“Let the children be fed first.” – Mark 7:27

My eyes popped out and my jaw dropped when I opened my birthday gift from our 26-year-old daughter, Trina. It was a Louie Vuitton speedy bag. It was the real thing, not just a Korean knockoff.

I had mixed feelings. Part of me was regretful knowing how much money she had spent on me. But part of me was also joyful knowing how precious I must be to her to merit such a totally unexpected present. Trina is a new lawyer, a much-deserved reward after many years of hard work and sleepless nights in law school. Since she became a junior associate in a law firm, she has lavished us with treasured gifts including a large screen LCD TV and an LCD desktop computer.

Her birthday card said it all, “For all the times you put us first.” It suddenly dawned on me that indeed, my husband, Raul, and I have always put the needs of our children Peevee and Trina before our own. If this is the case with us mortal parents, how much more for our heavenly Father above? Mari Sison-Garcia mari_sison_garcia@yahoo.com)

REFLECTION:
“Let all those that put their trust in Thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy” (Psalm 5:11).

Loving Father, thank You for loving me beyond measure.

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COMPANION
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my reflections
t h i n k : Our lives need to be kept pure from anything that might contaminate our faithfulness to God.