tough times

Two weeks ago, my father had a stroke. The stroke affected that part of his brain which controls his sense of balance. I still thank God that that is the worst part, he was not paralyzed and he need not be rehabilitated.

When he was hospitalized, I was in a circus of emotions.

My father is a strong man and I realized that it’s just plain heartbreaking to see someone you’ve known all your life to be tough in a weak state of health. And I have a mother and a seven-month pregnant belly to worry about. (Thanks to Irvin, I have someone to share my burden with.)

Right now, he is having his recovery at home. He is still having problems with his vision and his walk is still unstable. But by and large, he is okay.

I remember reading Bo Sanchez’s blog entry entitled All Things Will Work Out For Your Good. There may be times when you will ask, “Where is God?” The answer: He is working, connecting the pieces of your life together, completing the jigsaw puzzle that is your life.

the weekends that were...

February 20-21. Special Saturday because I met with my highschool buddies, Arvie and Ivy, the latter on her Mazda 3 hatchback. Arvie and I just realized how poor we are, hahaha! Ate at Joey Pepperoni's. Just the usual Sunday at home.

February 27-28. A restful Saturday, thank God. Sunday - went to our Ninong Art for his despedida, and then to my prenatal check-up (everything's okay, yes!!!). Now Showing that night: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire :)

March 6-7. Experienced something new this Saturday - weekend market at Salcedo Park with JJ and May. Yum! Yum! Yum! Just the usual Sunday at home. (Ruffa walks out on The Buzz. And so??? Hehehe.)

March 13-14. The usual Saturday. Sunday - my first (and only) time I have solved a Sudoku puzzle, Pacquiao wins over Clottey (the fight is not as exciting as I expected but I'm happy nevertheless), Bea's birthday at Julugan (lotsa' chatting with relatives) and videoke at Island Songs (We Are The World and That's What Friends Are For).

March 20-21. Saturday - attended Mama Jasmin's birthday, had a nice chat with Irvin and his cousins. The usual Sunday :)

March 27-28. Joined Earth Hour! Sunday - went to SM (for our quest for the crib we once saw at a mall), then to my prenatal check-up (thank God everything's okay).

(Usual weekend = books, TV, chat with Ate)

preggy pics

Presenting...the evolution of a butete :) (Warning: not for the faint-hearted. Hehehe!)

at 5 weeks and 3 days

at 17 weeks and 6 days

at 21 weeks and 4 days

at 26 weeks and 4 days