JOANA & PAUL

My adorable girls. It's such a blessing from God and I'm so proud to be their husband, father, and protector.

Often, even at work, I encounter people who just aren’t thrilled to be there. It reminds me how easy it is for all of us to become focused on our immediate circumstances and lose sight of the bigger picture.

But as Christians, we have a hope that is greater than anything this world can offer. Paul reminds us that we shouldn’t see things the way the world sees them. Our circumstances may be difficult, frustrating, or simply not what we want, but our hope in Christ gives us a different perspective.

Sometimes we just need to stop and look at things from a wider perspective. When our view becomes too narrow, we can allow our circumstances to affect our attitude, and in doing so, get in the way of our witness and testimony.

We have something the world doesn’t have: a hope that goes beyond our present circumstances. When we keep our eyes on that hope, it changes not only how we see our situation, but also how others see Christ through us.

Side note: “She’s okay. I didn’t let her sleep like that the whole time.”

Cranky, Fussy, but Sweet 🥹💕

Having a cranky and fussy baby can definitely test your patience, but somehow, one little smile, one sweet cuddle, or one tiny coo makes everything worth it. 🥹 Even on the challenging days, I look at her and think, “How can someone so little be this sweet?”

Motherhood isn’t always peaceful or easy, but every fussy moment is also a memory I’ll someday miss. So I’ll embrace the cries, the cuddles, the sleepless nights, and even the little attitude because she’s growing so fast, and I want to treasure every bit of it. 🤍

My baby is already 2 months and she's been sleeping on her side since newborn ☺️

Psalm 146:5 KJV
" Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, Whose hope is in the LORD his God."

While I was about to take a picture of my scripture writing, I didn't realize that my baby lay down next to me, and since I don't want her to be bothered, I just took a picture of it with her and sent it to my group! 😍😍 My heart is melting 🥹❤️❤️

Some people believe that once you have children, your days of fun are over. I could not disagree more.

Having children may change what fun looks like, but it does not end it. It makes it even more meaningful. Children are a gift from the Lord, and the memories you create with them will last far longer than any present you could ever buy. Your time is the most precious gift you can give them.

We had such a great time going to see Spider Man: Brand New Day together. Ariana was so well behaved throughout the entire movie, and we were so proud of her. Moments like these are the ones our children will remember for years to come, and we would not trade them for anything.

Blessed Sunday USA 🇺🇸
Good morning Philippines 🇵🇭