Didn't get to blog yesterday since I had my surgery
Thanks and much love to those who called/texted/visited me :D
Justin came to pick me up early and we got to the hospital at 7 (my surgery was scheduled at 9:30 I think and I was supposed to be there at 7:30)
He read 2 chapters from Psalms while we were waiting
When they tried to take my blood, I was so scared and my veins were tiny because of my low blood pressure that she kept on pricking and can't get my vein (She was pricking at veins at my wrist, ugh). Now I have huge purple bruises there. She then asked another nurse to put the IV in front elbow area. Then my blood was coming out really slow (because I have low blood pressure?) and they were getting frustrated with me =/
Anyway, I don't remember when I fell asleep after the anesthesia-- I just remember they started pushing me on the bed and before the flinging doors Justin kissed me bye (I was really getting teary eyed here lol) and when they put me into this room and told me to put my arm some where... I don't remember anything after that
When I woke up at 11, I was back where I started, and Justin came soon after. I was all woozy and had to change back to my clothes, etc.
I can't take a real shower until Tuesday when I visit the surgeon and get my bandages off. I also couldn't drive for 24 hours, etc, and have to sleep elevated, etc etc.
We'll see how it goes. I am excited to see what it looks like after surgery. =p
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Day 2
Philippians 2
Other people have their earthly role models.. and we as Christians have perfection for role model.
v3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interest of others."
wow. do nothing out of selfish ambition. I still have forever to go =/ but I guess anything counts, right? I need to be better.
v14-15 do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe.
I want to be a star fo you, Lord.
Nalja, my coworker, is definitely a star.. a shiny one too =p She's always so cheerful and caring and kind that I actually suspected she was your child. and she is! I almost feel shameful that I would have to state that I am and yet for her it only makes sense if she is.
I think at a workplace that would be the greatest testimony.
What difference does it make to people if you told them you're a Christian but they can't tell you or the world apart?
Other people have their earthly role models.. and we as Christians have perfection for role model.
v3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interest of others."
wow. do nothing out of selfish ambition. I still have forever to go =/ but I guess anything counts, right? I need to be better.
v14-15 do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe.
I want to be a star fo you, Lord.
Nalja, my coworker, is definitely a star.. a shiny one too =p She's always so cheerful and caring and kind that I actually suspected she was your child. and she is! I almost feel shameful that I would have to state that I am and yet for her it only makes sense if she is.
I think at a workplace that would be the greatest testimony.
What difference does it make to people if you told them you're a Christian but they can't tell you or the world apart?
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Day 1
Philippians 1
I want to be radicals to the world, God.
If we blend in with the world what does that say about us?
Paul was definitely a radical to the world. For someone to give this much thanksgiving and be this joyful in his situation people definitely thought he was crazy.
But in your eyes Lord, he's just crazy in love with You...
thoughts: Need to realize that Justin's ADD is my cross (in the sense that God has given him to me, and if I struggle with his ADD, I need to still find joy and get through it all with grace and patience)
I want to be radicals to the world, God.
If we blend in with the world what does that say about us?
Paul was definitely a radical to the world. For someone to give this much thanksgiving and be this joyful in his situation people definitely thought he was crazy.
But in your eyes Lord, he's just crazy in love with You...
thoughts: Need to realize that Justin's ADD is my cross (in the sense that God has given him to me, and if I struggle with his ADD, I need to still find joy and get through it all with grace and patience)
crazzy
“Since I Have My Life Before Me”By Brooke Bronkowski
I’ll live my life to the fullest. I’ll be happy. I’ll brighten up. I will be more joyful than I have ever been. I will be kind to others. I will loosen up. I will tell others about Christ. I will go on adventures and change the world. I will be bold and not change who I really am. I will have no troubles but instead help others with their troubles.
You see, I’ll be one of those people who live to be history makers at a young age. Oh, I’ll have moments, good and bad, but I’ll wipe away the bad and only remember the good. In fact that’s all I remember, just good moments, nothing in between, just living my life to the fullest. I’ll be one of those people who go somewhere with a mission, an awesome plan, a world-changing plan, and nothing will hold me back. I’ll set an example for others, I will pray for direction.
I have my life before me. I will give others the joy I have and God will give me more joy. I will do everything God tells me to do. I will follow the footsteps of God. I will do my best!!!
Brooke Bronkowski was a beautiful fourteen-year-old girl who was in love with Jesus. When she was in junior high she started a Bible study on her campus. She spent her babysitting money on Bibles so she could give them to her unsaved friends. Youth pastors who heard about this bought her boxes of Bibles to give away. During her freshman year in high school, Brooke was in a car accident while driving to the movies. Her life on earth ended when she was just fourteen, but her impact didn’t. Nearly fifteen hundred people attended Brooke’s memorial service. People from her public high school read poems she had written about her love for God. Everyone spoke of her example and joy. I shared the gospel and invited those who wanted to know Jesus to come up and give their lives to Him. There must have been at least two hundred students on their knees at the front of the church praying for salvation. Ushers gave a Bible to each one of them. They were Bibles that Brooke had kept in her garage, hoping to give out to all of her unsaved friends. In one day, Brooke led more people to the Lord than most ever will. In her brief fourteen years on earth, Brooke was faithful to Christ. Her life was not wasted. The words from her essay seem prophetic: “You see, I’ll be one of those people who live to be history makers at a young age.” Sadly, many people die while living selfishly…. The truth is, some people waste their lives…. I think it’s easy to hear a story like Brooke’s and just move on, without acknowledging that it could just as easily be you or me or my wife or your brother whose life ends suddenly. You could be the next person in your family to die. I could be the next person at my church to die. We have to realize it. We have to believe it enough that it changes how we live. A friend of mine has a particularly wise perspective on this subject. He was asked if he weren’t spending too much of his time serving and giving too much away. His gentle but honest response was, “I wonder if you’ll say that after we’re dead.”
What will you do with the life that lies before you? Do you realize how brief it could be? When you stand before God will He say, “Well done, good and faithful servant” or will you hear “What were you waiting for? What did you do with all of that time that I gave you to use for my Glory?” Will you be a history maker? Will you be one who begins a revolution of unbridled love for God and others?
I’ll live my life to the fullest. I’ll be happy. I’ll brighten up. I will be more joyful than I have ever been. I will be kind to others. I will loosen up. I will tell others about Christ. I will go on adventures and change the world. I will be bold and not change who I really am. I will have no troubles but instead help others with their troubles.
You see, I’ll be one of those people who live to be history makers at a young age. Oh, I’ll have moments, good and bad, but I’ll wipe away the bad and only remember the good. In fact that’s all I remember, just good moments, nothing in between, just living my life to the fullest. I’ll be one of those people who go somewhere with a mission, an awesome plan, a world-changing plan, and nothing will hold me back. I’ll set an example for others, I will pray for direction.
I have my life before me. I will give others the joy I have and God will give me more joy. I will do everything God tells me to do. I will follow the footsteps of God. I will do my best!!!
Brooke Bronkowski was a beautiful fourteen-year-old girl who was in love with Jesus. When she was in junior high she started a Bible study on her campus. She spent her babysitting money on Bibles so she could give them to her unsaved friends. Youth pastors who heard about this bought her boxes of Bibles to give away. During her freshman year in high school, Brooke was in a car accident while driving to the movies. Her life on earth ended when she was just fourteen, but her impact didn’t. Nearly fifteen hundred people attended Brooke’s memorial service. People from her public high school read poems she had written about her love for God. Everyone spoke of her example and joy. I shared the gospel and invited those who wanted to know Jesus to come up and give their lives to Him. There must have been at least two hundred students on their knees at the front of the church praying for salvation. Ushers gave a Bible to each one of them. They were Bibles that Brooke had kept in her garage, hoping to give out to all of her unsaved friends. In one day, Brooke led more people to the Lord than most ever will. In her brief fourteen years on earth, Brooke was faithful to Christ. Her life was not wasted. The words from her essay seem prophetic: “You see, I’ll be one of those people who live to be history makers at a young age.” Sadly, many people die while living selfishly…. The truth is, some people waste their lives…. I think it’s easy to hear a story like Brooke’s and just move on, without acknowledging that it could just as easily be you or me or my wife or your brother whose life ends suddenly. You could be the next person in your family to die. I could be the next person at my church to die. We have to realize it. We have to believe it enough that it changes how we live. A friend of mine has a particularly wise perspective on this subject. He was asked if he weren’t spending too much of his time serving and giving too much away. His gentle but honest response was, “I wonder if you’ll say that after we’re dead.”
What will you do with the life that lies before you? Do you realize how brief it could be? When you stand before God will He say, “Well done, good and faithful servant” or will you hear “What were you waiting for? What did you do with all of that time that I gave you to use for my Glory?” Will you be a history maker? Will you be one who begins a revolution of unbridled love for God and others?
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
went and bought the special bra I need for this Friday's surgery.
when I was talking to Trisha last night, I told her I don't think it has hit me yet... because I haven't really started panicking yet. lol.
It's my first surgery....
and I just pray that You will be with the surgeon- Dr. Senofsky the whole time... and myself that I would remain calm......
By the way, tomorrow until Palm Sunday (4/5) I have a goal and a sacrifice.
My goal is to make sure I read and journal and pray for Justin + I --- our relationship and hopefully marriage.
Sacrifice is facebook. pretty big sacrifice to me....... think I stalk people way too much =P
We'll see how it goes!!!
when I was talking to Trisha last night, I told her I don't think it has hit me yet... because I haven't really started panicking yet. lol.
It's my first surgery....
and I just pray that You will be with the surgeon- Dr. Senofsky the whole time... and myself that I would remain calm......
By the way, tomorrow until Palm Sunday (4/5) I have a goal and a sacrifice.
My goal is to make sure I read and journal and pray for Justin + I --- our relationship and hopefully marriage.
Sacrifice is facebook. pretty big sacrifice to me....... think I stalk people way too much =P
We'll see how it goes!!!
Monday, February 23, 2009
Sunday Blessing
Justin and I have been checking out CornerStone in Simi Valley for church for the last month. we go to the Sunday night service and go to CCAC in the morning.
Cornerstone is such an interesting church. It sort of reminds me of The Father's House.. contemporary, and alot of young ppl. Communion is not rigid like some chinese churches (you take communion when you feel ready), and after service yesterday, they baptised like 10 people from the congregation- NOT PLANNED. People walk up and go to the back, where each person line up with one pastor, then one pastor comes out and introduces one person, then after this person is baptised, the next pastor comes out with the next person.
Just like that, not really any testimony preparation.. that was it. I assume it was like that in Jesus' Days.... Baptising people on the spot.. and they're saved!
Anyway... after service, as we were walking out, there was this guy, not quite on a wheelchair, because he had no arms and legs. He was on this more advanced machine lol.
We walked right by him, and Justin said "remember that video I showed you a long time ago with that guy with no arms and no legs??" And I said yeahhhh! He said that guy was him. So we actually went back, and not remembering his name, Justin awkwardly (I guess you can't really be exactly SMOOTH here) says "I think I have seen a video of you a while back, and I just want to tell you that I am very encouraged by you"
His name was Nick Vuljicic. This is his website: http://www.lifewithoutlimbs.org/
Youtube him and the video will make you cry...
He asked Justin for a hug. I kind of stood there.... and when Justin introduced me I waved at him kinda lame, I should have just hugged him. Then he asked me for a hug as well and says "Love to you as well"
He is 26 years old.. and I can't believe how much God has used him... It amazes me how he get through each day.
In the car, Justin asked if we can imagine how it would be like if you have an itch and you can't even scratch it.... and yet he's probably one of the least lonely person on Earth.
Cornerstone is such an interesting church. It sort of reminds me of The Father's House.. contemporary, and alot of young ppl. Communion is not rigid like some chinese churches (you take communion when you feel ready), and after service yesterday, they baptised like 10 people from the congregation- NOT PLANNED. People walk up and go to the back, where each person line up with one pastor, then one pastor comes out and introduces one person, then after this person is baptised, the next pastor comes out with the next person.
Just like that, not really any testimony preparation.. that was it. I assume it was like that in Jesus' Days.... Baptising people on the spot.. and they're saved!
Anyway... after service, as we were walking out, there was this guy, not quite on a wheelchair, because he had no arms and legs. He was on this more advanced machine lol.
We walked right by him, and Justin said "remember that video I showed you a long time ago with that guy with no arms and no legs??" And I said yeahhhh! He said that guy was him. So we actually went back, and not remembering his name, Justin awkwardly (I guess you can't really be exactly SMOOTH here) says "I think I have seen a video of you a while back, and I just want to tell you that I am very encouraged by you"
His name was Nick Vuljicic. This is his website: http://www.lifewithoutlimbs.org/
Youtube him and the video will make you cry...
He asked Justin for a hug. I kind of stood there.... and when Justin introduced me I waved at him kinda lame, I should have just hugged him. Then he asked me for a hug as well and says "Love to you as well"
He is 26 years old.. and I can't believe how much God has used him... It amazes me how he get through each day.
In the car, Justin asked if we can imagine how it would be like if you have an itch and you can't even scratch it.... and yet he's probably one of the least lonely person on Earth.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
I can't wait for the wknd... I SO need to organize the house.
there are boxes everywhere in the living room and no room for walking!
Since my dad is coming next wk with MUCH MUCH more things, the place better be nice before they get here, eh?
Yesterday after work Mochi had gone on a walk with Justin right before and was trying to roll on the grass.. her ear must have rolled onto some poop or something it STUNK! I felt lazy to give her a bath, so...
we TOSSED HER INTO THE POOL!
This is the second she has swam. The first time was when she saw ducks in a lake and decided to go after them. But that was when she was 3 months old... so it has been a while and the water was FREEZING.. poor Mochi. water was going into her nose and she freaked out and wanted to get out. We tried to call her name at the stairs so she would swim there. But she was way too panicked for that. Anyway, when she came out, I gave her a treat and dried her with hair dryer.
I don't think she'll ever again want to go back in by herself.
I think in the summer, Justin and I can bring her into the pool when we're in there ourselves.
For dinner we drove to Lomita (near Hermosa Beach) for okonomiyaki. SO GOOD! it was at Gaja. The one we went with Danny last yr. Charlie and Ashley were definitely impressed (and Charlie has high standards for restaurants). We went to Hermosa Beach to walk afterwards. Poor Justin I took out his coat from my car after work and so when we got to the beach he found out his coat wasn't in the trunk :(
It was very nice even though it's cold. I love this beach. It's so relaxing and not too many people.. and it's so beautiful!
anyway, that's all for now. I'm sleepy
there are boxes everywhere in the living room and no room for walking!
Since my dad is coming next wk with MUCH MUCH more things, the place better be nice before they get here, eh?
Yesterday after work Mochi had gone on a walk with Justin right before and was trying to roll on the grass.. her ear must have rolled onto some poop or something it STUNK! I felt lazy to give her a bath, so...
we TOSSED HER INTO THE POOL!
This is the second she has swam. The first time was when she saw ducks in a lake and decided to go after them. But that was when she was 3 months old... so it has been a while and the water was FREEZING.. poor Mochi. water was going into her nose and she freaked out and wanted to get out. We tried to call her name at the stairs so she would swim there. But she was way too panicked for that. Anyway, when she came out, I gave her a treat and dried her with hair dryer.
I don't think she'll ever again want to go back in by herself.
I think in the summer, Justin and I can bring her into the pool when we're in there ourselves.
For dinner we drove to Lomita (near Hermosa Beach) for okonomiyaki. SO GOOD! it was at Gaja. The one we went with Danny last yr. Charlie and Ashley were definitely impressed (and Charlie has high standards for restaurants). We went to Hermosa Beach to walk afterwards. Poor Justin I took out his coat from my car after work and so when we got to the beach he found out his coat wasn't in the trunk :(
It was very nice even though it's cold. I love this beach. It's so relaxing and not too many people.. and it's so beautiful!
anyway, that's all for now. I'm sleepy
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
i L.O.V.E. Korean Food!!!!!!
omg.
soon do bu!
Oh Em Gee!
haha sorrry. it's too early in the morning to be at work.
but yes. i love it.
last night we went to So Kong Dong (dunno if that's how u spell it)
2 plates of steamed dumplings (yum!)
1 plate of beef bulgogi
6 tofu pots
anyway. the living room and the family room is almost done. then there's like 20 boxes piled up in btwn the two rooms lol.
pics later... when it looks more civilized around the house.
omg.
soon do bu!
Oh Em Gee!
haha sorrry. it's too early in the morning to be at work.
but yes. i love it.
last night we went to So Kong Dong (dunno if that's how u spell it)
2 plates of steamed dumplings (yum!)
1 plate of beef bulgogi
6 tofu pots
anyway. the living room and the family room is almost done. then there's like 20 boxes piled up in btwn the two rooms lol.
pics later... when it looks more civilized around the house.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
my last minute long wknd
Justin and I went up to the bay this weekend so I could pack up the stuff I wanted and throw away/take to charity the rest.
I ended up recycling probably the whole recycling bin full of stuff and tons of stuff to leave behind-- I finally met the family that rented our home and they will take care of anything we don't want-- take it to church so they distributed to homeless/needy people. The family is so sweet :) Their two daughters are really cute and didn't fight over the rooms at all. The older sister got my dark blue room, and the younger sister got my brother's red room.
On Saturday night it was still pouring so I decided that we will come back Monday instead of Sunday. (had to call in to take the day off)
We rented a 14' UHAUL and started stuffing it. Of course my dad kept on reminding me that even though we have this trip we still have to get rid of alot of stuff.. and that we have way more stuff than what we had in Canada, when we came with a 26 footer (My dad is going to drive the 26 footer next week with the rest of the stuff) and while I was going through my stuff and reminising, Justin too was reminding me that I always tell him to pack light so I should too. lol.
anyway. yesterday we set journey at 1:30 pm, Justin drove the UHAUL, I drove the rental SUV with the dogs in the back, and Charlie drove our family BUICK. Because next week when my dad drives the bigger UHAUL, my mom has to drive our station wagon. and she would have her Camry in the bay to drive until she moves to tw.
We didn't get home until 11pm. and of course, last night was the first night the dogs slept at the house (they were in the Laundry room) so I heard Mochi cry when my alarm went off (couldn't even sleep in alittle bit coz had to take care of the dogs)
today: clean up. move. eat. sleep
I ended up recycling probably the whole recycling bin full of stuff and tons of stuff to leave behind-- I finally met the family that rented our home and they will take care of anything we don't want-- take it to church so they distributed to homeless/needy people. The family is so sweet :) Their two daughters are really cute and didn't fight over the rooms at all. The older sister got my dark blue room, and the younger sister got my brother's red room.
On Saturday night it was still pouring so I decided that we will come back Monday instead of Sunday. (had to call in to take the day off)
We rented a 14' UHAUL and started stuffing it. Of course my dad kept on reminding me that even though we have this trip we still have to get rid of alot of stuff.. and that we have way more stuff than what we had in Canada, when we came with a 26 footer (My dad is going to drive the 26 footer next week with the rest of the stuff) and while I was going through my stuff and reminising, Justin too was reminding me that I always tell him to pack light so I should too. lol.
anyway. yesterday we set journey at 1:30 pm, Justin drove the UHAUL, I drove the rental SUV with the dogs in the back, and Charlie drove our family BUICK. Because next week when my dad drives the bigger UHAUL, my mom has to drive our station wagon. and she would have her Camry in the bay to drive until she moves to tw.
We didn't get home until 11pm. and of course, last night was the first night the dogs slept at the house (they were in the Laundry room) so I heard Mochi cry when my alarm went off (couldn't even sleep in alittle bit coz had to take care of the dogs)
today: clean up. move. eat. sleep
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