Happy 1st Birthday Lucas!!

Happy birthday Lucas! My Aviel Lucas.

When i found out that I was pregnant, I can't contain my excitement and happiness. You are our answered prayer.

My 3rd visit to Israel was extra special, it was the first time I prayed really hard and cried at the Western Wall longing for a bundle of joy. Little did i know, you're already in my womb probably smiling at me. You are a strong baby. I had a long walk every day during that trip. Lack of sleep because of jet lag. And I remember the night i was walking alone in the middle of Judean desert, the lights are off looking for the person in charge because the heater was not working. It was winter and really cold at night.

You probably hear me asking Gershon, our Jew friend to give me a Hebrew name. I want your name to be extra special. When we found out your gender, he gave the name Aviel.

Aviel means God is our Father.

I want you to remember that God is our Father for the rest of your life. That you will be guided with your name.

As we are praying for your second name. A Lady Pastor prophesied to me that I will call my son, Lucas. I was stunned! I never mentioned to her the names that we are considering that time.

Lucas means bringer of life

I pray that you will be the salt of the earth and light of the world. Your light will shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify our Father in heaven.

Again, happy birthday anak. Mommy and Daddy loves you so much!

Taiwanderful Trip!

Indeed it was a wonderful trip with my girlfriends! And finally we made it after several plans to travel together! 6 months after giving birth, i was so happy to travel with them. I need a break from the sudden changes of my life. I thank my good husband for allowing me to join them. He knows me too well. 😍 Just for the record, i am happy to have a baby (answered prayer) but ever since I got pregnant I was too cautious to travel. Ok, blame it to my itchy feet.

Taiwan is on my top 5 list destination to travel in Asia. I even want to go here first before Korea. I don't know what fascinates me about this place but I love the vibe, the city and the nature sites. And I am correct, Taiwan is beautiful! I think Taiwan is underrated compare to other countries in Asia. There are a lot of things to do here. If you are coming from the city and go for nature tripping, you can easily go with their transport system. Most of the sites are accessible, easy to navigate even for first timers like us. But of course you should do your homework before your travel which I did for the group. I made the itinerary with all the sites and how to go to so we can explore more sites as much as we can.

National Theater and Concert Hall 

Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall with 89 steps represent Chiang Kai Shek age of death 

View from the Memorial Hall

Yehliu Geopark

Yehliu Geopark

Jiufen Oldtown road

Jiufen Oldtown 

Pingxi Waterfalls

Lantern at Pingxi.  

Goofing around Pingxi Railway 

This is my favorite place, Yangmingshan Park. (literally mahangin sa labas)  

beautiful background 

Facetime with Lucas. He miss mommy!

One of the night markets that we have visited

Fisherman's Wharf 

I will definitely coming back to Taiwan with Ronald and Lucas. Maybe when Lucas can walk already so we can go to more sites. Till next time, Taiwan!

Happy 2017

Happy New Year, everyone! Yey it's 2017! A lot of things happened in 2016 and I'm so grateful to God for all the blessings that He showered to me and my family. First of all, for our bundle of joy Aviel Lucas. Indeed, he is the best gift ever given to us in 2016. Thank you Lucas for fulfilling my dream to be a mother. I speak blessings to you that God will always protect you, that you will always be in good health. Me and Daddy will try our very best to provide all your needs. And our hearts desire is for you to grow up with fear of God. 

My heart is full of gratitude Lord, thank you for our son (our answered prayer) and of course for giving me a loving and understanding husband. We commit all our desires, plans and our lives to You. Grant us with good health, provision, wisdom and peace in our hearts. All glory to You!