Longest Polar Bear Swim Recorded—426 Miles Straight

It's been a week and a few days since I went online. I arranged the modem wires and router. We called up the internet operator. They said nothing's wrong with our internet connection as shown in their data and observation in their workplace. We called up for a technician to come over and see what's wrong with our connection here at home. It took time before we arranged for an appointment for repair. Since we are often away from home, we grabbed the chance to call up the technician just today [7/28/11]. And so we got our internet connection back!! yehey!! And the problem was? The internet wire was loosened up [outside the house] because often, cats would climb up and down our roof! How unexpected it is to have a cat loosen up the wires. We thought of some broken wires or some sort. And now I'm happy I could finally go blogging again. =)

On the night of July 20, 2011, I was surfing the internet, visiting Facebook, when suddenly my friend posted "Yeah! nakapasa ko sa  Civil Service Exam!". So then I immediately Googled civil service exam results 2011. I had a hard time finding the right website to view the results. I ended up clicking a link that says: Civil Service Exam Results May 2011. As I reached the page I immediately scrolled and searched for my name. I was so engrossed to seeing my name on the list, and as I scrolled down, I really felt my heart beating so fast! Until I reached the names starting with the letter 'E'... then poof! I suddenly felt so low. I felt like a total loser. My name was no where to be found. Then I scrolled the page up, saddened by the fact that I didn't pass the exam....and as I reached the topmost part of the page, I burst into laughter. I was surprised (but happy!) that the list that I was viewing was the list of exam passers for the year 2010 (whaaaat? seriously?? =D). Then I searched again for the results for the exam this year. I finally I found the right list. I felt my heart beating fast again... I slowly scrolled down the page... reaching the names starting with 'E', then..... I saw my name at last!!! I jumped for joy! and thanked God Almighty for His guidance. I was so happy that I made Mom wake up (sorry Mom! =3) who was already sleeping that time. I searched for another site showing the list of exam passers that would serve as a source to make sure that my name is really on the list. Then, I thought of Dad, and I said to myself, "He would really have been happy and proud that his daughter passed the Civil Service Exam. He would have congratulated me." A part of me was happy, but a part was also sad. I cried. But then I said to myself that I should be strong. I should dedicate this achievement to my Dad and [of course to my Mom], to my parents. He had been a great inspiration to me. Then I smiled and I thought of how I did in on the day of the exam (May 22, 2011). I laughed a bit thinking how I managed to pass the exam when I considered the exam difficult and confusing. I really didn't expect. I only spent a few weeks to review for the exam. But maybe I should believe in myself a little more, that I could do things such as this. It's a great blessing from God indeed. I may now be able to apply for a job in the government. I may be able to start my career. Who knows what my future career will be. Who knows what the future holds? Only God knows.♥  

I had a nice chit chat with Ate Jack today. I got to know her better. She is my "kinakapatid". I really enjoyed sharing and talking to her. She got lots of stories to tell, and I can't help but smile and even laugh with her. We had a good laugh at things we shared. But there are really important things she shared to me, stuffs like love life (ehem...!), family, friends, and school. I am amazed at how strong her personality is. I learned a lot from her. I would even want her to be my 'Ate'! She's really fun to be with. She even taught me how to start and put up a blog like this. She's pretty cool right? We share common interests too, like drawing, badminton, movies and music. I can't wait to have a Painting Session with Ate Jack. I am also looking forward to the movie marathon we planned at some weekend! So glad I have a new found friend! ♥ ^__^

 I Thessalonians 4:13-18

"My friends, we want you to understand how it will be for those followers who have already died. Then you won't grieve over them and be like people who don't have any hope. We believe that Jesus died and was raised to life. We also believe that when God brings Jesus back again, He will bring with Him all who had faith in Jesus before they died. Our Lord Jesus told that when He comes, we won't go up to meet him ahead of his followers who have already died."

"With a loud command and with the shout of the chief angel and a blast of God's trumpet, the Lord will return from heaven. Then those who had faith in Christ before they died will be raised to life. Next, all of us who are still alive will be taken up into the clouds together with them to meet the Lord in the sky. From that time on we will all be with the Lord forever. Encourage each other with these words." ❤

❧ Indeed God's Word comforts me from all the pains I had these past few weeks. It had been one of those toughest times our family ever experienced. We were once travelling in a smooth path, but without warning, we found ourselves trekking to a dark, rough, bumpy road, which eventually led to a dead end. It was tragic. It was sudden. It was horrifying. We cried. I cried, a lot. Even now, I find myself in tears, reminiscing the past, all the memories we had together, as a family. No matter how hard I try to fathom the very reason of Dad leaving us all behind, I could not digest the very fact that he is gone. It's extremely difficult going home, seeing the exact spot where he usually stays, where he usually sleeps, seeing that favorite spot of his at the living room, where he listens to the Word of God, or reads his emails, or listens to Love Songs, hums sweetly, softly... 

 ❧All these vivid pictures on my mind, the last, few moments I had with him makes me sad, breaks me into pieces. I never thought that those last few moments with him, before he slept, would be the last moments I will ever spend with him. It hurts me so bad seeing him go, but a part of me is happy. It is because I know and I believe that Daddy is now safe in God's hands, that he truly have made it to the finish line. He had surpassed all the trials, all the pains in this wicked world. He exceeded and succeeded beyond what God expected for him to do. He was a man of great principle, a loving husband and father, a loving brother, a loyal friend, a good citizen, a great public servant, and most of all, a very dedicated and outstanding servant of our Lord.  When Jesus will return, he will be raised to life again. With this thought in mind, I always pray to God, that I, together with the rest of the family, will be able to surpass God's ultimate test, just like Daddy, to be better Christians and servants of God. And when Christ returns, I hope to see Daddy again. By that time, I cannot think of any other thing to do, but to hug him, and even Dance with My Father Again......

❧Dad was:
"Ours for a while, God's forever"  


I Love you and I miss you Daddy....See you soon....❤❤❤  

We have a Great GOD who will do within us what we cannot do ourselves... ♥