It's a relaxing week and a great start of the Chinese New Year! Don't remember exactly what I did except a lot of calling, texting to friends and families - especially to my brother! I seriously think making food is not my favorite thing to do. Yet, I did it an authentic Chinese dish anyway - the vegan dish on the first day of the Chinese New Year. Johnny and I love it -- probably not the kids though. Talked to Johnny the other day that we should just go out and celebrate instead of cooking at home. Haha...
Just love that Jeannie actually remembers to greet us on the New Year's day! She is so grown up! :)
2/9-10
It was so good to visit with Inga. She is a miracle... pray that her cancer stay under control. I always think her positive outlook on life has contributed much of the healing during the process.
Really enjoy reading this book - The four things that matter most!
Relationship is an abstract subject. It takes tons of work to maintain a good one. It can produce love, hatred, heartache and joy! It stretches our patient, and open up our minds to recognize our true self. I don't think I have said these enough, but I am going to give it a try:
Please forgive me.
I forgive you.
Thank you.
I love you.
2/11
Work resumed and the call volume was pretty stable. I love the fact that I am able to help those who are in need and most importantly be more sympathetic and understanding with others circumstances. I can understand the frustration of the middle age woman for her concern with both of her eyes and the struggle to go back to work to make ends meet. I empathized with the por por who struggled to take care of her husband who suffered from depression, lung cancer, the many falls and stitches on his head. Or the guy who's just lost his mom and wanted to find out if there is enough money in the bank. I found myself praying for a better turn out for these individuals after I hang up with them even though we've never met each other. I love people -- I simply do! Bet that's the kind of force that drives me to be the BEST interpreter! So grateful to be able to have a meaningful job!
2/12
Love is when you only want the BEST or the HAPPIEST life for the people you love. Don't know why I need to reserve the money in my HK bank...I think I will find out one of these days. Went to the bank and withdraw my pocket money to Johnny as a Valentines' day gift. Oh well, it's just money! I know it is not a fun trip for him but I also hope that he can make the best, and the most memorable of it. :)
2/13
We went out to Panasix to lunch before Johnny leaves to Hong Kong. It's a good call but also too cold for me to the supermarket. The kids were thrilled that I refuse to get veggie! What a wishful thinking! haha... they shall see.
2/14
Love Ashley's talk! What a big difference she has made in the lives of many. Love this girl!!! She is not as shy as she used to but she is definitely more comfortable speaking and hugging people. Love seeing and visiting with her family!!!
Grateful for Mama Garcia's love for me -- She gave me a candy bar and a pack of gums in a tapped ziplog bag. My eyes get teary when I saw what she did! She just wanted to make sure that I receive all her blessings/goodies she gave me. She is so pure and genuine... did I mention that she is 90+ years old?
Called Michelle to wish her a Happy Valentine's Day... and she was all concerned about my driving back to PA from NJ (Because of the possible snow storm and the icy rain according to the news). After these many years of visit, I am starting to know how much she loves me and how much she means to me. Though she is not an active member of the church, but she showed me the Christ like love in her. <3 div="" her="" much="" nbsp="" so="">
You know this friend is a keeper when she said, "Give me a call when you are home so that I know you have a safe drive back from New Jersey!" - True LOVE doesn't cost you anything... Simply show that you care!
Had a fantastic time facetiming my child. How I wish she is close by so that we can talk more often. She is now thinking about going to law school or being a psychiatrist! I feel like I hardly ask her about school... not that I don't care, but I just want to make sure her happiness comes first. Of course, I want her to be able get a job and sustain herself, but I also feel that life is not just about making money. I am so grateful for who she is today. She is a happy, confident, loving, hardworking, responsible adult! I am happy that she has some awesome friends and roommates that she enjoys hanging out with. Dad will miss her for the next two weeks but thank goodness that we have cell phone nowadays to keep us all in a loop.
2/15
Grateful that there is no delay on Johnny's flight and that we drove home safely; even though it took us 3 hours to drive home. I suddenly had a glimpse of what a single mother likes (still not even close to the real situation). But then a thought came to my mind -- partner with the Lord is a must in these type of circumstances. I can't do it alone, and I also that the Lord will not fail me if I try my best to do my part! Surprisingly, we had a great conversation at FHE and scripture study.
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