Oh Uncertainty!

JEREMIAH 29:11

"I will bless you with a future filled with hope- a future of success, not of suffering." (Contemporary English Version)

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, " plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (New International Version)

We've probably heard this verse and other versions of it a million times. Yet as we read and contemplate on it, it takes a true believer to apply this to life. As human beings, reaction to uncertainty may show signs of weaknesses. But as Christians, reaction to uncertainty only means that we practice faith in our everyday walk with Him.

Who else knows the world and everything around it better than we do? Yes! GOD does! So let us let go of ourselves and allow Him to just do what He does best. He sees the bigger picture, we only see a fraction of it.

grace.faith.hope.joy.&.love 

.kristinegrace.

When the heart speaks... (2)

"When I'm close to you, it feels like time stops. When I see or think of you, I always smile for no reason. When I'm with you, I can't ask for anything more. You're all that I want. Nothing more, nothing less."

- Kristine Reyes

grace.faith.hope.joy.&.love 

.kristinegrace.

Packing Boxes & Moving Out

Good bye Nasser Garden! Hello Blue Jurdab! 

Yes! The rumors were true. We packed up and left Nasser Garden last Saturday to say "Hello" to our new home in Blue Jurdab. It's crazy how everything worked out so fast. What's even crazier is how everything is about to change. A new chapter in our lives is about to unfold. With a new house, new environment, new neighbors, and new everything, things will definitely be different from this day forward!

Moving out of Nasser Garden has been in talks for a good while now. Even though all throughout I have known about it, I just can't believe that it happened already. I am still in shock. Hahaha. Mixed emotions? Yes!

But the time has come for us to part ways with our old house (Nasser Garden) and move on to a better place (Blue Jurdab). Think about it! No more tear gas at random times of the day. No more worries of seeing our favorite pet run around the house. No more AC that doesn't get cold enough. No more so many other things. But then it's sad to know that the people and memories we leave behind always makes us so nostalgic.

While I was in deep thought about all this while mom and I were packing boxes and moving out, I realized that this move made me think about 3 important life lessons that was so applicable to our situation:

•   Letting go of unwanted baggage

•   Leaving the past behind

•   All these in exchange for something better

We often hold on to things that are dear to us. It's always hard to let go. Once we get attached to something, it's a struggle to leave it behind us even when we know that it is unnecessary baggage. It's human nature to hold on to things, memories, and people. But all that is in the past.

Leaving the past behind is a hard task for many people to accomplish. The past represents a lot of things. It represents memories, good and bad, that we always cling on to. The past means parts of our lives that we always want to go back to. The past symbolizes the good life (or bad) that we once had and will always be a part of our journey in life, a part that shaped who we are today.

But knowing how things work in life, we should let go of the things that we hold dear to in the past and must embrace the new blessings that God has graciously given us to receive. We should let go of the things that will weigh us down. But remember the past experiences that taught us valuable insights. In life, we only climb to the top. That is the way to go. We don’t climb back down and revert to the old ways, and cling on to the unwanted baggage. Let’s shake it off for better things are always in stored for people like us.

Who would ever think that moving houses could have deeper meanings and symbolisms? Hahaha.

Anyway, the new house looks like a house now after a few days of sorting things out and finding their place. There's still a lot to be done though. I'm ready to get this place fixed up so we can have friends over and show them the crib. PARTY!!!

As much as I love you Nasser Garden and all the memories we made, it's time to let go and move on.

grace.faith.hope.joy.&.love

.kristinegrace.

When the heart speaks... (1)

"Love is such a beautiful thing that even words fail to describe. Only the heart can contemplate and understand what it does to the human soul."

- Kristine Reyes

grace.faith.hope.joy.&.love 

 .kristinegrace.

Anniella Jas is 3!!!

Anniella Jas, our one and only lovely niece turned three this week. Hooray for birthdays! She flew in to Bahrain from Qatar with Daddy Paul and Mommy Anne to celebrate with family and friends, Thursday evening at Adhari Park.

A lot of preparations had to be made before the night of the party. But in no time, the party was set and the guests arrived. The song "Everyone Needs a Little" sung by Tita Kreziah was moving. The games were well enjoyed by the kids and youth. The food was scrumptious. "Happy birthday" songs filled the air as sparkles lit up the cake. Lots of pictures were taken and smiles brightened up the hall. The celebration was a huge success and many faces went home happy, carrying cute mugs and pens as party favors.

Birthdays only do come once a year and for all the people who came, a big thank you for your time, presence, love, and GIFTS! Haha! You guys are the best!

- (Ate Ninang) -

grace.faith.hope.joy.&.love 

.kristinegrace.

What the Future Holds

I always wonder what life's going to be like after I graduate. I must admit a million thoughts start racing through my head once I start thinking about it. It isn't happening yet but I feel so overwhelmed by the mere thought of it. I never liked the idea of not knowing what the future has in stored for me. I don't like uncertainty. I want facts. I want to know as much as I can so I can be prepared for anything and everything. One piece of knowledge that I gained over the years is that in life nothing is for certain. The only things for certain in life are change... and GOD!

December is creeping up closer than I could imagine. I will be a bona fide Business college graduate by then. Dear God! What is next for me?

I honestly have no clue where to go, what to do or who to be once I'm done. All that's keeping me at peace right now is knowing that God already made a way for me to walk in. I just have to trust Him and actually walk in the path He has set for me. I just have to keep reminding myself!

grace.faith.hope.joy.&.love 

.kristinegrace.

Here's to new beginnings...

Life is at its best when we share it with the people we love and with those who love us in return. With that thought lingering in my mind lately, I've decided to start blogging again so I can share another part of me that you don't already get to see on my Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram accounts. 

Today I want you to let me open up my life and share with you what it is like to be in my shoes; how it really is with all honesty and no strings attached. It definitely will not always be sun shines and rainbows. (Oh how I wish it was!) But it is all about living life to the fullest, seeking God and finding purpose in this chaotic and messed up world. In the end, it is all for his glory. I assure you that there will be ups and downs, sorrows and pain, joy and happiness and everything else that life can throw in between. You know like a roller coaster ride! It can get exciting and scary at times. Life is never an easy journey. Whoever said it was anyway? But isn't it crazy? That is the beauty of life!!!

Life will never bring us satisfaction and contentment if we never dare to embrace the fact that we are no where near perfection. But good news is that we are in the process of getting there. Everyday is a newbeginning, a fresh new start, and another chance to do what we were meant to. Thank God that His mercies are new everyday that we are able to even make it this far in life.

Today I want to personally invite you.I want you to come and take this journey with me. I want to share this momentous experience with you. Through the good, the bad, and the ugly, take my hand and walk with me. 

There's no turning back now... 

grace.faith.hope.joy.&.love 

.kristinegrace.