04/13/2026
MY THOUGHTS FOR TODAY.
Before this sad day comes to an end, I want to share a few thoughts in hopes of encouraging you.
As a clinical nurse instructor, my favorite question has always been, “Why?” I encourage my students to ask it often, to look deeper into what’s happening with their patients so they can understand the full picture and provide the best care possible.
But in life, that’s the very question I try not to ask.
Why?
Because I’ve come to believe that in this world, the “why” is not as important as who you place your trust in. We are often reminded: “Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God.” (Corrie ten Boom)
God has given us so many assurances in His Word:
Proverbs 3:5–6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.”
Psalm 46:10 “Be still, and know that I am God.”
Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you… plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.”
Philippians 4:6–7 “Do not be anxious about anything… and the peace of God… will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Psalm 56:3 “When I am afraid, I put my trust in You.”
Even the songs we sing remind us of who He is:
Even when I don’t see it, You’re working
Even when I don’t feel it, You’re working
You never stop, You never stop working…
Way Maker, Miracle Worker, Promise Keeper, Light in the darkness—my God, that is who You are.
So I choose to yield to Him and trust His gentle, faithful hand. When I trust Him, I don’t need to understand everything and therefore, I don’t need to ask “Why?”
Right now, I am grieving the loss of my loving Mom, my Nanay.
I’m slowly realizing that I won’t be able to kiss and hug her anymore. I won’t get to visit her. I will miss our simple moments together, even the short visits, the photos we took every time I saw her, her little antics, and her sometimes funny thoughts that didn’t always make sense but always made me smile.
Her absence brings a deep sadness.
But there is comfort too.
When I saw her today, she looked like she was simply sleeping, peaceful, free from pain, just as we had all prayed for. It gives me peace knowing that she loved God, believed in Him, and that one day, I will see her again in heaven.
I know the grief will come in waves. There will be days when I will miss her deeply. In those moments, I will remind myself—and my siblings- to be grateful. God blessed us with 94 beautiful years of her life. Not everyone gets that gift.
I often hear this reminder: if you still have your parents, love them. Spend time with them. Be present.
It’s true.
Because when the time comes, you don’t want to carry the weight of missed opportunities or unspoken love.
So visit them. Talk to them. Sit with them. Love them well.
That is one of the greatest gifts you can give, to them and to yourself… a life with no regrets.
And so, I return to that question… why?
If you know where you are going at the end of this life, then you don’t need to ask “why” at all.
God bless everyone. 💜🙏
***I did not know that a few days ago would be the last day I would feed my Nanay (my Mom). 😢
