Faces of God

Allow me to write about some important people who recently moved and touched me.
I consider them God's faces because I believe they have been sent to me
to inspire me and bring me closer to God.

This is Ms. Glenda Demata. I call her "Ms. G."
Thrilling, exciting, energetic, and refreshing 
are the words that would come into mind as I
think of this truly wonderful friend.

Her presence is just a gift from God --
sparkling,
spinning,
dancing, and
free.



Ms. G. taught me how to smile and enjoy what life has to offer...
that I am supposed to be free...
free from the dictations of my selfish self,
and free from what others want.
What matters therefore is that I gracefully connect
my self to others like a web -- beautiful, strong, endless connecting.

She is soon to become a wife.
I wish her good health and happiness in her married life.

This is Bishop Soane Patita Paini Mafi, the Bishop of Tonga.

He is leaving Niue today after a week of visit (Niue is actually part of his diocese). 

Meeting him is like meeting God. He is full of grace and inspiration.

I seldom meet people like him -- someone of humbling humility 

and great wisdom.

From him, I learned that my relationship with God is a decision 

and not something operated by feelings. According to him,

this should be my guiding light and source of inspiration on

times when I don't feel His presence. To be there patiently waiting

is already something. "Wait patiently. He will come."

Mrs. Vilisi Nosa, a good friend,
a dependable colleague, my firm and wise
department chair at Niue High School.

I consider her as one of my best teachers in
this lifetime. She is sharp, witty, and oozing 
with personality. I'm sure she would think
otherwise, but I think she is sweet and truly caring.

I have great respect for this truly amazing woman.
Her profoundness is just unfathomable.



My "Vi" taught me how to be strong,
to be in control,
firm,
to stand against mediocrity
and apathy,
to teach people to respect me
and accept me for who I am.

This very spiritual person also taught me how to deepen my faith in God.
She makes me want to be closer to Him.
You see, when this woman came into my life,
I started to update my blog, read passages from the Bible,
and became interested again to talk about my relationship with my God.
Hehehe...That's Vi.

I think I'm shaping up, changing, and growing rapidly.
Thanks to these people and everyone who has helped me become
who I am today.