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They are such wonderful gifts. 

I never would have thought I can be this busy in the summer. I mean, I am not that busy, but when I am, it is working and serving the Lord. It is an amazing thing for me,  I think; also, it is both deeply moving and overwhelming. Imagine that the work in your hands is bigger than you and greater than you could ever think, and without the strength from above, you wouldn’t even be able to do it. 

He has been bringing me to places I never even knew I could reach, and bringing me work I did not even thought I could do and now, I have before me an opportunity to do something I love the most— to write. 

I cannot describe the feeling: I am both terrified and excited. I mean, there is nothing final yet, but we will be holding a meeting on Friday about it, and I am at the edge of my seat, wondering what will happen. I do not want to disappoint, I want only the best in serving Him, giving my all. 

Really, I am moved and I do not even have time to think about other things— like things I have entrusted to Him, like my shifting and my subjects in the pre-enlistment. It is like He’s telling me: “Here my child, do not trouble yourself over these. You have done your part and now that you have lifted it up to Me, you need only but to trust. Therefore, for you not to be worried and fuss over these, here, I give you these and trust you in turn with My work, you will not fret do not worry, for I am with you, I am in you and I will move in you.” and here I am just listening saying yes when I can. 

Like the songs says: “And how can I stand here with You and not be moved by You?”

That was the theme for this year’s WKC. 

It was simply overwhelming—I never thought that I would be able to attend such an event but I did, though, not only did I attend, but I served as well. For this experience, I praise God. 

Never did I see soooo many kids and kids-at-heart alike, in one place, glorifying the Lord. It was such fun. We went on a fieldtrip with the kids, played with the kids, sang with the kids and learned with the kids. There were so many activities, including a traditional firehose bath— it was such a joy to see all of them enjoying. I could not explain the joy I felt. 

Even though we were all so tired and at the brink of losing our voices, we never stopped— it was a humbling experience. During the second and last day, I found myself in random moments where I just wanted to cry— I think that is just how much overwhelming it was for me. I do hope I can be able to serve again in an event like this. :) 

      Sometimes, a person really needs to get away. 

A person needs to retreat once in a while— to get away from the burdens of this physical world— to be able to get in touch not only with nature but with the self.

For me though it was getting in touch with my cousins and my family— and it was truly wonderful. I can count the years that have passed since we last went on a family trip, and I can really say it has been too long. I am so happy and thankful we were blessed with this opportunity to be able to spend time with each other. 

It has been such a long time since I have sat in a car, waiting for the long ride to be over and then be rewarded by the scent of the salty air and cool sea breeze. 

The sea is truly one of nature’s beautiful getaways, especially with people you love. 

I didn’t expect it to end so soon. I guess I should have known, I cannot believe I am still not used to it. Time still surprises me with how fast it can fly by, that even though I prepare myself for it, I am left with memories from days that have passed. 

April is over — half of my summer is over— and I am surprised at how busy I have been. Well, technically, not the kind of busy that one would stress over, but I was busy in terms of having something to do for every day. Now that I look at my planner, I see that it is no lie. Although, one downside to this is that I am left bankrupt. Ah, sometimes how I wish I was not tied to money, and yet it still burdens me so. 

I have been busy playing, cleaning the house, exercising, reading, bonding with family and friends and serving the Lord this summer— I love it. I am so very thankful for it. This may be my best summer yet because I get the bits and pieces of everything. Plus, it is this summer that I find out if I make it into the course I am shifting to. Of course, I have claimed it, but I cannot help but fear and so I lift it up. 

Yet, I would like to believe summer is far from over; there are still 43 days left, to be exact and I know a lot will still be happening. I am looking forward to every day. 

Ah… what a lovely summer vacation.