KathNiel's Got to Believe at ang Tunay na Kwento

May isang sikat na Chichay
na ngayo'y bumibida
Komedyante rin
ang dating nya
pero sya ay may angking ganda
na mahilig managinip kahit
dilat ang mga mata.

Siya ay lumaki sa isang perya

Mama Bear ang turing
sa kanyang nanay
At Papa Bear naman ang tawag
sa kanyang tatay.
mahirap man ang buhay nila
"Never say die."
yan ang motto nya.

When Two Distant Hearts Become ONE

Dreaming for her

is a hard habit to break. 

She spent all her life 

dreaming with someone 

who will love her 

more than anything... 

who will always stay by her side 

and protect her 

from being harmed 

fight for her
when danger comes

comfort her 

when lonesome fills her heart... 

show her the way 

when she is lost

open his arms and offer

a warm embrace

hold her with much tenderness... 

 and bring her

to the world of ecstasy.

Being A Good Samaritan

Luke 10:25-37

New International Version (NIV)

The Parable of the Good Samaritan

²⁵ On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?”

²⁶ “What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you read it?”

²⁷ He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’ ; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.”

²⁸ “You have answered correctly,” Jesus replied. “Do this and you will live.”

²⁹ But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?”

³⁰ In reply Jesus said: “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead. 

³¹ A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side.

³² So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. 

³³ But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. 

³⁴ He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him. 

³⁵ The next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Look after him,’ he said, ‘and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.’

³⁶ “Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?”

³⁷ The expert in the law replied, “The one who had mercy on him.”

Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.”

Luke 10:36-37

A KNOCK at my Door

Memories of yesterday 

seem only a dream

A reverie of my heart's cherished desires

Countless moments are long forgotten

and only a handful 

has etched deeply...

eternally into my soul.

It was a continuous struggle

to find my life's missing piece.

But an unforgettable 

knock at the door

finally opened my

FUTURE.

The GREAT Providers

Kiko and Papa Ariel

The 

PILLARS

KINGS 

of our domestic throne.

Dreams reign in their hearts

Aiming to offer 

GOLD 

and

never second hand.

HOME 

is the castle

they unselfishly protect

Nobody can trespass

The gates are locked up

with their fists like steel.

Warriors in the battlefield

Blood, sweat and tears

they hurdled... to serve the

abundance on the table.

The best that tomorrow may bring.

Creating A Legacy Through Writing

JOINING ME in this journey is...

TERESA GAUDINEZ-MARTINEZ

 "A mother by emotion, a writer by profession, and a blogger by intention. Teresa or Teresay as she is called in the online community is a researcher and web content writer since 2005. Before settling into writing, her work experience was founded on the banking, advertising, and cooperative industries. She is a regular contributor to various SplashPress Media Blogs."

Tere's handwriting 

Her handwriting is a calligraphy that defines her innate skill... 

Experts say that penmanship harbors more than the power of self-expression and bears the unique imprint of ones personality. Handwriting reveals hundreds of elements of the person's "personality and character" which includes glimpses into the subconscious mind, intellect, energy, fears, motivations, imagination, integrity, aptitudes, etc. There are over 100 individual traits revealed and an unlimited number of combinations.

Sentimental

"Knowing how to love is
knowing how to be hurt.
But learning to accept failure
is learning how to take a step
in letting go."

Credits to vibrationz.webs.com

Fix what is broken

return from where you start.

Take what is given

swear not to depart.

Search what is lost

learn from the past.

Value what it costs

savor while it lasts.

NANAY - The MOTHER Who Started It All

JOINED ME in this journey was...

ANASTACIA O. ACIERTO
- Nanay Tacing, as we called her, a native of Bicol and was born April 15, 1928. She faced the challenge of married life at a young age of 14 to ARMANDO ACIERTO and had blessed with 6 children, two older boys; Dante and Danilo (both deceased) and four girls: Lourdes, Teresita, Aida and Gloria, who are now living her legacy as devoted, loving and hard-working mothers...

"Being a mother is the noblest profession but the hardest of all."

Nanay Tacing with Tatay Narding and their 4 daughters

She was our beloved Nanay who dedicated her whole life in guiding not only her children but her children's children. I am her eldest "apo" (granddaughter) with her eldest daughter, Lourdes (my mother) and when I gave birth to my firstborn she was there to assist my mom in taking care of my little Aya when she was barely one. I could hardly find a nanny but she's there to take the place. My daughter is fortunate enough to feel her warm embrace.

I remember when my cousins and I were still young, we used to visit her house every Sunday. It's always bonding time... We would play all day and just hang out and had fun. She cooked for us and during occasions like Christmas and New Year, we gathered together for simple celebrations. We really developed such closeness that gets stronger through the years.

October 26, 2009... was the day Nanay Tacing left us to join her Creator but her memories will linger in our hearts for the rest of our lives. She may not be with us physically but her spirit will still guide us in this journey through life.

Her four daughters LOURDES, TERESITA, AIDA and GLORIA will remain committed in pursuing what she had started...

From left: Aida, Lourdes, Teresita and Gloria

See how our family is bonded with love deeply rooted from our NANAY TACING... the MOTHER who started it all.

I made this video last 2011 and now, I wish to share this with you on MOTHER'S DAY. I believe that every mother has a selfless heart to sacrifice for the welfare of her children.

HAPPY MOTHER"S DAY 

to Nanay Tacing
 Mommy Lourdes (my mother)
Mommy Marina (my mother-in-law)
and to all the mothers out there!

ILAW ng Tahanan

Nagsimula ang lahat 

sa kanyang sinapupunan

Ang binhi'y inaruga sa loob 

ng siyam na buwan

Unang sulyap sa liwanag

ng sanggol na iniluwal

Pag-asa ng buhay

para sa 

ANAK

 nyang mahal.

Paggising sa umaga

paslit na ang kanyang gagap

upang malusog na gatas nya

ay maipalasap.

Habang lumalaki, 

siya pa rin ang hanap-hanap

Mainit nyang pagmamahal

at mahigpit nyang yakap.

Paghawak sa Tamang Paraan

Credits

Di ko pa naranasan

ang humawak ng isang ibon,

subalit batid ko

na may tamang paraan.

Hawakan sya nang mahigpit

maaaring syang mamatay.

A World Like No Other

In every dream I make, 

I want him there with me.

Feeling the magic and beauty of life.

Exploring the boundless 

symmetry of nature

and its immeasurable wonders

as they unfold before our eyes.

Source

From the enchanting softness

of morning sunlight until the brightness of

moon rules the night.

Patiently awaiting a star to descend

conceding our every wish.

From the whistling sound of wind

touching the greenfields,

to the fresh-scented blossoms filling the air.

Love Will Find A Way

CREDITS

A nest to stay has sighted 

beneath those shady bushes.

Cropped with caring seeds...

Warmed by coated arms.

Grasping the thorns of intro,

Refrained through boresome midst.

As the tune painted every line...

Its rhythm flamed and fired.

Why LOVE has Gone?

.... and two hearts met 

for the last time

She is dreaming alone

silently weeping in pain. 

Hoping for a moment to come 

but never unfolded. 

Then she recalled 

that passage of time. 

Shattered thoughts were 

gambling in her head.

"Was that a look of hidden promises or a glimpse of no return?

Certified HOUSEBAND

JOINING ME in this journey is...

DONALD PAGULONG

- A certified "houseband" who is an expert in doing all kinds of household stuff... A liberal-minded father to three wonderful children: Karen Mae, Meryll Diane and Kevin Clint and a cool hubby to a beautiful wife, Rose Marie. An alumna of FEATI University, graduated with a degree in BS Electronics and Communications Engineering. Currently, a preacher at Glory to God Baptist Church, Victoria, Laguna.

A blogger at night and a lover by day.

Also known as, Papaleng proudly claims that there's nothing special about his personality. He's just a simple man who contents himself with what he has. He believes in this Tagalog saying

Shine Bright Like a DIAMOND

Photo Source

How hard is a diamond?

Is it like a rock in a volcano's core

or a difficult dilemma 

you are facing now?

How would you compare it

with the kindness

of a human heart?

Shining bright like a diamond?

Invaluable gesture...

priceless humility.

Life is a Merry-GO-Round

JOINING ME in this journey is...

JEAN LORRAINE GONZALES PAL

- is a native of Davao City, born on April 21, 1976. The only child of Juan and Maria Loreto of Matalom, Leyte and Davao City respectively. She attended Ateneo De Davao University and received a Degree in Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in Marketing in October of 1998.

Jean Lorraine or dotingly called "JL" got married at age 23 and gave birth to her eldest daughter, Mikaela Francesca who is now 13 years old.  Unfortunately, her marriage did not work out so, had to be separated 3 years after with a newborn baby girl at the same time... Chelsea Jeanille is now 10.

The New Me, Myself and Irmee

JOINING ME in this journey is...

IRMEE CASTILLO
- A mom to Aloysius, Archilles and Alexus and a committed wife to a loving husband Lito... They are the four boys in Irmee's life whom she treasured more than any wealth in the world. Her family is living in Toronto, Canada for three years now. She works as a Documentation Specialist in a Global company.

Amongst her favorite things include making memories... from planning trips, travelling, taking photographs of her kids and the picturesque places they've been to, collecting souvenir items and postcards, scrap-booking and making photo books.

Explore and Be Free... A Traveler's Perspective of LIFE

JOINING ME in this journey is,..

MAI FLORES

- A freelance content writer who has an overwhelming desire to collect Starbucks Global Icon mugs from different countries, from which she already visited South Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, and of course Cebu and Manila (amongst other Philippine destinations that she’s been to).

Mai's mug collection (Source)

An alumna of the University of the Philippines, Diliman, Mai graduated with a degree in BS Clothing Technology. She is single by civil status but happily in a relationship with her BEAU (as she romantically calls him). Her strength springs from knowing that she has a loving family, and of caring and honest friends. Their love and support is what keeps her going.

Living LIFE's Difficulties

JOINING ME in this journey is,..

ALFONSO YLAG
- Witty and funny according to himself, but actually he is a real jerk sometimes especially when he's with close friends. Alfie or also known as PINGGOT, is currently residing in Rego Park, New York and working in Best Western. He came from a failed marriage but is blessed with two sons and a daughter. Being the father who should provide, he's constrained to stay in the US for a job opportunity.

He is single but not available... saving his love for that someone whom  he considered LOVE of his life. Quite complicated relationship... nevertheless, hopeful that GOD will hear his heart's desire for a lifetime partner. Being alone, away from his loved ones is the saddest part of his journey through life and trying to earn decent income to support and provide his children the best education is the main reason why he had to work overseas. He wants to have financial stability.

"TOTOO"

JOINING ME in this journey is...

DANLOURD A. DE ASIS

- The author of this poem written in Filipino language, is an eligible bachelor with a stable career in AIG Shared Services as a Systems Analyst. DL, as fondly called is a music enthusiast with a gifted vocal chords according to some fanatics (these include his close friends and family, LOL!) and loves bar-hopping, backpacking (in and out of the country), going to the Gym and sweating out (aiming for an impressive ABS), taking snapshots (has an eye for photography), a bit hopeless romantic and has a talent for writing poetry deeper than depth like this one:

Totoo,

Lahat ng simula'y may katapusan

Kadalasan, hindi 'happy ending'

Ngunit walang lugar ang pagsisisi

Sa kwento ng tunay na nagmamahal

Sapagkat,

Sa iyo ko natutunang umibig

Pag-ibig na kayang tumanggap

Pag-ibig na hindi makasarili

Pag-ibig na nagbibibigay

Sa iyo ko rin naranasang ibigin

Taliwas man sa nakasanayan,

Isang napakasarap na pakiramdam

Hindi masukat, hindi maipaliwanag