Oh freedom! Yesterday, except for previous doctor’s visits, was the first real day out we had as a family, ever since we all started getting sick. That’s roughly about a month! We went to the doctor in the morning for a follow-up. Noelle’s lungs are clear of the wheezing. Danae, however, still needs to continueContinue reading “Freedom, Joy and the Simple Pleasures of Life!”
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Great Tip to De-Stress Your Life!
Before our 10-day stay in hospital, it has been 4 months of not having a permanent helper at home and about 2 months of having a weekly cleaning lady and weekly laundry woman. I would have to cook our meals, which I have said here that it’s not something I am used to, OR weContinue reading “Great Tip to De-Stress Your Life!”
HOMEBOUND!
Here’s my take-home as we go home after ten days in the hospital…. COURAGE is not the absence of fear, but STRENGTH IN THE MIDST OF FEAR. I saw this in my husband despite his pain, his fear of feeling the pain, and his fear of what his condition will mean in the future. AlthoughContinue reading “HOMEBOUND!”
Danae Learns Responsibility
One afternoon two weeks ago, Danae told me that they made something in school that involved cutting. The first time she shared her story, she just said that they made something. By evening, before going to bed, she told me that somebody cut her hair after making the craft. Curious, I asked her who itContinue reading “Danae Learns Responsibility”
SUMMER 2011
Summer 2011 has been one fruitful season! Noelle learned shapes, letter sounds, counting, songs, and keeping her hair clip on for more than 5 minutes (haha) through her summer workshop. She learned to recognize authority and interact with her teachers. Even though at first she was not confident enough to stay in class by herself,Continue reading “SUMMER 2011”
Ten Times Better Already
We named Danae after Daniel of the Bible. He’s one of our favorite people, along with Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. They had great faith and courage, and were ten times better than their counterparts. But before I continue, this blog is in NO WAY AIMED TO MAKE YOU COMPARE YOUR KIDS or other kids toContinue reading “Ten Times Better Already”
SUPER MOM!
For the past week, we have had no household help except for our handy man, who thankfully washes our cookware and runs errands for me sometimes. Our helper is on leave till the first week of June, which means 2 more weeks of this — no one to clean for us, cook for us, washContinue reading “SUPER MOM!”
MY JOY
Last Monday, our family went on a day-trip to the beach. It was absolutely awesome. And in the afternoon, as I was sitting on the shore, soaking up the sun, I just couldn’t help but look at my eldest daughter. Noelle was resting in the dining parasol at that time. I was just quietly watchingContinue reading “MY JOY”
The Future According to Danae
Lately, Danae’s been harping about her future baby brother and actually planning his life already, saying he’s going to do this and that, and telling me what she and Noelle are going to do with him. Also after coming to us with all sorts of unusual names, we finally agreed on naming him David. IContinue reading “The Future According to Danae”
TOUGH but GREAT!
Before King left, I didn’t have much expectations or anticipations about what it was going to be like. I anticipated that I’d have some difficult days, but that’s typical of every week. I didn’t psyche myself out by already expecting to be overwhelmed and tired. I guess you could say I took it a dayContinue reading “TOUGH but GREAT!”
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