God's Cake

Let me share to you a forwarded story from Fr. Larry Tan SDB
It was part of his homily for the funeral mass of his brother in law.
This story saved my day...




Sometimes we wonder,” What did I do to deserve this?
Or Why did God have to do this to me?”

Here is a wonderful explanation.

A daughter is telling her mother how everything is going wrong.
She’s failing in algebra, her boyfriend broke up with her, and her best friend is moving away.

Meanwhile her mother is baking a cake and asks her daughter if she would like a snack, and the daughter says: “Absolutely Mom. I love your cake”.
“Here have some cooking oil,” her mother offers.
“Yucks! Says her daughter.
“ How about a couple of raw eggs?”
“Mom.”
“Would you like some flour then? Or maybe some baking soda?”
“Mom, those are all yucky!”

To which the mother replies:
“Yes, all those things seem bad all by themselves. But when they are put together in the right way, they make a wonderfully delicious cake!”

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There goes my whining.

You see, I'm in the final stretch of my final exams this week for the 1st semester.
I'm struggling to put up with the demands of Med school
and I'm having a hard time with particular subjects like Pharmacology.
I'm into sleepless nights, lots of coffee, and stress.
Plus, I really miss home.
I wanna have breakfast with Mom, watch DVD's with my siblings.
I wanna play with Iday our baby in the house, and with Cheenoe our dog.
I want to relax. Breathe.
A romantic getaway with Mayi.
Plan for the upcoming YLSS, concerts, teachings in the community.
Dine out with friends. Go to the beach.
Read books unrelated to medicine, play the piano for hours.
And the list could go on and on and on.

But hey, the Lord taught me a lesson today.
It's like almost a loving slap on the head.
And I'm glad He did in His perfect timing.
It's like Jesus telling me to walk on water in the middle of the storm.
I obeyed.
But because of the seemingly big waves and strong winds(and floods in UST),
my faith hesitated and now I'm drowning. But He streches His hand,
rescues me, and tells me...
'Didoy my son, why did you doubt?'.

Boom. A strong hit to the core.

There is an appointed time for everything. (Ecclesiastes 3:1-15)
For now, study hard dude. That's why you are supported in school.
Focus. Focus. Focus.
Dids, you are gonna be a great doctor someday.
So do your part excellently.

I believe now Lord.
Thanks for never failing to remind me in moments like this.

I feel better now.
My to-do-list can wait.


Didoy