Soul Refreshed

Ave Maria:)

Who's to say what is possible and what isn't?
whether we're young or old we all have our set ideas of what we can do ..assessing our percieved storehouse of talents, and resources... and everytime we will need to do something..whether it's something as teensy-weensy as giving ourself a manicure... or finishing that college degree.. or forgiving someone who has truly grieved you for the nnthhhhh time ( KAKATAYIN ko na siya God, I'm asking your permission)... ... we will have our list or arguments  and reasons  about when something can and can't be done.

And sometimes when we zoom in on the feasibility of becoming messengers for the Lord... hehe, we automatic take 10 steps backward and say... eh ..eh... I really am not cut out for this..I believe in it with all my heart ..but maybe it's not yet my time.I think someone else should do it.
Or we are already on active service..we could say... "uhhh..day-off ko Po?"

Guess what ..our heavenly Father has an odd sense of humor. The more He senses our "resistance" smells our fears /insecurities /or outright vehement "will not..cannot do this" ---the more naman He insists.BUT YOU MUST . IKAW TAYA TODAY.

Hu-waat Lord? we say... with all our might.
Hindi uubra Lord, I'm shy... this is a job only priests and nuns can do... no sufficient training...am lacking in obedience , and whatever virtues are needed in this dept. ..I'm flat-footed, poor memory , poor math... poor everything,actually poor ako are you listening Lord.??.. teka..He's notttt!!... Oh no, pursigido si GOD.

Ultimatum to GOD.
Us: Ahhhh Lord.... this is not a good time, kulang ang team..many are sick, we haven't rehearsed... the weather is bad, by the way You dictate the weather, remember?-- dapat You didn't arrange for a hot spell-- rainy spell unpredictable weather so that voices would not be croaking, stomachs not upset ... we are heartsick, soulsick.. some other day po..cgue na Lord please??? Now is not a good time. You are God .. for sure you can take care of it.Send someone else po pass muna.Tenk You. 

Mother Dori recieved an invitation from Fr. Joey Faller for Ate Kendi to guest at his birthday concert in Lukban , Quezon. Fr. Faller a healing priest has built a wonderful healing center at faraway Lukban.God-willing he will also be guest speaker at the Mt. Carmel prayer rally June 25.
So it is like a mutual visitation.

Kendi invites music and dance ministry to join and assist her... and in theory, we happily say... cgue sama kami

But as the day nears...  many things happen.. many fall ill..the flu and colds virus on a winning streak..classes start for the students..people have work to attend to... others have engagements like birthdays or prior commitments... most of all a lot are on moody blue mode.

Friday evening the nite before we leave, we ask after the prayer meeting:"Sinong confirmed sa dancers?... and huhuhu only 2 are available..sisters Aba and Botchie..
the band members also not available Jek has classes till 8pm in the evening Sat... etc... how about the singers... Gwen , Mel, Kris Ann text in: out-of-town, Mom's birthday and in school or somethin'.......
Lyn : Sis , tuloy ba... ( her eyes with dark circles from puyat ) 
Maye: Lord cguro po di na matutuloy..becoz hello... super konti kami.
Text message to Kendi: Kends... if wala makasama .. you could guest naman there solo at samahan ka na lang namin ni Lyn... manood kami...okay ba?

Fri. evening : Driver 1 backs out. May sasakyan ...walang experienced driver for the long drive.
Maye:Lord..cguro sign na po ito na talagang di na matutuloy, ano po?

SAT. call time noon....
People trickle in...Aba and Botchie...Rocky is early. Josh confirms Cherie and Bea and Pips... hmmmm we have 3 extra singers who haven't rehearsed  for quite some time...and the other 3:Josh Lyn , moi plema-infested throats hehe....
Candy is not her usual hyperself --nursing flu kept under the lid... the driver will drive for us after all.. Glory Be

Pero...What will we sing or dance... wala naman minus one, Mm and Aba are able to download old videos of past shows... change to audio file...burn cd .... hahaha, desperate na talaga.

the trip to Lukban takes longer than usual...almost 5 hours... finally we arrive just in time for the 
concert... quick change and enroute to Kamay ni Hesus , listen to the audio cd... to choose which songs could be used... sabayan na lang natin.
Sandamakmak na rosaryo at dasal.

It is not so much about the outreach but is more of about how much we learn in the process of how God loves us.. how we realize... that God will provide what is necessary and how He wants it done at that particular moment.

The outreach turns out to be joyful.
The audience warm..  God granted time for bonding, reconciling.. not enough time for sleeping or physical rest , but your spirit gets a break

As always the Lord uses the bait of:
"Come you have to do this service for me..."

Yet in the end..we are amazed at how the Lord heaps blessings upon blessings.

the trip and outreach to Lukban turned out to be
refreshment for the spirit. A time to heal... a time to breathe in the fresh air and take in the soothing scenery of Kamay ni Hesus.Far away from hustle-bustle of Manila, your spirit is re-aligned -- like the wheel of a car, aligned back to the right place.   Even if it is a long drive to get there, and even after remembering all oppressions suffered  .. yet once you arrive at the place, you will be affected by the pervading peace , God's love and natural beauty.

Fr. Faller is known for his healing gifts, yet has maintained an easy laid-back persona... the place is nestled in mountains, the 14 Stations of the Cross carved in a mountain ..we got a chance to climb the mountain and pray the Stations after Sunday mass the following day and how wonderful it was.... So many people going there to hear mass ...the sick come to be prayed over. The atmosphere is charged with the people's faith in God... and an awareness of His Presence .

I need to close this..just must share how I had a really grueling week before going to Lukban... physically, mentally emotionally awful-awful ---- yet upon reaching Lukban, esp.after the show..the energy in the place replenished me and the whole group. The following day...communing with the pilgrims was another healing occasion... thank God for places like this... thank God for the help He gives us the times we need it the most. Have a good week everyone....God is always with us!Happy Feast of the Holy Trinity! te mye  
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