The 2009 June weekend turned out to be one that is hard to beat. First of all, 6/19 marked out 10th anniversay (yes, it's been that long). My in laws made a special trip out here to celebrate Ryan's birthday. We definitely held a much larger party that I had envisioned. But it was all fun for those who were there. Then to top it off, my in law went ahead and helped us buy a lot in Saratoga - a lot that is deemed a rare find. So, all of sudden, life seems to have shifted to another gear. I have mixed feeling about settling down in an upscale area that does not quite fit our social class. But the turn of event that led up to the property almost seems impossible - first Charles had to spot the listing; then they found the time to check it out esp. when the parents could actually inspect it themselves (they had not come for over 3 yrs before this trip);lastly the seller would have to rescind his other offer to accept ours. All happened less than 48 hrs. - $1 million transacted. Just mind boggling to me.
So now there is still closing of the contract to be concerned about before we move on to the rebuilding part. To add to the saga, my architect overly ambitious brother is very much interested bidding for the job.
Today it's the first day of VBS.
I think I just need some down time right about now.
Monday, June 22, 2009
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Living to the fullest
Since the life-death week that I experienced a couple weeks ago, I am definitely more conscious about letting things go while capturing what is truly important in life. At the end of last week, I got up on a Saturday morning unusually early and I was just filled with the urge to talk to my family in HK. I called my cousin who just had a baby and then her mom. It was good to know that they are doing fine and just excited about the new born. Then my last call was to my dad. The fellowship I had the night before with the Valley ladies reminded me about forgiveness does not start until someone says sorry. I asked God to help me so I mustered up some courage (yea it takes some guts to do it) and called my dad. Just told him I was sorry about the way I acted the other day on the phone. He just brushed it off as if he didn't mind about it. I guess that's how we made up.
Osward Chambers “We are not here to prove God answers prayer; we are here to be living monuments of God’s grace.”
I read yesterday the quote above and it really just hit me how often time we as christians focused so much on the first part and forgetting the second part. There is no need for us to prove if God answers prayer; because He does and just may not be the answer we like some times. However, the latter part is really up to us to choose whether to live as a testement to His grace especially while prayers are not answered or while prayers are denied. I know it is hard to do and yet that's the ultimate way to transcent the most painful trial that we may be in.
Osward Chambers “We are not here to prove God answers prayer; we are here to be living monuments of God’s grace.”
I read yesterday the quote above and it really just hit me how often time we as christians focused so much on the first part and forgetting the second part. There is no need for us to prove if God answers prayer; because He does and just may not be the answer we like some times. However, the latter part is really up to us to choose whether to live as a testement to His grace especially while prayers are not answered or while prayers are denied. I know it is hard to do and yet that's the ultimate way to transcent the most painful trial that we may be in.
Friday, June 5, 2009
Life Is Not in Our Hands
Just when I thought the passing of auntie's sister is not shocking enough, I learned today that Pastor Sun's wife, Evie, is diagnosed of an aggressive form of breast cancer. Then Charles' friend's brother also died in a fall this week. I just felt like life just suddenly stands still forcing me to re-examine it as a whole. The only thing I can think of is 1) life is not in our hands and not take anything, any day for granted with love ones; 2) life is too short to live with regrets; let of of grudge and let loose a little; 3) anything and really not to be caught off guard should anything happen to us. God has already shown us many times over that He is in control no matter what life brings. Indeed, we never know what our future holds and should these misfortunate happen to us. But He promises to walk with us no matter what. Meanwhile, live life to its fullest and enjoy love ones while we can. Call them, hug them, visit them...
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Life and Death
Just a couple days after our argument, a shocking email came through from Mandy....Auntie's older sister, who was an avid cross country biker, had fallen off and fell in a coma with little chance of survival. I just met her for the first time at the wedding 6 months ago. Who would have though she had only a few months on earth when they said their goodbyes?!
On the same day, Pangela finally broke the news of her pregnancy as well. All of a sudden, things seem to clear by whom life is being controlled. Just a week ago, Queenie gave birth to a little boy in place of her loss just a year ago.
Perhaps the jotting reminder is to really treasure love ones when we are with them. We just never know when our time is up on this earth.
Now, whatever argument we had seem to just fade in time. Dad and auntie are probably busy trying to get to London and take care of things. He alone can provide comfort in times like these.
On the same day, Pangela finally broke the news of her pregnancy as well. All of a sudden, things seem to clear by whom life is being controlled. Just a week ago, Queenie gave birth to a little boy in place of her loss just a year ago.
Perhaps the jotting reminder is to really treasure love ones when we are with them. We just never know when our time is up on this earth.
Now, whatever argument we had seem to just fade in time. Dad and auntie are probably busy trying to get to London and take care of things. He alone can provide comfort in times like these.
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