As of 12/5/22, Boomer had a 20" neck & 30" chest.
Monday, April 10, 2023
Friday, June 26, 2020
Juli's Nursing School Update: Senior Year ��|| Class of 2020
It's been years since I posted anything on this blog and now that my daughter has graduated from Nursing School, I figured it's about time to post an update. Life during a pandemic has been an interesting twist in this part of our family's journey.
In her video, Juli shares just a little bit about how the pandemic affected her senior year of college. Click on the link & enjoy her video!
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Secrets Of The World's Most Powerful Women
Although I haven't blogged in a while, I ran across this video and need to share it. It's timeliness is impeccable and I needed to her from other powerful women who aren't afraid to be exactly who they are.
There is a time and a destiny for each of us as women, as long as we don't let fear stop us in our tracks.
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Destiny waiting
(A post originally written on June 6 )
Yesterday was a date with destiny and it was one of those moments again that took my breath away. I've been struggling through this journey called life and in this current season, I've been doing all I can to juggle everything I have to steward - my work as a financial secretary here at Cornerstone Fellowship, my volunteer commitments at my home church - Mililani Fil-Am Baptist & my secretarial duties of the Filipino Southern Baptist Fellowship of the Pacific. Then my duties at home - which have absolutely taken a back seat and finally my role as wife & mom.
I'm at this point where I realize something very important. I read a facebook post from a facebook friend stating that she needed to take time away in order to put her full energy into the final launch of her children. Matter of fact this past week- I had a breath taking moment - where I realized how very little time I have left before Juli heads off to college. I know I need this time in this coming year to put that same energy into her launch as well and for Jayson's launch into the academy. This is such a critical moment in his life & I know I need to be there for him. It's my call as their mom & it's my priority so I know God has been working on my heart to move on from Cornerstone for a reason. My date to move on is July 26.
I've been encouraged by this quote I found on another friend's facebook page.
God put your eyes in front of your head for a reason. Now stop looking back. Philippians 3:13
Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended; but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:13-14
I know this is going to be my guiding scripture in this season as I launch out into my WFG business full-time. I'm setting some goals & then putting in the work to make them happen. I'm excited & so many others have expressed excitement for me as well. I'm looking forward to the launch & to this upcoming WFG convention in Las Vegas- It's going to be amazing.
Yesterday was a date with destiny and it was one of those moments again that took my breath away. I've been struggling through this journey called life and in this current season, I've been doing all I can to juggle everything I have to steward - my work as a financial secretary here at Cornerstone Fellowship, my volunteer commitments at my home church - Mililani Fil-Am Baptist & my secretarial duties of the Filipino Southern Baptist Fellowship of the Pacific. Then my duties at home - which have absolutely taken a back seat and finally my role as wife & mom.
I'm at this point where I realize something very important. I read a facebook post from a facebook friend stating that she needed to take time away in order to put her full energy into the final launch of her children. Matter of fact this past week- I had a breath taking moment - where I realized how very little time I have left before Juli heads off to college. I know I need this time in this coming year to put that same energy into her launch as well and for Jayson's launch into the academy. This is such a critical moment in his life & I know I need to be there for him. It's my call as their mom & it's my priority so I know God has been working on my heart to move on from Cornerstone for a reason. My date to move on is July 26.
I've been encouraged by this quote I found on another friend's facebook page.
God put your eyes in front of your head for a reason. Now stop looking back. Philippians 3:13
Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended; but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:13-14
I know this is going to be my guiding scripture in this season as I launch out into my WFG business full-time. I'm setting some goals & then putting in the work to make them happen. I'm excited & so many others have expressed excitement for me as well. I'm looking forward to the launch & to this upcoming WFG convention in Las Vegas- It's going to be amazing.
Stuff about my daughter you & I need to know
We just found out some great news for my daughter that's a major answer to prayer. She has just applied for & found out that she received the Summer Expanding Horizons Scholarship from Punahou School which she is going to use for a West Coast College Tour to help her decide where she wants to attend for college. She already knows that she wants to be on the West Coast although her college counselor made the suggestion that she consider colleges in the Great Lakes region as well since she likes the laid back, friendly lifestyle here in Hawaii.
This tour is sponsored by College Campus Tours
http://www.collegecampustours.com/index.html
Now, since I'm catching up on all the drafts I've started on this blog but not posted, Juli went on the tour this summer and visited 25 schools. At this point in time, she's interested in attending the University of Hawaii at Manoa, Loyola Marymount University, Seattle Pacific University (they've got a scholarship if your parents have worked in a church - which I did for over 10 years), Seattle University, University of San Francisco, University of Redlands, and Santa Clara. I'm praying she gets a chance & has the financing in place for her to live her dreams. This is going to require much from me & Mario as we prepare but I know that as my children's mom, I'm here to help serve them so that they can be all God has for them to be and so grateful for that opportunity.
This tour is sponsored by College Campus Tours
http://www.collegecampustours.com/index.html
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Catching up on on a couple months of blogging drafts: Treat Me To A Feast: Notes from My Abundant Life: Not a dream deferred, just one long in coming...
OK, so it's been a while since I've posted anything to my blog since I've been pretty crazy busy with life. I'm gonna be catching up, posting & publishing a bunch of drafts that I'll be polishing up for all you readers out there who might be remotely interested in these thoughts I'm sharing.
This first post (since my last post many weeks ago) was inspired by another blog entry I ran across:
Treat Me To A Feast: Notes from My Abundant Life: Not a dream deferred, just one long in coming...: For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it linger, wait for it ...
I've really felt God had it in mind for me at the exact time I ran into it. I woke up with a deep desire & need to do some more soul-searching. I have been seeking God for what it is He wants for me. I have dreams to do something amazing & great but I've been praying for wisdom as well in the mean time. It "kills" me though because wisdom generally means stepping back, taking a look, & seeing the foolishness of the actions that could be taken & so choose not to follow that path because it might lead to some consequences that I'd rather not experience. I'm not one who would actually be so cautious and so in the past, I've been less concerned about making mistakes. But I realize that the failures & mistakes have so many more implications on not only me but also my family. I wonder about whether I should throw caution to the wind & if God would allow me more favor than I could ever imagine. Or do I need to be more cautious & wise because I do have a family to take care of. Lately, I've found myself verbalizing that I don't worry about the steps of faith I've been planning to make because based on my own experience, when God calls you to something - He always gives you the grace to handle what comes your way.
Recently, this faith journey of mine has brought me into some really uncomfortable places in life where I would never imagine I'd ever be. I have a dream of being very prosperous. And when I say very, I mean extremely prosperous. But in the process of getting there & in terms of our finances, standards, & convictions, I'm way out of my comfort zone. I loved being in control of my finances before I ever had children. Not only my own finances, but the finances of my hubby. Once I had my children though, I lost all sense of what I would call reasonableness. I've always wanted to give my children whatever they ask for - just like my own mom did when I was growing up, but my better sense & mentorship from so many around me has allowed me to teach my own kids some lessons in the mean time. If they want something, I'll usually ask if they have any money to get it. Thankfully they don't complain a whole lot if they don't. They basically just deal with it if they don't have the funds or they wait until they can either make some money or get some money from the gracious family & friends that choose to share with them. Just recently, I've decided that as soon as Mario & I can, I want to start giving them a regular allowance. I never got an allowance growing up, but I see the value of it now. Also, I've found myself telling my kids that they should find a way to make some extra money & not let a temporary lack drive them away from trying to get what they want. A little initiative & some brainstorming & I'm sure they could do something to get the needed funds for their needs & even some wants.
In terms of standards & convictions, I haven't in the past really put things down in writing. But given the fact that I'm looking to build a business of my own, there are many values or standards that I want to be sure I've got in writing so I can look back & determine whether I'm out of line with what I believe needs to be a guiding conviction.
Love you all because I know I'm loved with the awesome love of God & so I just gotta share it.
This first post (since my last post many weeks ago) was inspired by another blog entry I ran across:
Treat Me To A Feast: Notes from My Abundant Life: Not a dream deferred, just one long in coming...: For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it linger, wait for it ...
I've really felt God had it in mind for me at the exact time I ran into it. I woke up with a deep desire & need to do some more soul-searching. I have been seeking God for what it is He wants for me. I have dreams to do something amazing & great but I've been praying for wisdom as well in the mean time. It "kills" me though because wisdom generally means stepping back, taking a look, & seeing the foolishness of the actions that could be taken & so choose not to follow that path because it might lead to some consequences that I'd rather not experience. I'm not one who would actually be so cautious and so in the past, I've been less concerned about making mistakes. But I realize that the failures & mistakes have so many more implications on not only me but also my family. I wonder about whether I should throw caution to the wind & if God would allow me more favor than I could ever imagine. Or do I need to be more cautious & wise because I do have a family to take care of. Lately, I've found myself verbalizing that I don't worry about the steps of faith I've been planning to make because based on my own experience, when God calls you to something - He always gives you the grace to handle what comes your way.
Recently, this faith journey of mine has brought me into some really uncomfortable places in life where I would never imagine I'd ever be. I have a dream of being very prosperous. And when I say very, I mean extremely prosperous. But in the process of getting there & in terms of our finances, standards, & convictions, I'm way out of my comfort zone. I loved being in control of my finances before I ever had children. Not only my own finances, but the finances of my hubby. Once I had my children though, I lost all sense of what I would call reasonableness. I've always wanted to give my children whatever they ask for - just like my own mom did when I was growing up, but my better sense & mentorship from so many around me has allowed me to teach my own kids some lessons in the mean time. If they want something, I'll usually ask if they have any money to get it. Thankfully they don't complain a whole lot if they don't. They basically just deal with it if they don't have the funds or they wait until they can either make some money or get some money from the gracious family & friends that choose to share with them. Just recently, I've decided that as soon as Mario & I can, I want to start giving them a regular allowance. I never got an allowance growing up, but I see the value of it now. Also, I've found myself telling my kids that they should find a way to make some extra money & not let a temporary lack drive them away from trying to get what they want. A little initiative & some brainstorming & I'm sure they could do something to get the needed funds for their needs & even some wants.
In terms of standards & convictions, I haven't in the past really put things down in writing. But given the fact that I'm looking to build a business of my own, there are many values or standards that I want to be sure I've got in writing so I can look back & determine whether I'm out of line with what I believe needs to be a guiding conviction.
Love you all because I know I'm loved with the awesome love of God & so I just gotta share it.
Thoughts of having a daughter & what to do to surprise her...
OK, so we have had an interesting couple of days with us not having electricity at home. We've had to go over to my parents to have the kids do their homework & then slept over, got up at 4 AM & head to McD's to pick up some breakfast. Juli got the McGriddle meal, Jayson - his favorite - 2 hash browns, & Mario & I got the Steak & Egg burritos - my new favorite. It's not only yummy & spicy - just the right amount of spicy - but also filling & most of all - cheap. Just $1.69 each. Thank God we have our parents who are so wonderful.
But getting back to what to do to surprise my daughter - I will need to be sure to make her some chocolate chip cookies with whipped cream & sliced strawberries. I know that's something she likes. I think one day, she'll probably wish she'd have kept up a little more with what her mom is doing. I love that girl - she's got a heart of gold and is so smart, sensitive, a born leader, & destined for greatness.
But getting back to what to do to surprise my daughter - I will need to be sure to make her some chocolate chip cookies with whipped cream & sliced strawberries. I know that's something she likes. I think one day, she'll probably wish she'd have kept up a little more with what her mom is doing. I love that girl - she's got a heart of gold and is so smart, sensitive, a born leader, & destined for greatness.
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