Coffee Thought

When I Think of a Child

When I think of a child, I normally think of a healthy child.
I see him chasing a butterfly,
I see him playing in the backyard.
And I see a book that has begun to write.

When I think of a child, I also think of God.
I see happiness and joy.
I see protection and success.
And  I see a mother feeding him in the middle of the night.

When I think of a child, I think of a song.
I see them singing “We Are The World”
I see them being just children, just that.
And  see the future men and the future dad.

But that’s not always the case.

When I think of a child, I don’t always think of a healthy one.
I see the crying one as well as the begging one.
I see their mothers’ pain
And their miserable lives.

When I see a hurting child,
My hearts shakes my strong faith;
But then I see God’s hand,
And God’s love in a different way.

I see how lucky I am.
I see how much we learn in pain.
I see compassionate hearts,
And protection in death.

But that’s not always the case.

When I see a happy and a sad child,
I see how fair and unfair life is at the same time.
I see people doing their best from what they have
And see people showing the worse of what’s in their hearts.

When I see a child, just a child
I see their loving and tender eyes.
I see leaders coming to God.
I see God answering to their cry.

Coffee Thought, Parenting

She Is My Hero

“How my mother helped me to overcome bullies”

My mom was my hero all the way! Between the two of us there was a magic  connection. she was able to share her heart to me without fear. She was strong , just and wise.  She was love! My dad also had a great communication with me. I remember I used to read the Colombian newspaper  every day to talk to him.  Our daily conversation were endless. I guess I can say that there was not one day of their lives my parents didn’t hear from me one way or the other.

My book is not a scientific book, nor should it be considered as the only way to prevent bullies.  The book is simply the experience of someone who underwent mockery from childhood  due to the physical appearance. I tell how family passes from generation to generation traditions,  behaviors and how families can get involved to help a child who is a bully or the one that is being bullied. No degree is necessary to raise a healthy family.  My parents came from two very different upbringings. My father was an abandoned child. My mother on the other hand, lost her mom at age 10 and by age 13 she was orphan, but surrounded by the love of her brothers and sisters. Their starting was not the best,  but they managed to raise a family of 8, with values, character and honesty.

Life is what we make of it. We either take courage to go on with dignity and decency or we let the circumstances take control of us. We choose what legacy  to leave behind.

I started writing this book back in 2010  after my dad passed away. It actually was hard for me to do it, so I put it aside. This month is the first year since my mom passed away and I decided to publish the book.

The book is available in Amazon. Continue reading “She Is My Hero” →

Coffee Thought, Parenting

Nature’s Lesson of Beauty

Nature’s Lesson of Beauty

Beauty is “when the outside of the subject that satisfies the senses is in harmony with the heart and the head” by Diana Reese

Nature’s Lesson of Beauty

Look at the healthy thorns the roses have;

They please my heart, they nurture  my day and mind.

See  the garden with flowers, weeds and many colors, Continue reading “Nature’s Lesson of Beauty” →

Politics

‘What Starts Wrong, Ends Wrong. ‘

You may wonder why so much opposition, confusion, lies, desire for revenge or to blame others? Why ignoring the people of the USA? their own party? the oppositions? Why so much pride and chaos in this new Administration?

Coffee Thought

Perfect Art

I took this pics with my phone last Monday June 26, 2017 in Port St. Lucie, FL. Very unique and exotic skies.

Coffee Thought, Politics

Culpar o Aprender?

Culpar es algo que hacemos casi naturalmente. Desde el inicio de la vida, Adán culpó a Eva y Eva a la serpiente, pero las consecuencias y el orden llegaron. Lo mismo sucede hoy y seguirá sucediendo a lo largo de nuestro andar. Pero… por qué culpamos? Es simplemente el deseo de deshacernos de la responsabilidad que conlleva aceptar que hemos errado consciente o inconscientemente, caído en la trampa o faltado a nuestro deber? Continue reading “Culpar o Aprender?” →

Coffee Thought, Parenting, Politics

What The Heck Is Going On In The World? (My own opinion.)

Apart from the subject of politics, we have become a society of “instant satisfaction.” It’s OK to be fast, it’s great to have quick responses but to pretend changes in life must be instant, it’s problematic.  Today we accept sabotage, we oppose to anything and everything in most cases just to call attention, to let someone or the world know “I’m here, I matter, and I’m powerful.” Here are some facts. Continue reading “What The Heck Is Going On In The World? (My own opinion.)” →

Nature

Desfile Militar En El Cielo

Una formación bastante sincronizada llegando a los cielos barranquilleros el 28 de Mayo 2017.

A fairly synchronized formation arriving at the Barranquilla skies on 28 of May 2017.

 

Coffee Thought, Nature

This is the day that the Lord has made…

This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.  

Have a great day!

Coffee Thought, Nature

What can we learn from it?

At first, I felt sorry when I saw the crane but, then I thought… it’s out walking and eating alone (they get abandoned)  but still it’s living life.  I normally go out for a walk every day but at times I made excuses not to go.