FOLLOW ME...

You might be thinking "why should I follow you?".  I know, I'm no celebrity...

nor am I great person...

One thing I'm sure about myself is that- I'm a sincere woman with a faithful heart for God. 

I'm passionate about Him and of all the things he has given me, including first and foremost my family. =)

I'm a mother of four and a wife to a loving man.

I'm also a starting lawyer in this beautiful budding Province of Masbate in the Rodeo and Cattle Capital of the Philippines!

I know that I still have a long way to go, but I'm taking it one step at a time. Somehow, I think that I'm already living the life that God intended for me and blogging is among the many ways by which I share to people the beauty that life beholds when God is with us.

We may be Facebook friends or even family, but you might not really know me that much.

So if you think you'd like to know me more, especially why I think the way I think or why I am the way that I am- feeling all blessed and that by our loving Father God,

or simply because you want to be my friend or interact with me 

or that you want to also teach me or share some stuff to me...

Do join me in my journey...

and let's learn from each other.
Hence, I said "Follow me..."

So this particular post focuses on my Boys! =)

Yes, I'm a mom of two boys! To be that has its perks other than the fulfillment of the essence of being a woman.

Look at them, don't they just love me? =) Hehe, I feel like their queen. (This is of course until they meet their special someone someday. I have a sweet and loving mother-in-law, so I'm just gonna be like her, that I promise. Lol.)

Being a mother to boys, opens up my understanding to the other gender. I get to learn their attitude and the way that they think somehow. (More on this in my next posts) =)

Now, meet the man they call "Dad"- my husband. These are some of his activities for the week.

He is Past President of the Rotary Club of Masbate (2004). The present is usually shaped up through it's past. So I say, how he handled it before is also what is being passed on as a legacy to the next leaders of this prestigious socio-civic organization. What I like most about his leadership during that time, apart from it's focus on extending service to others was that he would usually involve the wives and the children of their members. It's been very family-oriented and that has been the unwritten rule until these days.
As we know, the family is the basic social institution, it being the melting pot of values, character and even education. Being that, no less than our Constitution decrees its protection.  We, as citizens must also value and protect our families. It is not just for our own sake and our children, but it is also for the good of our country.
I'm proud that my husband is a family man who loves the Philippines, most especially our Province of Masbate!
 I've always been the #1 fan of Vince Revil! I'm his life's cheerleader! =) That's what women are, we are the best supporters men can ever have, so once they have us, they better take care of us too, right? Lol.
Girl power is here! I'm a women's rights advocate by the way.
I'll post more on that too, soon.

In this one, he was a speaker for this Forum for the Business Sector on employment benefits for the labor force. Being in business ourselves, we really promote the welfare of our employees too. Necessary benefits such as SSS, Philhealth and Pag-ibig coverage- we give to our people. These do not preclude leave benefits (sick leave, maternity leave, etc.) and other bonuses that we graciously give too.

Employee-employer relationship becomes blissful once due respect and regard is mutual.

Now to my fashion blogging...

Style: Simple Yet Chic Look

Top: Details

Pants: Fab 

Shoes: From HK

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God bless all of God's children! <3 Spared no one for sure. =)

Winning Time

Just saw this photo from Chictopia's site, you can check out the details here--> http://www.chictopia.com/photo/show/563386-Chictopias+Week+of+Giving+Winners-bubble-gum-chictopia-week-of-giving-contest-accessories) 28 Dec 2011

 

I joined a contest at Chictopia and I won! Yipee! It's winning time!  Here's my entry, please feel free to check it out--  http://www.chictopia.com/photo/show/554015-Real+Life+Foundation-romwe-dress-coach-bag-gap-sandals-moms-bracelet-beads-etc-necklace

 Due to the support of friends and fellow Chictopians, I garnered the most number of Favorites, thus entitling my entry to win. With that, Chictopia will donate to my chosen charity- The Real Life Foundation.

You can check all the other entries and corresponding ranks here-- http://www.chictopia.com/contest/Chictopias-Week-of-Giving/favorites With my win, I got entitled also to offer discounts for Romwe.com to friends. That is because the dress I wore was from them. I received an email from Romwe last night giving me discount coupons for purchases at their online store. Let me know should you want to avail of the discount so I can send you the code.  Also, the more followers, viewers and likers I get in this blog, I would be entitled to get more freebies and discounts from different shops which I would be glad to share to you too. So hopefully, I can always get your support. I want you to know that I am really grateful for all the love that you show me, I really appreciate it a lot,  thank you so much! If you haven't yet liked this, feel free to press LIKE here--

I am thankful for all those who support my blogging by checking out my posts, subscribing, liking or sharing it at Facebook, Twitter and other social networking sites.

Now let me share with you through these photos what happened with me during that day when I made the entry at Chictopia. 

My children participated at this event. I brought them to school.

(bracelets from my mom)

(necklace made by my niece Dimple Revil)

(tadahhhh... the mommy look) =)

By the way, it was also a privilege to have been featured at the Home Page of Chictopia for having been an Editor's Pick. This is separate from the contest. It was more of because of the write-up made. You can check it here--   http://www.chictopia.com/editorspicks

Here's the write-up of the photo entry- 

"The thought of being able to donate at least $1 to a charity by uploading an entry here is already enough motivation for me to join the contest. This is the first time I am joining one so I am really thrilled about it too. I hope you can help my urge to give a donation for this advocacy by making my photo entry a favorite. Thank you so much for the support! I am most grateful. =)

First, since this is Chictopia, let me talk about my outfit post. If you happen to read about my blog here before, I said something about not ever experiencing buying stuff online yet but that it doesn’t mean that I won’t ever give it a try. Indeed, due to all the influences I got from here, I tried online shopping and bought this dress at Romwe.com Click Here! . They have really nice stuff, glad to have discovered it here at Chictopia. Since I live at a Tropical Country- the Philippines, it’s mostly a sunny and hot day around here, so floral and summer outfit never get out of season for us, most especially in the Province where I come from- Masbate, which is an island. As for the accessories, most of them are from my mom, who got them from her recent trip to Europe. Charity begins at home as they say, and in this case, I am my mother’s recipient. =)The necklace is DIY by my very creative niece- Dimple. She made it and to support her venture, I have become an avid fan.

I especially chose wearing this outfit for this entry because I feel it looks natural, simple and most importantly it has a sentimental value for me. All that I’m wearing are “Firsts”. From the dress which is my first dress bought online, first item bought from Romwe too. The accessories from my mom are from her First time visit to Europe and my necklace is the First necklace that my niece made. My sandals and bag are from my First time trip to the US with my husband when he was granted a scholarship by the US State Department to join the International Visitor’s Leadership Program. All expense paid by the United States Government. Awesome!

Anyway, as for my chosen charity, this one is closest to my heart- the Real Life Foundation. I am an advocate of education for the youth. As our Philippine National Hero Jose P. Rizal once said “The youth is the hope of our nation.” I believe that for them to be that, they have to be equipped with the knowledge and wisdom that they can get from being educated. Real Life Foundation is a social and educational advocacy with a vision for transforming lives, families & communities through education. They especially give scholarships to the underprivileged youth. To know more about this charity group visit their website Click Here! or their Facebook account Click Here!

My photos by the way were taken at JZSES- my very own alma mater, a public elementary school in our Province. This is to emphasize that Education is an advocacy closest to my heart. The bracelet I’m wearing if you can check it out has a heart and a key. It symbolizes my heart for this advocacy which for me is a key for progress which our Country especially clamors to have.

I hope you can help me give a donation for this advocacy by making my photo entry a favorite. Thank you so much for the support! It really means a lot to me and most especially for those who can be sent to school if this entry wins."

Now, these are my two beautiful girls- Joeanne Vienyc "Jovi" and Jorin Viktoria "Bavick".

 

 It was their first time to join scouting and they were really excited about it. 

Their bonding as sisters have now went beyond the comforts of our home. For now they shared something they really treasured in their memories- the Girl Scout Camping. Here they were able to show their concern for each other a lot. From the simple preparation of the things they brought to their preparing their meals and eating them together and making sure that they are both safe. They told me how they learned to apply the Girl Scout Motto of always being prepared and that of the value of independence.

I didn't stay for long at their school, after taking these photos I left. 

Jovi with her troopmates

Bavick with the Star Scouts (youngest girl scouts)

As I left the school, a smile was in my face. I was nostalgic of my childhood days too. I remember how life was as a simple child. It reminded me also of how time slips away fast. It used to be me who was a student in this school, now my children are the ones I bring there. It used to be me with my friends and classmates joining the Girl Scout activities, now I am still joining, but not anymore as the child but the mom. Oh how time flies!

Let me end with this short poem I made...

Winning Time

(28 November 2011)

by Kaye Revil

Time is precious, time is gold

We must always be foretold

 Use it wisely, even nicely

Serve and lead for God's glory

Conquer this, conquer that

Never this, never that

Choice is ours, Life is His

Live it for Him, don't be amiss

Many things can unfold

Time can tell, time will tell

But with Him, all is well

We are His through His mold

Time runs fast, the dye may be cast

So all our days, choose Him always

Lean not on our own understanding

But on Him- the all encompassing.

I hope you like it! Thank you.

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A Mother's Love Letter to her son- King Vincent C. Revil

(invitation design by: Wishbone Services)

 “The wolf shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the young goat, and the calf and the lion and the fattened calf together; and a little child shall lead them.”- Isaiah 11:6

 

Dear King Vincent,

Mommy made this particular post, so that someday when you get to see and read this, you'll know how wide, how deep and how high the love God has for you, our youngest child. 

"Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong. And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God."-
 Ephesians 3:17-19

The photos here were that of your 2nd birthday celebration.

We (all of us-- me, your Daddy, Ate Jovi, Ate Bavick and Kuya Kevin) are so thankful to God that you were born and became part of our family.  You are the apple of our eyes. Daddy and I could not fully express the joy we have for having four wonderful children and with you as our youngest son. Your Ates and Kuya are as well so happy with you. They are always so protective and caring of you. Just as we equally love you all, they love you too so very much. And that is how it should be- brothers and sisters must love each other. This is Mommy's special request- please always be united as siblings. Differing opinions may occur among you, but at the end of the day, choose to be united and love one another. Support the one in need.

We know that someday you'll be on your own our dear children, and you'll have your own families and own children too, but still, we (me and Daddy) will just be here, and as long as we live, we promise that you can count on us. But as we always tell you, a spoiled child will not be tolerated at all. Discipline is necessary and remember that it is for your own good always.

Let me go back to my memories of when you were born...

It was a day after the typhoon Ondoy when I started to feel your eagerness to come out and join our beautiful world. Your Dad and I decided that you have to be delivered already so Mommy could also have a week to recover before classes would resume again. Classes were suspended for a week due to the rummages of the typhoon. Mommy was then 4th year at Ateneo de Manila Law School and had finals and a thesis defense 2 weeks after your birth so we had to make use of the no classes for a week so I can recover with my health and breastfeed you full time. In fact I did breastfed you until you were about 4 months old.

"When a woman is giving birth, she has sorrow because her hour has come, but when she has delivered the baby, she no longer remembers the anguish, for joy that a human being has been born into the world."- John 16:21  

My whole pregnancy of you was normal. We were all very excited specially your Kuya Kevin, for then he knows that he will have his partner already. But oh dear son, you were born with a hole in your lungs! Our whole excitement turned into a big trial for the family. You were in the Neonatal ICU and X-ray was done to you about every four hours. An overdose of oxygen was made.  The doctor said, it was because when you came out, you cried first instead of gasping for your first breath of air, so your lungs collapsed. 

But good news for "The Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting..."(Psalm 100:5), in a week's time, you were completely healed, without any trace of that hole, not even a follow up medication or anything was needed. We held on to His promise of healing and restoration and He gave them all. 

         

“For with God nothing will be impossible.”-Luke 1:37 

That is true! We testify to the miracle that has been made. Our son, you were saved by the King of all Kings! Hence we named you "King" in honor of the King of our lives- God. We claimed it then that He will save you and truly He did! He breathed air that healed your lungs. You were completely healed and your health was restored like brand new. Your destiny is great our son, we believe. 

“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations."- Jeremiah 1:5

“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” - Hebrews 13:8 

By the time you get to read this, nothing has changed son. Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior. He is that yesterday, today and forever. That's all that matters in this world, cause we are but passersby here. Our ultimate destination He has prepared. So put your trust in Him and everything else follows. 

“Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life …”- 1 Timothy 6:12

Together with your siblings, we urge you  to follow Jesus Christ's ways, for He is the only way, the truth and the life. 

"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."- John 3:16

Remember, that grace is from Him, through His dying on the cross we were saved. He resurrected and conquered death and that is also given to those who believe and confess with their lips that Jesus Christ is Lord. So dear son, we hope that you'll choose to proclaim that good news. Here are some bible verses Mommy collected to guide you along...

"My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity. Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart, then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones. Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine. My son, do not despise the Lord's discipline and do not resent his rebuke, because the Lord disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in."
Proverbs 3:1-12

"My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you, turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding, and if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God. For the Lord gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding."- 
Proverbs 2:1-6

"My son, obey your father's commands, and don't neglect your mother's teaching. Keep their words always in your heart. Tie them around your neck. Wherever you walk, their counsel can lead you. When you sleep, they will protect you. When you wake up in the morning, they will advise you. For these commands and this teaching are a lamp to light the way ahead of you. The correction of discipline is the way of life."-
Proverbs 6:20-23

(Dress is from Topshop and Pouch from MNG)

"The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace."- Numbers 6:24-26

(Children's outfit by Zara Kids and Gingersnaps)

"Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward- Psalm 127:3

"The father of a righteous man has great joy; he who has a wise son delights in him. May your father and mother be glad; may she who gave you birth rejoice! My son, give me your heart and let your eyes keep to my ways."- Proverbs 23:24-26

"Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you."- Ephesians 4:32

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"And this commandment we have from him: whoever loves God must also love his brother."- 1 John 4:21

(Party Venue at Celera-Revil's Residence, Coltland Subd. Kinamaligan, Masbate City)

(set-up, food and decors by TinZ Catering Services)

(shoes and dress from Topshop)

(Tina Zafra Anonuevo and her catering crew)

"Do not worry then, saying, ‘What will we eat?’ or ‘What will we drink?’ or ‘What will we wear for clothing?’ For the Gentiles eagerly seek all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things."- Matthew 6:31-32

(Tina Zafra Anonuevo and her catering crew)

(cake and pastries by Ate Baying, c/o TinZ Catering Services)

(cake and pastries by Ate Baying, c/o TinZ Catering Services)

 

"For he will be like a tree planted by the water, that extends its roots by a stream and will not fear when the heat comes; but its leaves will be green, and it will not be anxious in a year of drought nor cease to yield fruit."- Jeremiah 17:8

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"And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that always having all sufficiency in everything; you may have an abundance for every good deed."- 2 Corinthians 9:8

"Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers."- Psalm 1: 1-3

(Food preparation by Tinz Catering Services, some additional food were given by Lolo Juancho, Lola Hilda and Tita Mandy)

"And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus."-

 Philippians 4:19

"Remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you the ability to produce wealth."- Deuteronomy 8:18

"My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity. Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart, then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones. Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine. My son, do not despise the Lord's discipline and do not resent his rebuke, because the Lord disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in."- Proverbs 3:1-12

"And you shall again obey the Lord, and observe all His commandments which I command you today. Then the Lord your God will prosper you abundantly in all the work of your hand, in the offspring of your body and in the offspring of your cattle and in the produce of your ground, for the Lord will again rejoice over you for good, just as He rejoiced over your fathers; if you obey the Lord your God to keep His commandments and His statutes which are written in this book of the law, if you turn to the Lord your God with all your heart and soul."-

Deuteronomy 30:8-10

"Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord."- Colossians 3:20

"Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity."- 1 Timothy 4:12

"Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers."- 

 3 John 1:2

(Photo booth by Wishbone Services and Photo prints served as souvenirs to guests.)

"Delight yourself in the Lord; And He will give you the desires of your heart."-

Psalm 37:4

The following photos are of our friends who joined our celebration of your birthday. We thank them  for their presence as we also felt all the love too for you our dear King Vincent.

Titong Family
 

Shujin Bakunawa-Delmendo

Placer, Titong, Briones Families

Catotal-Uy, Torres-Delos Reyes Families

Tabug and Lanuza Families

Atibagos-Comin and Romano-Bilwayen Families

Sia and Arevalo- Estipona Families

 Haloc and Castillo Families
 

Ate Jovi's classmates and friends (Lianne Carandang, Nicole Sta. Cruz, Holly Castillo, Victoria Densing, Hestia Cervantes), Party Program Host Karlou Medina and Tina Zafra-Anonuevo.

Face painter Pan-Pan Zafra RN and friends

Esguerra Family

Mayor J Seachon Lanete and Hao families
 

Dela Rosa-Lim family

Atibagos, Altarejos-Lozano, Atibagos-Verano Families

Mr. Chavez, Revil, Avila, Celera, Placer, Atibagos, Revil

Escape-Padua, Mijares and Gerona Families

Baterna Family
 

Rosero, Revil and Abelita Families
 

Lim and Abelita families

Bajar, Abelita, Delmendo and Madrilejos Families
 

Hao, Manlapaz and Aganan Families

Cortes, Madrilejos, Bajar, Regalario Families

Vince's OVG family

Manlapaz and Gerona Families

Gov. Dayan Seachon-Lanete and Provincial Government Department Heads and Staff

Gov. Dayan and family

We appreciate all the gifts given too for you! These gifts you gladly shared with Kuya Kevin and Ate Jovi and Ate Bavick as well.  

It was surely a happy Lion King Party we had for you our dear son...

We love you King Vincent! 

We love you our beloved child! 

Walk in faith, soar with love, live with Jesus in your heart...

To God, we give all the honor and praise. 


We thank Him for everything.

 

Lovelots,

Mommy

*Daddy says Amen to all of these too =)

P.S.

To our dear friends who happened to read this post, thank you for finding time. I hope you like it. I'm sure that if you are a parent too, you can relate a lot. So to all my co-parents, guardians and elders who happened to read this post I'll leave you with this verse: 

"Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it."- Proverbs 22:6

God bless us all! 

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