Va-Lent-ine

An excerpt from today’s homily:

The word “lent” is found in the word “Valentine” because every true love story is Christ’s story. ❤️

Things I am grateful for today:

Got to attend the Ash Wednesday mass with my husband. He managed to bring us on time to the next church as the parking was already full in the first church. 👏
It’s been a while since the last time I heard an all-male choir sing at the church. The lead singer/guitar player reminded me of my dad. His passion for playing music while serving the Lord could really be felt. ❤️
The choir sang Rico J. Puno’s “Lupa” during the receiving of ashes. This song was taught to us back in grade school at Sacred Heart. Imagine, having to hear that nostalgic song in an all-male voice. Goosebumps!
The homily? My husband turned to me after the homily and said “Ang ganda nung homily. Kinilabutan ako dun!” Enough said. 💯
Our reservation being honored at a newly-built restaurant despite a long line of people waiting outside the restaurant. 🥩
Friendly restaurant owners and staff. 😀
A dinner with remarkably feel-good music. 🎷
Quick me-time pamper sesh! 🧖‍♀️
Friends who remember. Friends who share their wisdom and pray for you. 💬
Clients who request for weekly meetings even if email is better. This means work. Work means blessing! 👩‍💻
Healthy and safe families and friends. 🙏
Couple time graced by God. This should be in a different post. 😅
Arrived home safely. 🙏
Husband sleeping soundly now beside me. 💤❤️

No matter how our ‘being human’ (I know right? 😅) sort of stands in the way of us becoming conscious of gratitude, may gratitude still prevail in our hearts each and every day. 🙏❤️🍃