The Surprise

Is this a surprise for your son?,” I texted my husband at work.

Seeing the framed drawings of my son when he was 3 or 4 years old brought a big smile on my face as I got home from visiting him in his place.




“Not bad…Not bad at all…” I thought to myself. That even then, his talent in the art business was so evident. Learning patience and determination to always create the best in each of his art piece. I knew he always put his heart in each piece. It was not about just creating art. It was about doing something he truly loved and was gifted with. And my husband and I couldn’t be happier but for him to realize his true passion and pursue that goal.


Eager to surprise him despite his busy schedule, my husband brought it over and my son was delighted to see the unexpected gift.In a way, we all laughed about it knowing how big of a difference to see his early masterpieces compared with what he knew now. He found a spot in his room. And put the "reminder" of a humble beginning.

Seeing those early forms of drawing would always bring a smile for me. In a mother’s heart, those tiny, ten little fingers I wouldn’t forget as he chose one color after another and formed lines. He thought nothing of it then. But you, moms out there know what I’m talking about. How many times we decorated our refrigerators with those “surprises from our beloved tots?”



Yet…seeing his designs now also make me smile even more. I see diligence. Patience. Determination. Developed throughout the passing years. The love that he puts in each piece. Not forgetting modesty and the Source of his talent.

He took Computer Engineering at first. Only to be overwhelmed with things he realized he didn’t love. And that was the key…Love

In this life, it’s okay not to follow a road sometimes. Especially when you don’t have love in your heart to take that path. Because in the end, what’s more important is what you will leave behind. And most of all, Who leads you on that pathway you choose. Yes… Despite the odds… Despite the “unknowns” and the “doubts” that may form. But on these unfamiliar treks, there are potentials to develop gigantic faith. A child-like kind of faith. That’s how we beat the odds. When we believe… Hope…Love…


If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. – 1 Corinthians 13:1 (NIV)

5 comments:

  1. This is the Christian version of "Do what you love and the money will come." I think it's neat the way your husband saved his early artwork showing the depth of his talent in his young years and all the growth through the years! There is definitely nothing wrong in dropping the path we find we don't love. Such wisdom both to your son and your readers. Let's be led by the One who created us and knows how to use our talents for His glory. It truly brings not only happiness but holiness to follow Him like that. Big hugs to you, my friend.

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  2. Amen and amen. Blessings to you sweet lady!

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  3. Hi, Rosel!
    I just wanted to drop by and wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving. May the Lord pour out His favor and love on your Thanksgiving Day! I know how much you all love Him and please Him with your lives. I'm thankful to have you for a friend! Big hugs!

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  4. Beautiful post as always, Rosel. Your son was brought up in love and nurture, and what he is now is a product and outcome of that love. He is so favored and blessed to have parents like you. How have you been dear Rosel? Trusting all is well... Love always, Lidia

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  5. Beautiful song... just listened to it now. Thanks for sharing!

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