A Prayer When It Seems Life Is Crushing On You

Dear God,

Most of us always desire a perfect situation, a perfect life. Yet, You, my Lord, do not grant a perfect life. What You give instead is a perfect heart in the midst of an imperfect life. Teach me to be cheerful, hopeful, smiling amidst imperfections and to enjoy Your wondrous blessings every moment in time. Amen.

The Best Moments In My Life

Here are some of the best moments in my life:

• Lying in bed listening to rain outside.
• Choosing to sleep until 10 a.m. one Saturday morning.
• Sharing stories with my family in a late Sunday afternoon.
• Dining with my extended family.
• Going to church and listening to the gospel scripture.
  
• A long drive on a calm road.
• Drinking coffee with my friends.
• Finding money in my old pair of jeans or in the cabinet just when I need it.
• Going to an out-of-town-trip or to the beach with my family, my grandpa and grandma, and my cousins.
• Watching movie with my best buddies.
• Giggling over to some silly jokes.
• Playing with kids.
• Reading a good book.
  
• Taking a quiet walk with a loved one while holding hands.
• Getting a hug from someone who loves me.
• Playing with my puppy and watching him sleeping.
• Going to a recollection or a retreat.
  
• The moment when my eyes fill with tears after a big laugh.
• Talking with my Mom while lying on her bed.
  
• A quiet moment with God through praying.

"A Handmade Wallet" by Anonymous

There was an ill child who was brought to a hospital. After her treatment, the mother showed the doctor a hand-made wallet and said, "There are things we can't pay, I hope you take this wallet I made for you."

The doctor replied, "I don't practice for sentimental reasons, pay me P10,000."
The lady opened the wallet, took out P50,000, and gave the doctor P10,000. Then she replied, "You're a very good doctor, but, I wish you were a better person."