Notepad Corner

Last quarter, while I was reading my youngest son's notes and lessons to prepare him for his review in his first quarter examinations, I was hooked-up on this passages in his Language book.  I find it very worthy and informative to share especially when it comes to rearing up our children.  Here are some pointers to ponder that could serve as a guide and reminder for us. If a child lives with: Criticism , he learns to condemn.  He would always find others also wrong and would always look for other’s fault. Hostility , he learns to hit back or fight back. Ridicule , he learns to be shy and timid, always has the tendency to avoid mingling with other people. Tolerance , he learns to be patient.  He would be able to endure and bear circumstances calmly. Encouragement , he learns confidence. He will develop belief in himself and his ability. Praise , he learns to appreciate. He will know how to value and recognize the good in others....

My Mom being a woman of strong faith, is the one who first taught me the importance of putting God in our lives.  She taught me how to pray the Holy Rosary when I was still very young.  From then on, I developed this strong devotion and faithfulness in praying.  By the time I became a mother, I also passed this on to my children.  I was able to face life’s struggles and hardships with the aid of praying.  Knowing trials are given to us not to put us down but to mold us to become a better person, firm and stable in handling the gift of life.  Believing someone up above is watching over me and would not forsake me just as long as I keep on tracking the right path. I am very thankful and happy to receive a Holy Rosary present from my cousin when she had her pilgrimage to Rome .  It has been years but until now I can still smell the sweet scent from its beads.  The rosary was made up of wood with a scent of a rose.  I’ve been always using ...