Sunday, July 15, 2007

Friday the 13th


Carrot-ginger and pumpkin soups for Jojo, and tom yum noodle soup for me

It was a REALLY good day, beginning with a date with my hubby at Secret Recipe. Sabina was with the Harrises that morning to celebrate Ellie's birthday at the new mall playground.

After school, our other kids went for futsal with their classmates, and were planning a night of video games at the Harrises (diverted to my house at the last minute). This presented an excellent opportunity for a belated birthday surprise for Joe.

So we did it with only a couple of hours to spare, and it was a whooping success! (Videos are posted in the replies.)

Incidentally, this set of photos marks the end of my partnership with a much beloved companion, playmate, and comrade -- my Casio EXlim camera. A robber stole into our house last night, and rummaged though my handbag which I left in the living room.

I have pondered the loss for the past fourteen hours, and I have come to the unequivocal realization that this is a vivid reminder of the Lord's protection over my family. The robber could have very easily gone into any of our bedrooms. He had access into my home, YET he was supernaturally barred from harming my TRUE treasures.

My Lord is good and faithful to me...
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27 comments:

  1. Ida HensonJuly 15, 2007 at 11:02 AM

    Joe's (and Ellie's) Sparkler cake

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  2. Ida HensonJuly 15, 2007 at 11:05 AM

    "The Sliming", in true Friday the 13th fashion

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  3. Lowell RocolcolJuly 15, 2007 at 11:15 AM

    Thank God for that. He is truly faithful...

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  4. Nice DaswaniJuly 15, 2007 at 3:56 PM

    Praise God for His protection over your family!

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  5. Jhoey HernandezJuly 15, 2007 at 5:29 PM

    Hi Ida. Great pictures! Great blog.

    "Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth.
    Worship the Lord with gladness;
    come before him joyful songs.
    Know that the Lord is God."

    This was my reading this morning and after visiting your site, the word "blessed" was written all over it. You're blessed, Ida. BG & I are just blessed ourselves to have known people like you & Jojo. You inspire us.

    We love you and miss you! keep writing. : )

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  6. ardy abelloJuly 15, 2007 at 6:18 PM

    hi ida! your family is truly your greatest treasure! God's hand of protection is really upon all of you...

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  7. ardy abelloJuly 15, 2007 at 6:21 PM

    btw, in case vera hasn't told you yet... we are now attending vcf-alabang and helping out in any way we can... hope to visit malaysia soon...regards to everyone!

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  8. chinkee tanJuly 15, 2007 at 6:55 PM

    hi ida

    r u coming for the conference


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  9. Ida HensonJuly 15, 2007 at 8:42 PM

    Thanks! Such a comfort!!!

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  10. Ida HensonJuly 15, 2007 at 8:45 PM

    Thanks everyone! Yes, we'll be at the conference... Ards and Vers, yes, visit Penang soon

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  11. Carlos Miguel FabregasJuly 15, 2007 at 9:53 PM

    Woah... the robber... grabe ah

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  12. Ida HensonJuly 16, 2007 at 12:57 AM

    He probably climbed the fence from the golf course kaya small gadgets lang what he got: my cam and palm, Mitja's (next-door neighbor) phone and cash. He came on the wrong night... buti na lang it wasn't when you were here. We'd leave your laptop, Jon's cam and all our stuff kalat in the sala. And the tuition cash was in my bag that week.

    PS He didn't take your trophy. It's still in the sala, hahaha!

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  13. rola vizmonteJuly 16, 2007 at 2:32 AM

    oh ida! so sorry to hear about the loss of your camera but so glad that it was just that! God really protected all of you =)

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  14. Joy MuletaJuly 16, 2007 at 3:43 AM

    See you soon Ida....

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  15. joy coJuly 16, 2007 at 3:47 AM

    THIS IS SO NICE

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  16. Joshua And Carolina AbbottJuly 16, 2007 at 4:20 AM

    Praise God. May God's supernatural protection be on your family at all times.

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  17. Kourtney CamcamJuly 16, 2007 at 6:28 AM

    what beautiful treasures you have! i pray that camera be replaced with something much batter!

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  18. Jason & Christine PascualJuly 16, 2007 at 8:27 AM

    so gwapo pa din..:) -jason

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  19. Tina AquinoJuly 16, 2007 at 10:27 AM

    hi ida! rejoice and again I say rejoice! God watches over us 24/7 and we can be at peace ALL the time. The new and more advanced cam and phone are on their way! Love you!

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  20. Ida HensonJuly 16, 2007 at 10:34 AM

    Hi Kourts and Tina! YEAH! Jojo is especially interceding for that, hahaha! He needs my photos to update his partners, haha! We actually went window shopping this am. Soon enough.

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  21. Ida HensonJuly 16, 2007 at 10:37 AM

    Thanks! I receive that c,")

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  22. Ida HensonJuly 16, 2007 at 10:42 AM

    I'm sure you and Rey will love it here.

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  23. Carlos Miguel FabregasJuly 16, 2007 at 11:45 AM

    ha ha ha ha ha... just leave it there it na, Tita. Parang it fits there. He he...

    Thank God. :)
    And he would've stole my OC dvd's! He he he

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  24. Carlos Miguel FabregasJuly 16, 2007 at 11:46 AM

    cool dresses

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  25. Simone CamyJuly 16, 2007 at 10:19 PM

    PRETTYY!! thanks jen for lending me the dress!! :P

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  26. Vina SumbadJuly 26, 2007 at 4:58 AM

    great celebration for Joe! Nice pictures too. sad about the cam loss... surely, it will be replaced with something far better soon.

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  27. Phoebe LuceroAugust 3, 2007 at 1:39 AM

    praise God only the camera was stolen.....can't even grasp the what ifs....have had some experiences wherein Danae was supernaturally protected too, as in very close calls....maybe I'll blog about that...thanks ida. :)

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