A Prayer for Tasmin Jahan Tisha

I have a friend who lives in Bangladesh who was my former trainee. It's been three years since Mustafijor (that's his name) and I last worked together but he never forget to say hi or greet me whenever he sees me online on Skype. Although we never really had the chance to have a long talk because of time difference, this guy has always been close to my heart. He's very humble and hardworking man. His weird and cute English never failed to make me smile.

Today, I woke up at 1:00 AM, Manila time and thought of writing a few chapters of my book when a colleague from India messaged me on Skype. I used to work with this guy and Mustafijor. Haven't been skyping for a long time and maybe because it's the same time of day when the three of us used to work before, I found them both online. So this colleague of mine told me about the new project he would be handling and asked me if eventually I could make a team for him. It was a good project and definitely something to consider about.

After we talked, I saw three messages from Mustafijor. He was asking about how I was and the places I had been to and I said it was good. I'm good. Travelling was good but nothing could be better than being with my daughter and husband. I told him I'm with my family now and that life is good. I even told him about the new baby that's coming three months from now. He wished me "the best of luck and prosper in life". That made me smile again. Although he was not very good at speaking English, he always says something nice. 


I told him I always see him as my brother since I don't have one. He told me he doesn't have a sister, anyhow, he's happy to have found a sister in me.

Then I asked him how his life was. He told me he was working for a child. At first, I didn't get it so I asked if this is his own child. I knew he isn't married  (three years ago). He told me he's still single and what he's doing now is not actually a job but rather a charity work for someone, a girl who is ill. He said he has been collecting money for the girl's operation who lost her two kidneys. 

What surprised me was the fact that this girl is not even his relative. She's a sister of his college friend. He said he's working on a banner right now to post on his facebook to collect more money for the girl's operation.

I suddenly felt the need to donate or something. I knew there was something I needed to do. I suddenly wanted to check the rates for western union.  But then, one side of me was stopping me from doing so because of the charge and the hassle of sending money abroad. Besides, what if he's just making this up?

Somehow, my heart was telling me that this guy was not lying. I could feel his sincerity. I was not sure if it was out of guilt or what not, but I promised him immediately that once my current project becomes a hit, I would not forget him. 


His unexpected reply to me, however, broke my heart. He said in his not so good English with all sincerity: "JUST PRAY FOR THE LITTLE GIRL WHO'S JUST 8 AND ABOUT TO DIE"

He didn't ask for money or donation. He just said "JUST PRAY."

JUST PRAY FOR THE LITTLE GIRL.

I felt like I was hit in the face with a hard brick and I could tell maybe that's even better than to be embarrassed like this. This guy, who's not Christian was not asking anything from me but a PRAYER. I was so ashamed of myself.   I realized that this guy might be poor, worldly speaking, but so rich in faith. Then here I am, a self-proclaimed Christian who thought that this guy might just wanting money from me.

I pity myself. I've never felt so poor and unworthy. So I immediately asked for the name of the little girl and right at that moment, I prayed humbly. I prayed to the Great Healer, to God, to the God that makes things happen to heal the girl according to his will. That Tasmin Jahan Tisha may be free from pain and illness. That she may feel comfort and that she may be well.

After the prayer, he said "THANK YOU" but the truth is I should be thanking him. He had no idea what he did to me. Maybe it's about time to look back and assess my spiritual life and relationship to God again. It's about time to renew my faith and have a change of heart, for the better.

If you're reading this right now, please don't forget to pray for the little girl Tasmin Jahan Tisha. Please pray that God will provide her financially and strength, so that her operation may become successful and that she may fully recover from her illness.

Here are the lessons I learned today that I want you to reflect on too. 

1. A change of heart for the better. I want you to ask yourself if there's a need for you to have a change of heart? Are you being too judgmental or righteous to listen and understand? May this bible verse remind us to always have a heart like Jesus.

Matthew 7:2 "For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you."

2. No amount of help can be too small. We frequently doubt ourselves if we are capable of helping. Sometimes, we even doubt people in need if they are even deserving to be given a hand. Things just don't simply happen by accidents. This person or that person asked you for some help because God led them to you. Let God use you. You may be challenged financially to help but you can always pray for the friends and family who are going through some rough time. Never underestimate the power of prayer with FAITH.

Mattew 17:20 He replied "Beacause you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible to you." 

3. Be humble AT ALL TIMES. If you want a less-stress-life then maybe it's about time you tried to live a simpler life. (See that I used less-stress instead of stress free for there's no such thing as that) How about a little reassessment in your lifestyle? How about a quick reality check? Do you feel you are better than this or that person just because you have a higher paying job or maybe more cash in your bank account? Maybe it makes us feel good about ourselves to think that some people are less than what we are (or at least seemed to be). I just prayed that you realized sooner or later how important it is to be humble before God humbles you deliberately. 

Matthew 23:12 But those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.

Hope this inspires you. Thank you for reading. Keep the faith and be blessed! Good morning.





Yours,
boykape

Then A Narcissism Begins

Okay, how have you been everyone? It's been awhile. Tagal ko di nakapagblog. Just so you know I'm five months on the go (might give birth to my second this October) and Dudung (my daughter Margaux) has been clingy these days. Ganun siguro kapag magkakaroon na ng kapatid.

Anyways, whereabouts... well, I haven't tweeting in a while too. Right now I was just thinking of changing my pen name into something that sounds more like me. Definitely not Donna Mason. I want Mason to be my first name though... I want it to be Mason Duke. Asa pa ko!

So medyo matagal nga akong nawala sa pagsusulat. Aside from those nights na hindi ako masyadong inaantok. Well, I still manage to write--- mga once a month. Grabe. Ang kulang-kulang ko lately.

Anyways, marami na kong ipo-post now. So baka mga tatlong entry gawin ko.

Just stole this idea from a friend who posted trivia about her on FB but it was epic fail though because nobody cares! LOL. And then I thought about trivias about my life--- and surprisingly enough, there's only few that I can think of. 

So I'm doing this "20 trivias about myself challenge" to see how well I know myself. By the way, I copied these questions here and actually there were about 800 questions there but I just copied 20 and changed some of the questions (not really so much though). You can try this too and post it on your que! :-) So I'm doin' this with Katy Perry's The One that Got Away on my background. 

1) Whats your middle name? PIZARRO. MY LOLO'S (mom side) WERE ESPANOLS! 

2) How old are you? I'M... NOT HONEST.

3) Whats your Birthday? 05/05

4) What starsign does that make it? BULL... CRAP.

5) Whats your favourite colour? ORANGE. AND I HATE PURPLE. FOR SOME REASONS, IT'S ALWAYS ASSOCIATED WITH PINK AND I SON'T LIKE PINK THE MOST. DON'T ASK WHY I USE PURPLE ON THIS ONE. I'M JUST TOO LAZY TO CHANGE THE COLOR.

6) What are the names of your Children? FRANCE MARGAUX. MY SECOND WOULD BE EITHER OLGA GIORGIANA OR FRANCO MATEO? NOT SURE BOUT MATEO YET. 

7) Do you have any pets? NONE AT THE MOMENT. SERYOSO.

8) What's your significant other's endearment? CALL HIM BO. HE CALLS ME BABE. KNOW WHAT THEY SAY? BEING CALLED BABE IS JUST A GOOD FUCKIN' FEELING. FUCKIN' TRUE.

9) How tall are you? USUALLY DEPENDS ON HOW TALL IS THE PERSON ASKING. NAH. I'M A SHORT GIRL. 5'1" 

10) What shoe size are you? 6.5

11) How many pairs of shoes do you own? ENOUGH TO FILL A DECENT SIZE ROOM. BWAHAHAHAAA... MAINGGIT KA!

12) If you were prime minister/ruler of the world what laws would you make? A RULE THAT PUNISHES PEOPLE WHO CLAIM THEY ARE SWAG, PABEBE, JOLOGS, BASTA MGA GANYAN.

13) If you were a super hero what powers would you have? THE POWER OF TIME TRAVELLING. MORTALITY. THE POWER OF CREATING WHATEVER. AND THE LIST GOES ON. PROBABLY THE REASON I COULD NEVER BE A SUPERHERO IN THE FIRST PLACE. I'M TOO SELFISH.

14) and what would your hero name be? SUPER BOYKAPE

15) and what outfit would you wear? GEEZ, MAN. HEROES OUTFIT'S A GAYSHIT.

16) What was your last dream about? HAVING AN AFFAIR WITH MY DOCTOR'S HUSBAND. EWWW. NEXT PLEASE.

17) What would you do if you won the lottery? OH, MAN. THERE'S A LOT OF THINGS I WANNA DO BUT I BET I CAN SPEND IT ALL IN TWO HOURS. TRUST ME.

18) Would you like to build/design your own house? YEAH AND IT'S GONNA BE A MODERN MEDITERRANEAN MANSION.

19) Which form of public transport do you prefer? TRICYCLE. I LOVE TRICYCLES. I SELDOMLY RIDE ON JEEPNEYS. I JUST LOOK STUPID. IT'S SOMETHING I CAN NEVER GET USED TO.

20) What talents do you have? I'M SARCASTIC, DELUSIONAL, SELF-PROCLAIMED, ONE TOUGH SON OF A BITCH. ERRR... JUST IN CASE YOU CONSIDER THOSE "TALENTS".

Okay, can't believe I'm done. So, it's your turn. Spread goodness. Spread happiness! :-)

Pssst!

Dear Young Sir,

I know what you're feeling right now. You're disappointed and want to give up.

I know you're tired and sick. I know your dreams seem distant. I know your hopes

are all fading. I know you're not satisfied. 

Please don't give up!

Take a deep breath.

Pray.

Realize your dreams.

You're getting there everyday.

See all the little and big things that inspire you.

You can't stop now.

God didn't give you your talent just to give up. Keep this in mind. NO BELIEVER REMAINS AT THE BOTTOM. When you feel you're at your lowest point--- smile calmly. There's no way but up.

Held your head high and prepare. The best is yet to come.

Sincerely yours,

Sir 2.0

KEEP INTERESTED IN YOUR CAREER

Nobody will do it for you.