Believe In Miracles

Michelle, Jhet, Ted, Catherine and our adopted Korean son, Tom

On Christmas Eve, after a scrumptious meal (turkey with all the trimmings and variety of foods, drinks and deesserrts) at a friend’s home, our family attended the midnight mass. When we arrived, half an hour before the celebration of the Holy Mass, the Church was almost full and yet it was providential that a lady usher greeted me with a warm hug. (her name is Bernice. Few months back she heard me speak and she bought a dozen of The Tale of Juliet to give to her friends) She escorted our family right to the front pew of the church. It was as if the space had been reserved for us. Those simple moments when you least expect them bring joy to my heart. Jesus reserved a front seat for us to hear the Christmas carols and celebrate His birthday. You see, miracles happen when you least expect them.

Our family decided we would only have a simple gift to exchange for Christmas. Before, normally it will take us hours opening gazillions of gifts on Christmas morning. There is beauty and sincerity found in simplifying life and gift giving. I love to share with you what my husband gave me. It is well wrapped, a heavy rectangular box. Unable to figure out at first what’s inside, I thought “Another book? Which author? I sure have plenty supplies of The Tale of Juliet and Ang Kuwento ni Juliet?” I was stunned as I excitedly opened the package and it revealed a wall decor inscribed “BELIEVE IN MIRACLES”. There is also a Celtic cross above the letters.

I was so fortunate that my husband was able to join me at the Far Eastern University, Manila, Philippines, during the successful book launch of the Filipino version of The Tale of Juliet. He witnessed the number of books I have signed, often times with “Believe in Miracles”. Miracles Happen When You Believe, Big Dreams to Come True When You Believe. Thank God my husband is on the same page as I am. He supports my vision and mission in planting seeds of inspiration. It was indeed an honor to see and hear him share his thoughts to hundreds of audience members during the book launch. To quote him, “All of us are given a gift to make the best of what we have. You have your own talent. Use it to make your big dreams into reality.” He claims he is not a public speaker. Getting out of his comfort zone, stepping up the podium to support me sure touched the core of my being. One of the best ever gifts.

Let Miracles Happen

We are all capable of letting small and big miracles happen in our lives. Some may prefer to use or hear “wonders” or “marvels” instead. All we need to do is to develop awareness, be in tune to it, anticipate, plant it into our subconscious mind, expect miracles, and they will flow into your everyday life.

As Norman Vincent Peal says, “Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.”