Monday, October 8, 2007
Beautiful
Life in Slo-Mo Beautiful. That's how you describe it when you are watching a scene from a movie done in slow motion. But not in real life. Frustrated, angry, exhausted: first three words to describe your feelings for not being able to function the way your body parts should. fingers that won't hold when you need to clip your nails or turn a key ; hands that won't grip when you want a glass of water or just shake hands; feet that won't step right to where you want to be; legs that are restless whether you are awake or asleep; body that is in constant pain. Then comes sadness as reality sets in, sleepless nights full of tears, days full of struggles. I was diagnosed to have ALS after 9 months of MRI,CT Scans, Ultrasound, Blood exams, X-rays and P.E.'s and 10 doctors. This progressive disease now marked its 12 month this September. It's now difficult even to dress up, i need somebody to help me do this act. Before ALS, I was a nurse supervisor in a private hospital and a part-time lecturer in a college of nursing. Most of the time I pray for health & strength for I'm the bread-winner. BUT GOD HAS OTHER PLANS He showed me that in whatever situation I may be, He is in control . Everyday I experience His faithfulness. Now I can say "LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL IN SLO-MO"
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Stirring and beautiful!
Phil. 1:3 "I thank my God when I remember you."
Lai
Dear May,
You are a blessing. I thank God for your testimony. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
I love you,
Cecille
I am humbled by your testimony... Thank you for touching our lives more than you ever know..
Keep the spirit up, May... Indeed we can say...He is an awesome GOD ..
We love you..
Elsa
...She is also humbled by your testimony May that she said she finds no reason to feel sorry for herself. Let us keep praying for one another.
May, I am touched by your experiences, surely God is good and He will not allow us to go through difficult times that we cannot carry, and if we are in that situation, we are rest assured that He is with us all the way. I am sending you a love gift via LBC this weekend, I was so involved in a lot of activities lately and I was not able to send it on time, and I hope it's not too late, please let me know if you have received it. I would like to share these thoughts to you which was e-mailed to me by a friend:
Whatever your cross, whatever your pain, there will always be sunshine after the rain...
Perhaps you may get sick, or has a burden to heavy to carry, or may stumble,
perhaps even fall......
But God 's always ready to answer your call... He knows every heartache... ..
Sees every tear, a word from His lips can come every fear.....
Your sorrows may linger throughout the night, but suddenly vanish, dawn's early light....
The Savior is waiting somewhere above, to give you hIs grace and send you His love...
Whatever your cross, whatever your pain, God always sends rainbows... after the rain.
I love you May, we are praying for you and your family.
Wow May wala akong masabi..napapangang a ako...you are such a blessing! ikaw na yata ang tumubong bamboo ko...keep smiling,keep growing..wait lang ha hahanapin ko and I will forward the infos about Mercy etc..ngayon kasi kagagaling ko lang sa night shift at ampaw ang utak ko,hilo pa ako...Joy help!
MAY, I'M SO GLAD THAT YOU GOT MY E MAIL. I LEARNED ABOUT YOUR CONDITION THROUGH THE MJCN NURSE E- MAILS. YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR PRAYERS AT THE EVANGEL CHURCH. JESUS HIMSELF SAID AND MADE THIS PROMISE " ASK AND IT SHALL BE GIVEN, SEEK AND YOU WILL FIND ,KNOCK AND THE DOOR WILL BE OPEN." AS MJ GRADS WE WERE TRAINED NOT ONLY TO BE EXCELLENT NURSES IN OUR FIELD , BUT ALSO TO HAVE STRONG FAITH IN OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. AS HIS CHILDREN, WE CAN SEEK HIM, KNOCK AT THE DOOR OF HIS MERCIFUL HEART, AND ASK FOR HEALING .IT IS WRITTEN AND HE MADE THAT PROMISED TO EVERYONE.
Hello,
ang ganda nito, orig mo ba ito? sorry ha? duda ako eh. He he he...
Cge ipapadala ko ito sa lahat ng nag pe-pray para sa iyo.
miss u,
Nina
Dear May,
I am one of your co-workers both in the hospital and in the college,
also in the other activities that go with the two institution.
Perhaps I was so busy with so many other things that honestly, I came
to know your real status just last week.
What are things that kept me busy?- Well, my son, Stanlee, graduated
from the UP=College of Medicine, and eventually passed the Medical
Board Exam last month. Ang ganda, di ba?
But with it came the big blow in the family- my youngest brother died
of dilated cardiomyopathy, exactly 5 years from the time of
diagnosis. He left a wife to take care of and a five-year old boy.
Yes, my brother was a 'suki' of the Annex department since 2002.
Perhaps you may remember him,naging pasyente mo rin siya.
After the dust has settled down (so to speak), I came to realize that
in life, many things happen not as what we expect, nor as we want
things to be. But as what you have noted, the Lord has his own plans
for us- we may not understand Him, but at the end, we will realize
that in His Wisdom and Grace, He has better things in store for us
for us.
You will always be a part of my prayer time, as I always believe that
God may forget our misgivings, but He always have time to listen to
us.
May God be Praised!
Bro. Ven
dear maam may,
i am one of your student in the college of nursing, i am one of the class 2007. and we only heard the news resently when we asked our class advicer, kamusta na po c maam aquino. and she told us the news, we thought that you can make it in the thanksgiving service but they told us that you cant...maam may, we as a class were really blessed having you as our mentor, from the researches up to the final leg of our NCM lecture. you really imparted your knowledge to us and we're really grateful for that moments that you have shared with us...and now we just want to tell you that we are here with you, we will continue to pray for you and your family...i would like to share to you one of my favorite verse in the bible found in Romans 8:28...it was said there that "ALL THINGS WORK TOGETHER FOR GOOD FOR THOSE WHO LOVE GOD, THEY WHO ARE CALLED ACCORDING TO HIS PURPOSE".... and we know that being a woman of God, he has called according to his purpose....we are here for you maam...thanks a lot....and may God always shine his face upon you
Ate May,
I have been reading the exchange of emails from you and the rest of the class. I am inspired by your "Life in Slo-mo." I have been going through some tough times, i may say, we all go through tough times, all of us, in different ways and magnitude... But let us all be assured that we have a Big God, bigger that what we are going through!
I am praying for you and your family!
May, kamusta na. Na guilty naman ako after I read your testimony pero nagpapasalamat ako, dahil I realize na I take so many things for granted. My neice back in 2003 was one of your students in Nursing Management syempre pinagmalaki ko na classmate kita and naging room mate pa. I sincerely admire the courage, the strenght, and the faith that you, Debbie and Mercy has. Saludo ako sa tres Dalyas. You may not hear from me too often, but you, my dear classmates are always in my thoughts and prayers... Love always.
There were tears in my eyes while reading your
testimony... Thank you, May...You are such a
blessing.... We all have our ups and downs... our
"giants".... .But our God is much...much bigger than
those and He is always in control..... Thanks Lai for
being our prayer warrior...Thank you for those
verses...Belated Happy Birthday to your princess....
and to all September babies.....My baby (youngest)
will turn 17 this month also ..Wow, talagang tumatanda
na tayo.....Beth, I am enjoying Len here. Pareho na
rin kaming may Alzheimers.. .he!he!he! .....
Dear Ate May,
I'm glad your ok!Just heard from Ruth about it.Dont know what to say I salute you for keeping the faith.I do believed that God give us trials so that we always cling unto Him.you are always in my prayers Ate MAy,Take care and I love you!
Dearest May,
Your story is so moving because it is so real. You're not afraid to
be vulnerable and is quite vocal about the symptoms you're having and
the accompanying myriads of emotions you're feeling. May, may you be
encouraged that the Lord doesnt sleep. Last time I checked, He is
still on the throne. I dont have any answers why you of all people is
afflicted w/ this, but I pray that the Lord may give you a gracious
spirit to have peace in the midst of your suffering. May He surround
you with people to lift you up, encourage you, and support you and
your family. May He be your Anchor and your Rock to hold on to. I
pray that ALS will not defeat you and that everyday, you'll see God's
victory manifested even in little things. Know that we'll be praying
for you. God truly loves you, you know. We do, too.
I'm just popping every now and then and usually the
most recent email lang ang nababasa ko. Hello May,
I'm touched by your testimony.
Thanks Brother Leo for sharing this. Yes, it's very
encouraging to see how people react possitively to
their unfavorable circumstances and give their trust
to God. We'll pray for her healing.
God bless,
I was touched by May's words and life. May God provide for His children who love and obey Him.
simply beautiful, declared in His strength, left completely in His
hands.........
Thank you for such an encouraging piece. Our trials and troubles pale in
comparison, yet we complain, we feel aggrieved, we feel cheated, we cry out
'unfair!'.
We continue to pray for May and claim victory in His Name!
Please extend our best wishes.
Best personal regards,
Thank you for sharing May's write up - it is so beautiful and inspiring, and if I may add - an eye-opener.
Warm regards.
Ate May,
I am in Class 81. Wilma Encabo I hope you remember me, I live in NJ for a long time and I read your email. I suddenly realized that life has been so beautiful with me also till one day in a split seconds, everything was gone all that is left behind is me with all just the memories that for some reason i will cherish all my life, From time to time, I have all the firs three words, Frustrated, angry, exhausted and some added to that, that I can't describe, but I am still here. When I look around me I always said I am still the luckiest person on earth. How could that be when I have lost too many that I love so much. I thank you for your letter and I will keep in my mind that God will always be there for you and your family.
We jsut have a mini reunion when Gigi came for a visit from Alaska. After 11 years we all still look the same as we all claimed, though we look very fat and we all knew we shrink at least a few inches. Vicky ruth, Vange, Nomer, Annie, Violi and kuya Delfin also came and the rest are some of the kids who are all taller than us. We have a good time. I hope you remember us.
Ate May, I hope you feel better everyday.
hi may!!!
you are a living testimony of God's faithfulness. i am so touched and humbled by how you are able to overcome your struggles and what is reassuring is God is Good.... all the time!
i will continue to pray so that you will be given strength to endure and praying for a miracle from the Great Healer.... you are in HIs hands! You are a blessing...
ate roni sapaula, class '66
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Dear Ma'am,
I was really touched and blessed as I've read all of you're testimonies...You inspired me and made my life more blessed &
meaningful.
You know what?..you're my favorite nurse supervisor until now. B'coz I witnessed how dedicated, intelligent & very humble you are...aside from being beautiful, inside & out.
God bless...God is really working in His mysterious ways.
I love you,
Juliet de Ramon
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