Best Thing In Life

Well, it's been a week since Jeannie was gone.  By the many fb messages and phone calls, I am finally convinced that she is really loving her college life.  She loves her classes and enjoys her time with her roommates.  I might sound like an old lady, but seriously... the best thing in life is to see your child being happy - it really is PRICELESS!!!!  :)

* No blood work for Jeannie until she comes back. Her Dr. said nothing is urgent and she ruled out the few serious diseases that I was worried about!  Yeah!!!! 

* My child also told me that she got a date on the 2nd day of school.... someone took her out to an ice-cream.  That silly girl felt bad about him paying, but Johnny said that she needs to get used to it!  :D I am sooooo happy for her... she is in Heaven!!!!!  Yes, yes, yes to church college.  It's been a wonderful blessing for her and us!!!!

Second Call

I'm so glad that my child call me again tonight!!!  She was actually shopping at the grocery store by herself. hum..... wish there's someone with her or help her carry the stuff to the dorm.  Thank goodness Johnny told me that the store is about 2 mins from her dorm.  She said she is going to eat cereal everyday... oh, no! my poor kid.  "what about waffles, and pancakes"?   Since there are not many options for her to pick, she bought ramen noodles, pasta and pasta sauce, mac and cheese, milk and cereal.  I wish I am there to cook for her.  But, I guess it's part of college life; and that we all learn and struggle from it.  Hope she will remember to go to the cafeteria and eat something good tomorrow!!!   wonder if she is home now... they have activities until 11pm. I hope she is having fun!  

On the other hand, I went to badminton with Johnny and Evan tonight.  It's so nice that I get to talk to the ladies there... and most importantly, they speak Cantonese! 

i was in the hallway talking when Jady ran to me panicking in tears.
jady: mommmmyyyyyy.....
me: (my first instinct: man, my baby got stuck by a bug).... what's the matter, jade?
jady: i swallow it.... sobbing....
me: what?
jady: i swallow it....
me: what did you swallow?
jady: the gum. can you take it out? (she open her month)
me: (check into her mouth; of course the gum was gone)... well, that's okay, don't worry, you'll be fine!
jady: can you not take me to the dentist?
me: why?
jady: coz daddy said the dentist will cut open my stomach to take it out! (poor child, she was very serious about it)
me: (laughing).... no, don't be silly.... you just need to poop it out.... (whispering in her ears)
jady: but what if it wouldn't come out?
me: oh yes, it will and mom is going to check on it!
jady: but i can't poop right now... (talking in my ears since her friend Athena was watching)
me: (can't hold my laugh anymore....) it's okay.... you can poop tomorrow!
jady: ooohhhh..... (she finally put on a smile)

gosh, that was too funny!!!!!

Adjustment!

I almost burst into tears when I heard my child over the phone!!!  No words can explain the joy that I had and knowing that she is enjoying herself, reuniting with old friends, and having fun.  I've been so worry about her adjustment, health and other related issues.  It's just overwhelming to me how much she has to go through.  I'm so glad that Johnny was there with her and walked her though the admission.  She is such a lucky girl!!  On the other hand, I still worry about her blood work...  needs to talk to Dr. Mellx for an advice again on Monday.  Don't want to call and bug my girl all the time because that's what I hate if my mom does that!  :D  Plus, she has such a tight schedule!  Thank goodness that we have facebook and email.... I'm happy and content now!

Sent Jeannie this email and hope she won't get homesick!!!!  

so we just went and read the book of mormon stories before jady and evan goes to bed. we were at the chapter of alma the younger and his conversion story....

evan: they are so lucky... they can wear their capes leisurely, see... (pointing at the pictures where he sees all the people wearing capes).

jady: starring at evan.... "so you wanna be a super hero when you grow up?"....

man.... where do they come from?? have a good nite, sweetheart! xoxoxo, mom 

She is Leaving...

The day has come.... I can't believe Jeannie is really leaving.  In a couple of  hours, she will be on the other side of the coast, meeting some awesome young single adults.  I had mixed emotions about this, but for now I am settled and  happy that she is actually leaving Philly. 

Heavenly Father knows our struggles, and this is the right time to send her off and put her back to the environment where she suppose to.  It will definitely be a better place for her than it was in the high school!

ps. Jeannie's lab test came back... she is not anemia, but not sure if she has von willebrand disease just like Jady.  Our family physician is on vacation and won't be back until next Monday.  I am a little concerned for the fact that her white blood count is low.  The Dr. said she might had a viral infection and she needs to have a complete blood test done again in a week.  Hope all is well!
    

Totally Frustrated!

My emotions has been out of whack since I come home.... don't know if it's caused by jet lag or for the fact that Jeannie is leaving soon.  I've been picking on her a lot lately.... I mean a lot... for not cleaning up the crumbs off the microwave, the mess from the counter, the dirty dishes that are not done right etc.  I just hate to repeat myself and don't want her to be dislike by her new roommates.  She is going to start a real life soon and I really am tense about it.  My friend, Farrinx was wise, she once said, "one thing that you can help a child is to learn to stop helping him/her."  I don't think I agree with her at that moment, but now I totally understand what she meant.  May be it's time to let go, to let her explore, experience, or learned from the mistakes!  My dear Lord, please help me to be more patient with her in this upcoming week!

Home Tomorrow?

I spent most of the day packing... still felt like this is a dream.  I never thought of going home under this circumstances.... never thought that I go home for a funeral, for my uncle 7.  It truly hit hard as it's getting close to my departure.  The realization came that this really is the last time I will see him...... I might be better off not going home in the first place... at least he will live in my heart forever.  I need to stop crying...  it's   tough enough to go home without the kids and Johnny.

Head Injury

Our day started pretty smooth this morning until lunch time....

As I was about to leave home, I remembered that the Joseph family is coming over for dinner tonight; so I reached to the freezer and grabbed a few packages of chicken drumsticks to thaw.  The freezer was fully packed with frozen meat as I opened because we just had the food delivered to us a few weeks ago.  After I took the chicken out from the freezer, a frozen water bottle (which Evan put in the freezer for his basketball game) rolled over and dropped on the floor.  So, I attempted to pick it up but then a chuck of frozen packaged meat fell off and landed on the back of my head.

I was in pain and screamed for help.  I cried and the kids ran and got me a few ice pack.  I was a little dizzy, but thank goodness no throwing up!  I couldn't figure out where the pain came from until I switched to a different ice pack.  Evan saw the blood on the ice pack and he told me that I was bleeding.  Now, I was panic!!!  I thought to myself.... no... I don't want stitches.... no.... I don't need any drama before my trip to HK.... no emergency room visit!  I don't know when, but Johnny came downstairs with a towel.  He told me to let go of my hands and let him take a look at the cut.   Thank goodness, the cut was not too big, but I still felt bump on top of it.  I was in pain for a good 15 mins. then, somehow Jeannie suggested that I should take a pain medicine to prevent the inflammation and swelling.  I did as instructed.  Evan also suggested that I should get a blessing.  So, Johnny called on our home teacher, Bro. Reyxxx, who was at that time painting his house, to come over and give me a blessing.

After Bro. Reyxxx left, I rested for a little and waited for the pain to subside.  Since I won't be seeing the kids for the next two weeks, I insisted that we should still go out and eat as a family.  While we were at the restaurant, I couldn't help but to be thankful that it actually happens to me.  My thought was that it might happen to any of my kids next week while I am gone.  But now they learned to be more cautious and careful as they get the food out from the freezer.  I am also grateful for Johnny and Bro. Reyxxx's blessing on me.  I know I will be healed.... well even though I am still a little sore on my head, at least it's definitely better than this morning.  :)