Once in Awhile...
I replied: "Yeah, why?"
Then she texted the sweetest thing: "Wala lang, I just want to let you know that. Your strength inspires me in so many ways, Ate. Thank you."
I feel very grateful that I am surrounded by people who constantly remind me that I am loved. I guess, we all need people in our lives who will never get tired of telling us and making us feel that we mean something to them.
And yes, once in awhile, we need to hear --
... that we are loved
... that we are adored
... that we are missed
... that our life is being witnessed lovingly and kindly
... that someone is taking notice
... that someone's life has been changed and inspired because of us
... that we are thought about often
... that those who've hurt us are sorry for causing us pain
... that we are forgiven
... that our strength has inspired someone
... that our mere existence gives someone joy and meaning
... that we are beautiful and perfect (even if we are not) in someone's eyes
... that we are someone's one great love.
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16 left some love :
1st, this is a beautiful photo Ai (dancing orchid ba ni siya?), i like the bluish vintage kick to it ♥
2nd, thank you for sharing your thoughts here [that includes of course your inspiring and stunning photos]. Thank you for being a great influence to all of us here your follower. We are blessed to have you around!!!
i totally feel the words..yes, we do..and the photo makes the words feel so dramatic and apt;-)
WEee pagka sweet ni D ate oii. She´s indeed so lucky to have you as an Ate.
I am one of those who are inspired by your kindness, strength and talents Ate. Basta, your entire being inspires me.
Dear Aileen,
This entry is so nice. It brought me to tears. It made me feel how few people do this to me.
Well I guess that's not the point. The point is there are persons, (even how few they are) who make us feel that we matter. Thanks for always making me feel that way Ai. You make me feel like I do and I get goose bumps all the time. I love you my friend.
Cindy said...
1st, this is a beautiful photo Ai (dancing orchid ba ni siya?), i like the bluish vintage kick to it ♥
2nd, thank you for sharing your thoughts here [that includes of course your inspiring and stunning photos]. Thank you for being a great influence to all of us here your follower. We are blessed to have you around!!!
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You are very sweet, Cinds. Thank you. I love sharing things I love and if in the process, they inspire others, it's such an amazing bonus. I feel very blessed to have known you, too! :)
Chelo said...
i totally feel the words..yes, we do..and the photo makes the words feel so dramatic and apt;-)
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I know you do, as giver and recipient of so much love around you. :) Thank you, Chel! :)
julai said...
WEee pagka sweet ni D ate oii. She´s indeed so lucky to have you as an Ate.
I am one of those who are inspired by your kindness, strength and talents Ate. Basta, your entire being inspires me.
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She's such a sweet person, Jul. I am also quite lucky to have her for a sister. :) Ikaw pud, you are inspiring. I am following your journey. :)
Anonymous said...
Dear Aileen,
This entry is so nice. It brought me to tears. It made me feel how few people do this to me.
Well I guess that's not the point. The point is there are persons, (even how few they are) who make us feel that we matter. Thanks for always making me feel that way Ai. You make me feel like I do and I get goose bumps all the time. I love you my friend.
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Dear Anonymous,
Thank you. I am glad that I make you feel that you matter. I wish you left your name so I could tell you I love you back.
Hi Ms. Aileen, I cam across your blog and I want to let you know that I love it. You are very inspiring especially in your photography.
Bel said...
Hi Ms. Aileen, I cam across your blog and I want to let you know that I love it. You are very inspiring especially in your photography.
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Hi Bel! Thank you for the visit and for leaving some love! I visited your site and you are an amazing photographer! I love your pictures!
what a sweet sister you have!
you inspire a lot of people ai, including me. *hugs*
Patricia said...
what a sweet sister you have!
you inspire a lot of people ai, including me. *hugs*
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She is, Pat! And thank you. You, too, you inspire so many of us! *hugs back*
I LOVE the photo! This will be another hit at Flickr! Tig-Flickr pa ba ka, Ai?
Thanks for sharing these reminders. In a way, you are also reminding us of what we all need--to feel good about ourselves and to not take people who love us for granted.
this entry says it all, AI. so beautiful, this.
Liza said...
I LOVE the photo! This will be another hit at Flickr! Tig-Flickr pa ba ka, Ai?
Thanks for sharing these reminders. In a way, you are also reminding us of what we all need--to feel good about ourselves and to not take people who love us for granted.
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Thank you, Liz! Sadly, I don't do flickr anymore. I so wanted to go back. But it takes a lot of my time. I have such a loving community there and I somehow feel sad that I don't flickr as much as I used to.
JoPiE said...
this entry says it all, AI. so beautiful, this.
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Thank you, J. :)
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