IT'S THE SMALL THINGS
The year 2024 will always be one of those that will go down in my personal and family history as a memorable one. It was a year of firsts, of milestones, and of the most beautiful blessings. It was a year that tested faith in the midst of the most turbulent, unexpected of situations.
It was the year we moved back home to the Philippines after living in Mexico City for two and a half years. It was the year I became a mother to the strongest-willed, most resilient, and beautiful baby boy. It was the year my life changed forever in the best possible way.
If there is anything that has been re-affirmed to me in the past year, it is truly that God makes all things beautiful in His time; that His timing is not only perfect, it is the only timing that exists. That with blessings come trials, and you must surrender control to the Almighty when all else is against the odds.
Ultimately, the only thing you have control over is your behavior, and prayer will carry you through. At some point, you become numb to all the stabs, but then you realize that it is God’s way of protecting and shielding you – of keeping you sane amid dark days.
That floating and coasting through to the end make you vulnerable to reality, and even more grateful for positive outcomes. Any day is a good day to give back, and though we may not have everything, we are heavily blessed, and we must always count our blessings.
Becoming a mother changes your perspective on everything, and 2024 has surely shown me that. Priorities shift, and the mundane becomes the most joyous. Every day is a new day, and children are truly gifts from God. They are brave, strong and resilient beings.
The past year has taught me to prioritize my peace, my family, and my well-being. It has taught me to appreciate, and love my inner circle more. I learned that if I was running after a relationship, then that was not real real to begin with.
Self-preservation ultimately is about healing, and protecting what truly matters, and breaking negative cycles to be present for the little one watching me, copying my every move, and absorbing everything I say and do. It is time to be a model, and an example of the person I want him to become.
Setting boundaries and saying no is not bad. I have learned that it is about preserving my energy for those who count and matter.
Wishing you, and yours a most blessed and prosperous 2025. May we learn to love, live, and embrace life even more.