Author Archives: jOi-C

So Long 2011!

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This year has come with so many trials but even more blessings. We are so thankful that God has been so good to us (especially me). I’m nervous but yet excited at what God has in store for my family as He brings in 2012.

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Merry Christmas!

Posted by jOi-C in family, God stuf

Happy Birthday Jesus! I’m so glad it’s Christmas. All the tinsel and lights and the presents are nice but the real gift is You.

Happy Birthday Jesus! I’m so glad it’s Christmas. All the carols and bells make the holiday swell and it’s all about You.

Happy Birthday Jesus! Jesus, I love You!

Merry Christmas from the Ormeo Family to yours!
Toots, Joyce, Ethan, Lizzie, and Enzo 

New career?

Posted by jOi-C in kuya, my cancer journey, that's me


Paging Dr. Ethan…

He got a lesson on how to give a tummy shot since I refuse to give myself a shot. Not sure who was more scared, him or me. hehe j/k He actually didn’t do bad at all! After he got over the fear of hurting me and the “I’m gonna pass out” look across his face, he injected my tummy and it was done! We’ll see how he does today without Dr. Dad in the house…

ps. I should’ve screamed or grabbed his hand right before he got near me just to break the ice ;)

Thanksgiving 2011

Posted by jOi-C in family, thanksgiving 2011

I am so thankful that I got to celebrate Thanksgiving at home with my family. We’ve all had our share of trials and blessings, and it was great to hear a recap of God’s faithfulness from each family.

Our blessings definitely outweigh any trial we have faced and continue to face during the short remainder of this year. My recovery from surgery, considering I was only one day post-op, was so tolerable that I got to enjoy every bit of our family time minus the set up and clean up. Wait what was the cons of surgery again?? hahah j/k

 

It’s always great to watch and listen to all the chaos that comes with having a large family with lots of little kids. From Gracie enjoying icing off her cupcake, to Justin hugging a light pole during a game of football….I didn’t miss a beat.

I will especially treasure our quiet evening at home after everyone left and all was cleaned up. Thank you Lord for all the many blessings, both big and small, but especially the ones we easily take for granted…like watching my hubby enjoy his food coma (and that’s without turkey!). Thank you for a ‘blessings-filled’ month of remembering to be thankful and for a wonderful Thanksgiving at home with my family, I couldn’t ask for more.

As our “Thank-full” month comes to a close, may we always remember to be thankful both in the good and bad….till next year’s food coma.

 

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Click here to view the Ormeo’s Thank-full 2011 edition
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Thank-full Weekend Edition

Posted by jOi-C in enzo, SHMILY, thanksgiving 2011, that's me

“I am thankful I have consequences because I know my parents love me.” – Enzo, 7

ps. I know you’re thinking how sweet this is and it is…but it cracks me up because earlier today he was complaining about consequences and mom not being fair EVER. LOL

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Thank-full Day 22

Posted by jOi-C in family, God stuf, my cancer journey, thanksgiving 2011, that's me

I am thankful for the Bible verses that were important to my mom, that I can hold on to today as I face a major and life changing surgery. From the very beginning of my cancer journey, which has been very short thus far, God has been gracious to allow me to experience this journey with my mom even though she’s been gone for 11 years. The verse that she held on to during her own journey still resonates within me since the first week after my own diagnosis.

Now as I sit with her Bible, I find the only verses that are highlighted and bookmarked since she last used it  many years ago. It’s as if she knew that I would one day pick up her Bible to find those verses.

Psalm 37:3-5 (NIV)
3 Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.  4 Take delight in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart. 5 Commit your way to the LORD;  trust in Him and He will do this.

As I face the days beyond surgery/recovery and cancer, I will hold on to three things.

  1. I need to trust in the Lord, both in the good and in the bad.
  2. God is holding my right hand, so I don’t need to be afraid. Isaiah 41: 10, 13 (NCV)
  3. “This is the most awesome experience [Mom had] with the Lord.” (click here to read about that)

PS. By the time you are reading this (auto-scheduled) blog post, I will hopefully be out of surgery and recovering in my room for the night. Thank you for the prayers and love everyone has shown my family and especially me.

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Thank-full Day 21

Posted by jOi-C in God stuf, my cancer journey, thanksgiving 2011, that's me

 

I am thankful for the “Night of Worship” with Watermark Church. It was just what my heavy heart needed. This week as my family and I prepare for surgery, I can’t help but worry about how my family and home will flow as I recover, and more importantly where God will take us from here.

But as I listened to each song, I was reminded that God is who He says He is and will never falter.

“Oh my God He will not delay. My refuge and strength always. I will not fear, His promise is true. My God will come through always. I lift my eyes up, my help comes from the Lord.”

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Click here to view the Ormeo’s Thank-full 2011 edition
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