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Dear Hurting,

Sometimes when we're down, we close ourselves to a ton of gratitude coming our way.That's okay too. Sometimes it's better to focus on the hurt. Much can be learned from it. But I figured that when the time comes, when you get past the dismay, you'd want to know what happened to you that didn't involve longing and a prick on the heart.

Had you been watching close enough, here's what you would've been thankful for this week:


New Books
Lots of them! Thanks to your Aunties Joan and Jean. My favorite so far is Anne of Green Gables because I read it when I was a child too and because it reminds me so much of you. Anne, who lived in Green Gables and Portia who lives in a farm in the back lands of Negros. I hope you read it someday and ask me what exactly it was that you two were alike at. Coincidentally, it's also part of our Top 50 Books to Buy and Read before you turn 12. So, Yehey! 49 more Books to go!


Dichi coming home!
You were apart three weeks, and she finally came home on Friday! No more knocking on empty doors, kiddo. You have a playmate again. Spend quality time with little cousin because she might be permanently living in Cebu if all your Uncle's plans come into play successfully. Here's the two of you looking like a bunch of ripe avocados lazing in the midday sun.

Items to Purge!
For some reason, people have always been generous with us. We have relatives giving us clothes and people offering us kind words when we need it most. So, in return and since December is drawing near, we can finally purge your closets for some items to give away. The fact that you do have items to share is proof that you are indeed fortunate and growing up way too fast for your clothes to catch up!

When you get out of your rut, let's do something fun, shall we, little girl? Let's blow bubbles in the wind. Finger paint. Eat Popcorn. Or play dress up. Until then, we'll be waiting.

At your side,
Mom