Happy Anniversary!

6/8/2014 -- Celebrating our 22nd anniversary!  Johnny and I went out to Minadx last Tue for our celebration and as we were driving there, we were discussing how our lives would be if we hadn't got married?  We both felt that we've been truly blessed to have each other and grow together with our children. It's been an inspiration and LONG day believe it or not and we didn't really greet each other a "Happy Anniversary" until 9:15pm.  :)  We were glad that we bought some chicken from the restaurant last night as we went out to dinner with the kids.

My day begin with an overslept.  Somehow, I had a dream and woke up around 8:34am.  My first thought was... gosh, Evan needs to bring sacrament bread to the church by 9:00am!  So, I woke him up and then Jady and chased them to get dressed.  I also told Evan to call his leaders and teachers quorum just so that someone be able to find bread whether from the freezer or else where and get them ready!  The kids were super cooperative and we were out the door by 8:43pm.  I was really mad at myself but I prayed really hard so that we could get there safely.  I also asked Evan and Jady to buckle up because I was driving at 80mph the whole time except in the nearby neighborhood at the church.  We got there at 8:50ish.  I dropped Evan at the side door, parked my car, put on a little make up and headed to the chapel.  As I walked into the walkway, Miriam just popped right next to me and we hugged and we talked, and we sat together.

Someone told me that she was there last Sat, but I didn't see her.  I thought she left right after the sacrament without talking to anyone.  During the sacrament, I suddenly realize it's not a coincident that we were late. It was meant to be that I needed to be late for her.  I prayed that she felt the spirit today as Bro. Sheltox's talk on the priesthood keys, the joy of repentance and getting rid of old, bad habit!  I just love his talk!  His analogy was a great one!  He mentioned as we kept on (a bad habit) wearing these worn out, old sole, we would eventually had pain in our feet or problems with the ankles.  It will hurt us!  My heart rejoiced for my prayer as answered!!!  After the sacrament, Miriam asked me if she needed to schedule an appointment to meet with the Bishop and I said, "Just go and catch him now!"  Off she went!  I will visit with her this Thur and will find out what will happen next.  She is so sweet, sincere and ready to come back!  Yeah for her desire and motivation!

A couple weeks ago, I felt prompted to get a gas gift card to Sara Johnsox... I didn't get a chance to talk to her since she either didn't come to church or she left right after.  I was planning to mail it out if I didn't see her this past Sunday but luckily I was able to catch up with her and gave her the card.  Her face turned red and her eyes were filled with tears.  I have never felt her pain before but this time I did even before she speaks.  She said that her days were tiring with work, school, scrape metals, cook and clean the house!  I bet she must be emotionally and financially drained for being the strongest link in the family.  I know she will be the next sister I need to reach out.  Thanks to the Lord for helping me feel her feelings so I could better serve her in the future.

Came home from church around 1pm and was preparing fruit to bring to the babacox, Michelle called and said she just woke up and needed to take a shower; so I told her to take her time and we could visit at 2:30pm.  We got there around 2:40pm and she just came out of shower.  It was a very nice visit and we stayed until 3:50... and by the time I dropped off Gina it was 4:05pm.  Johnny called me while I was driving home and he was leaving the Gilliax and taking the Jensox boys home.  

I went home and found Johnny napping.  I helped Evan cleaned the last few tiles on the kitchen tile. It wasn't the best but it's good money for him to save and spend in HK.  :)

Johnny was tired from the day of work so I didn't want to wake him up until 5:45pm when it's time for dinner.  We had dinner and they left to the stake priesthood session with the Jensox boys and didn't come back until 9:15pm.  While they were gone, Jady and I made dumplings for the Greens (Martin's is having a surgery tomorrow) and Johnny (for the 3 weeks without me cooking).

When the "boys" were finally home around 9:30pm, I fixed them easy over duck eggs and they were thrilled to try them out.

Boys, it's been a good day with many awesome experience!!!  Love it!    

 

Remembering My Child

Didn't spent much time chatting with Jeannie this week but I am so glad that she is getting along really well with her companion.  Her area is huge and so she has the car and the Elders has to ride on bikes.  On preparation day, she let the Elders use their car while Jeannie and her companion took their bikes and ride uphill for six miles.  They were tired afterwards and Jeannie had a huge pain on her leg... thank goodness that it's only one night and her pain was gone the next day.  Thanks to the Lord for answering her prayer and strengthening her testimony.  Watching her video reminds me of her riding on the bike for the first time when she was five.  We were in Lubbock and Evan was just born.  She asked for a bike and we took her to the park but then she was sacred about falling and whined and didn't want to learn anymore.  Her look and her fear on the face still vividly living in my mind.  And surprisingly, it didn't change much as I watched this video!  :)

"That night, we get to dinner and my legs start tingling. It started in my knees and went up into my thighs. And when we got home that night I literally thought I was going to die. At that point, I felt like if I cut off my legs, I'd probably be in better shape, because it hurt like. I can't even compare, but either way, it was more than anything I've ever known. And there I was, dying. And I got down and started kneeling to pray, and I said, "Heavenly Father. I know you know how much this hurts, so I hope you know how much I need help right now too." And so I prayed. And we got some painkillers too. But the next morning, I woke up and holy cow. It was as if nothing's happened. Ever. No pain. At all. And I haven't felt any since. Which really shows the power of prayer. It's never worked so quick for me, but when I needed it, there it was. How blessed we are."

5/30 (Sat)

So we were supposed to go out to eat at a Korean restaurant but we found out the last minute about the youth dance so we decided to have a potluck instead.  We bought some pizza and anchovy spread, and Martine bought in a French dessert.  

The dinner was super nice and authentic.  The Howard family is so sweet and the food was covering the whole table.  There were many side dishes as well as the real dishes to wash afterwards!  :D  

Dinner with good friends and spent a couple of hours chatting was a treat!!! 

Project!

Since I've gained a few pounds I have been reading and watching blogs and videos of how to make a dress.  I thought of making a elastic waist dress at first but then I saw a blog with this two tone pleated skirt, so I gave it a try. 

I made one for Jady first since she found this princess pattern cloth at JoAnx and I figured that a pillow case dress would be a good one for that size.  It wasn't too hard to make except the ruffles and gathers were kind of time consuming.  Then, I made mine own skirt.  I could have finished it earlier if I 

didn't made the alteration.  I made it too big and had to redo it.  

I probably be better off buying one at the store given with the many hours I spent on the project.  But, it's a good one after all.  

  

Double Duty -- Darn it!

5/28 (Wed)

Got an emergency phone call from Inga last night and she is in need of help today.  I feel really bad since I could only help from 9-10am for I have a babysitting commitment with the Richards. They are to move to a new house and could use some help with their three boys.  Mia is the first one I called and she was able to go and so as Kyle.   I wrote an email to the RS about Inga's situation and I kind of regret doing it since the RS president went to Inga and gave her a lecture on  how the RS compassionate system works.  She told Inga to call her visiting teachers, Kyle and Cindy first when she needs something... and didn't she already knew that Cindy is not up for doing much with one arm and Kyle's cancer has been back while on remission?

To me this is brutal!   Oh man!  If I am not in the RS, then I wouldn't even said a word of helping others... but she is the RS president and she asked for the sisters who need ministering...

I just want Inga to feel comfortable with other sisters helping since I am about to go back to HK and I want to make sure that she is being taking care of while I am gone.  I am sure things will turn out fine in the end but I just want to make sure the RS are lining up people for her so that Kyle (Inga's visiting teacher) will not have to do much.  Kyle's cancer come back also and she will need chemo and radiation after the summer.  Oh boy!  Two of my favorite ladies in the ward are going through the same thing!  I know they can support each other at times but in my opinion it's not the best combination.  I did asked if the visiting teaching route should be switched but a few ladies at scripture study said it's not needed.  It's almost cultural shock to me.

Of course,  I also forgot that I need to help with Jady's school next Wed between 9-12... and Inga asked if I can help the same day.  I prefer helping with Inga since she needed the support and I can always asked for a switch of schedule with Jady's room parents.