Autumn in New York

I wrote this while on the plane going back here in the Philippines...

Autumn in New York

It is really a blessing for me to be able to be with my sister Grace and her family and my sister Mary Ann and my Mom in New York. My heart is overflowing with gratitude for what God has done in my sister Grace's life. The process she went through was not easy but God was there every inch of the way. He sustained her through the pain and all the discomfort. I could almost feel her anguish as she underwent the high dose chemotherapy and the bone marrow transplant... but she continued to hold on to God to work on the therapy to give her complete healing. I do praise God for His faithfulness. Truly, He was and always is in control.

The dream of going to the United States was far from my mind. I never really thought I will be able to go to New York but God in His infinite goodness gave me this surprise gift. Now, I have no doubt that He worked in the hearts of those who helped me financially, technically and emotionally. I had my doubts until the last minute... I could not believe I was really going to New York until I finally boarded the plane... (can you imagine that... ha ha...) This is the reason why I could not get myself to say goodbye to everyone... anything can happen... but my fears were definitely without any basis. God has planned everything.

My heart is overwhelmed because I see God's hand moving in every step I take. I will be forever grateful for how He has been working in my life even through all the sorrows and the pain.

Before going to the Big Apple, I have already conditioned my mind that I will be going there to be with my sister and to help her in anyway I can and that having a tour of the beautiful country and shopping (to the max...) will be just added perks and privileges. For being able to visit many wondrous spots, I do thank my sister and her husband for going out of their way to take me to these places especially for taking me to the mall time and again. My sister, even while she was going through all those therapy, made sure that I was able to visit some tourist spots in New York. This really touched my heart deeply... that she would think of me though she was in so much pain.

There are so many things that I thank the Lord for... but most of all I thank Him for the special moments I was able to spend with my sisters and my Mom in a far away land. For everything He has done in my life and all the wonderful things I am confident that He will do as He has planned... I praise Him mightily.