I belong...
...to a family bound by love, admiration, respect and longing for one another that no matter how far away we are, we always look for opportunities to meet up.
...to a husband whose devotion and dedication to his family often has me wondering, "I must have done something so right to deserve someone so good". I hope he stays that way forever.
...to a son who loves being with me, sometimes clinging to me, even if I am not there with him every day and even if I am not there with him for days when I travel for work, which I do very often.
...to a small group of friends who genuinely care about each other--and me.
...to a few aunts, uncles and cousins (keyword is "few"), who I consider my extended family. Unlike some of my relatives, they do check on me once in a while and they reach out to me to ask how I'm doing--not when they need something from me, like money or a favor.
...to a handful of in-laws who have been nothing but nice, supportive and accepting of me as a member of their family, even if I was a stranger to them when I married their brother. I am so lucky and I couldn't ask for better in-laws.
...to a small team of hardworking, dedicated individuals who work tirelessly to make me and the team look good. My group of colleagues is the reason I love going to work every day--not the work I do, not what I get from it. They are critical to my success in this so-called 'corporate world'.
And finally, I belong to the Man up there, He who is constantly providing and blessing me with all these goodness, including the small group of people who I belong to and who belong to me. And to Him, I am forever grateful!
My husband often tells me "we don't have a lot of friends here", not that it bothers him, but I think he has a lot back home. And each time I'd simply reply, "I think we have what we need". Afterall, less is more. The fewer the better. And the fewer we have, the more quality time we get to spend with them.
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Photo: My family (minus my parents) during our most recent family vacation.
8 comments:
What a lovely family portrait, Liz! And you look absolutely beautiful! This entry is very inspiring, too. I think that's all we need -- to know and feel that we belong to someone. :)
maka-remember ko when you told me the story of you surprising your dad (on a trip to bohol)
that to me tells so much of the love going on in your family.
beautiful photo and beautiful stories too.
super lovin the photo liz... is this richards home community? nice one.
great entry --- makes you feel blessed (i do think same way at times, we don't have that much friends here especially since we move out here but hubby and i know we have each other and few but trusted family around).
cuz, looking at your family and how close you are always touches my heart. you are indeed very lucky. and i know all of you don't take it for granted.
yes, when it comes to friendship, less is more sometimes. it's not how many but the quality of your friendships. i LOVE how you said, "I think we have what we need." such wise words!
Aileen said...
What a lovely family portrait, Liz! And you look absolutely beautiful! This entry is very inspiring, too. I think that's all we need -- to know and feel that we belong to someone. :)
Oh, I'm so flattered! I looked at this photo and thought "kagkaga sa akong buhok uy!" Pero sige lang. I enjoyed this photoshoot despite having to run back and forth the camera to set the timer (explains the kagkag nga buhok, hehe). Thank you, Aileen!
konsuy said...
maka-remember ko when you told me the story of you surprising your dad (on a trip to bohol)
that to me tells so much of the love going on in your family.
beautiful photo and beautiful stories too.
Thank you, Chi! Maayo kaayo ka ug memory noh? Bilib ko! That was one of my unforgettable moments too. Until now ma-imagine pa nako ang reaction sa akong parents when they saw me. It was priceless!
Cindy said...
super lovin the photo liz... is this richards home community? nice one.
great entry --- makes you feel blessed (i do think same way at times, we don't have that much friends here especially since we move out here but hubby and i know we have each other and few but trusted family around).
Cinds, yes--this is Richard's yard. It's very nice. I love their neighborhood--quiet, serene, friendly and just beautiful! I agree with you--as long as you have your family and a few trusted friends, you're good!
JoPiE said...
cuz, looking at your family and how close you are always touches my heart. you are indeed very lucky. and i know all of you don't take it for granted.
yes, when it comes to friendship, less is more sometimes. it's not how many but the quality of your friendships. i LOVE how you said, "I think we have what we need." such wise words!
Cuz, I always give the credit to my parents. They taught us well and they made us see the value of family. As for friendship--back home, I used to feel insecure about not having a lot of friends but I have outgrown that feeling. I guess the more we mature, the wiser we become about friendships and relationships. :-)
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