This afternoon, my wife, my daughter and my Mother-in-Law left our house and went to their relatives for their yearly family reunion. As usual, I send sms message to my wife every hour and until before dinner inquiring them of their whereabouts, but I didn't got any reply. 7pm comes and I send another sms message but still no reply. Then I called them and no one was answering. I called by phone my mother-in-law to confirm if they already in there but still, no one was answering the phone. Then, I began to worry, to think negatively of the situation. I think of the Rizal Day Bombing, the Luneta grandstand hostage incident and many many unwelcome thoughts.
By 8pm, I called her Aunt in her mobile phone and still no answer, her cousin and also no answer. With desperation, I also send an sms message to my father and to my Sister-in-Law asking help to contact my family and they told me that also no answer. My anxiety and care augment even more! Then I began to pray, seek God, singing worship songs and asking His great favor be upon me. Telling Him that all the material things in this world are but nothing, that I'd rather be completely penniless but be with my wife and daughter.
I called once again her mom and aunt, and thank God! I heard an answer. All the bad thoughts then suddenly subside. I asked about my wife and daughter if they are okay and they answered me and informed that there is nothing to worry, they are just busy watching a new years day presentation in our nearby church.
For me, it was an hour of faith. An hour where God suddenly knock my thoughts and brought to my mind the most important thing in this world, the most important gift he gave to us. Life.
As I face 2011, I have all the gifts that I should be thankful for! More than the treasures of this world, more than the things I could ever asked for. To God be the Glory forever and ever.
