Thursday, February 25, 2021

"What TIME Is It?"


 "TIME was passing like a hand waving from a train I wanted to be on... I hope you never have to think about anything as much as I think about you."      --Jonathan Safran Foer


Many times I wonder if I had got on a flight whether it's land, sea, or air transportation to see you would have changed my life...

In a wintry day like now impassioned me to one more time think how elusive the chase of loving someone so deep but loving you back unrequitedly. In these moments of  flashbacks, I kind of smile and feeling human that I had these memories to go back to--a reminder that it is still cool to think of you like that every now and then...It's not a bondage or some form of escape and denial. It's is purely the heart that gives way to a thing in the past...

So, what time is it? Metaphorically, it's that time again to mend those thoughts to a higher ground. But realistically, time is fleeting. 

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

A Divine Reconnection...

God's grace abounds...

There are truly people in your lives that gets a chance to get reconnected to you. It's not a happenstance especially if you're both in the faith. You just have to thank the Lord that he orchestrated every detail of the divine encounter.

I met Noreen when I was in my senior year in college and she was a sophomore in 1980. We went to the same university and we were both members in the university G-Clef. That was one of my highlights in the university where we get to sing as an ensemble to different venues , mostly in grand hotels. Even though we didn't get paid for the performances but the exposure and the camaraderie and budding friendships that are built and developed during rehearsals and live performances were worth the taking...

However, the greatest fulfillment I ever did with Noreen together was the time I invited her to a Christian fellowship where there was praise and worship, Scripture reading, and shared testimonies. I know that this was foreign to her, even overwhelming at that time but I believe that, that night would be the beginning of a threshold in the spiritual sense.

Aside from being a nurturing soul, Noreen has always been resilient, witty, and very respectful. She knows her domain, where she stands on things and issues. Her pretty face accentuates her expressive eyes and amusing dimples that's why when she smiles, you reconcile with that smile and smile back.

After 40 years of not having heard her voice, tonight was the epitome of serendipity. How amazing these moments are when you realize that four decades is ancient but the memories are like revival in your spirit. We talked for nearly two hours and encapsulated these moments in the presence of God. We both feel that God's grace abounds and how God made it happen tonight was very surreal. 

My heart is full of gratitude... I feel very Blessed in God's will!

Thank You Lord for the Blessing.