Miracle Stories

I've been writing and sending miracle stories to Chicken Soup for the Soul for almost a week now. I never knew how many stories my life have until I put it all down into words. now what I'm praying is another miracle... I hope that one of my stories will be published then.

Another Chapter

I know it's over

I know it's gone

every time mom throws the calendar

every time a new one hangs on the wall

every time the whole family gathers around

I know it's over

what the next year will bring

that I don't know

that I'm not sure

will it be different from the other year

or is it just a matter of number change?

but I know I'm sure

the passed year brought me tears

brought me laughter

brought me friends I've been searching for a long time

brought me flowers with scent that still lingered

brought me good news in golden wings

brought me bad, sad news in hearse

those things were in suitcase now

the cab's here waiting to take it all away

the ticket's on its pocket

one-way ticket

no turning back, last trip last chapter

in my life's journey

I sniffled

tears with reason I don't know

but it all made me

brave enough

smart enough

strong enough

Another Year Has Passed

i just turned 29 today and I thank God for giving me endless blessings. my parents bought some chinese foods and a birthday cake. my kids were so happy and so am i. my husband called and greeted me, we talked until i can no longer hold back my tears. last night i had a wonderful dream. i have dreamed about my grandpa. he visited us here in our place and i asked him if he already had eaten and he answered me no. he asked me if i could cook for him then he kissed my forehead. i know it has been two years from now since he lost his battle to cancer but i still missed him. i know from my heart that he came in my dreams just to greet me on my special day because when he was still alive, he was always the first person who greets me a happy birthday and now that he is in heaven, he's still the very first person to greet me on my birthday.

Our Volleyball Team (The Champ)

here's our pic before the championship game starts.

Pushcart Prize Nomination

Magnapoets Pushcart Prize nominations

Magnapoets is pleased to make our nominations for the 2009 Pushcart Prize. They are as follow:

Iris Dan, nominated for Haifa, 5 March 2003

Sanford Goldstein, nominated for I do not brood

Tarous Jaghory, nominated for A Patchwork Man From A Patchwork City

Bill Kenney, nominated for snow in the city

Lanie Shanzyra P. Rebancos, nominated for Love Me When I Can No Longer Love You

Mariano Zaro, nominated for Enrique, el gitano

My Kids

i was browsing my files last night and saw these pics of my kids, Shea Leigh and Jibrill Shaun which were taken last year. These were taken in our garage and living room.

two angels

in the patio

smile at me

snapshot of last year

memories I'll hold

forever

The Champions

last November 29 was our championship game in volleyball. It was not an easy game. We had no substitute players. I was burning with fever on that day but I still gave my best for the team. Though it was a close fight, the other team and our team were still good friends. We all hugged each other when the game was done. It was one of the happiest days of my life. At the end, I was the highest pointer player.

burning with fever
in the middle of the game
I stand tall