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Mon, 07 Jan 2013 19:26:01 -1000

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Mon, 07 Jan 2013 19:16:35 -1000

A little inspiration

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 10:27:07 -1000

“Like Korah and company, we think we know who should be in power. In reality, however, we know oh, so little—as verified by the following newspaper article…

Suppose tomorrow is election day. It’s time to elect a new world leader—and your vote counts. Here are the choices: Candidate A consults with astrologers. He’s had two mistresses, chain smokes and drinks eight to ten martinis a day. Candidate B was kicked out of office twice, sleeps until noon, used opium in college, and drinks a quart of brandy every evening. Candidate C is a decorated war hero, a vegetarian, is monogamous, doesn’t smoke, and drinks only an occasional beer. Candidate A was FDR, Candidate B was Winston Churchill. Candidate C was Adolf Hitler.

If you’re not happy with your boss, your spouse, or your parents, you’ll not be happy with anyone because God in His sovereignty allowed the very situation in which you find yourself presently.

May we learn from the example of Korah. May we walk humbly.”

On my mind...

Tue, 01 Jan 2013 20:14:34 -1000

Today while walking around Ala Moana with the kids, Ky in a stroller & Hy walking, I came upon a man who looked as if he were yanking a woman by her neck (in a choke hold position) and there was a purse on the concrete near by. He was saying something like “Why you keep going back for your f-ing purse?”— My first reaction? Get the kids out of there. It was a secluded area, so there wasn’t much people around, and if you know the street level floor of Ala Moana, it’s not lit well in some parts. Another couple stopped before the area too and stared and I saw the man look at them asking “What the f- you looking at …” . I called 911, and kept thinking about the situation. I didn’t stay to see what happened and kept contemplating if it was the right decision to leave. Then I stepped back into reality— what if he had a knife or a gun or some other weapon?

My instinct was to protect my children, and that was most important.

Then I thought, What would I have done if I were alone and without the kids? Would I have said something? Would I have stayed or got more involved in the situation to try to help this woman? I’d like to say Yes, I believe I would do something, especially because criminal justice is the field I’d like to prosper in. But, that will be a mystery.

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Tue, 01 Jan 2013 19:55:32 -1000

Even though I do not see nor understand, I know He has a plan....

Tue, 01 Jan 2013 19:47:10 -1000

Even though I do not see nor understand, I know He has a plan. His will, His timing.

Happy 2013!!!!

Never underestimate anyone. Love this photo :)

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 23:31:40 -1000

Never underestimate anyone. Love this photo :)

Romans 12:2

Sun, 25 Nov 2012 09:48:13 -1000

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.

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Sat, 24 Nov 2012 19:45:04 -1000

A blessing that I will always cherish and appreciate!

Sat, 24 Nov 2012 19:39:04 -1000

A blessing that I will always cherish and appreciate!

11/24/2012

Sat, 24 Nov 2012 19:31:59 -1000

Haven’t been here in a while … Hmm, some updates… The year flew by! Can’t believe it’s the holidays. Best time of year I would say. So December 2012 is when the world is supposedly going to end. I don’t think I believe too much of that, but personally I feel a huge struggle within my life. The last half of this year has been very hard and draining for me. Physically, emotionally, financially, everything…

Sometimes I feel like I’m losing control… My daughter defies me a lot of the time because she knows she can always go to my Mother who will give her what she wants, or nurture her when I’m trying to give her discipline. I feel like it’s the case of “good cop, bad cop” where I seem to be the bad cop, always giving scoldings and always saying “no” to things that I believe will not help, but hurt my kids (maybe not now, but in the long run … such as something simple as candy)…

I know that with God, all things are possible — it’s just a matter of how long things will take. I feel like that statement alone is so selfish—- maybe it’s something that I’M doing or that I’m NOT doing that is causing such hardship. Is it because I’m being disobedient? I’m so frustrated and constantly worried about things- Money, ‘how will I make it until my next paycheck with all these bills?’ … being a good Mom, ‘my kids behavior is MY fault, whether good or bad. It’s not their responsibility, it’s MINE’ … My health, I feel lethargic all the time which makes it difficult to keep up with my two kids AND my two younger siblings …

And sometimes I just don’t know what to do.

Anyway, ending it here…..

Love all people. Don’t hold grudges, have anger,...

Sun, 23 Sep 2012 19:38:15 -1000

Love all people. Don’t hold grudges, have anger, bitterness, or resentment. Learn to forgive just as God has forgiven us.

Wanting what you can't have...

Fri, 17 Aug 2012 22:52:05 -1000

I’m guilty of it! But I’ve come to realize that I should stop wishing, and should start thanking God for what He has given me. Only He knows what’s best

While Hy was supposed to be brushing her teeth in the bathroom, I caught her with her eyes closed...

Sun, 24 Jun 2012 21:15:16 -1000

While Hy was supposed to be brushing her teeth in the bathroom, I caught her with her eyes closed and hands folded in prayer saying: “Dear God, thank you for this day. Thank you for my class. Thank you for my mommy, daddy, brother, and snacks. Amen.”

Melts my heart!

What could I say … What could I do …

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 19:39:19 -1000

What could I say … What could I do …

Update

Sat, 05 May 2012 18:06:44 -1000

Hylee got accepted into Kamehameha Preschool. I was so excited. Was. We waited so long. After a denial last year, I wasn’t prepared with another school. So this year, I made sure I had something else just in case she didn’t get in. But she did get in! The junk part is she didn’t get into the extended program. So she would be ending at around 2 everyday, which does not work for me! I was so bummed. Kamehameha would be sooo much cheaper. But, I think my final decision lies within Christian Academy. I’ve heard really good things about it, although it is so PRICEY. But this will be good for her. She will be starting next month already. I’m so excited to go school shopping with her to buy all the necessities she will need. Time sure is passing by quickly.

It’s freezing cold here in Starbucks, and I can’t help but feel sorry for the infant...

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:37:26 -1000

It’s freezing cold here in Starbucks, and I can’t help but feel sorry for the infant being put to sleep in her mother’s arms with a thin short-sleeved-no-pant onesie with no blanket. Some parents are unreal.

Fed up!

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 21:53:23 -1000

I’m so fed up with my other half. I don’t know what to do anymore. He knows I go to school and work full time— he knows I have the load of stress on my shoulders. But he can’t even help watch the kids. Then he belittles me IN FRONT of them, telling me to “shut up” or “Look at your mommy, Just lying down in front of the computer” … Trying to study. Fricken unreal. So now I come here… to vent… for advice. WHAT am I supposed to do? … He doesn’t help me, relies on his grandparents for everything, I think he should be financially supportive A LOT more than he is, and he doesn’t support me emotionally—- I’m running out of patience with him. Not to say that I’m never wrong, because I know I am at times. But do I really need to tell him every little thing to do? “Change Kysen’s diaper” — you can’t see that it’s full? — It’s those kinds of things that add to my stress and gets me all frustrated. I know I’m constantly writing these kinds of things about him, and I wish I didn’t. But I can’t help but want to let people know how I’m feeling. I am so drained. Emotionally and physically.

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