tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78791905983278974402011-11-28T08:52:07.659+08:00♥ God could not be everywhere, so he created mothers. ~Jewish Proverb <br> ♥ Life’s precious moments don’t have value, unless they are shared.Checnoreply@blogger.comBlogger311100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7879190598327897440.post-6707800342192693402011-01-17T14:58:00.000+08:002011-01-17T14:58:17.782+08:00

Happy 8th Birthday to our little princess Andrea!!! Thank you to all our friends and families who have been part of Andrea's special day yesterday! Thank you Ms. Lhen for being a great party host! Super enjoy! For everyone who have been praying for Andrea, Thank you! Thank you Lord for making this celebration possible and fun!

Checnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7879190598327897440.post-26777285483597135892010-12-03T01:53:00.000+08:002010-12-03T01:53:15.266+08:00

It's been almost a year since Andrea started her therapies. So far so good. Right now, she's been able to strengthen her muscles on her back, arms and abdomen. Her sitting balance improved a lot compared to last year. She was able to loose weight or rather maintain her weight since she's getting taller. She doesn't talk yet but she's learning a lot of things. Simple tasks like taking off her

Checnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7879190598327897440.post-37717861500029505142010-09-05T15:17:00.000+08:002010-09-05T15:17:15.301+08:00

Andrea is having diarrhea for a week now. Thank God she doesn't have any fever at all. Her doctor said, few years back, as long as there is no fever we can treat her at home. We only have to keep her off from being dehydrated. So he suggested giving her a Gatorade instead of plain water. It should help to replenish the lost fluids and electrolytes in her body. We did not know that this could

Checnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7879190598327897440.post-31215535133423412792010-08-03T19:22:00.002+08:002010-09-05T00:10:32.556+08:00

What am I so excited about?! Andrea will have her modified wheelchair soon! We already found a company who's modifying wheelchairs. Handicap International lead us to Freedom Technology who manufactures and distributes wheelchairs specifically tailored to the body measurement, posture, lifestyle and environment of persons with disability thus ensuring optimum safety, function, and fit. Only God

Checnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7879190598327897440.post-56238619907133789332010-07-26T08:05:00.001+08:002010-09-04T23:04:04.123+08:00

I don't know if it's a good thing or a bad thing. We went to Ortho Frey in Pasig to ask any recommendation for Andrea's body brace. But as they see her spinal x-ray, they concluded that bracing is not an option for her right now unless after spinal surgery. Her spinal curve is already at 80 degrees and braces are only recommended if the curve is around 50 degrees. To cut the story short, body

Checnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7879190598327897440.post-77418170832673088862010-07-23T07:04:00.001+08:002010-09-04T23:03:53.784+08:00

Children with special needs like my daughter Andrea don't have an illness, so there is no cure and it's not contagious. They want what we all want - to be accepted and loved. Thanks to all of you who copied and pasted this in the past few days. It's special education week and this is in honor of all the kids who need a little extra help and understanding.

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Andrea enjoyed her aqua therapy today! I'm so happy for her! ^_^ During Aquatic Therapy, A child is immersed in water and is able to perform exercises. Water reduces the pressure on bones and joints which enables the child to move freely. This benefits the child by strengthening muscle tone, improving coordination and increasing endurance.

Checnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7879190598327897440.post-2336659109985641862010-07-19T14:40:00.001+08:002010-09-04T23:03:29.405+08:00

I was so touched with the letter of my niece Bea to her mommy Gie, my sister. She ask her mom to stay home or let her go with her at the office. She said she will just sit on her lap or hide beside her computer so nobody will see her. So sweet! I remember back when we were at her age, we always wanted to be with our Mama Connie. When she goes out for a business meeting, we plead to accompany her

Checnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7879190598327897440.post-5807257887911281452010-07-11T01:50:00.001+08:002010-09-04T23:03:19.754+08:00

It's our first visit to an Orthopedic doctor. As recommended by Andrea's physical therapist and referred by her pedia dev doctor, we went to the Philippine Orthopedic Institute in Makati today. Our main concern was to know more about Andrea's developing scoliosis. And if there are any precautions we need to take during her therapy.  Recommendations on the wheelchair modification as well. But

Checnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7879190598327897440.post-71388455905468931512010-07-07T21:09:00.001+08:002010-09-04T23:03:03.795+08:00

Sometimes, I feel intimidated when Andrea's nanny knows more about her than me. Well, maybe i'm just jealous of the fact that she's there for her most of the time. I, as a working mom, have to spend the whole day at the office. So to compansate, I see to it that we still have some bonding time and quality time together. Getting someone to do house chores is easy. But entrusting your most

Checnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7879190598327897440.post-17024758614985570332010-07-07T19:56:00.002+08:002010-09-04T23:02:44.907+08:00

Last weekend, I am very emotional. But I haven't shared this feelings with anyone. I can't... because I know the moment I open my heart, I will cry. I tried to detach my mind and heart from reality, but still, it hurts me the most. I've already accepted Andrea's condition after I gave birth to her 7 years ago. I know the fact that she may not be able to walk someday. At least she can hug me

Checnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7879190598327897440.post-63145278530694549202010-07-07T17:51:00.004+08:002010-09-04T23:02:16.755+08:00

When it comes to my baby. I am very emotional. I guess every mommy does. But i tried to compose myself when I'm getting too emotional. They said being a parent alone is hard. What's more being a parent to a very special child? It's always been a struggle for me not to cry when there's some serious talks about my daughter's condition. To help me lighten up during some tough times. I'll just try

Checnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7879190598327897440.post-52666051345202425482009-12-15T21:02:00.000+08:002009-12-15T21:03:22.597+08:00

Andrea's hair is getting longer and thicker everyday. After taking a bath, I see to it that her hair were properly clip up off her face so it would not irritate her face and eyes. This is also the time I was able to examine the scars in her head. She got this big scars from her operation last Nov 2006. For some they may see these scars as signs of tough times and adversities. But for me, I see

Checnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7879190598327897440.post-51381824929167071632009-11-23T02:31:00.006+08:002009-12-02T17:54:07.341+08:00

Andrea started her first speech therapy session last Friday, Nov. 20, 2009. We brought some things needed for her assessment like rice and viand, banana, a cracker, chiffon cake, water and the utensils she usually use. And here's the result:For FEEDING SKILLS, this is to assess integrity of oral structures during feeding. Activity used: Feeding of banana, chiffon cake and rice and tuna.Andrea's

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Two weeks ago, I had a chance to call The Able Center in Makati and inquire about the availabiliy of a Speech therapy. We were scheduled Friday that week at 9:00am. On that day, we were late but luckily they were still able to accomodate us. Teacher Jeremy was the therapist assigned to Andrea. As per his assessment, her case will be very challenging for them and maybe for us. Since she had a

Checnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7879190598327897440.post-34051018148486272122009-07-27T13:29:00.011+08:002009-07-27T23:26:03.848+08:00

It has been a year now since Yvonne lost her speech "again". We just notice that she gradually have had trouble uttering words. But she's very good in replicating sounds [snore, sneeze, and some funny noises with her mouth]. She also tried to imitate my whistle though it is still a work in progress. We have already asked her neurologist few months ago about what could be the cause. Few tests were

Checnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7879190598327897440.post-9664994962270528242009-06-12T11:25:00.006+08:002009-06-12T11:50:28.284+08:00

PWDs may now avail of 20% medical discount (From People's Tonight - published June 10, 2009 and in National Council on Disabilty Affair (NCDA) site )Filipinos with disabilities may now avail of discounted medicines and other health related services!The Department of Health (DOH) recently issued Administrative Order No. 2009-0011 detailing the guidelines for the provision of medical and related

Checnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7879190598327897440.post-59428953041545128052008-09-04T22:00:00.001+08:002008-09-04T22:03:23.173+08:00

Checnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7879190598327897440.post-14809940638364537692008-08-11T10:15:00.002+08:002008-08-26T08:20:16.921+08:00

It was a wonderful experience to be present in the healing mass of Fr. Mario Sobrejuanite at the Megamall Megatrade Hall 1.We always watch his Tv Mass at Studio 23 every 9 o'clock in the morning. Even though we already attended a six o'clock mass in St. Michael's Parish, it seems like my Sunday is not complete without hearing his homily. We went there last Sunday, August 10, 2008, with Yvonne.

Checnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7879190598327897440.post-66479082208732127492008-07-28T08:08:00.003+08:002008-07-28T08:16:37.796+08:00

I also wanted to share this heart warming story ( from maggie's blog )----------------------------------------------------------------------P.U.S.H. = Pray Until Something Happens!(Author Unknown)A man was sleeping at night in his cabin when suddenly his room filled with bright light and the Savior appeared. The Lord told the man He had work for him to do, and showed him a large rock in front of

Checnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7879190598327897440.post-76641880525204868712008-07-24T13:34:00.006+08:002008-07-28T08:16:37.797+08:00

I just wanted to share these quotes i found over the web and email that became a part me."If I can keep my heart and mind open, train myself to listen and see beyond the surface, then more will be revealed, and the greater the opportunity to serve others." - Emily Abrera This is from Pravs World - Grab the OpportunityOpportunities - Small or Big. They come and go.Some will be easy to take

Checnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7879190598327897440.post-53099294457815437282008-05-13T17:54:00.010+08:002009-07-26T10:55:20.278+08:00

I just love this film.Plot SynopsisThe film begins in 1981 in San Francisco, California. Linda and Chris Gardner live in a small apartment with their son, Christopher. Chris has invested the family's life savings in a franchise selling portable bone density scanners. These scanners provide slightly denser pictures than X-rays, but most of the doctors Chris visits find that they are too

Checnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7879190598327897440.post-72697152685708109252008-03-10T12:25:00.005+08:002008-12-09T23:26:25.725+08:00

From My Big Love's movie, I will have to apply these in my life (esp. on loosing weight and being financially free)Step 1: Set your Goal Of course; you cannot reach for something that does not exist. As much as possible, set a more realistic goal. Don't set goals that are not possible. (Like loosing 20 pound in 2 weeks, or being rich in 1 month)Step 2: Start Today! It's now or never! Start

Checnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7879190598327897440.post-61504237752426913592008-03-07T15:12:00.003+08:002008-12-09T23:26:25.856+08:00

Yvonne had a repeated VEP or visual evoked potential at St. Luke’s Hospital to check if her eyes can respond to visual stimuli such as flashing of lights. And just before Yvonne's 5th birthday (last Jan 16, 2008), it was already confirmed by her eye doctor that she could no longer see. Even eyeglasses won’t be much of a help. Right now she can only visually perceive light and dark. I was not

Checnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7879190598327897440.post-81337416307597930532007-10-30T13:21:00.001+08:002009-07-26T10:54:09.312+08:00

As we all know, our brain performs an incredible number of tasks: It controls body temperature, blood pressure, heart rate and breathing.It accepts a flood of information about the world around you from your various senses (eyes, ears, nose, etc.).It handles physical motion when walking, talking, standing or sitting. It lets you think, dream, reason and experience emotions. Only

Checnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7879190598327897440.post-88242244618158123882007-09-19T10:26:00.003+08:002009-07-23T23:11:01.109+08:00

Our Faith was again put into a test.Last October 2006, Yvonne was confined for 72 days for shunt revision-turned-replacement due to infection. This is very traumatic on her part since she lost her speech and vision.Before that, we thought everything would be according to what we planned. We already scheduled her for a pedia development on November 2006. We thought we could send her to a special

Checnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7879190598327897440.post-8249246200012996452007-08-15T23:27:00.000+08:002007-08-15T23:58:12.226+08:00

For a Sick Person O Father of mercies and God of all comfort, our only help in time of need: We humbly beseech thee to behold, visit and relieve thy sick servant N. for whom our prayers are desired. Look upon him with the eyes of thy mercy; comfort him with a sense of thy goodness; preserve him from the temptations of the enemy; and give him patience under his affliction. In thy

Checnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7879190598327897440.post-61590903139263298792007-08-09T13:14:00.001+08:002009-07-26T10:30:15.547+08:00

We've heard about these healing masses months ago. Na feature na din sya sa Jessica Sojo Report. Kinuha pa nga namin yung mga contact numbers nila kasi gusto naming puntahan kaso walang time.Last June, when we are watching Studio 23 Sunday TV Mass, we saw Fr. Mario Sobrejuanite. Maganda sya mag homily, palabiro, pero may mapupulot kang aral. Every end ng mass inaannounce nya na may healing mass

Checnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7879190598327897440.post-36463059253105771832007-08-09T11:10:00.000+08:002007-08-11T11:10:54.059+08:00

I believe everything happened for a reason. And everything happened because they are destined to happen. Though we still do not understand why, I am sure it is preparing us for something. Whatever trials we’ve been through it should not make us a less but a better person. We should learn from it. It should make us stronger. Let us look at the bright side. As R.H. Schuller says, “Always look

Checnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7879190598327897440.post-46755917279852900992007-08-09T11:07:00.002+08:002009-07-26T10:22:07.500+08:00

A meeting was held quite far from Earth."It's time again for another birth,"said the angels to the Lord above."This special child will need much love,His progress may seem very slow,Accomplishments he may not showAnd He'll require extra careFrom the folks he meets way down there.He may not run or laugh or play ;His thoughts may seem quite far away.In many ways he won't adapt,And he'll be known as

Checnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7879190598327897440.post-33894064404193292702007-08-09T11:00:00.000+08:002007-08-11T11:08:10.963+08:00

I woke up one day thinking about my purpose. I know everything that happened is well planned. I know that every little thing that is happening today is for the better. I know God has a plan for me. I may not know it right now. I may not understand it right now. But I believe and whole-heartedly trust in Him. Because He knows what’s best for everyone. Flying colors After graduating from

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