Just A Note To Say

I'm thinking of you,

and that you're missed in a

lot of ways.

You always make me feel

a little better about myself,

and I'd like to do the same for you.

Have a wonderful day ahead!

(*-*) Keep Smiling  (*-*)

Mangrove Forest, "Pink Sand Beach"

Having together and Smile!

Having someone to love is Family!!

Having both is a Blessed.

Santa Cruz Island  will charm you with its pink sand

And clear waters,

It also has this tour around a marsh can see

A mangrove forest.

Wearing my Smile and

Enjoying the summer.

If you miss me

Once in a while

Then I still remembering your Sweet Smile.

Getting together with happy smile and 

Enjoying  breeze of the seas of Pink Island

What else you want?

What Is Family?

Family

Isn't only by blood relationship

It's the person you'll meet them  on your way

Being with them and love you for what you are!

Is a blessing.

Enjoy the Life

Happy Sunday

Smile more than you cry!

Give more than you take!!

Love more than you hate!!!

Happy Sunday.

(^-^) Keep Smiling (*-*)

I'm Thankful To Almighty Allah!!!

My life isn't perfect,

But I'm thankful to Almighty Allah,

I'm still alive

To Laugh, to smile and

Enjoy the life He has given me.

(*-*) Keep Smiling (*-*)

Happy 50th Birthday Sylvia!!

Happy Birthday Sylvia

Wishing you with good health

And happiness

May your dreams come true.

My Lovely Sister

The Fourth Princess

Of our Father

I want you to know

How Dear you are to me.

May you have More Birthday to come

More Candle to blow and

More Cake to slice

I wish you more birthday to celebrate 

Thank you for all your help

To our sibling

May the Almighty God

Bless You Always

Together with your

Family.

Always Love You!!!

Congratulations Fatima!!!

Dearest Fatima,

Happy graduation day,

I wish you to dream BIG

And success in your

Endeavour

Good Luck !!!

Happy 60th Birthday Sister Mariam!!!

A sister just like you

I can't tell you

How much it means to have you.

The many things you've done

All the times that you were there,

Helps me know deep down inside

How much you really care.

I'm so lucky to have you

To talk and laugh with.

Happy 60th Birthday Sister Mariam

May Allah Bless you together with your family

Not only today but for the rest of your lives.

I'm so thankful I have a sister like you

There is no other love like 

That you love me unconditionally

I'm so proud to have a sister like you.

I wish you the best birthday ever

Happy 60th Birthday.

A family stay together and love each other

God bless everyone

I hope you enjoy my gifts

2nd Day of Zamboanga Seige

2nd Day of invasion we all thought, it is over,

The Moro National Liberation Front

MNLF just want to have a peace rally in City Hall.

My sister Mariam ordered my brother not to leave

Our home to guard from the thieves.

In that morning I contacted my sister Sylvia,

She already take all our sibling in a safer place

Together with the help of our eldest sister.

We are all relax and have peace in our mind. But,

After couple of minutes, we received a text saying

That the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF)

Are rumored to burn all the houses they captured.

Some building in Sta. Barbara where believed MNLF's

Are hiding has started to burn around 2:00 in the afternoon,

Philippine time.

That rumors make us upset, worry, and anger.

Why? What is our government doing? Why is she not commanding?

Even the Police, Military, and the MNLF is waiting; what is next???

The residents of Zamboanga is waiting for the immediate action.

I called my sister Sylvia right away to order my brother

Boy to get out of our house together with my other

Sibling as soon as possible and tell him

To contact Estrell (my sister-in-law) as well.

I was so paranoid that I hear my heart and

My mind saying "let your family out!"

I could not eat, I was restless.

But my weapon is only my prayer, my faith to Allah (SWT).

Ya Allah! Protect my families, friends,

Relatives, and to all Filipino's from any harm.

Keep them all safe in one roof, and our houses from the fire.

Touch the heart of the person behind this scene.

Ya Allah! You have the power above them all.

You alone can control the situation. Ameen.

Ya Allah! You are the most powerful from above all.

You know what is hidden into our heart.

And you know what is the intention of the MNLF

Whoever behind the scenes touch their heart

To stop this invasion toward my fellow zambuagueneos

Friends and my relatives.

And keep them all safe. Ameen.

Miracles happen

Alhamdullilah! Allah is really great, 

He help my sibling flew from our home in a safer place

And we are grateful for the people who Allah guided to help them.

That was late afternoon, Philippines time.

Next day.

Ist Day of Invasion in Zamboanga City

The government employees waiting for the order of our mayor, 

There is no order what they need to do.   

I want to document what was happening during the invasion in my hometown Zamboanga City. It was September 9, 2013, 5 A. M. Early morning Philippine times.

That was September 8, 2013 here in America, I'm busy preparing food for my father's birthday that we are going to celebrate together with my sister Mariam. At that moment we receive the bad news,
My niece Jennela saw a post on twitter and facebook that there's a war going on in our hometown. She then called our relatives in the Philippines for confirmation and to know they're well-being.

Accordingly, our hometown is being attacked by the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF).
I called my sister (Mariam) right away to inform her what had happened. We both tried to contact them (our relatives in Zamboanga) right away and ask what happened.

The story goes like this:
My brother Boy is preparing (that early morning) to drop her eldest daughter, Cherry Anne in the hospital site. Then he met Nonoy, afraid and screaming saying "evacuate to TRES ALAS (a Corporation in our area in Martha Drive, Sta. Catalina) and send the children and women because
We are being invaded by Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF)." They all panic at that moment.
George's children and Nonoy's manage to go to TRES ALAS. Later in the afternoon, Boy bring his children and wife to the Corporation but unfortunately, that place is already full so, he need to run again to dropped them in Hon. Guingona's house.

We keep contacting them through their cellphone. We are restless, stress, and panicky as well.
During that night I feel sorry for them. That is the first night they are separated from each other,
I hear children crying, we could not sleep during that night, Keep thinking for their situation till morning. That will be morning in the Philippines.

Please continue to 2nd Day of Invasion.

By: ShehGarLynn

My Faith

I am a Muslim woman

Feel free to ask me why

When I walk,

I walk with dignity

When I speak

I do not lie

I am a Muslim woman

Not all of me you'll see

But what you should appreciate

Is that the choice I make is free

You often stare as I walk by

You don't understand my veil

But peace and power I have found

As I am equal to any male!

I am a Muslim woman

So please don't pity me

For God has guided me to truth

And now I'm finally free!

Therapeutic Teas

 

White pine trees, Pinus strobus, are considered by some admirers
To be one of the most magnificent of forest trees.
The rapid growing pine, one of America's
Most valued timber trees, is also grown as a shade or
Ornamental tree. Native Americans used white
Pine needles medicinally as a remedy for many illneses;
A tea made from the needles was found particularly useful.
Today, we know pine-needle tea is especially
Beneficial for such respiratory problems as colds
And congestion. When it's used in a bath,
The tea is considered quite effective in treating
Chronic gout pain, nerve pain and arthritis,
As well as sprains and muscle strains.
The needles from the white pine tree are used
More commonly as a remedy than the familiar
Scots pine, Pinus sylvestris, which has similar
Components and is used as an ornament or
Christmas tree. While pine needles aren't available
Commercially, they may be gathered in the wild.

Preparation of the tea

A tea made with white pine needles is most effective
When using the young needles. Boil 3 tbsp. of fresh or
Dried pine needles in 1 qt. of water for about 2 min.
Cover and let steep for 30 min. Drink 3-4 large cups of tea,
Sweetened with honey to taste, between meals.

Therapeutic effect: Freshly gathered young pine
Needles contain ample vitamin C, as well as an essential oil.
In combination with tannic acids, bitter principles and resins,
The tea will inhibit mucus production in the bronchi
And act as a disinfectant. When used in a compress,
It can help heal wounds and relieve pain.

A good stimulant

Pine is refreshing and invigorating and may give a boost
To anyone suffering from lethargy and exhaustion.
The abundant vitamin-C content, a necessary nutrient
For all cells to repair and regenerate, makes pine-needle
Tea a good choice for those who don't get
Vitamin C from other sources.

Finding white pine

Because white pine isn't available commercially,
It's necessary to forage for the needles yourself.
The tree is distinguishable by its flexible, blue-green
Needles, arranged in bundles of five.

Caution: Some people may experience contact
Dermatitis from the resinous sap of the tree.

Medicinal Uses

• For coughs and bronchitis Pine-needle tea is an excellent remedy for acute bronchitis, especially when it is accompanied by stubborn and thick mucus production and expectoration. The components in pine have wound-healing, decongestive and disinfectant effects on the respiratory passages. Painful throat irritation is reduced and inflamed bronchi are soothed. Even inhaling the vapors of this tea can bring relief. Drink 3 cups daily with a little honey, if desired.


• Bath therapy A pine-needle bath is energizing and invigorating; because pine also is anti-inflammatory, a bath may be beneficial for rheumatism and gout, sprains or strains. To prepare a bath, place a large handful of fresh needles in a muslin bag and bring it to a boil in 1 qt. of water. Cover and simmer for 30 min. For the best effect, add both the liquid and the bag of needles to the bath.


• As a diuretic Pine-needle tea has a mildly diuretic effect and will help remove small deposits that often accumulate in the kidneys and the bladder. This "gravel" may lead to paintful kidney stones. The germicidal effect in pine's essential oil alleviates inflammations associated with the urinary tract.

Healing Tea Mixtures

To flush the urinary tract
1 oz. white-pine needles
3/4 oz. dandelion leaves
3/4 oz. goldenrod herb
Prepare this medicinal tea (front), to stimulate urination and to flush crystalline deposits from the body, preventing a build-up that can lead to kidney gravel and stones.

For circulation
1 oz. white-pine needles
3/4 oz. hawthorn blossoms
1/2 oz. peppermint leaves
1/2 oz. rosemary leaves

Prepare this blend (front) for an invigorating tea. Because it is a mild stimulant, anyone with high blood pressure should drink only small amounts of the tea.

For neuralgic pain
1 oz. pine needles
1 oz. calendula flowers
1 oz. St. John's wort
Prepare a tea (front) with this medicinal plant mixture to help calm nerves and to alleviate headache from neuralgic pain. Drink as a tea or use it in a compress to relieve headache pain.

5 Types of Headaches

A headache, one of the body's most powerful alarm signals, is often a sign of physical or psychological overload. There are several types of headaches, and they differ according to how and where the pain occurs. These include tension, cluster, simple and combination headaches and migraines-an especially intense form that is often accompanied by nausea and impaired vision. The pain can be triggered by many things. A common cause of headache is tense muscles in the head or neck. Headaches may also be a symptom of stress, caffeine withdrawal, allergies, certain infectious diseases of the result of too much alcohol. Constricted or expanded blood vessels, as well as altered pressure in the head (which may occur when the weather changes), can also produce headaches. Natural methods-including relaxations exercises, massage and homeopathic remedies-can often be as effective as standard medications in preventing or relieving the pain caused by the different forms of headache.

How To Reduce and Relieve Headache

Types Of Headaches

1. Simple headache - Hammering, buzzing, pulsing in the head. Causes:stress, sensitivity to weather or changes in atmospheric pressure, high blood pressure, fever or lack of oxygen.
2. Tension headache - Dull, oppressive pain occurring in the temples. Begins at the back of the head and neck or in the forehead and spreads throughout the head. Causes:muscular tension or bad posture.
3. Cluster headache - Piercing, burning pain, which occurs on one side of the head and always in the same place. Cause:unknown.
4. Migraine - Pains is usually on one side of the head only. Often accompanied by nausea, vomiting and vision problems. Causes:hereditary factors or circulatory disturbances in the brain.
5. Combination headache - Dull oppressive pain that usually begins in the morning and reoccurs between migraine attacks. Cause:unknown.

Some cases of migraines are preceded by the presence of certain warning signs, including sensations of flashing lights or zigzag lines. The appearance of these ominous warning signs, called an aura, foreshadows the occurrence of a migraine. The actual headache usually occurs within 20 minutes of the warning signs on the opposite side of the head. Although the aura is usually characterized by visul stimuli, sometimes it can take the form of other sensations, such as the detection of odor, lingual difficulties, disorientation, tingling, or numbness.

A Helpful Headache Remedy

Run yourself this warm bath to alleviate tension and relax blood vessels. Combine the following essentials oils with an emulsifier (cream or honey): 3 drops of chamomile, 3 drops of lavender and 3 drops of rosemary. Add the mixture to the bathwater.

What You Can Do: Headaches can be alleviated by cold compresses, bath, acupressure and relaxation techniques. You should minimize your exposure to external stimuli, exercise in fresh air and abstain from smoking and alcohol.

Relaxation and avoidance of stimuli Create a soothing environment, free of such external stimuli as light and noise. Ventilate the room; a fan will help circulate the air (but don't let it blow directly on you). Close the windows and draw the blinds. Turn off the radio and TV and unplug the phone. If the area still noisy, put cotton balls or ear plugs in your ears. Consciously try to relax, preferably with the aid of a relaxation technique, such as yoga.

Help from acupressure Use your thumb and index finger to press against the bridge of your nose at the corners of your eyes. Or, rub the center of the fleshy webbing between your index and thumb.

Herbal remedies Speak with a nutritionist or doctor about taking herbal supplements to prevent headaches. It is thought that kava kava can relieve tension headaches, and feverfew and gingo biloba are often recommended to prevent migraines.

Extra Tip

This time-tested home remedy can provide quick headache relief. Put a few drops of fresh lemon juice into a cup of black coffee and drink it in small sips. Warning:This is not for people with sensitive stomachs!

Poultices for Pain

• Cold compress moisten a cloth with cold water, put 2 drops of peppermint oil on it and apply it to the painful area for about 15 min.
• Potato poultice Cut 2 large, unpeeled potatoes into quarters and boil until tender. Mash them and press out the excess moisture. Wrap the warm mixture in a cloth; place it on the back of the neck for about 15 min.
• Horseradish poultice Add a small amount of water to finely grated horseradish. Wrap it in a cloth; apply it to the neck for not more than 5 min. This will stimulate the skin, which helps extinguish headache pain. If your skin is sensitive, spread cream over your neck before applying the poultice.

Get well message

With God's will

You'll Be well.

Keep your trust

In Him.

Be strong.

God loves you.

Restful Recovery

Our thoughts and prayers

Are with You

As we wish for a complete

And restful recovery.

We hope 

To see you soon

God Bless You!

Get Well Soon!!

Get Well Soon!!

We're missing you lots at work

We're praying you a

Speedy recovery

God Bless!!!

We hope to see you

 Back soon!!!

Happy New Year To All!!!

Happy New year to all my friends

Wishing Everyone a blessed, healthy

And prosperous New Year

Friendship

Is one of the hardest things 

To keep, because somewhere in the middle,

New friends may come

But I hope you still keep me in your heart

Even if someone new comes along.

True Friendship doesn't end with distance.

This 2017 might be tough to all of you

But remember I'm always praying 

To all of us

With ease and happiness in life 

God Bless everyone.

By: ShehGarLynn

What Is A Friend?

A friend is a person who is willing to help, care, love, and supports in time of your needs without the expectation of anything in return.

A friend is a person who will suggest and render the best for us regardless of the immediate consequences.

Friends are like angels sent down to earth to make good days and help us find our way.

Good friends are like stars. You don't always see them, but you know they are always there for you in time of your trials and sorrow. 

Have a good day! I'm just near you.

(*_*) Keep Smiling (*_*)

By: ShehGarLynn

Happy Birthday Love!!!

It is your birthday today!

I hope you enjoy the day.

I know that I don't speak to you!

But I speak with my heart, and 

My mind, and keep reminding

For what you are to me. 

This picture reminding me 

The day how special you are to me

At first I don't believe 

What happened that day!!!

I question myself when I'm alone!

WHY?

 I see you from every corner of the screen

Feeling scared and almost losing my mind.

Words can't explain how I feel

God knows I've been hiding
For years...

Moments shared with you
Cant be changed
What's been done is done
It was a hard lesson that
Must be learned

What's important  is now-
I must move on!

God bless always

Thanks for reading

(*_*) Keep Smiling (*_*)

The Love of my Life!!!

How can I name you as my Beloved, I never knew you! 

As what I know it is between two lovers who share each other

Sorrows and happiness.

How can I name you as my Friend, You never introduce yourself

To be one of my friend!! As what I know friends share each other problem.

Yes, I could name you as a Theft,

Because you stole my heart since I met you.

If I could name you as the Love of my Life,

Since you stole my heart I'm far away

From my body and soul, It's beyond my control:

Since you set your eyes on me, I keep thinking why?

Then you keep chasing on me, still I don't understand why?

I keep avoiding you and hide myself, but the more I hide

The more we meet each other.

Til you say; HI my world stopped, I felt my heart palpitating.

My Life started to change, and you are always in my mind.

Til one day I talk to you on the phone, I wanted to let you know

Not to see me anymore, but I'm speechless.

When I heard your voice my world stopped, I felt my heart palpitating.

Then you are there, I saw your shinning SMILE.

I felt my heart started melting.

I tried to forget you many times it end with pain, and tears in my eyes.

I don't know what should I do the rest of my life.

Till I realized a part of you has grown in me.

Is this a True Love, that I never knew I could feel like this.

I cannot described the way I miss you so much.

I try to be strong, to fight this feeling I have for you.

That is why I'm here in this site, to express my thoughts.

That is the only way for me to survive.

You are lucky; because I love you very much.

If we meant to be together forever, then I promise you; 

To love you even more, to take care, and pay you what you deserve.

I'll be thankful, if ever you remember me.

I'll be grateful, if ever you take care yourself away from any evils.

Always thinking, remembering  your Sweet SMILE never end.

Happy Birthday Love

God be with you always

And

(*_*) Keep Smiling (*_*)