One day at the park, a little boy was crying. His balloon flew away, and he couldn’t get it back. An old man saw him and came close. He smiled and gave the boy a new balloon. “This is for you,” the man said. “Because you are special.” The boy asked, “Why are you giving this to me?” The man said, “Because you are like God. If God saw you right now, He would do the same.” The boy smiled and gave him a hug. We are like God—so we can love, care, and forgive. But sometimes, people forget this. Sometimes, they let the devil use them to make others feel sad or alone. If someone hurts you, remember this: God never leaves you. You are still made like Him, and He still loves you. Choose to be like God. Choose to love. 💛
When I was a kid, I remember I used to cry when I don’t see my mother. Whenever there where occasions, I was always aloof and shy distant to everybody. I just want to cling to my mother’s arm and don’t want to leave her side. Having her beside me brings me comfort ever since I was a child and even up to now. I can’t live without my mother. She was the one who always preparing our meals and made sure we had a good and complete meal every day. She was my first teacher, not only in school but also in life. She taught us to be responsible in life and told us we can fulfill our dreams if we study hard and give the best we can. When I was studying during my childhood days, I wanted my mother to be proud of me. I did my very best at school to make sure that during end of the ceremonies, my mother will go up the stage to put a medal of recognition on me. I remember her buying new clothes for me as a reward for a job well done. Although we were not rich, she would always find a way to rew...