{10,000 Visits! Thank You}

{10,000 Visits! Thank You}

29 September 2012

I spent almost the whole day updating my blog design. I just think that it's about time after almost 2 years. Yes, I spent hours and hours trying to figure out which html that I should edit, which links that should go into certain html codes, creating new slide show and the header, and so on and so forth. When I finished, I checked on the statistic and realized that today marks 10,000 visits on my blog! That puts a big grin on my smile. Thank you, you make all the hours and efforts, and my spinning head and watery eyes looking at those html codes totally worthwhile. (OK, I am a little exaggerating here.) But seriously, thank you! HUGS!

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{Beautiful People}

{Beautiful People}

27 September 2012

The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen. ~ Elizabeth Kubler Ros ~

For a long time, I have been looking for words to best describe my parents. Their life, their characters, their experience, their stories. It seems that I can't express it in words, until I found that quote. Kinda feel like hitting the jackpot machine. Lol.

I have watched them during their difficult times, how they supported each other and found their way out. Their sincerity to help others makes our home is a go to home for strangers who stop by and ask for water to drink or a permission to sit in a small garden outside of our house. I often discuss this with my mom. How funny and pleasing it is that from about 20 houses in our housing complex, strangers choose to knock on our door for help.

This is for two beautiful people in my life.

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{You Melt My Heart}

{You Melt My Heart}

12 September 2012

Our morning conversation yesterday...

Jo: Why were you born first?
Me: Eerrr...hhmm...ah...eeeerrr... (thinking hard here.) Maybe because Jesus wanted me to be the first child.
Jo: Jesus wanted you to be a sister?
Me: Yes. Maybe...maybe...
Jo: So you can be a good sister to Aunty Fara!
Me: Yesss!!! (giggle)

Our dinner conversation yesterday...

Jo: You should be proud of yourself, mommy.
Me: And why is that?
Jo: Because you are such a great sister to Aunty Fara.
Me: (melt! Read this Aunty Fara. Ha! LOL)

She has such a good heart. Two nights before, my husband talked about his (not so good) day at work. After he finished, she asked, "What is you favorite color, papa?" He said blue. The she picked a blue construction paper and made a card for him that says, it's OK if you have a bad day at work. The important thing is you work hard and I make you super happy. LOL. Such a darling!

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{Back to School}

{Back to School}

04 September 2012

Dear Jocy,

I know you are super excited about going back to school, being a 2nd grader and all. Seeing your passion to read and write, and your curiosity to learn new things always give that warm fussy feeling. I want you to know that I am so proud of you. I am proud to see how much you have grown and have achieved. (Did I see proud twice? tee-hee-hee.)

My heart always melts when you say, "How can I thank you? I know I have to study hard and try my best, but what else that I can do for you?" Do know kiddo, you've done more than you could ever think of. Aim for the stars because I know you can do it. Love you too bits and have another wonderful year at school. I know you'll enjoy this year and will continue to soar.

From our conversation this morning:
Mom, "Why do you love school so much?"
Jo, "Because I love my friends and my teachers."
Mom, "What do you want to be when you grow up?"
Jo, "A teacher. Because they get a looong summer vacation." (I didn't plan that idea!)
Mom, "So, which subject you love most?"
Jo, "I love all subject. But probably science." (There's hope...there's hope)
Mom, "So, what else do you wanna be if not being a teacher?"
Jo, "Mmmm..I don't know. Perhaps work with computer? Like fixing computer and stuff." (Yes, dear the IT world looks more promising. I sound like a real Asian. Lol.)
 

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