Las Casas

Last March 15-16, we stepped out in faith and decided to celebrate our eldest's 18th birthday at Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar, Bataan. 

I just came from a 4-day hospital admission, and there were a lot that needed to be done to "normalize" my condition. As a result, we spent a large amount of money once again. 

The good thing is, we are never left alone in our situation. Help always comes. 

As soon as I could go out and be a little more active, we decided to celebrate Andi's birthday earlier,  since her birthday is on March 24. Chemo is coming up, and we didn't want our funds to run out again and not have anything for our daughter's special day. You see, having a life threatening sickness in the family makes your money go like a running faucet would with water. 

That's why we embrace faith. Since my diagnosis, faith has been our companion. We wouldn't make it without the powerful force of faith. Thankfully, it has never let us down. We are always lifted up from all our troubles. There are always reasons to be joyful and grateful. Challenges are always present but they are never stronger than the hope that things are going to be fine in the end. 

So we went to Las Casas, our daughter's first choice for her birthday celebration. Our family is never into parties and big events. We always preferred intimate celebrations. Even in simplicity, we still had the best time. 

I am so thankful that I was strong enough to enjoy our time there with my family. The place was so beautiful and relaxing. The food was great. And the family had a lot of laughter and bonding moments. 

Faith performs great things in our lives. Life doesn't stop when cancer hits you. 

 

John 14:12 Living Bible (TLB)

12-13 “In solemn truth I tell you, anyone believing in me shall do the same miracles I have done, and even greater ones.....

We took so many photos to remember that special event by. We are definitely building wonderful memories with our children. It isn't this sickness that's the biggest thing in our lives, but it is our relationships - God's love for us, our love for Him, our affection for our family and friends. That's what life is about. No challenge should eat away our love and our ways to express it. 

It is faith that helps us through all the hardships, and keeps us up when life beats us down. I know, there will still be difficulties up ahead but faith in God will take us through. 

Ephesians 6:16 The Voice (VOICE)

16 Don’t forget to raise the shield of faith above all else, so you will be able to extinguish flaming spears hurled at you from the wicked one.

Thank you, Jesus, for our intimate time at Las Casas, and for your constant provision for my family.