Karen Marek Atendido

Angie Dorado

2012-01-30T22:10:00.000-08:00

Elgee Lagman

2012-01-30T22:06:00.000-08:00

Ana Ortiz

2012-01-30T22:02:00.000-08:00

Jonalyn Maganda

2012-01-30T21:21:00.000-08:00

Jamie Lozano

2012-01-30T21:17:00.000-08:00

Ysa Dela Torre

2011-07-05T20:49:00.001-07:00

Karla Jacobo-Oliva

2011-07-05T20:45:00.000-07:00

Astrid de Jesus-Ocaya

2011-06-21T23:12:00.000-07:00

Jacky Vergara-Garcia

2011-01-26T23:00:00.001-08:00

Erika Bagamaspad

2011-01-26T22:53:00.001-08:00

Cecil Stewart

2011-01-26T22:50:00.000-08:00

Lily Geronimo

2011-01-26T22:48:00.001-08:00

Dianne Viray

2011-01-26T22:43:00.000-08:00

WeddingsAtWork

2011-01-16T21:22:00.000-08:00

Hannah Herrera-Bagatsing

2010-09-16T21:46:00.000-07:00

Caren Manalo

2010-09-16T21:31:00.000-07:00

Grace Tira

2010-09-16T21:23:00.000-07:00

Vida Curray Panopio

2010-08-06T02:19:00.001-07:00

Belle Domingo

2010-08-06T02:16:00.000-07:00

For appointment or inquiries

2010-07-06T00:03:00.000-07:00

Mobile:09175122736
Landline: 4664109
Email: karenatendido@gmail.com

2012 Rates

2010-07-05T23:57:00.000-07:00

TRADITIONAL HAIR & MAKEUP PACKAGE

Bride only- 10,500
Bride plus 1- 13,000
Bride plus 2- 15,500
Bride plus 3- 18,000

Trial Hair & Makeup 2,500

AIRBRUSH HAIR & MAKEUP PACKAGE

Bride only- 12,500
Bride plus 1- 15,000
Bride plus 2- 17,500
Bride plus 3- 20,000

Trial Hair & Makeup 3,500

Airbrush Package consists of airbrush for the bride and traditional makeup for the additional heads

Hair & makeup after the additional 3 heads is 2, 000 per head

Flower Girl’s Hair & Makeup 1, 000

Touch up kit & free lashes are inclusive of the package

2nd look & touch up for the reception is additional 2k

Terms of payment: Fifty percent down payment of the total amount upon signing of contract. Full payment will be settled on the day of the wedding prior to the ceremony.

Out of Town Fee: There will be an additional fee for events outside Metro Manila.

Products that I use are MAC, Makeup Forever, Kryolan, and Bobbi Brown, Temptu.

Bridal Makeup

2010-07-05T23:06:00.000-07:00

Makeup is meant to be beautiful. Makeup should be used to accentuate & highlight your best features-not to cover up or disguise you. Instead of focusing on your flaws, learn how to focus on your best, most beautiful features.

Your wedding day is special & exciting. You have to be prepared and ready for your day. It's important to find the perfect look ahead of time. I believe choosing the look of your wedding day makeup is as important as choosing your gown. Your look will be captured in photos forever, so it's important to put on your best face with no mistakes.

What kind of bride do you want to be:

*Classic Beauty
*Glamour Gal
*Sophisticated

Ask yourself this question: If you or your kids were to look back on your wedding picture & all the other photos 10 years from now, would you still think you look pretty? Just make sure that on your wedding day, you still look like you. It is important to look like yourself-just the most beautiful you possible.

TIMING

The time of day for your wedding will affect your makeup choices. A more natural look in the morning wedding varies greatly from the more dramatic look of an evening ceremony. The way the sunlight changes throughout the day can influence the way the makeup appears in photos.

FOUR CATEGORIES:

MORNING-Soft & pretty, natural beauty,dewy, slight sheen
MIDDAY-matte finish,classic, natural beauty
LATE AFTERNOON- dramatic, more glamour, sparkling eye
EVENING-Glamour, smoky eye

Bear in mind that applying makeup for the event is not a matter of wearing heavier makeup. It's more of choosing the right shades & color so it will last & look great under several lighting, from daylight to twilight to your photographer's lights.

This day is all about how beautiful you are, so I want to help you create the perfect look for you. So when considering your makeup look for your wedding photos, remember that it's all about making your best features stand out in the photo not cover everything up with heavier makeup.:)

Caren Manalo

2010-06-29T02:33:00.001-07:00

Sangobion AD (S Magazine)

2010-06-10T05:19:00.000-07:00

Celine Samson-Vasquez

2010-05-27T19:38:00.000-07:00

Sinequanone

2010-05-07T22:07:00.000-07:00

Judith Breuker

2010-05-07T21:31:00.003-07:00

Janice Resente-Emberga

2010-03-23T00:20:00.000-07:00

Trina Jacinto-Reyes

2010-02-23T04:57:00.000-08:00

Jovy Lorenzo-Gracia

2010-02-23T04:55:00.001-08:00

Lea Romanes-England

2010-02-23T04:54:00.001-08:00

Nikki Dela Paz-Aguilar

2010-02-03T01:58:00.001-08:00

Steve & Lea

2009-12-04T00:02:00.000-08:00

How to Look Good In Makeup & Glasses

2009-11-26T16:53:00.000-08:00

12 professional tricks on how to put makeup on people with eyeglasses, to determine what textures are most flattering and easy to use, and how to transform the shape and sixe of the eye

The right peeling and, above all, a good design and makeup for the eyebrows guarantee that the eyes will take on there best look.
To make the tip of an eye pencil more resistant, warm it up with your hands for 2 minutes.
For sensitive or easily irritated eyes use a khol pencil that is specially designed not to irritate the eye.
Always use a sharpener designed for makeup use only to avoid the tip from breaking or clogging.
Sharpen the pencil right before using it so that it is soft.
Underline the eyelid just near the eyelashes as this will make the eye look bigger.
If you want a very elaborate makeup, you can blend a cream eye shadow on the eyelid after putting on a powder one.
Be careful with colors. For day makeup neutral colors are more flattering. Don't overdo it with too much color, save that for nighttime.
A bit of white eyeliner on the edge of the upper and lower eyelid lightens up the look,
If the makeup turns out to strong or doesn't look like you wanted it to, you can soften it by using a bit of transparent powder applied with a small makeup brush.
The shape of the eye dictates the colors you should use base on a simple principle: clear tone bring out eyes while dark tones make the eye appear deeper.
Darker tones should be applied on the edge of the eyelashes and light tones are used to lighten up the inner part of the eye.

Harold & Gracie

2009-11-25T19:35:00.000-08:00

Alex & Lou (photos by Henry Villanueva)

2009-11-25T19:33:00.000-08:00

Kathy Ang

2009-11-25T19:30:00.001-08:00

Put Order Into Your Image!

2009-11-04T01:52:00.000-08:00

Here are the steps to putting your clothing in order:Take all of your clothes out of your closet
Only do this if your closet is very disorganized. If it's more or less okay, you can skip to the next step, leaving your clothes hanging in your closet.

Hang your clothing according to typePut all of your shirts together (I also arrange mine by color ), all of your pants together (I organize mine by type of pant: wide-legs together, cigarette pants together, etc.), all of your skirts together... Leave wool sweaters, t-shirts, and jeans folded. Except for these items, it is best to hang all of your clothing.

Once everything is in order, start weeding things outYes, once everything is in order, start reviewing your clothing article by article, and make three piles: one with the clothes you're going to throw out because they're not decent enough to give away, a second pile with clothes you don't like, don't fit you, or don't work with your current style that you will give away or donate, and finally, a pile of clothes that you have to mend, iron, or take to be re-dyed. Without thinking too much about it, put things into these three piles and start making a dent in your closet.

How to know when to toss a piece of clothingUsually, if I haven't used something for two seasons - for example, the last two summers - , I put it in a suitcase in my attic. Once a year, I look at what I have inside, and from there I either put things back in my closet or get rid of things I don't think I will use again. If you don't have the space to store the clothing, it's much better to donate it right away rather than let it hang in your closet taking up space.

Create new outfitsOnce everything is organized, continue with your shoes, underwear drawer, etc. When you finish, start creating outfits from pieces that might look good together. Take photos or write them down so you have some flattering outfits prepared for days when you are in a hurry.

Organize your vanity
The next step is to go to your bathroom or vanity and do exactly the same thing. Here I recommend that you have one makeup bag for the look you wear on weekdays, and another, bigger one where you can keep the products you use only on weekends, for special occasions, or for certain season.

I have everything organized like this, and it works for me:

Daily care productsIt doesn't make a lot of sense to have a lot of products out if they aren't things you use daily. So the first thing you have to do is take out all of your products and leave out only the ones you use every day, which are:

Makeup remover
Toner
Eye cream
Serum
Day cream
Night cream
Honestly, everything else just gets in your way.

Basket of basics
I have a small wicker basket where I put all of the items listed above: it's the best way to keep the bottles organized so I don't have to look in my closet. Also, it makes it much easier to follow my daily beauty routine, because everything is right at hand. For example, I've put my nighttime hair treatment in this basket (I used to always forget to use it).

Basket of specific treatments
Since I don't have drawers, in the bathroom cabinets I have wicker baskets a little larger than the one I mentioned above that I use to categorize products according to type. All of my products that are specific treatments - such as masks, exfoliators, etc, go in one basket. In another I put hair products, and I use a third for bobby pins, hair bands... I promise you this is the best way to have all of your "stock" in rigorous order.

Daytime makeup kitI have a daytime makeup kit that is actually a small MAC case that I love. It has two levels: in the top one, I have all of my shadows and the brushes I use most frequently (those for foundation, concealer, brows, and one for blending); in the bottom part I have all of my powders, bronzers, foundations, etc. I like this case so much that I'm thinking of buying another one so I can put all of my illuminators and nighttime shadows in it.

Storage bagIn another, much larger kit, I keep my seasonal shadows, darker powders, lipsticks I'm not currently using, and some back-up products. It is actually a professional makeup artist's case, but if you don't have one, you can simply use a bigger makeup bag. The idea is not to throw everything together. That way, you don't spend 10 minutes every morning looking for the lipstick that you wear every day, which you can't find because it's hidden between ten other lipsticks.

BrushesI think brushes are vital for applying makeup; that's why I have so many of them, and that's why I have a tall glass in my room where I keep them all. That way they don't get in the way, and they are also decorative. Every Sunday I clean all of brushes so I don't have to think about cleaning them during the week.

Get organized
Add your own organizational tips to mine to get things in order. Set aside one day this week and start organizing everything. This time, make two piles: one with products that are expired, broken, or that you don't like, and another with the products you aren't using now but will use in the future.

Clean out your bag, or, even better - indulge yourself and buy a new one - they're on sale! Clean each one of your products: the best way to do this is to use makeup remover wipes: everything will look like new. Finally, throw away everything you don't need anymore (guiltlessly).

You'll see that once you put your clothes and products in order, come Monday morning you'll not only know how to do your makeup, but you'll be in the mood to do your makeup, and you'll find everything easily...

If You Get A Pimple...

2009-11-04T01:46:00.000-08:00

Follow these steps:
Moisturize your skin and avoid products that dry out the skin.

You can apply some type of treatment. For me, because I have sensitive skin, Sebium from Bioderm works well (only in pharmacies). It helps to eliminate a breakout, but without drying out the sin.

Then, put your makeup on like you normally do.

Before putting on powder use a corrector specially made for that area. If you get pimples every now and again, it is better to invest in one that not only minimizes them, but dries them. I like the one from Bobbi Brown.

Go back and touchup the area, thinly covering the area with foundation with your fingertips.

And to finish, apply a few touches of totally matte and transparent powder with a brush.

Try to intensify your mouth or your eyes (whichever is further away from the pimple) in order to center the attention there and divert attention from the pimple.

Best Tips for Making Up Your Eyes

2009-11-04T01:37:00.000-08:00

How to prepare the eye area

Just as when we make up the skin of the face, it's very important to prepare the skin around the eyes so that the shadows will last longer and it will be easier to apply your makeup. Follow these suggestions:

Remove makeup
Before applying makeup, make sure that your eyes and the surrounding area is totally clean. (Sometimes traces of mascara from the night before remain.) If you don't remove your makeup well, the makeup won't look clean, and if you want that professional looking finish, this is the first thing you have to take into account.

Special treatment Another tip is to be careful with the area! This is the most fragile area of the face; that's why you should be very gentle, especially when removing makeup. If you have to rub hard to eliminate mascara or shadow, this means that your eye makeup remover isn't right for you.

Eye contour cream
Before applying any other creams, use an eye cream to keep the eye area hydrated, elastic, and protected. When you apply it, apply to the area around your eyes (you don't have to apply it to your lids) and using gentle touches from the inner corners of your eye to the outside.

How to correct under eye circles and bagsThis is another thing that we don't always pay attention to, and if circles or bags are not corrected, it won't look good.

Concealing circles
To conceal circles, use a cream concealer. If you have very dark circles, this is the best choice, since liquids are very light.
Make sure that the concealer provides enough moisture so that is doesn't dry out the area.
Then apply concealer with a synthetic bristle brush to the under eye area, inner corners of the eye, and the roots of the lashes (normally this area is very bluish).
Apply a small amount of product and blend it softly downward.
Then use your fingertip to tap (not pull) the area where concealer was applied to blend it and eliminate excess product.
Use a concealer a shade lighter than that of your face. Don't use one that's too light: it will be noticeable.
When you've finished making up your eyes, you can use a concealer-illuminator in the corner of the eye to brighten the area.
Concealing bags

If, on the other hand, you have bags, follow these suggestions:

Before doing your makeup, apply an eye cream that reduces and calms the area so that it will look less puffy.
Use a shade of concealer similar to your skin to correct circles. If you use a light color, it will draw attention to your bags.
Once you've finished with your makeup, you should add a final touch of translucent powder with a small puff to mattify the whole area where your bags are and reduce their appearance.
Remember: to hide bags, it's important to avoid applying shimmery powders or illuminating concealers to this area, because they will make them more noticeable.

Your best colors
When I'm doing some one's makeup and I want to bring out the person's eye color, I follow these rules:

The most flattering colors for...

Blue eyes
If you have blue eyes, use these colors to make them pop:

Pink.
Brown.
Gold and bronze.
Black.
Very dark blue (if it's matte, even better.
Orange or salmon.

Green eyes
If you have green eyes, use these colors to make them pop:

Purples and violets.
Brown.
Dark green (especially if your eyes are light green).

Brown eyes
If you have brown eyes, you're in luck, because all colors are flattering on you. However, you can use these colors in particular to make them pop:

Grays and silvers.
Brown.
Black.
Purples and violets (opt for these shades especially if your eyes have a light bit of green in them).

Light eyes
This is one of the basic rules of makeup: if you have light eyes, use dark colors to make them pop.

Dark eyes
Just as above, but the reverse. If you have dark eyes, use light and pearlescent colors to make them pop.

Colors you should avoid if...

Below are some colours that you should avoid to play down certain aspects of your face.

If you have heavy circles

If you have dark circles and you cannot completely hide them with your concealer, avoid these colors at all costs:

Greens.
Blues.
Purples.
Grays.
Instead of the colors above, choose warm colors such as bronzes, golds...

If you have bags
If you have bags, it is more important to avoid certain types of textures, rather than certain colors, such as pearlescent shadows and shimmery or shiny creams, especially on the lower lid. You should also always make a well-defined line with pencil or shadow between your lower lashes.

Genesis & Janice

2009-10-27T20:42:00.000-07:00

Aris & Jeselle

2009-10-27T02:25:00.000-07:00

Rinna Garrucho

2009-09-05T04:59:00.000-07:00

Chloe Bautista

2009-09-05T04:17:00.000-07:00

Tania Pascual

2009-09-05T04:08:00.000-07:00

Janice Legaspi

2009-09-05T04:00:00.001-07:00

Bituin Gallana

2009-09-05T03:44:00.000-07:00

Aubrey Young

2009-09-05T03:39:00.001-07:00

Lory Danganan

2009-09-05T03:35:00.000-07:00

Lory loves Hello Kitty!:)

Ryan & Lei's Wedding

2009-08-05T06:12:00.000-07:00

January 4, 2009
Club Filipino

Marco & Dianne's Wedding

2009-08-05T05:53:00.001-07:00

April 18,2009
Green meadows Clubhouse

Unica Hija Fashion Show

2009-03-12T18:52:00.001-07:00

Unica Hija presented Sarah Geronimo as their new image model last March 9, 2009 at the Glorietta 5. Pong Niu & I did the models' makeup..:)

Maika @18

2009-03-12T02:48:00.000-07:00

MAIKA DEE Turned 18 Last February 11.She's the daughter of Elen & Simmon Dee. She celebrated her birthday last March 7, 2009 at the North Forbes Pavilion..:)

Mabuhay Modelong Pinoy

2008-12-30T22:19:00.000-08:00

PMAP Launched its first ever social awareness campaign entitled "Mabuhay Modelong Pinoy!" with a photo exhibit by Raymund Isaac last December 8, 2008 at the south wing hallway of Greenbelt 3.

http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?ArticleId=421784&publicationSubCategoryId=89

More PMAP's headshots

2008-10-17T00:27:00.001-07:00

PMAP's headshots

2008-10-15T02:49:00.000-07:00

I was given the privilege to work with the members of the Professional Models of the Philippines. What a blessing! All of them are gorgeous! I just enjoyed doing their make up!They look like live dolls, oh yes, Barbies & Kens!:)

Canadian Bride

2008-09-25T23:01:00.000-07:00

Our wedding video

2008-09-19T04:30:00.001-07:00

Praise God for a Beautiful Wedding...

2008-09-04T22:51:00.000-07:00

Last August 23 was one extra special day for me, we celebrated my 34Th birthday and I exchanged I do's to the love of my life, Ariel. We shared our telenovela-like testimonies, the struggles we went through as a couple and our undying faith in the Lord,we & most of the guests could not help but shed tears during our individual testimonies, when we honored our parents and our thank you speeches.
We can't just stop praising God for all the wonderful blessings He has given us..:)
You can watch our on-site video at www.threelogyvideo.com/blog

Daily Scripture

2008-09-04T22:40:00.001-07:00

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My Gorgeous 888 Bride

2008-09-03T18:58:00.000-07:00

Isn't she familiar? Oh yes, she's a commercial/print model... She's pretty with or without make up!:)

Preview of our prenup photos

2008-06-29T23:38:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Mango Red! They did a good job! ;)You'll see more of our photos at their website: www.mangored.com/blog

My You Tube videos

2008-03-28T22:22:00.000-07:00

Hope you enjoy the videos..he!he!We were just rehearsing then..:)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLRqwTOnoa0&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGZCcWSOSU4&NR=1

Cebu Bride

2008-03-17T22:13:00.000-07:00

Another bride from Cebu! Of course the 1st one was Cielo. But thanks to her I got an email from Irene, "Hi!I'm from the States and will be getting married in March in Cebu. I was browsing through various vendor websites from the Philippines and came across JP and Cielo's wedding. I was wondering if I can get the name and contact info for Cielo's makeup artist? She looked great in her wedding!" Another blessing for me! ha!ha! Of course I emailed her back..:) Irene's from chicago & most of her guests were from the states. She had her wedding in Shangri-la Mactan. Oh, I just love her gown & shoes! She spent like $5,000 for her Monique Lhuillier gown, huh!
Thanks Rene Gaviola for the pics! :)

The Blushing Bride Team

2007-11-17T05:23:00.000-08:00

Can't wait to see our new commercial este website pala!:) How'd ya like it?

Weddingsatwork

2007-10-17T20:18:00.000-07:00

Mega Magazine October Issue

2007-10-10T18:46:00.000-07:00

Electrolux Ad

2007-09-20T01:26:00.000-07:00

I'm gonna knock on your door, ring on your bell, knock on your windows too... hey, this is not your ordinary Electrolux man! :)

My Life Story

2007-09-19T21:21:00.000-07:00

I’ve always known that I was an adopted child of the Timbol family. I looked different from all of them but I was too shy to even ask them about it.

My biological dad is Martin Marek, a former U.S. Navy man stationed in Capas, Tarlac. And my biological mom is Lilian Broqueza.

After my parents got married, my mother (who was only 17 at the time) gave birth to me on Aug. 23, 1974. My dad went ahead to the U.S., and my mother & I followed shortly. For some reason, my mother & I had to return to Angeles City, Pampanga.

I was a sickly baby & my mother could not afford to take care of me. So she gave me up for adoption, unbeknown to my Daddy Marti. Mommy Shirley and Daddy Ben took me in. This is something for which I will always be grateful to them. Soon after she handed me over to my adoptive parents, Mommy Lilian went back to the states. For some time, she stayed in touch w/ Mommy Shirley. But eventually, my two moms lost contact w/ each other.

Growing up, I developed insecurities. I felt very different from my adoptive family. No matter how much they assured me that they loved me, I always felt left out. As a result, I responded negatively to Mommy Shirley’s discipline. I had this mistaken notion that she didn’t truly love me because I was just adopted. I felt that she was over-protective, and I resented her for it. I now realize, of course, that she was just looking out for me. But when I was younger, my insecurities got the better of me and they distorted my perceptions.

During that time, the opportunity to join showbiz came along, and I grabbed it. I enjoyed the limelight because of the acceptance and financial freedom it provided me. However my success just gave temporary happiness and fulfillment, because deep down inside me, something was lacking. My resentment towards mommy Shirley’s discipline led me to rebel & leave home.
In my confusion and search for security, I got involved in a wrong relationship. Not knowing then that the man I was involved with was married, I thought our relationship would give me the security and happiness I longed for. I thought all the while that what I had was love. Even after I learned that he was married, I stood by him- knowing that it was wrong. I knew I was making his family miserable. In time, I started to feel uneasy. I realized that that wasn’t the life I wanted.

Out of desperation, I cried out to God and said, “Lord please speak to me. I will open the Bible now. Give me your message.” So when I did…the first thing I saw was “Warning against adultery”. I was stunned! I cried & cried & asked God to help me. After that night, I woke up & noticed that I really felt cold towards my boyfriend. I decided to let go of our relationship. But I had worries & fears. I knew I couldn’t sustain my children financially, and I was apprehensive about being a single parent. That was in the year 2001.

After 2 years, my doctor, Dra. Sapaula-who happens to be one of my principal sponsors, gave me the Purpose Driven Life book. When I read it, the impact on me was so strong. It answered all my questions. The lessons in the first 3 chapters were my favorite: “You are not an accident”, “Your birth was not a mistake or mishap” & “Your life is no fluke in nature”, “Your parents may not have planned you but God did”. I learned that God loves me & has a plan for me.

It says in Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you says the Lord. Plans to prosper you & not harm you, Plans to give you hope & a future.”

I started attending Bible studies at CCF & surrendered my life to God. My desire for showbiz started to fade away. I was not after fame & popularity anymore. I just wanted to share my talent. God started to work in my life & He even took out the shame from my past. I’m even proud to say that I am a mother of 2 beautiful, kind, God-fearing, loving, morally excellent, obedient, children.

God started to bless my singing career. I sang w/ the Hotdog Band & toured around the US, Canada, & Australia.

During one of our tours in July 2004, I visited my friend, Aubrey in San Francisco. She & her husband helped me search the internet, & found the website of a band w/ a member named Marti Mars. We got in touch with him and he gave us my dad’s mobile number. My friends then called the number. I was so nervous!

When a man answered, I asked, “Is this Martin Wayne Marek of the Teezers & the Firecatz band?” He said, “Yes”. I asked, “Have you ever been to the Philippines?” and he said yes again. My heart beat so fast. I asked again, “When was that?” He said sometime in the 70’s. I asked, “Did you ever know a Lilian Marek?” & he said yes. I thought to myself, “my gosh eto na sya!” I was afraid that he would deny me. So I immediately said, “I’m her daughter!” then he asked, “Karen?” & I replied, “Dad? “You remember my name?” & he said yes, “I have your picture on my refrigerator & I been searching for you.” We exchanged hellos & I told him I saw his photo on the website of the band. From then on we kept in touch. A few months later, I met him and his family when I traveled to California. It was a tearful reunion: I cried and hugged him.

God is really good! I never thought in my wildest dream that this would happen. When I met my dad I didn’t feel any hatred, only love.

My dad wrote my mom & told her that I was in the States at that time, maybe she would want to see me, but there was no reply. My dad tried to call her but she didn’t respond. My dad said her new family didn’t know I existed.

I went back home to Manila without hearing from my mom. Then in December my dad received a phone call from my mom. “How’s Karen?” she asked him. My dad told her how we spent time w/ each other. In December 23, 2004, I got an email from my step dad. He introduced himself as the husband of my mother and related to me my mother’s sorrow over what happened before and her longing for me. It was only recently that she learned about me. I emailed him back & shared my feelings towards my mom. I told him that I had nothing against her, and that I am grateful to God for the opportunity to have her back in my life.

She called me one day & said sorry. I forgave her right away. I know that it is by God’s grace that I felt complete in Him & did not feel any anger or resentment towards them. For me, the past doesn’t really matter anymore. I told her that everything happened for a reason.

Last May 2005, my kids & I went to Florida to visit my mom & her family. I could not express how happy I was, the first time I saw her. We had so much fun getting to know each other. I noticed some traits that I inherited from her. She loves to laugh hard like I do. I saw also that she is kind hearted. When I bonded w/ her, it felt so natural that it seemed like we were never apart.

It is true that God knows the desires of your heart & He is faithful in His promises. By God’s grace I have also started rebuilding my relationship with my adoptive parents. I reassured them that they will always be an indispensable part of my life & that I love them immensely. I know better now than to blame them for what I went through.

To close, I know that from the time that I was born, God has always been w/ me, orchestrating the events in my life perfectly. He’s been very faithful. He has healed all the wounds in my heart. Everything that happened in my life is according to His will & I will always be thankful & blessed to share His love & goodness. Indeed, God is my only hope!!!

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