God Knows. Believe me, HE KNOWS.

I don't know how to start this entry at all. For some really weird reason, I am at a loss for words. Probably becuase I'm quite happy. No, not just "quite"--- VERY happy!!!

And it's all becuase of the One up above.

All I can really say is that... today has been a day full of surprises---to our whole family, but especially for ME!

For my mom, she saw a lot of colleagues and amigas whom she hasn't seen for, like, AGES!!! I was with her when they all had lunch together, in Pho Hoa in Megamall, and they gave her their sort-of final "Despidida" to her there. My gawd, they acted as though they were KIDS!!! I couldn't help but laugh, at the same time, smile painfully--- I know how much my mom will miss them, and I feel her pain, thinking she'll have just one last 1 hour with them, and they won't see each other for, like, 10 or 15 years (when, at last, we'll come back! Yayyy!!!).

For my dad, he was happy that he was able to have some more time with me and my mom. He went with us during most of our trips to the malls, while we were looking for more stuff to wearin Canada, and he enjoyed it, though he got so tired. *"Awwww, Dad! You want a massage? That'll be an additional $50 to my allowance in school in Canada, okay?" I tell him. He exclaims "Let your mom do it." Darn! *evil grin*

And, as for me,let's just say the Lord answered one of my most awaited and long-requested prayers: that I see my very much missed, Second Mom in school, before I leave the Philippines. And, guess what??? I DID!!! I saw Ms. Lau (now more known as our dear Mrs. Ruth L. Ramirez) at Duknin Donuts in SM! I was actually---what's the best word to describe it--- SHOCKED, at first. I was helping mom in the Grocery store, and we were at the counter, whne Dad texted me"Ms. Lau's here at Dunkin". Gee, that was a pleasant surprise!

I really was glad to see her. She's not just a "Second mom" to me---more of a friend, and such a great companion. I really miss her, and I wanted to tell her a LOT of stuff. Same with me, I wanted to hear from her; she is, for me, as she once called me herself, a "Gift from God".

However, I wasn't able to tell her so much, though. A reason may be because my family was in a hurry to leave. But I'd say the real reason was because I was just really HAPPY, and couldn't say much. The mere presence was good enough. :-D I hope I still see her, along woth my friends, for the very LAST time before I leave, whne I go to SPCPon the 28th. If not, it's okay. The Lord gave me TODAY to cherish. I thank Him for that.

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Tomorrow ill be the start of all the Family "despididas"--- mother side, tomorrow; father side, on Saturday. ALL--- on our final leave, next Sunday, July 31, 2005.

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I prayed for all these, you know. Especially when I felt lonely, left out, doubtful of God's plans, or just plain miserable. At least, these would be the little comforts.

And, guess what?

God knew when best to give them.

I owe it all to Him.

"His will be done always".

G' Night. ;)