredible act of love.

The real Christmas story is the story of God's becoming a human being in the Person of Jesus Christ. Why did God do such a thing? Because He loves us! Why was Christmas necessary? Because we needed a Savior! Why does God love us so much? Because He is love itself (1 John 4:8). Why do we celebrate Christmas each year? Out of gratitude for what God did for us, we remember His birth by giving each other gifts, worshipping Him, and being especially conscious of the poor and less fortunate.

The true meaning of Christmas is love. God loved His own and provided a way—the only Way—for us to spend eternity with Him. He gave His only Son to take our punishment for our sins. He paid the price in full, and we are free from condemnation when we accept that free gift of love. "But God demonstrated His own love for us in this: while we were still sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8).

A Christmas tree  is a lovely thing.

Christmas in MOA

Ric Give Blood Will you?

Ric will  donating blood for the first time. Ininterview sya muna to approved if qualified sya mag donate ng blood. Dumaan din sya sa mga test like blood pressure and tinimbang sya. After that pinag hugas sila ng arms ng Nurse. He lie down on a cot where a nurse will attach a needle and bag to his  arm. He feel nervous about giving blood kasi twice syang tinurukan ng karayom kasi yong una maliit daw ang ugat nya so the doctor need to fix it at tinusok ulit yong karayon sa kanya. After 20-30 minutes na pag aantay ko natapos din. Thank you sa mga friendly and helpful staff ng blood bank.

Every minute of every day, someone needs blood. That blood can only come from a volunteer donor, a person like you Toto Ric who makes the choice to donate. There is no substitute for your donation.

 Currently only 3 out of every 100 people in Manila donate blood. 

Pangga,Congratulations on your first donation! I know ginawa mo yan dahil sa pagmamahal mo sa amin ni Baby Banana.

Bible Verses about Giving Blood

Leviticus 17:14 For the life of every creature is its blood: its blood is its life. Therefore I have said to the people of Israel, You shall not eat the blood of any creature, for the life of every creature is its blood. Whoever eats it shall be  cut off.

John 15:13 Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. 

Cooking with love is the best way

How I developed my  passion for cooking

When I was a kid, my father invaded the Carinderia. He was a passionate cook and loved to experiment, so he made me feel like everything we cooked was sort of mischievous, asking my opinion in every ingredient, valuing my taste and giving me the credit with my siblings.

My husband Recipe Laswa/ Diningding

My husband favorite Pasta

My favorite things to cook

I enjoy baking cakes, cookies and trying new recipes for salads, also love making lasagna and pasta. But my thing is to look into the kitchen cabinets and fridge to invent a new recipe from scratch or using leftovers. In my family's words those are my "help me God" recipes; they love the outcome.

My Dish "Emperor's Soup"

How I learned

My parents taught me my first steps in cooking. Nanay Tess is an amazing teacher in picking vegetables and buying meat!! Later I learned a lot from my cousin Ate Lyn who is a very accomplished cook. Since childhood I loved to collect recipes from magazines and newspaper clippings . I work  in Penang  for 1 month, acquire some taste and cached good tips. My  husband Ric is my health Ledger and i need to learned to cook healthy foods. I love to watch cooking shows on TV and exchange recipes with my friends. I keep learning all I can all the time. And would you believe one of the company ask me to audition in cooking show after i gave birth. he...he...he.... funny but who knows im the next cooking show star.

Joy's version of Chicken Curry

Advice 

• Your mood affects the outcome, so if you expect great results, be in a good mood perme lang ngisi samtang ga luto ano pa kami lang nanamitan sa luto mo kay no choice ikaw lang babaye sa amon. (Kuya Ding Adanza)                                                                                                                        

• Tocino the best menu natikman ko sayo Chong yun lang ata menu mo na tatangapin ng Market? hi!!!hi!!! (Ana Balingit)

•  Cooking with love is the best way.                                                                                                (Sir Gik Chay Lim)

• Don't be afraid to experiment, but is better to use a well known recipe if you have guests.          (Maam Wichelle Wong)  

• When baking, be sure to have good measuring tools. Di magpinalagpat sa pagsukat kay kis-a tam-an ka tamis sang imo cookies or cake.     (Ate Lyn Adanza)

• Enjoy!!! Enjoy!!! Enjoy!!!!  Kain ng menu mo kasi pinagtsatsagaan lang namin (joke)                    (Charo Charito)

Salmo 91

		"Awit ng Pagtitiwala sa Diyos"     1Siyang naghahangad ng pagkupkop ng Kataas-taasan,     At nananatili sa kalinga niyong Makapangyarihan;     2Makapagsasabi sa kanyang Panginoon: “Muog ka’t tahanan,     Ikaw ang aking Diyos, ang Diyos na tangi kong pinagtiwalaan.”     3Ikaw’y ililigtas niya sa panganib, sa umang na bitag,     At kahit ano mang mabigat na salot di ka magdaranas.     4Lulukuban niya sa lilim ng kanyang malabay na pakpak,     Sa kalinga niya ay natitiyak mo na ikaw ay ligtas;     Iingatan niya’t ipagsasanggalang, pagkat siya’y tapat.     5Pagsapit ng gabi, di ka matatakot sa anumang bagay,     Maging sa gagawing biglaang paglusob pagsapit ng araw.     6Ni sa ano pa mang darating na salot pagkagat ng dilim,     Di ka matatakot sa kasamaan mang araw kung dumating.     7Kahit na mabuwal sa iyong harapan ang sanlibong tao,     Sa iyong paligid ang bilang ng patay maging sampung libo;     Di ka matatakot, at natitiyak mong di ka maaano.     8Ikaw’y nagmamasid at sa panonood iyong mamamasdan,     Yaong masasama ay makikita mong pinarurusahan.     9Sapagkat si Yahweh ang iyong ginawang tagapagsanggalang,     At ang pinili mong mag-iingat sa ’yo’y Kataas-taasan,     10Di mo aabuting ikaw’y mapahamak, at walang daratal     Kahit anong uring mga paghihirap sa iyong tahanan.     11Susuguin niya ang maraming anghel, sila’ng susubaybay,     Kahit saang dako ikaw maparoon, tiyak iingatan.     12Sa kanilang palad ay itatayo ka’t, sila’ng magtataas     Nang hindi masaktan ang mga paa mo sa batong matalas.     13Kahit ang tapakan mo ay mga leon, ahas na mabagsik,     Di ka maaano sa mga serpiyente’t leong mababangis.     14Ang sabi ng Diyos, “Aking ililigtas ang tapat sa akin,     At iingatan ko ang sinumang taong ako’y kikilanlin.     15Pag sila’y tumawag, laging handa ako na sila’y pakinggan,     Aking sasamahan at kung may hilahil ay sasaklolohan;     Aking ililigtas at ang bawat isa ay pararangalan.     16Sila’y bibigyan ko’t gagantimpalaan ng mahabang buhay,     At nakatitiyak na ang tatamuhin nila’y kaligtasan!”

Si Jesus

Ang Isang batang katulad ko
Mahina pa ang damdamin ko
Natatakot, Nadarapa
Mayat-maya'y lumuluha
Kailangan ko ng kaibigan
Na lagi kong maasahan
Alam ko na kung sino sya
Sya ay si Hesus

Si Hesus, Si Hesus
Ang iisipin ko
Sakali mang may takot
Sya ang pananaligan ko

Syay nagmamahal sa akin
Nagbabantay sa akin
O Si Hesus ang iisipin ko

Sa buhay moy dumaratng
Paghihirap at suliranin
Nagdaramdam, Nangangamba
Pangarap moy naglaho na
Katulad ko ang kailangan mo
Na daramay sa kalungkutan mo
Alam mo ba kung sino sya
Sya ay si Hesus

At ang pangangamba ay mawawala na.

First Time 'Meeting' my Father In Law

Tatay Tony,Me and Toto Ric

I'am Happy to recall sang first time namon mag meet ni Tatay Tony. he!!!he!!! Grabe dayun amon kwentuhan. No silent between us kung sin-o una ma kwento kay pareho kami damo pamangkot sa isa kag isa. Medyo nabudlayan lang ko sang iban nga karay-a kay di pa ako masyado maka intyendi.

Hmmmm. What can i say about Tatay Tony? 

He was a wonderful and loyal husband to Nanay Paz. Imagine 9 kids ang husband ko ang youngest. he!!!he!!!Great father madamo natutunan bana ko sa iya, thoughtful grandfather,and a good man napaka friendly ni Tatay Tony and hilig nya na magtong-its so kinanglan ko gid magpractice kay kung hagaron ya ko di ko kabalo ya.To me, he wasn't just a father in-law,he became the father i never really had. He made me feel like a daughter and i loved him dearly. I was proud to call him Tatay.

He always carried himself with dignity and pride.He never stole,despite having had many opportunities to do so. He was very picky with his friends and was loyal to them, without ever thinking of the personal consequences. But before anyone else,he loved his family the most and would do anything for them. He was a man with few words,letting his actions speak for him. He taught me many things and naughty things he!!!he!!! And  i looked forward to spending more time with him to learned from his wisdom and experience.

Tatay Tony,Thank you for all you've done. You raised my husband a wonderful person. Please don't worry as i gave you my word that i'd take care and love your son. This one i promise i"ll do my best to keep.

Bonding with Tatay Tony @ MOA

My Life Purpose

• "My life purpose is to worship Christ with my heart,serve him with my shape,fellowship with his family, grow like  him in character,and fulfill his mission in the world so he receives glory."

• "My life purpose is to be a member of Christ's family, a model of his character,a minister of his grace, a messenger of his word, and a magnifier of his glory."

• "My life purpose is to love Christ,grow in Christ,share Christ, and serve Christ through his church,and  to lead my family and others to do the same."

• "My life purpose is to make a great commitment to the Great Commandment and the Great Commission."

• "My goal is Christ likeness ;my family is the church;my motive is the glory of God.