twice blessed

i did not realize

 i was so blessed

until i felt myself teary eyed

with emotions

realizing beyond the

beautiful dresses and suits

And the joy of finally getting

to the altar to receive Jesus

for the first time

are the sacrifices of women

and men who gave their time

and effort for their children

to this point. 

it is a great beginning

for their journey to

guide their children

to create God's kingdom

on earth. 

i will not forget seeing their faces

on the screen week after week

i saw the fatigue but they went on

through God's grace.

we were trying to convince ourselves

we need this meeting.

including the prayer meditation. a mini retreat

at the beginning of each meeting.

i did wonder

were not the emails of what to do enough together with

 the excellent ebook?

why are we here. why am i doing this

i had asked myself sometimes.

reflecting today is it because the journey is not over

they need to continue their efforts

their sacrifices . the meetings are steps

to this lifelong journey not only for their

kids but also themselves.

i cried because i realized i was

among warriors and heroes

for Christ the whole time.

what am honor, a privilege.

but they needed to

be prepared.

note: the last batch of my second grade ccd students received their first communion yesterday.  i met with the parents online every week to guide them on how to teach their children using an excellent ebook and eassessment.  most of them came week after week faithfully.  once a month i met with the children. in retrospect i taught twice, the parents and the children make it three times we all learned including me.