Manalang's Ausome Journey

You only become 100% aware of your Mom's sacrifices once you become a mom/parent yourself. I am not speaking for all, but for my own alone. This is based on my experience. There is no one braver than moms, I tell you. A mom could do so much, go above and beyond, without being asked if "How is she?" or being told "Thank you". Admit it, you're not always grateful. Again, not all, but most of us tend to think that our moms are selfish human beings who don't want us to be happy. We think that they are nothing but control freaks. But mind this, stumble and fall and see that the first person who's willing to kneel down to pick you up is your mom. Not only will she help you stand up, but hold you until you regain balance.

So if you still have your mom; be grateful, because we are dealing far much the eyes can see. We are more than the facade we show.

Like for example in my case...

Most times I think, I'm not enough. That I am a bad mom, proven to be out of luck. Looking at my children, makes me think that I failed terribly. I have been feeling this lately, going to and out of bed in distress. One thing I know is, I love my children. I don't regret having Eli at such an early age, though I might say, that given a chance; I wish we were ready for him, that we are financially capable. This way, we are able to give him what he needs, not so much later, but in time. I know everything was our fault...

But one can only take so much

And so today, I will bounce back, I need to be a mother for my children again. I need to figure my s**t out, fight life until I die, because my children will never be like me. That's the goal. I couldn't afford to witness having my kids end up like us. I won't let that happen. I can't. I am pressured to death, but if you have nothing and no one to die for, why are you even alive?

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The less we question God's plan in our lives, the more we realize how it works wonders.

Today is my last duty of my first week being on a morning shift.

Twas nice, I could sleep soundly at night, not worrying if I'll be late the next day.

I can kiss my kids and husband goodnight. Wake up doing the same.

Maybe you're wondering (anong connect nung picture?) well, I decided to buy my husband his favorite Burger as a reward kasi nga he's working nonstop this week.

We may not have lots of money, but what a gift to have a life lived with gratitude.

Thank you Jesus, for the new beginnings.
Thank you for unfolding new chapters.

Chapters that may appear blurry at first, yet slowly clears up given the proper time.

We will officially Launch our Sportswear Brand next week. We have other designs in store especially created to bring out the athlete in you.

We decided to come up with a Brand Name that is connected to our son, Eli. Since he was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) last year. This is to pay tribute to our wonderful son, and to a situation we courageously face with everyday.

Looking forward to your support. We love you!💖

Wishing the world’s best wife, a wonderful birthday. You deserve everything your heart desires. Love you😘

Love,
Tatay

What a view to wake up to. 💕
A story,
My husband wanted a daughter as our first child. But you know, things weren't on his favor and we got a son instead. 6 years later, he finally got the princess that he asked for. And indeed, blessings comes to those who wait. Sometimes God answers prayers little by little until he gives you what you actually pray for. By that I mean, he gave us Eli, as a way to practice our patience, love, and above all- understanding. Just imagine, if 7 years ago God decided to give us Icee. HAHAHAHA! culture shock siguro dinanas namin. Ang kalat, ang gulo, ang likot, ang daldal, korean at russian pa ang languages na binibigkas. 😂 Well you know, atleast we handled a toddler son the first time, so this time around we know how to handle another one. Susmaryosep! limang son ang katumbas ni Icee. Pero syempre, princess pa rin yan ng Tatay.♥️♥️♥️
Good Morning Everyone, may we choose peace everyday and see how big of a blessing life itself.🌈

He requested for pancakes. Edi ayan pinabilhan ko sya ng eggs. Before, I would write on a paper then he'll give it sa kanino man na madatnan nya sa store. This time I asked him, can you say "2 eggs? then show with your fingers. I was expecting na he'll do the (peace sign, ✌️ kasi nga 2)". Pero ganyan gusto nya, so I let him be. He answered "yes!" with conviction.😂 Then heard him repeatedly say "Eggs 2". He was like; "Eggs 2, Eggs 2, Eggs 2" as he walked his way out. I reckon he continuously done that until he reached the store. Pero diba, whatever works for him. 😂 Keep it up nak, para ikaw na lagi namin uutusan. Charot!😂 Galing naman ni Kuya, Love you! 😘♥️

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He's only getting better at this. Practice does work.
Syempre mas better mga gawa nya pagka may pattern and may nag gi-guide pagka ginagawa nya. Pag freehand naman kasi medyo nahihirapan pa talaga sya. He could have not done it alone obviously, kailangan nasa tabi ka nya and keep on reminding na "Okay, no lagpas" unlike pag sya mag isa syempre talagang may lalagpas. Sometimes we let him do what he wants though, bahala sya mag paint or draw like on the other video I uploaded last time, for him to unleash the creativity in him. 😆 Other times like this naman we let him choose inspiration from the internet and he'll try to copy it. Both works, and also keeps him out of his tablet.😉

If there is one word to best describe being a mom and dad of a child with autism without sugarcoating it, it's probably the word; IMPOSSIBLE. Impossible not to get tired, impossible not to get stressed out, imposible not to get discouraged, impossible not to get irritated, imposible not to get drained. It is indeed impossible not to go through these stages. But what's good about going through things is in fact having the choice wether to get through them, which 99% of the time is the only option left for us to do. And once you got through them it is impossible for you not to get wiser and stronger. And in life, the bigger the trial the wiser and the stronger you get. (actually heard it from my cousin Bey, the inspiration of this post and I really like what she said that from now on I'm gonna hold on to it.)
By the way, let me use this photo as an example.
Eli got stressed out writing this but he'd actually done it. Whatever the outcome may be, I know we'll be proud because he did the 99%. And next time he will only do better. 💝

The best daddy in the whole world!❤️
Time to go to school. ☺️

Forever, together here for each other. 💞

Magandang Umaga! 🌤️💛

Good Morning!🌦️
From Me & Our Icee Bunso. 💙

Eli can count from
1 to 100.
Wala lang, proud Mommy.
Ayaw nya kasi mag count, oh tapos nung nagbilang hanggang 100.

Last Session's Coloring Activity. ❤️

Random times Eli decided to write numbers and letters. ☺️

Thanks a lot Teacher Jena for sending these clips.
These are some of the activities being done on Eli's Therapy Sessions.
I love you Anak, tiis lang tayo and tyaga nang madami. God is good!💗

Another Job Well Done for Kuya Eli! ❤️
Teacher Tonet told the story behind his writing. Yes, writing because he told teacher Tonet "I want to do it". Teacher's original plan was to make him dotted patterns for him to trace, but to her surprise Kuya volunteered to do it on his own and he was able to. Teacher Tonet was overjoyed and told daddy; *Translated* "Daddy ang galing po ni Eli, ang bilis nya matuto. Nabibigla ako." 👏