Call from a friend

Three days ago, I got a call from a friend and asking for my help regarding her marital issues. So i called and listened to her anguish for half an hour, trying to figure out what went wrong and who made the mistake. She was very upset and I tried my best to calm her and I hope I did. Of course she was talking about her usual problem that rooted from only one cause. The Inlaws! Hayyy I just wish they don't exist. Would it be nice to live in a world without your inlaws?! Hmmm.. That could be paradise! Anyway going back to my friend, I just hope I made her feel better.

Two days ago, another friend called and invited me and my daughter for a lunch meeting with his mom! He's a friend of my hubby and we were friends since we became "kumpadres" as he is my daughter's godfather. In his culture, they don't usually practice this side of being Catholic but he accepted to be one as a sign of good gesture. Anyway, months ago, He was already talking about his mom being excited to meet with my daughter. I guess just because the mom is longing for a grandchild which she doesn't have yet (Yes, he is marrying this wonderful girlfriend of his by Spring next year). And then came the call and asked me if I could meet with them for lunch. And of course I said yes. I met the mom and she was very warm. She obviously likes my daughter and treated her as her own grandchild (owwww). We had a very nice lunch not because of the food they served at the restaurant (I am not a big fan of the restaurant) but because of the love and care that they're showing not only to my daughter but to our family as well. Hayyy.. isn't it good to have someone like them?

Yesterday, a colleague/friend called and asked questions which are work related. I answered and we agreed on something regarding a project that we are both involved. Since I am not feeling well (normal colds), she wishes for my fast recovery. Though it was mostly pure business but getting calls as simple as that brightens my day.

Of course, I get calls all the time from my hubby and from my sister and mom in the Philippines thru YM. I am just so glad that we get calls like these once in awhile from someone very dear to us. And also these calls sometimes break but most of the time makes your day!

Thank you...

Not sure how to start this blog but I just felt the need to write today to express my gratitude to everyone who prayed for my daughter's fast recovery. Just this week, she had a viral infection which is very common to kids here in Canada especially during this season (end of winter and almost spring). She had an on and off high fever for 5 days and as this is my first time to experience such, I was on my highest level of panic mode and as a mom, I was the most affected person in the house. We went to medical clinics as well as ER of a children's hospital but was advised of the same thing -- that this will pass, it will cure in itself and all we need to give her is just over the counter fever medicine i.e. Ibufrofen or Acetaminophen. I cannot contain myself seeing my daughter in that situation. I then turned to old fashion way of helping her by sponging her with wet cloth whenever she had high fever. And even search the net for possible ways of making my daughter less uncomfortable. With this, I was also deprived of sleep for 5 days which is alright because my main concern is to watch over my baby and make sure she feels better. Oh did I mention that she was also teething on top of that so it's a lot difficult for her.

On the 4th day of her fever, we went to a medical clinic again because I am becoming so restless already. We went to a nearby walk-in clinic and to cut the story short, we were late for 4 minutes. I went straight to the reception area and ask the black receptionist to accomodate us and have explained that I did call earlier to tell them that I would be a little late since I am still waiting for our cab. And to my surprise, she is not as considerate and accomodating as I thought she was! She said, we were late for 4 minutes and that she cannot accept us anymore. I told her, I have a sick baby and I have an excuse because I did call her prior to coming to the clinic. But she was very firm on saying NO! And that moment, I almost went ballistic and have told her that she is very inconsiderate and up to this time, I still cannot forget that. It's frustrating that they practiced such an attitude to people who needs immediate medical assistance. Well, I just hope it won't happen to her or her kids (or maybe not). I HOPE the same scenario will happen to her so she will feel what I felt that time. Well for those who knew me. They know that I can be bitchy and no one really mess up with me so in a few days, I am sending their Head of the Clinic a formal complaint against that receptionist.

Well my daughter is now well and she is so active and has fully recovered. I am glad that we pass that stage. And to my family back in the Phils, I thanked them for always checking on Ella and making sure that I am fine during those days. My mom who always gives me advices on how to deal with kids especially if they're sick. Also to my mom-in-law who spends her time here in the house to help me take care of Ella. And lastly to Papa Jesus for watching over us and making sure that we could deal any situation given to us, as long as we are together as a family.