Lately, things have been hectic with my schedule with work, preparations for camp, households, CLP and everything in between. With just so little days left before the camp, my uncle asked me to drive with him and the family to Toronto for the weekend. I hesitated but agreed to go. I knew that by leaving I wouldn’t be able to attend events scheduled for the weekend, final preparations for camp and CLP. However, I knew that my family needed me and that things would still run during my absence.
We are here in Toronto to bring my grandmother back, after staying with us in Montreal for a few weeks. Despite all the things I might have missed back home, I wouldn’t of missed this opportunity to be with my family. It seems like the Lord wanted me to pause from everything and enjoy my time with them. I missed the laughs, the stories and the simplicity of sharing a meal together. We are also remembering our Lolo’s death anniversary and we were able to celebrate Mass together at St. Michael’s Cathedral. This is a blessing in itself because we rarely go to mass as a family (Thank you, Lord & thank you, Lolo!)
As I sit at the edge of the couch, while my uncles and aunts yell at the TV during the Pacquiao fight, I can’t help but thank the Lord for this great blessing. I’m grateful for this short trip and for the memories I will hold dearly in my heart. I’m thankful for the love I receive from the ones I care about the most and for the moments I get to feel God’s love. God must really love me because He knows what I need and when I need it the most. In this discernment for missionary work, I cherish every single moment I can spend with my family, especially knowing that I may one day be away from them. For now, I will cherish this weekend as if it were a picture that I can hang on my wall.
Heavenly Father, thank you for loving me through my family here on earth. May you always remind me that I must also love and serve them in the best way that I can. May you continue to bless us and protect us from harm.
Holy Family, pray for us.
AMDG
