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Babang Luksa Ni Nanay

Babang Luksa Ni Nanay

Bukas ay gaganapin ng aking may bahay at ang kanilang pamilya ang babang luksa ni Nanay. Halos mag-iisang taon na rin ng pumanaw si Nanay. Sa Agosto 28 ang unang taon ng kanyang kamatayan. Sa loob ng mga panahong ito ay madalas na-aalala si nanay. Sa bawat kasiyahan at pagtitipon ay madalas nasasambit na sana ay nandito si nanay. Tunay na nakakamis ang kanyang pag-aalala at pagmamahal sa amin.

Ano nga ba ang ibig sabihin ng babang luksa? Ito ay pagbabawas ng dalamhati ng mga naulila. Nag-aalay din ng misa o dasal para sa kaluluwa ng namatay. Para sa mga debotong katolikong Pilipino ay nagsusuot ng itim na damit o naglalagay ng itim na pin sa dibdib kapag may namatay sa kanilang pamilya. Pagkatapos ng babang luksa ay maaari ng magsuot ng mga de color na damit at tanggalin ang pin.

Wala man si nanay sa aming piling ay masaya na rin ako. Dahil naniniwala ako na maligaya na sya ngayon sa piling ng ating Poong Maykapal.

Salamat Po Nanay Sa Pagmamahal Na Inialay Mo

Salamat Po Nanay Sa Pagmamahal Na Inialay Mo

Mga kaibigan last May 16, 2010 ay dumulog ako sa inyo ng Prayers Request for Nanay dahil sa malubha nyang karamdaman. Ipagpaumanhin po ninyo kung hindi ko man na elaborate ang kanyang mga naging sakit. Sa kahilingan ng aking may bahay. Taos puso ako nagpapasalamat sa mga nagtugon ng pakikiisa sa panalangin. Kahapon, August 28, ay pumanaw na po ang aking mahal na Nanay. Siya ang aking butihing mother in law.

Hindi po batid ng lahat na meron syang liver and lungs cancer at ito ay nasa stage 4 na po. Huli kami nagkita ni Nanay ay nung nagbakasyon ako nitong summer. Sa aking pagbalik sa bansang Saudi ay nagsimula na dumaing na masakit ang kanyang tyan. Kinapa ng aking sweetheart ang kanyang tiyan doon ay matigas na bukol na wari mo kaparte ng ribs. Kaya kaagad nila pinasuri sa kanilang doctor. Sa pagsusuri ay may pagkaduda na sya sa kalagayan ni nanay. Nag advised si doctor Puray na ipasailalim sa sa CT Scan. Paglabas ng resulta ay kaagad naman ibinalik sa doctor. Doon na nga po nakita ang bukol na namuo sa kanyang liver. Upang magkaroon pa ng masusing pagsusuri ay inirekomenda sila sa isang Oncologist specialist na doctor for liver. Muli po siya pina CT Scan. After na mabasa ng doctor and resulta ng CT Scan ay balak sana ipa Chemoembolization (trans-arterial chemoembolization or TACE) si nanay. Subalit nang basahin uli yung CT Scan result ay meroon nadaanan na bukol sa lower part of the lungs. Kaya nag advised uli siya para ma ct scan ang lungs. Sad to say na malaki na rin ang mga bukol sa kanyang lower left and right lungs. At this point ang nasabi ng doctor ay sa edad ni Nanay ay baka hindi nya makaya ang dalawang operations. "Malalampasan man nya ang liver chemoembolization pero di makakayanan ang para sa lungs. Depende na lang sa inyo kung aggressive kayo gumastos. But walang assurance na ma-extend ng mahabang panahon si nanay, mapalad na po kung aabot si nanay ng 6 months. " paliwanag ng doctor.

Sa mgapanahon na iyon ay andoon ang lungkot at takot na mawala ng maaga si nanay. At halos araw-araw ay umiiyak ang aking maybahay. Wala an ako magawa kundi maicomfort sya sa phone at internet.

Sadyang napakabait ni nanay. Kahit na masakit na masakit ang kanyang tyan ay pinipilit parin na maging normal. Isa na rin sa dahilan na ayaw nya magalala at magastusan ns malaki ang kanyang mga anak. Ganun pa man ay patuloy pa rin namin binibigay ang mga gamot na kailangan upang maibsa lang ang sakit ng kanyang nararamdaman. Last 3 weeks ago ay na confined sa hospital na halos 1 linggo. Subalit itong mga huling araw ay di na sya nakakatulog at naglalambing sa kanyang mga anak. Minsan ay nagpapayakap siya kay misis ay umiiyak. Dahil may takot sya na maiwan sila. Gusto pa nyang tumagal ang kanyang buhay para makasama nya pa ang kanyang mga anak at higit sa lahat mga apo.

Ganaun pa man ang sabi ko nga kay misis. Napakabuti ng Diyos. Binigyan Nya tayo ng pagkakataon na pagsilbihan si nanay at maibigay ang lubos na pagmamahal sa kanya. Ang amin panalangin ay huwag na sana mahirapan pa ng matagal si nanay. Tinugon ng Panginoon ang aming mga panalangin sa Kanya. Naniniwala po ako na ngayon ay lubos na ang kahingawaan ang nararamdaman ni nanay. At masaya na sya sa piling ng ating Poon Maykapal...

Marami po salamat nanay sa pagmamahal na ipinadama mo sa amin. Sa pagaaruga na binibigay mo sa aming mga anak. Sa malasakit at pagaalala mo sa bawat isa sa amin.

Mahal na Mahal Ka na Namin Nanay.

Nahum 1:7
The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him,

Matthew 5:4
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

Happy Mother's Day To My Ever Dearest Sweetheart!

I want to thank you for being the best mother to our children.

I want to thank you for always be there at our side.

I want to thank for being so caring and thoughtful.

I want to thank you for being selfless.

I want to thank you for love.

I want to thank you!

We Love YOU!

God bless our Family!

Life is worth living for

Kung Ano Ang Ginagawa ng Matanda Gagayahin ng Bata

Maging halimbawa tayo sa mga bata.

Single Mother & An OFW

Clip from Movie Anak by: Vilma Santos

I want to share a short story about Nanay Lydia. Last December 2008 ay nakasabay ko sya sa eroplano pauwi ng Pilipinas. Ilang oras na lang at darating na kami sa NAIA. Nagkakuwentuhan kami tungkol sa kanyang trabaho at pamilya

Isang teacher by profession sa Ilo-ilo si nanay Lydia. Maliliit pa lang ang kanyang mga anak nang sya ay naging biyuda. Subalit hindi ito naging hadlang para di nya maitaguyod ang kanyang mga anak. Dahil sa kakulangan ng pera ay napilitan nyang iwanan sa kanyang mga kapatid ang mga ana. At sya ay nagtrabaho sa Saudi Arabia bilang isang domenstic helper.

Mahigit na ring sampong taon sya naninilbihan sa isang Labanese family. Malaki ang pasasalamat nya sa Dios at naging mabuti ang treatment sa kanya. Itinuturing na siya na isang kapamilya at kapuso. Sa kanya na nagdalaga ang mga anak ng kanyang employer. Nagugustuhan din nila ang luto ni Nanay, lalo na ang adobong manok at pansit.

Out of my curiousity ay naitanong ko kay nanay kung hindi ba sya nag karoon ng ka relation dito sa Saudi. Napangiti sya sa akin at taas noo nyang sinagot ang tanong ko. Maligaya na ako na sa piling ng mga anak ko. Gagawin ko ang lahat para sila ay buhayin. Pinili ko ang lumayo sa kanila para bigyan sila ng magandang buhay. Nanalig ako na hindi sila pababayaan ng Dios.

Hindi nya binigyan ng puwang ang tawag ng laman at puso. Nalulungkot lang si nanay at hindi nya napalaki ang sarili nyang mga anak. Masmahaba pa ang panahon na ginugol nya sa anak ng amo nya. Dahil dito ay ayaw na syang payagan mag resign at napamahal na sya sa kanila. At naging payo ng kanyang Mada'm na mag apply ang anak nya sa kumpanya ng kanyang mister.

Na impress po ako sa naging pahayag ni Nanay. Alam ko na marami ang katulad ni Nanay Lydia sa iba't-ibang panik ng mundo. Respeto sa sarili at pananalig sa Dios ang naging sandata para sa pakikibaka sa buhay. Lalung-lalo na para sa kinabukasan ng kanilang mga anak.

Bilang pagpupugay sa lahat ng Single at working mothers na OFW ay isang Maligayang at mapagpalang Mother's day po sa inyong lahat.

Origins of Mother's Day

By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Lawrence_Gold]Lawrence Gold

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Ana Jarvis

As Mother's Day 2009 approaches, some curious thoughts come to mind about the tradition.
Flowers, chocolates, wine and poetry -- traditional gifts of Mother's Day -- also traditional gifts used by a man to woo a woman. But your mother doesn't need wooing -- she's yours! So, there's something in common that doesn't have to do with wooing, but which does have to do with a woman's emotional nature.

Origins of Mother's Day in the West

Although bouquets of flowers are traditional gifts on Mother's Day, it wasn't always so, just as there wasn't always a Mother's Day. Anna Jarvis was the founder of Mother's day, and carnations were the first flower to represent Mother's Day. Anna gave a white carnation to every person at one of the earliest celebrations of Mother's Day as a symbol of the purity of the love of her mother, Ann Jarvis, who did selfless work on behalf of miners to get better working conditions. Anna chose the carnation because it was her mother's favorite flower. Thus, she started the custom of wearing a carnation on Mother's Day. The purity of a woman's love has to do with devotion and kindness, and the giving of flowers has to do with the acknowledgment of that devotion.

Mother's Day is celebrated around the world -- and at all times during the year, according to the culture. In most countries, Mother's Day is a recent observance derived from the holiday as it has evolved in North America and Europe. Many African countries adopted the idea of Mother's Day from the British, although many festivals and events celebrate mothers within the diverse cultures of the African continent and long pre-date colonization.

Origin in the East

Mother's Day is celebrated worldwide. In Nepal and other countries following Hindu traditions, it's called "Mata Tirtha Aunshi" or "Mother Pilgrimage fortnight". There is a very interesting legend regarding this pilgrimage. In ancient time, Lord Krishna's mother, Devaki, walked out her house for some sight-seeing. She visited many places and was long in returning. Lord Krishna became very unhappy because of his mother's absence, so he went out in search of her. He wandered to many places without success. At last, when he reached "Mata Tirtha Kunda", he found his mother bathing in a pond. Lord Krishna was very happy to find her and told her of all of his longings during her absence. Mother Devaki said to Lord Krishna, "Oh! Son Krishna! Then let this place be a place of pilgrimage for children to meet their departed mothers." Legends hold that since then, this place has been a holy pilgrimage site for devotees to see their deceased mothers. Also, legend has it that one devotee saw his mother's image inside the pond and died falling in, there. To this day, there is, in that place, a small pond fenced by iron rods. After worship there on Mother's Day, pilgrims enjoy festive singing and dancing throughout the day. There is no evidence of the events of this legend actually happening; it comes from elders based on ancient readings.

Enjoy Mother's Day poems by the poet, Nicolas Gordon, and sayings by many famous personages. You'll be surprised -- and you can use these poems and sayings in your own, original Mother's Day card.

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She watches over the activities of her household and is never idle.
Her sons rise up and call her blessed.
Her husband also praises her:
Many women are capable, but you surpass them all!
Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting,
but a woman who fears the Lord will be praised.
~Proverbs 31:10, 25-30~

Mothers Day Quotes

I would like to dedicate these beautiful quotes to all of the mothers for the celebration of Mother's Day. Specially to my mother and the mother of my kids. For all of the mothers around the earth you deserve to be special in this Special Day of yours. Here are 20 Mother Quotes that you can send to your loving mother.

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1. A mother is a mother still, The holiest thing alive.
Samuel Taylor Coleridge

2. This heart, my own dear mother, bends,
With love's true instinct, back to thee!
Thomas Moore

3. A mother understands what a child does not say.
Jewish Proverb

4. A Mother's Love
Your arms were always open when I needed a hug. Your heart understood when I needed a
friend. Your gentle eyes were stern when I needed a lesson. Your strength and love has guided me and gave me wings to fly.
Sarah Malin

5. Youth fades; love droops, the leaves of friendship fall; A mother's secret hope outlives them all.
Oliver Wendell Holmes, physician and poet

6. I remember my mother's prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life.
Abraham Lincoln, U.S. President

7. You may have tangible wealth untold; Caskets of jewels and coffers of gold. Richer than I you can never be -I had a mother who read to me.
Strickland Gillilan

8. Mother is the name for God in the lips and hearts of little children.
William Makepeace Thackeray

9. Who ran to help me when I fell,
And would some pretty story tell,
Or kiss the place to make it well?
My Mother.
Ann Taylor

10. A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials, heavy and sudden, fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine, desert us when troubles thicken around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our hearts.
Washington Irving (1783-1859)

11. Mother love is the fuel that enables a normal human being to do the impossible.
Marion C. Garretty6. I remember my mother's prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life.
Abraham Lincoln, U.S. President

12. What do girls do who haven't any mothers to help them through their troubles?
Louisa May Alcott

13. A man loves his sweetheart the most, his wife the best, but his mother the longest.
Unknown

14. All I am or can be I owe to my angel Mother.
Abraham Lincoln, U.S. President

15. My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am I owe to my mother. I attribute all my success in life to the moral, intellectual and physical education I received from her.
George Washington, U.S. President

16. There never was a woman like her. She was gentle as a dove and brave as a lioness... The memory of my mother and her teachings were, after all, the only capital I had to start life with, and on that capital I have made my way.
Andrew Jackson, U.S. President

17. Is my mother my friend? I would have to say, first of all she is my Mother, with a capital 'M'; she's something sacred to me. I love her dearly...yes, she is also a good friend, someone I can talk openly with if I want to.
Sophia Loren, actress

18. To the world you might just be one person,
but to one person you might just be the world.
Author Unknown

19. There is no velvet so soft as a mother's lap, no rose as lovely as her smile, no path so flowery as that imprinted with her footsteps.
Archibald Thompson

20. The Miracle of Life nurtured by a woman who gave us love and sacrifice...MOTHER.
Joel Barquez

She watches over the activities of her household and is never idle.
Her sons rise up and call her blessed.
Her husband also praises her:
Many women are capable, but you surpass them all!
Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting,
but a woman who fears the Lord will be praised.
~Proverbs 31:10, 25-30~

Top Concerns for Mothers After Childbirth

by Jess Chamberlain

Some women think that pregnancy is difficult and that life can't be any harder then that...boy are they in for a surprise. Having kids is one of the most amazing things you will ever experience but it is also one of the hardest.

After the child is born you still have many issues to deal with like the following:

Hormonal changes while your body tries to get back into sync with regular womanhood You are exhausted from your baby waking at night wanting to eat or cuddle If you breastfeed the demand is all on you and your nipples and breasts are sore You now just feel fat because you have extra weight but no baby inside of you as your excuse as to why you just chowed down on two quarter-pounders with cheese You have a low sex drive because you feel fat, are exhausted and terrified of another nine months right away

Well the good news is that you are not the only one that feels like that after having kids. Every new mother has some concerns, self esteem issues, etc. We are human...mothers are sometimes Super Human but every woman who has a baby goes through the same thing.

Here are some tips to help you deal with the main after childbirth issues.

Lack of Sleep

When you have a baby you need to be on your A-Game so mommies please sleep when your baby sleeps. I know you think there is laundry to fold, food to cook, dishes to clean etc but just sleep! Your husband would much rather have a rested wife than a clean house. People hate to ask for help when they need it but if you are too exhausted to function ask a friend, relative or babysitter to come over for a few hours so you can get the much needed sleep that you need.

Loosing the Excess Pregnancy Weight

The best way to loose your pregnancy weight is with a healthy diet and exercise routine. Don't push yourself the day you get from the hospital. Understand that your body just went through an amazing yet exhausting experience and needs time to heal. Remember it took you nine months to gain the weight so it may take that long to loose it. Crash diets will not work so eat right and exercise by taking your baby on walks.

Getting and Feeling Sexy Again for Your Man

This is a scary thing for women because they don't feel sexy. Mommies believe it or not your husbands actually think you are sexier now than they did before you gave birth to their child. They are actually in total awe and jealous of what your body has just done...men think they can do everything but they can not give birth to a human being!

To keep the spark alive or to reignite it you will both have to work at it. Let your partner know your concerns so he can help you feel better about them by complimenting your new curves, etc. Before you know it you will feel sexy again.

Taking Care of Yourself

My husband said that the second our son was born the mommy switch inside clicked on and has never turned off. I, like most mothers, have a tendency to always make sure that my husband and my son have everything they need before I do. That is a noble thing but you can't neglect yourself or you will gain resentment that is unhealthy. Doing something small to take care of yourself like a manicure, hair cut, eyebrow wax etc is not selfish it is healthy.

Finding Some Alone Time

Every mom needs some alone time for relaxation to get away from baby spit up, dirty diapers, crying and more. Take some time for yourself every day and enjoy a hot bath, two chapters of a good book, your favorite dessert. Make sure to do something that will make you happy and relaxed so you can hit the next day and the next task with full force and a big smile.

About the Author

Author of children's book Bright and White: Brushing your teeth can be fun. Web Site www.onestopshopforkids.com

Pregnancy and breastfeeding - tips for a balanced diet

By Stuart Hutchings

The most critical thing about dietary requirements during pregnancy is that you should start to consider these BEFORE conception. Critical development of your baby starts at conception. Eating well before pregnancy will give your body a good store of nutrients for your baby to draw on during pregnancy.

The objective is to ensure that your body has all of the nutrients it needs for optimum health. It is important to eat from all of the main food groups as no single food can provide all of the essential nutrients that the body needs. This is why the need for a ‘balanced’ diet is often emphasised.
There are two areas to consider:
1. Getting the appropriate amount of calories, a balance between the calories that you eat and the calories that you burn.
2. Consuming a combination of various essential nutrients in the correct proportions, this will lead to good nutrition.

These essential nutrients are grouped as follows:
· Carbohydrates
· Fats
· Fibre
· Minerals
· Protein
· Vitamins
· Water

Obtaining a balance of these nutrients means eating a variety of foods from all of the five basic food groups in the correct proportions, no single food can provide all of the essential nutrients that the body needs. The western diet today tends to have too much fat and too little fibre for some a small shift can mean a major health benefit.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) uses the commonly accepted food groups to describe a healthy diet:
· Bread, potatoes and other cereals
· Fruit and vegetables
· Milk and dairy products
· Meat, fish and alternatives
· Foods containing fats; foods and drinks containing sugars

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) describes these dietary guidelines through its new food pyramid; MyPyramid. It’s food grouping is fairly similar, although broadly speaking the fruit and vegetables is spilt into two groups instead of one.

Whichever way these groups are split, eliminating one food group from your diet could risk developing a nutrient imbalance and deficiencies.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) provide dietary guidelines that describe a healthy diet as one that:
· Emphasises fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free or low fat milk and milk products
· Includes lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs and nuts
· Is low in saturated fats, transfats, cholesterol, salt and added sugars

Recommendations are very similar from the Food Standards Agency (FSA) in the UK.

During pregnancy your requirements for calories and nutrients change, the requirements for nutrients double but the calorific need only increases 15% so it is important to make sure that what you eat counts!

Key tips:
· A good variety of food intake
· Plenty of fruits, grains and vegetables
· Ensure EFA levels are adequate
· Drink at least 6 – 8 glasses of water a day
· Reduce fat intake, especially saturated and trans fatty acids
· Reduce sugar intake
· Reduce salt intake
· Eliminate alcohol, smoking and drugs

Vegans and vegetarians do not need to worry as long as their diets are well-balanced; careful planning may be required. If it is not then there may be a need for supplementation to boost necessary nutrients or vitamins. The requirements for Vitamin B12 (found in manufactured foods), Vitamin D (may just require extra doses of sunshine!), iron, zinc and calcium all increase during pregnancy and this can lead to deficiency if not corrected.
Another often forgotten nutrient is omega3 fatty acids, this plays an important role in brain function and development. Some women can enter pregnancy already deficient in this important nutrient; sources include fatty fish, flax seed and walnuts. But be careful of certain fish and their mercury content.

Make the most of pregnancy and breastfeeding by eating a balanced diet.

Stuart is a father of four children, with a passionate belief that all children have the potential to be great in their own way.
He is a contributor towards the content at From Little Acorns Academy, for more information visit http://www.from-little-acorns.com/

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