Hello everyone!
Hope all are safe and well! ☺️❤️🙏
It’s All Saints’ Day today, and unlike the usual years when I would visit the cemetery with my family back home in Leyte, this time I’m just here in Manila, quietly spending the day at home. I didn’t go out, didn’t do my usual evening walk, and just stayed still for a while.
Since I can’t be there physically to visit our departed loved ones, I decided to light candles here instead. I whispered prayers for the souls of my loved ones who have gone ahead, and for all the saints watching over us. It may not be the same as being there in person, but I know God listens wherever we are. What matters most is the sincerity of the heart when we remember and pray. 🙏❤️
Days like this remind me how much I miss home, the warmth of family gatherings, the smell of candles and flowers, and the quiet moments at the cemetery when we sit together, sharing stories about those we’ve lost. There’s a comforting sadness in remembering them, but also a feeling of peace knowing that their memories live on in our hearts. ❤️
Tomorrow, I plan to go out and attend a Mass to offer prayers for all the souls of the departed. That’s my little way of honoring them even if I’m far away.
As for today, I skipped my 10k-step goal. My legs needed a break anyway. I just stayed home and prepared a simple meal, rice with dried fish, dipped in soy sauce with calamansi, tomato, and onion. Such a humble meal, but it always feels like comfort food. Sometimes the simplest dishes are the ones that make us feel closest to home. ❤️🙏
I admit, I gave in today because I ate two cups of rice, one for lunch and one for dinner. 🤭 How can I ever achieve my goal of losing weight if I keep doing that? 🤣 But it’s okay. I remind myself that balance is part of the journey too. What matters most is that I’m learning to listen to my body and be kind to myself. ❤️
Have a Blessed Saturday everyone! 😀😀😀💖💖💖
Thank You Lord for the blessings and love!
Be grateful in every little/simple things and you’ll find happiness you ever wanted! 😀😀😀
Everyday is worth to be grateful of!
Praying for the safety and wellness of all.
Heal Our Land Oh God!
Lovelots, @shikika