My husband died suddenly in a car accident. We thought we would grow old together. Now all that remains are shattered dreams. I am angry at God for allowing this to happen. I feel He is so unfair. Please help me. First of all let me express my deepest condolences to you and your family. There are no simple answers to your situation. As you grieve and try to move on, the worse thing you can do is ...[Read More]
I lost my husband in an accident …
Rehydration drink
To prevent and treat Dehydration. Can be a substitute for Pedialite 1 liter of boiled water 2 level Tablespoons of sugar or honey ¼ teaspoon of salt ¼ teaspoon of baking soda (bicarbonate of soda) Optional—If available, add half cup of orange juice, coconut water, or mashed banana.
“Make You Feel Better” Chicken Noodle Soup
Take a whole chicken and wash thoroughly in clean cool water. Place chicken in a large pot with enough water to cover the chicken. Add salt, a few black pepper corns and 1 bay leaf. Add 1 whole carrot for flavor and one small onion. Boil the chicken until it is tender and the meat slides off the bones. Cool until you are able to pick up the chicken without burning your hands. Discard the skin and ...[Read More]
Dengue Fever
Dengue or “Break bone fever” is a severe, flu-like illness caused by a virus in the blood. It may prevent the blood from clotting properly, and cause bleeding. Dengue should be suspected when a high fever (40°C/104°F) is accompanied by 2 of the following symptoms: severe headache, pain behind the eyes, muscle and joint pain, nausea, vomiting, swollen glands or a rash. This is known as the “dengue ...[Read More]
A Brother’s Look Back
by Joshua Kho When Anna passed away, I truly felt powerless to do anything. There was really nothing our family could do but surrender her into God’s arms. I prayed “Lord, there’s really nothing I can do any more, but I know you love my sister, so please take care of her and tell her we love her so much.” It Was The First Time Our Family Had Encountered A Serious Illness At the time Anna got sick, ...[Read More]
Amazing Grace: The story how one mother dealt with her daughter’s cancer
Mildreth Kho, a Filipina, presently lives with her husband in the United States. She had three children, one boy, Joshua and two girls, Anna and Monina. She has one grandson. Mildreth told me the story of her family’s battle with cancer almost three years ago, and how faith in God gave her comfort and hope. My daughter Anna was really very young when she was diagnosed with AML, a type of leukemia. ...[Read More]
Learning to Trust God
“My husband was a drug addict,” says this pretty woman in her early 30’s. I met her at a church gathering a few years ago and now she tells me her story. She was a working student in college when she got pregnant. She and her boyfriend decided to get married. Her husband was jobless but she really loved him. With her savings, she opened a store so that her husband could get busy and earn but inste ...[Read More]
Finished with Fear!
by Rufina Fajardo “May Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ka, at incurable ‘yan,” the doctor told me in November 2009, while holding the results of my laboratory tests. Lupus is an autoimmune disease that affects all the organs in the body. On the outside, I had skin rashes, calcifications, and swollen joints. On the inside, I was tormented day and night with constant headaches, bodyaches, and nightmare ...[Read More]
Strength from Above
Ed Madrid had big dreams for his family. He and his wife Buen had four children. Ed was a government employee, and Buen worked in a bank. They were able to buy a house and lot in a subdivision; they owned other property, businesses and cars. Their children went to private schools. Life was great! But, all Ed’s dreams were crushed when, in November 2001, Buen was diagnosed with breast cancer, stage ...[Read More]
From My Heart (Issue 46)
Dear Readers, I know that God is good and loving. There’s not a day in my life when I don’t see His love for me. But sometimes, when bad things happen, we wonder, “Where is God? “ It is only when we stop and reflect, that we see we are not alone. He is present in every situation. Even when we are overwhelmed with grief, or fear, it is His amazing grace that enables us to get through each day. He t ...[Read More]