Our Vice Makes Us Sick
By JMJ FamilyRead Kevin Trudeau’s Natural Cures They Don’t Want You To Know About and you will better understand why.
We all know that fastfood and restaurant food are unhealthy, but Kevin will tell you so much more about the hows and the whys.
Our family’s only vice is eating out. We love to eat out every chance we get. We consider it a vice because sometimes it’s way out of control. In Canada, our favorite hangouts were Mandarin Buffet and McDonald's (mainly because of its Play Place). Here in the Philippines, it’s Jollibee (of course!), McDonald’s Pizza Hut, and Max's.
When the 3 of us (hubby, myself and our daughter, JM) went to visit my Mom in US, we left our 3 boys in the care of their Lolo and Lola (grandparents). So, for months, the boys didn’t get to eat out in fastfood restaurants. For months, their bodies adapted to only healthy, nutritious, homemade cooking. For months, our eldest, JJ, didn’t have any major asthma attack (primarily because of the healthy diet he was getting).
The day we came back, our ‘pasalubong’ (welcome present) was Jollibee Bucket Meal. The week of our arrival was a lot of fastfood treats to the kids (Jollibee, Pizza Hut, Max’s, etc.)
Back to our old vice again.
Last Thursday, it was our date with JJ. We fetched him from school and gave him a treat in Pizza Hut. He ordered a combo meal consisting of soup, salad, breadsticks, pizza, carbonara and a drink.
Earlier in school, his lunch money was spent in cookies, chips, cupcake and sour candies (so much for us letting him make his own decisions).
That night, he had the worst asthma attack that we had to rush him to the Emergency.
What caused it? Here are our theories:
1. There was something he was allergic to in what he ate in school.
2. Perhaps too much carbohydrates, fat and food additives in his Pizza Hut order
3. Too much fastfood in a week
4. Got tired walking and playing a lot in a day
5. Emotional stress w/c started in the morning when he didn’t get to play Club Penguin as we promised, then in school where he was teased about something that made him cry, then in the evening when I was struggling with his Filipino assignment, and when we didn’t allow him to play computer as we promised again.
Honestly after reading Kevin Trudeau’s book, we’ve been feeling kinda guilty about our unhealthy lifestyle. I’m now beginning to wish I could ‘really’ cook. My cooking had always been commercialized – thanks or no thanks to Mama Sita (brand for ready made sauces like Afritada, Caldereta, Menudo, etc.), my homemade cooking is actually a 'fraud'.
And yes, sadly, I think we need to get rid of this unhealthy vice of ours.
An Excerpt from http://www.aynsdiary2010.blogspot.com
By Ayn LoableSunday January 31, 2010
7:17 amSaturday, I woke up early but I was feeling lethargic and moved so slowly I still came in late for class. I did not bring my laptop with me anymore thinking I wouldn't be needing it. However, our instructor required us to submit an outline for our report next Saturday so I will have to search in the internet for a topic and an outline for my report. Fortunately, my classmates suggested we go to the internet cafe so that we could have an instant printout after researching. We went after lunch. Then we passed by the library to borrow some books before going back to the classroom. I have no ID yet so I was the only one who was not able to borrow. When we went back to the classroom, our teacher was already there. Sigh! I couldn't even nap for a few minutes.
While the lecture was going on, I dozed off. I couldn't help it at all. Our instructor was very patient about it. We all had a good laugh when I woke up! I just nodded my head when our instructor assumed that I'm used to taking naps after lunch. Our class ended at 4 pm. It was the longest lecture for my classmates. I only had half of the longest lecture because I fell asleep on it.
While on the bus, on my way home, I prayed the Chaplet to the Divine Mercy. This morning on my way to school, I already prayed the Rosary to the Glory of God the Eternal Father and the Holy Rosary when I got to school.
My biggest lesson that day was the realization that even my failures are useful for God. It teaches other people to be patient. Sleeping in class would seem very insulting to instructors but my instructor kept her cool. I really admired her patience and her sense of humor that made us all laugh when I woke up.
I also realized that prayer although it is good in itself must still be done according to the will of God. After my resignation from the recruitment agency years ago, I had the opportunity to stay at home and pray as often as I could. During that time, I was able to formulate a pattern for my prayers with specific hours spread all throughout the day. The prayer schedule I made was effective and it does not interrupt with housework at all. I did it with God's blessing for almost 2 years until I got sick.
I believe that being sick was part of God's plan for my life. During those times, I find it hard to pray rosaries and meditations so I opted for the shortest prayer that came to mind, "Lord, bahala ka na!" I surrendered everything to God and succumbed to bipolar disorder and allergic rhinitis. It's been almost a year now since my diagnosis but I already suffered the disease for more than a year before I was taken to the doctor. Despite my failing health and lack of prayer, God continued to bless me in countless ways. It was not my fidelity to prayer that saved me from death but God's love. God loves me whether my prayers are long, short or even non-existent.
Yesterday, I heard God calling me to pick up my old prayer schedule once more with a few modifications to fit my mobile lifestyle. God wants me to pray as often as I used to not because it's good for me but simply because it is His will for me. And when He stays stop, I have to stop. When He says skip some, I have to. If He wants me to complete everything, I must.
God has timed everything I do. My failures and success are all part of His plan to make not only me a better person but others as well.
Together Again
By JMJ Family
After months of being away from our boys, we needed to bring back the bond. We could tell they have missed us so, as much as we’ve missed them. After all, there was really never a time that we were all apart longer than a day or two. We raised them ourselves for 6 years in Canada, doing only mostly night part-time jobs and home businesses, so we could be with them during the daytime. Yes, we are proud to say we are both hands-on parents.
So, we set up our 30-day goals that include weekly family date and monthly date with each of them for some real bonding time.
Two days after we came back, we followed through our promise by taking them all out to SM. We let them run around for a good few hours and when we thought they were all good to settle down for a meal, we headed out to eat. They all screamed for pizza so it was Pizza Hut then, which was the nearest to where we were at that time.
Bad choice (not the food, but the waiting time).
Note to all parents who have starving kids in tow, NEVER bring them to restaurants with order waiting time of more than 2 minutes.
Obviously getting bored ...
Our impatient, hungrier than starving kids were playing with everything that was set on the table – forks and knives, table napkins, the pasta decors and even the plates.
Kids getting impatient ...
I ordered pasta for myself which was the first to be served and it was gone in a few seconds without me tasting just one strand of the Fettuccine. I have forgotten that we were already in the Philippines and that 1 serving literally means for 1 person only (actually, one person who’s on a diet).
So, I had to order another pasta plus some other appetizers fast before the kids could stage a coup d'etat.
Our date was a riot but it was surely exciting. It was fun to bring back the old times.
Perfect Date
By JMJ Family
For my first
exclusive date with our kids, I chose our 3rd child,
Jaq.
Jaq was quite excited when I told him to prepare for our ‘date’. He was feeling so proud and was bragging about it to his younger brother saying, “J8k, it’s just gonna be Mommy and Jaq only”.
I braced myself for uncontrollable tantrums because among our kids, it’s Jaq who goes berserk at the slightest trigger. My husband and I have ‘informally’ diagnosed him with a mild case of SPD.
But I was taken by surprise. Jaq behaved extremely well, it was really a shocker.
We first went to
National Bookstore where I read him a story and bought some
school supplies. Then, we went to SM Department Store
where we browsed and shop for some stuff. Then, I bought
him some tokens for some kiddie car rides. When I thought
he had enough fun, I gave him a treat at Max’s where I let him
order whatever he liked (which was just ice cream, not
surprisingly …. lol).
We strolled. We shopped. We talked. We laughed. We bonded.
And not a single episode. (whew!)
But the greatest memory Jaq gave me that day was during our ride home when he kissed me and said, “Thank you, Mommy. I love you.”
(sniff, sniff)
I LOVE YOU
By Nezel YurongI Love You because you are Me.
When I Love You, I do not give you a part of Me.
When I Love You, I expand Me.
Whe I hurt you, I hurt Me.
When I Love You, I Love Me.
When I Love You, I do not ask you to love Me back.
Because by loving you I already have love in Me.
For I could not give you what I lack in Me.
I Love You not because you are a son or daughter of God.
But I love You because I am a daughter of God;
For what I am is what you are too.
However, I could not love Me without you;
For I could only love Me by loving you.
I Love You.
My "Thank You God" List for Today
By Kristina GodinezGod's gift of life and love, family and friends, good cheer, joy and happiness.
The gift of another beautiful day added to my life.
The gift of healing, enlightenment and peace of mind... plus a good night's sleep.
God's instruments constantly working in my life--bringing hope, strengthening faith and spreading love to me and through me.
The opportunity to learn new things, gain new insights, practice what I've learned and learn how to redirect my actions in service of God's ministry.
The gifts of the Holy Spirit and the wisdom to use them for service. This is a constantly evolving process so I'm curious, nervous yet excited at the same time. It's such a great feeling knowing that little by little God's plans for me are being revealed. Lord, as I continue to pray for guidance, wisdom, enlightenment and discernment, through the power of the Holy Spirit, please continue to mold me and use me in service of your ministry. I pray for healing for my family and others who need it most. Please touch and heal us Lord, this I ask in Jesus' name. Amen.
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To be Financially Free
By desiree fatima santiago
Before I joined the core team of Create Abundance Business
Community, I have lots of debts to my co employees as well as to
my credit cards and I keep on wondering, I keep on paying them
but still how come my debts still become bigger as days past by
until I found out in the Create Abundance Community how to manage
my finances and I want to share with you a little bit of what I
have learned.
I learned in the community that to be financially free, the first
thing that you should learn is to pay your self first, make it a
habit that everyday nad even in payday pay your self first. I
used to pay everyone else first and I pay myself last only if I
have anything left over. You need to have a motivation for you to
do this, I have a credit cards and other loans in the office but
still I pay myself first, what will happen if small amount of
money is left on my pocket and if I dont pay my creditors they
will scream at me to death, so that motivates me to think or do
something to pay them like having extra income to support them
but if I did not pay myself first and nothing left to me, Will I
scream or get mad to myself or would I say anything against me.
Of course, I would not do that as a matter of fact I will
just got depress more 'cause whats the use of working hard if
there is nothing left for you.
The pressure to pay my creditors become my motivation, I am
certainly be open to look for other opportunities because the
pressure is there but if I have paid myself last I have no
pressure but I will be broke, So I pay myself first so I get
financially stronger, mentally & fiscally. Now, I learned and
notice that even if I have plenty of loans, I still have the
chance to be financially free and everytime I look at my
Financial Freedom Account, I become more excited everyday and I
am blessed to have found the community. PS. The time to spend
what you have paid for your self is NEVER. You will only used
that when the fund is enough to start a small business.
Coach Timmy
My "Thank You God" List for Today
By Kristina GodinezThe gifts of life, love, your creation, my family and friends.
The gift of salvation, for sending your beloved Son Jesus to save us.
The gifts of wisdom and enlightenment, which comes from your word.
The blessings that you shower upon us every single day.
The gift of healing.
Thank you Lord for giving us the chance to make reparation for our sins, for your boundless love for us, for giving us hope and for making us a part of your family. Please use me Lord, I offer myself to you. Make me an instrument of your peace and reveal your plans for my life. I am your servant Lord.
Holy Spirit, show me the things in my life that are hindering my growth in faith and help me to renounce each one of them. Lord, continue to use me to help build your Kingdom.
My "Thank You God" List for Today
By Kristina GodinezThe gift of life, love, family and friends.
The gift of healing, wellness, peace of mind and happiness.
The gift of forgiveness, acceptance and enlightenment.
The gift of new opportunities and second chances.
The gift of salvation, which is the most wonderful gift of all.
Thank you, Lord for all these graces and for continuing to shower me and my family with blessings every single day. I lift everything up to you Lord, even my past mistakes and sins, my trials and burdens, my gifts and talents, my occupation, and most of all, my family and friends. I continue to ask for your mercy and forgiveness, your guidance, wisdom and enlightenment Lord. Please continue to bless my family and friends and everyone else in need of your awesome presence, this I ask in Jesus' name. Your will be done Lord. Thank you, Lord! Amen.
