Learning from Mistakes!

"Mistakes are lesson of wisdom.
When you make a mistake,
don't look back at it for long.
Take the lesson and move forward.

Although the past cannot be changed;
How to escape the future is still in your hands."

the beautiful white sand beach in Panglao, Bohol, Philippines. I was there last Feb. 2010.

Happy Birthday Bro!

Today is your special day.
That is why I am wishing you
All the best of everything,
More blessings to come,
Love, peace and happiness too.
And above all, good health always
and more candles to blow!

Happy Birthday my dear beloved Brother Renren!
We love you!
God bless you...God bless us all!

my beloved Brother during our trip to Bohol Island in the Philippines.

It's not the years in your life that count.
It's the life in your years.

A Prayer and the Beautiful Scene

"Lord, grant me grace throughout this day
To walk the straight and narrow way,
To do whatever in Thy sight
Is good and perfect, just and right."

-Huisman.

The only way is the straight and narrow way.

the beautiful white sand beach in Bohol Beach Club, in the island of Bohol, Philippines. This was taken during my vacation last February 2010.

Viola Flower and the Prayer

"Lord, help us to redeem the time
You give us everyday-
To take opportunity
To follow and obey."

-Sper

a very beautiful macro of Viola flower in our garden. I am trying to remember the other names of this flower...now I got it. It is also called pansies and Stiefmütterchen in German. Can't wait to see them again this coming spring time. This image was taken last summer 2010.

Beautiful Dahlia Flowers and the Quote

"The Spirit gives us power to live
A life that's pleasing to the Lord;
He also guides us and provides
Direction in God's holy Word."

-Sper

the yellow dahlia flowers in our garden. taken last August 2010. now they are gone! hope they'll come back next year.

Love this Quote and the Yellow Tulips

"To show that you value eternity,
make good use of your time."

-ODB.

the tulips in our garden. taken last spring 2010. hope to see them again next spring time.

Prayer of Gratitude

Thank you Lord
for all the blessings and the graces.
For all the good things in life.
For all the trials and predicaments
that keep us strong and determined.

Thank you Lord
most especially for the gift of life
and all the gifts of nature.
In everything, Thank you so much!
Amen.

-Ruby Benz

the tulips in our garden taken last Spring time 2010.

Heartaches and Tears

For all the heartaches and the tears,
For gloomy days and fruitless years
I do give thanks, for now I know
These were the things
that helped me grow!

- Crandlemire

taken on our way to Neumarkt, Upper Palatinate, Bavaria, Germany

Pink Flower and a Prayer

"Lord, sometimes we cannot see your abundance
because of the obstacles and tragedies of life.
Show yourself to us.
Be present today."

-Steve Givens

an unknown flower in our garden. any idea what is the name of this beautiful pink flower? Thanks in advance.

A Church in Rome, Italy

I had been browsing online what is the name of one of the churches located in Rome, Italy especially the one located some hundred meters away from Colosseum. I totally forgot the name of the church below. Anyway, here is the image of the inside part of the church which I took during our visit last month. You can see my friend walking inside the church.

any idea what is the name of the church that I have here? thanks in advance.

Lovely Dahlia Flower and the Inspiring Quote

"I bow, O Lord, before Your throne
In awed humility
When I reflect on who You are
And all You've done for me."

-Sper

The beautiful dahlia flowers in our garden. I am quite sad because Autumn and winter time is almost coming. It means that the flowers in our garden will be gone soon!

Beautiful Quote and the Beauty of Nature

"When you let God's love fill your heart,
it will show on your face."

The roses in our garden. It is still blooming until now. Below is a beautiful scenery taken as we went walking last weekend in our place. such a beauty of nature!
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Skywatching Near Neumarkt

I always love watching the skies. That is also the reason why I love taking images of it. Here is an image I took near Neumarkt in Germany. Have a lovely and safe weekend to all! Take care folks!
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Danube River by Regensburg and the Lovely Quote

"Submissive leadership requires
A kind and gentle honesty
That will attend to others' needs
And win their love and loyalty"

-D. De Haan

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In Memory of Joyce, Her Son and Her Parents

"Perhaps they are not the stars,
but rather openings in Heaven
where the love of our lost ones pours through
and shines down upon us
to let us know they are happy."

-Author Unknown

In loving memory of Joyce D. Hasan, her son and her parents including their driver who passed away during a car accident in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia last Wednesday July 7, 2010. May all your souls rest in peace with your Creator. Our deepest condolence and sympathy to Jonathan, Joyce only brother and my batchmate back in high school days in Notre dame of Midsayap. May Jojo and the rest of his family be given all the courage, acceptance, more strength and faith in this most difficult times. God bless you all! with love and prayers!

Joyce images in his facebook profile with her son Hope. may all their soul rest in peace!

We will miss you Joyce! God bless you and your family always!

Inspiring Quote, The Flower and the Scenery

"Lord, I've not always understood
What plan You have for me;
Yet I will glory in Your cross
And bear mine patiently."
-Anon.

The Easter Fountain in Lengenfeld, Bavaria, Germany and the tower of St. Martin's Church. I took this picture sometime last April 2010. I guess you also see the road traffic sign on the left side of the picture.

Below are very beautiful orchid flowers. I took this picture in a garden center.

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Beautiful Beaches in Cebu, Philippines

Cebu, a province in the Philippines is known to have white and fine beaches. Cebu is consists of Cebu Island ans some other 167 surrounding islands. The best thing to do when you are in Cebu is island hopping. For sure, you will see the beauty of nature in this side of the Philippines. Here is one of the white beaches located somewhere in the South of Cebu. I was there during my vacation this year.

such a beautiful place to relax!

Yellow Rose and the Beautiful Quote

"The Happiness of your life depends
on the quality of your thoughts."

-Our daily Bread

this yellow rose was taken in my friend's garden. such a beauty of nature!
I wish everyone a wonderful month of July! take care folks!

Watching the Sky in Westminster Abbey, London, England

What a such dark sky in London as we visited Westminster Abbey. This Gothic church is also known as The Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster.

Here is an image I took during my visit last 2008.
HISTORY

According to a tradition first reported by Sulcard in about 1080, the Abbey was first founded in the time of Mellitus (d. 624), Bishop of London, on the present site, then known as Thorn Ey (Thorn Island); based on a late "tradition" that a fisherman called "Aldrich" on the River Thames saw a vision of Saint Peter near the site. This seems to be quoted to justify the gifts of salmon from Thames fishermen that the Abbey received in later years. The proven origins are that in the 960s or early 970s, Saint Dunstan, assisted by King Edgar, installed a community of Benedictine monks here. A stone abbey was built around 1045–1050 by King Edward the Confessor as part of his palace there and was consecrated on 28 December 1065, only a week before the Confessor's death and subsequent funeral and burial. It was the site of the last coronation prior to the Norman conquest of England, that of his successor Harold II. From 1245 it was rebuilt by Henry III who had selected the site for his burial. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westminster_Abbey

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Beautiful Rose and the Nice Quote

"The wrinkles on a time-worn face
Can be symbols of God's grace,
If through our laughter and our tears
His love has freed us from our fears."
- D. De Haan

The beautiful rose below was taken during our visit to a Rose Garden near our place.

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