Remember that God never stops forgiving; we just stop asking for forgiveness.
I never felt I had my own identity or that I could be accepted as I am. Don't get me wrong: I love and appreciate my parents and all the sacrifices they made as Filipino immigrants to this country. But, at the same time, all those years ago, I couldn’t wait to get away from this city and to break free from the dreams my family created for me.
Life is full of surprises and opportunities to live more fully. Yesterday, I received a surprising gift. It came through a simple, uncomfortable encounter.