Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Celine Dion- You and I

Some many great emerging artists like Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, Justin Bieber, Iyaz but they have still a very very very long way to become one of the greatest artist like Celine Dion. Enjoy the clip.

Joshua

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Special Dedication- to DOTTY

Dotty,

What can I say about her. She's one of the two angels that God sent to encourage me throughout my college years, another being Maude.

Well, I'm going to share a conversation I had with my younger sister a couple of days ago. Being my little sister, I have often mentioned about Dotty, Maude...etc to her and how much God has blessed me with them.

My sister was having an English language exam- on speaking. So a group of candidates/ students were given a subject (and sub-topics) to discuss for 20 minutes which then, they would be evaluated. So the subject that the group my sister was in had " The greatest mother"...Under this subject, there is a list of situation which the candidate can choose and pick the greatest mother.

A. A single mother (raising a child herself)
B. A mother that gave up a successful career (just to be with her children)
C. A mother with a disabled child
D. A mother who adopts and love the children as her own

While other students in the group gave reason why should A, B, C Mothers should each be awarded the greatest mother award. My little sister chose D and defended her choice solely based on her brother's friend which is Dotty. My sister told the group, that a mother who adopts and love the children as her own flesh and blood deserved the award because her love exceed beyond conventional terms and even to others of not her own flesh and blood.

I am touched with the fact that Dotty have such a profound impact on my younger sister who doesnt know Dotty personally, have reminded me again, and how much Dotty and her family welcomed me into their home and family three years ago.

Dotty and her husband have foster a couple of children and is currently looking after a brother and his older sister.

Yeah, yeah you might said...people like Angelina Jolie have adopted many but I would like to add that Angelina Jolie adopted several kids out of her wealth. While Dotty and Brett truly adopted the kids out of love eventhough they have to work several jobs and gave up their vacation to make sure their kids are happy.

So, Dotty, thank you for being yourself! I too agree with my little sister that Dotty deserves the greatest mother award.

Thank you God, thank you Dotty.

Joshua

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Special Dedication- to MAUDE.

M- Meticulous

A- Adorable

U- Understanding

D- Dedicated

E- Energetic

October 2010 will be the full 7th year of friendship with Maude. A wonderful lady given by God to me and the world.

Maude is a meticulous, keeping everything in order and well planned. There's always plan B, plan C and also plan D. With Maude managing the wonderful support community AASC (My second home). I know it will be in good hands forever.

Maude is adorable. Everyone just wants to be friend with her because of her sociable behavior and friendly nature. Her caring and genuine concern showed even to a stranger are among the most valueble quality.

Maude is understanding. Talking about having an understanding friend. Maude is truly one in a million. Her understanding of a person's difficult situation is simply amazing.

Maude is dedicated. When her princess (daugther) lost her hair due to alopecia areata. She devoted her life and time towards alopecia support and awarness, its been nearly 8 years now...and she is still going without slowing down a pace. Hundreds of alopecia patient have benefited from her charity and campaign if not thousands!

Maude is energetic. This is particularly true, when she is around her friends. She would just be around them sharing story, laugther...and simply just by her friends side accompanying them.

Of all, I want to thank God for a friend like Maude, an angel, a friend, a sister in my life and have been part of my life for 7 years already!

Thank you God. Thank you Maude.

Joshua