Yesterday, my dad and i were trying to figure out what route to take for our supposed trip to Quiapo today. normally, the drive shouldn't be that hard and the roads should have been quite empty (considering its a sunday!). but today was different, aside from the massive prayer congregation because of Pope John Paul's beatification, it also happened to be the one day wherein labor unions take to the streets, wave their hand made flags and signs and request/demand for better compensation for their hard work.
But despite this event that eventually created heavy traffic in the area, we persisted on our quest to reach the church. My dad, Rico, has been a devout follower of the Nazareth. he kept telling me and my brother stories of his adventures when he was young, his stories regarding his devotion to quiapo and the church's patron.
About two Days ago, we received news that we never expected. we got news that my dad is sick and would need to be operated immediately. But we believe in the power of prayer, in the power of what we believe in, and it is fitting that we go to Quiapo, my dads most loved sanctuary for his faith and religion, to ask for God's help.
Tomorrow will be the start of the actual test for us, and all we have to do is believe and be strong. i know that we would survive this, just like all those that came before it.
I believe in both of you. God and Dad, i know that this too shall pass, and we shall look back at it with humility and would have learned from everything that has happened. all we have to do is trust and Believe!
“For I will restore health to you and heal you of your wounds,” says the Lord. (Jeremiah 30:17)
I shall pray for him :)
ReplyDeletethank you rj!:)
ReplyDeleteI was saddened by the news... Hope he will be well again... Just keep the faith my friend!
ReplyDeletethank you xprosaic! happy 3rd blog anniversary again!
ReplyDeleteWill pray for him too, Francis. :)
ReplyDeletethank you paul! :)
ReplyDeleteBtw, I was there din kanina. I taught this morning in front of UE. Grabe, I had to walk from there to Recto Station, walang jeep going to Divisoria! Nakaharang yung mga nagrrally! Argh!
ReplyDeletetaught? ano tinuro mo? grabe nga e. kainis no? hahaha we had to rush para ndi kami ma huli sa rally. and they were moving pretty slow too. haha
ReplyDeleteI'm a nursing board exam reviewer. The review was held at a building in front of UE kanina. :)
ReplyDeleteWill be including your dad in the intentions at a Mass to be held in the office this week. Hoping he gets well soon.
ReplyDeleteMy first time here.
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@Paul - ahh ayos, teacher! haha so (safe to say) na nurse ka dn right?
ReplyDelete@Miss N - thank you very much. that is very much appreciated. :) and thank you for visiting! :)
Hi Francis! I will be praying for your father's health and for your family as well. It's a sad news but you have to be strong for him. I know how it feels like. I cried for days when I learned that my dad had to go through an eye operation. He almost went blind but with God's grace, the operation was a success.
ReplyDeleteNaiiyak tuloy ako just thinking about it. Gosh, those really were hard times, but I believe kaya yan malagpasan ng pamilya mo :)
oo nga e, thanks len! alam ko naman na kaya din, the hard part is trying to keep the strong face para sa family. :)
ReplyDeletethats good to hear about your dad. :)
things will be okay bro!
ReplyDeletethanks keaton! :) i know they will be
ReplyDeleteHaha! Yup, I'm a nurse as well. :)
ReplyDeleteEverything will be alright.. because everything's possible to and with GOD. :)
ReplyDeleteprayers can move mountains.
ReplyDelete@leah. everythings fine now. thanks!
ReplyDelete@kuyakoy it sure can.. :)