A glass of milk
One day, a poor boy who was selling goods from door to door to pay his way through school, found he had only one thin dime left, and he was hungry. He decided he would ask for a meal at the next house. However, he lost his nerve when a lovely young woman opened the door. Instead of a meal he asked for a drink of water.
She thought he looked hungry so brought him a large glass of milk. He drank it slowly, and then asked, “How much do I owe you?”
“You don’t owe me anything,” she replied. “Mother has taught us never to accept pay for a kindness.”
He said….. “Then I thank you from my heart.” As Howard Kelly left that house, he not only felt stronger physically, but his faith in God and man was strong also. He had been ready to give up and quit.
Year’s later that young woman became critically ill. The local doctors were baffled. They finally sent her to the big city, where they called in specialists to study her rare disease. Dr. Howard Kelly was called in for the consultation. When he heard the nameof the town she came from, a strange light filled his eyes. Immediately he rose and went down the hall of the hospital to her room.
Dressed in his doctor’s gown he went in to see her. He recognized her at once. He went back to the consultation room determined to do his best to save her life. From that day he gave special attention to the case.
After a long struggle, the battle was won. Dr. Kelly requested the business office to pass the final bill to him for approval.
He looked at it, then wrote something on the edge and the bill was sent to her room. She feared to open it, for she was sure it would take the rest of her life to pay for it all. Finally she looked, and something caught her attention on the side of the bill.
She read these words…..
“Paid in full with one glass of milk”
(Signed)
Dr. Howard KellyTears of joy flooded her eyes as her happy heart prayed: “Thank You, God, that Your love has spread abroad through human hearts and hands.”
Moral lessons:
~ Constantly reach out and meet new people and reconnect with old acquaintences
~ Help others whenever you are presented with an opportunity
~ Don’t approach relationships or interactions looking for what is in it for you (often it’s not there or obvious)
~ Commit random acts of kindness
~ Realize people are fair, helpful and good if given a chance
~ Do no evil (as Google, ironically, says)
Iya dire sa Cebu!
Oh well I almost forgot to upload some pictures during 5 day trip to Cebu. It was actually a business trip but I don’t think it was a work related trip though. I remember the line for Enya’s song “Oronico flow”. It mentioned the name of this province. I wonder if she was ever been to this province.
From Bissau to Palau – in the shade of Avalon,
From Fiji to Tiree and the Isles of Ebony,
From Peru to Cebu hear the power of Babylon,
From Bali to Cali – far beneath the Coral Sea.
See in this stanza if you will listen to the video above, it mentions the name of this province. I wonder did she even visited Philippines before. Enya is one of my favorite singer. Believe it or not!Often called the “Queen City of the South” and the Seat of Christianity in the Philippines, Cebu is the country’s oldest city. Exploring Cebu City, one encounters a rich historic past. Cebuanos are extremely proud of their cultural and historical heritage, a legacy which has endured thru the centuries from the time the great explorer Ferdinand Magellan first planted the cross on Cebu’s shore.
On April 8, 1521 Ferdinand Magellan arrived in Cebu and discovered the island for the Europeans thus opening a route that would be followed by sea traders until today. Magellan planted a cross in the island that would become Cebu’s most famous landmark.
Anyways, below are some pictures we took while we are in Cebu.
We arrived at Mactan Airport around 10 a.m. We are really excited to go to the hotel.
Yeah, we stayed at Waterfront Lahug. Very nice hotel.. I just simply love it.
View from my room.
The Garden.
This the painting on their ceiling. Very creative. You will also see an old globe painting there showing where is Philippines there. Before it was known as Filipinas, named after the King of Spain, King Felipe.
Our client posing outside the hotel.
Magellan’s Cross.Magellan’s Cross is a Christian cross planted by Portuguese and Spanish explorers as ordered by Ferdinand Magellan upon arriving in Cebu in the Philippines on April 21, 1521.
This cross is housed in a small chapel next to the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño on Magallanes Street (Magallanes being the Spanish name of Magellan), just in front of the city hall of Cebu City. A sign below the cross claims that the original cross is encased inside the wooden cross that is found in the center of this chapel. This is to protect the original cross from people who chipped away parts of the cross for sourvenir purposes or in the belief that the cross possesses miraculous powers. Some people, however, believe that the original cross had been destroyed or had disappeared after Magellan’s death, and the cross is a replica that was planted there by the Spaniards after they successfully colonized the Philippines.
Magellan’s Cross is a symbol of Cebu City and the chapel’s image can be found in its city seal. It is also seen as the symbol of Roman Catholicism in the Philippines.
Colon Street. Known as the oldest street in the Philippines, Colon Street was built by the Spaniards during the time of Miguel Lopez de Legaspi. Named after Cristobal Colon (Christopher Columbus), it is the heart of downtown Cebu, a glittering area by night lined with movie houses, restaurants, department stores, and other business establishments.
Fort San Pedro. Close to the Pier Area in Cebu City you will find the historic Fort San Pedro. It was founded by the Spaniards after they have settled in Cebu and its ancient walls have endured until today. Nowadays it hosts a museum which offers insight into the old times. You can walk through the wide attached park and have a look over to the piers to watch incoming ships like the Spaniards used to do over the centuries.
Taoist Temple. Located at Beverly Hills in Cebu City, on of the areas where the more wealthy people choose to live, the Taoist Temple overlooks the whole City Area and beyond. Even Mactan Island is clearly visible from there. As it is a bit elevated the air is fresher and you are above the city smog. This temple preserve the teachings of Lao-Tse the 600 B.C Chinese philosopher. People come from far to request a view into the future by the monks. In any case its a place to mediate and to relax.
You’ll never walk alone
When you walk through the storm
Hold your head up high
And don’t be afraid of the dark
At the end of the storm
There’s a golden sky
And the sweet silver song of the lark
Walk on, through the wind
Walk on, through the rain
Though your dreams be tossed and blown
Walk on, walk on, with hope in your heart
And you’ll never walk alone
You’ll never walk alone
Walk on, walk on, with hope in your heart
And you’ll never walk alone
You’ll never walk alone
Lord, I surrender unto you!
You’re out of choices. You don’t know where to go. Every road you take seems to lead you to a dead end. Where should you go? What should you do? You feel so helpless. You’re overwhelmed with a lot of problems, and you don’t know how to handle them. Sometimes you feel like all your efforts are worthless, and they’re taking you nowhere. You’re so tired. You want to know if there will ever be a light at the end of the tunnel. You’ve been groping around in the dark, trying to feel your way through, making wrong decisions and careless actions. You’re scared… scared that you will regret your decisions in the end… scared that your strength right now, will even be your weakness in the future.
Sometimes, you cry. Sometimes, you tear down all pretenses, and just break down. You try to pretend that you’re strong in the midst of all your problems. But in truth, you’re not. You’re just a weak child underneath, longing for happiness and love like everyone else. But with every slap, with every blow, your heart suffers. Sometimes, you’re okay. Most often, you’re not. And you don’t know how much more you could take.
But… GOD is with you. You may or may not know it, but He’s always with you. Don’t be afraid. You can give your worries and problems to Him. You may not be strong enough to carry them, but He IS. He let his SON die in the cross for you. And he’s willing to do it again in a heartbeat. Because He loves you. It’s hard to feel that love when you’re at your lowest of lows, but it’s definitely there. All you have to do is PRAY and have FAITH. Remember, there’s longing and despair in the dark, but there’s healing and love in God’s light. Yes, it hurts. It hurts to fully relinquish control, and surrender to HIM completely. There’s always fear, that you might get hurt even more. But you need to TRUST. That’s the only way.
“I surrender myself to you, Lord. Thank you for loving me this much, to hurt me. Because I know, that with every pain, with every suffering, you’re allowing me to grow. With every problem, you’re preparing me for what’s in store, and you’re making me a better person. I love you. I may not understand everything, I may not see the beauty of your wisdom YET, but I know that you have a plan for me. Whatever your will is, Lord, SO BE IT.”
