"...It would be such a proper match. We would love and appreciate each other because we know what loss of life feels like."
"And what do you think?" Robin asked.
"I don't know what to think," Camilla stated outright......".......Maybe I'm still waiting for a sign. It would be so much easier if there was a clear-cut sign, something that told me we were meant to be."
"And what if that sign never comes?"
"Then I'll wait forever and become and old maid."
Robin laughed.
Excerpt from "The Prophecy Box" by my dear friend Karen Chow
I was finally able to get this book from Karen this past Christmas break when I went up to Phoenix - signed and all! Sweet! As promised, I did read it on my plane ride back to Columbus - and thought that before I forget - I should do my two cents of promotion Old fairy tales with a 21st century kind of feisty spirit
Will Camilla get her sign? I guess you will have to read and find out!
I entered 2009 with calmness - Be still, my soul - and I have to say that much of what was mysterious, God did bring to light in his timing. I don't know where He is guiding me, but He has faithfully ordered and provided Thus, highlights of this past year:
Snow Day @ OSU
Car Accident @ Henderson & Olentangy River
Jaime in Columbus - Valentine's Day - Love Day Dinner Party
MSF "My Story" Night
The Masquerade Ball - Anita, Kimmie, Mimi, Elaine, Sewon, Alexandra, Joanna, Jen
Spring Break with Anita in Washington D.C. - Christina, Joyce, Xuemei & Phil, Jason
OSUMC Nite Out
Baby DJ - Connie & Bryan
26 Celebrations
MelodyC. turns 1!
Memorial Day Weekend in San Francisco - Jaime, Jen, Lawrence, James, Jingyi
End of Med 1
Joey in Columbus - Cedar Point [Vivien], Zoombezi Bay [ Vivien], Mamma Mia [Kimmie, Dora, Olivia, Fuchen], Columbus Zoo [Norman], THE Puzzle
Girl's Bible Study - Olivia, Ting, Dora, Vivien, Jingying, Mei,Fuchen
Family Medicine Externship
Visiting my Godparents & family in Saline, MI
Anita Moves In
Serving in MSF - the Shihs, the Chens, the Tsais, the Wangs, Olivia, Dora, Ting, Josh, Samuel
Campus Welcome Month
APAMSA Hepatitis B Conference in Boston, MA - Monica, Ashley T.
Vivien's Baptism
Homecooked meals for exams - Mrs. Chong, Josh, Sandy
Group 6 Girls - Dora, Vivien, Mao, Wen, Michelle, Alexa
What a year! Thank you family and friends for making my year beautiful
..........When we're through building memories, I'll hold yesterday in my heart.... .......I should be thankful for everyday, Heaven knows what the future holds, Or least where the story goes I never believed it until now, I know I'll see you again I'm sure No it's not selfish to ask for more, One more night one more day, One more smile on your face But they can't take yesterday.....
[Yesterday, Leona Lewis]
For those memories in my head that I would like to forget.....
.......It's gonna hurt when it heals too, It'll all get better in time....... ......I'm gonna smile cause I deserve to, It'll all get better in time.......
[Better in Time, Leona Lewis]
For my Father, my Savior & Friend, my Counselor.....
.....you gave me strength to carry on....
[Footprints in the Sand, Leona Lewis]
For the coming 2010.....
Da, da, da, da, da, da.....
.......Wherever it is, I'll fly Whatever it takes, I'll try So don't pay no mind To what other people say Whenever it is in my life Know that I will be on time 'Cause you know why There's no standing in our way
Da, da, da, da, da, da.....
[Whatever It Takes, Leona Lewis]
[note: Just before coming back to Arizona for break, my roommate borrowed Leona's CD from the library and thus, as I was writing the highlights, I was listening to her CD, and it just all seemed to fit.....s.s.t]
A man's heart reflects the man. Proverbs 27:19 (NIV)
The Bible uses the term "heart" to describe the bundle of desires, hopes, interests, ambitions, dreams, and affections that you have. Your heart represents the source of all your motivations -- what you love to do and what you care about most. Even today, we still use the word in this way when we say, "I love you with all my heart."
The Bible says what is in your heart is what you really are, not what others think you are, or what circumstances force you to be (Proverbs 27:19). Your heart is the real you. It determines why you say the things you do, why you feel the way you do, and why you act the way you do.
Physically, each of us has a unique heartbeat. Just as we each have unique thumbprints, eye prints, and voiceprints, our hearts beat in slightly different patterns. It's amazing that out of all the billions of people who've ever lived, no one has ever had a heartbeat exactly like yours.
In the same way, God has given each of us a unique emotional "heartbeat" that races when we think about the subjects, activities, or circumstances that interest us. We instinctively care about some things and not about others. These are clues to where you should be serving.
Another word for heart is passion. There are certain subjects that you feel deeply passionate about and others that you couldn't care less about. Some experiences turn you on and capture your attention, while others turn you off or bore you to tears. These reveal the nature of your heart; listen for inner promptings that can point to the ministry God intends for you to have.
When you were growing up you may have discovered that you were intensely interested in some subjects that no one else in your family cared about.
Where did those interests come from? They came from God!
God had a purpose in giving you these inborn interests. Your emotional heartbeat is a key to understanding your shape for service. Don't ignore your interests; consider how they might be used for God's glory. There is a reason that you love to do these things.
Listen for inner promptings that can point to the ministry God intends for you to have.
Went to see Avatar 3D with brother dears today - amazing visuals! Definitely a movie to see on the big screen - though 2 and a half hours of 3D effects gave me a headache: