Little stories about our family life
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Pain to Purpose
Pain ➡️ progress ➡️ plan ➡️ passion ➡️ purpose ➡️proclamation➡️ provision ➡️ peace + promise. In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, I dedicate this post to my parents. Their sacrifices in coming to this country allowed us to be here today, celebrating our heritage and the richness of our culture.…
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Commitment and Marriage
Commitment. What a whirlwind the last three weeks have been: I’ve been unpacking and putting things together in the new house, but in the mist of it all, I lost my wedding ring. So not only have I been trying to put things away, but also turning the house upside down to find my ring.…
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Maxine’s 40 ways to LOVE
Tuesday, July 5, 2022 I can’t believe I am already here, I still remember when I turned 16! LOL…but I guess they say “time flies”! Well, it sure does…in a blink of an eye! And after having kids, I feel like it speeds up somehow. But I wouldn’t take anything back nor do I regret…
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Asian American History
History. 🕰📰 Learning about our heritage and our Asian American history lately has made me reflect on the sacrifice and hardships it took for my family to be here in the United States of America. 🇺🇸 So much rich family history is imbedded in the story of how my paternal Grandma and Grandpa and my…
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Pork Belly Ramen
Ramen! 🍜 Who likes instant noodles, cup of noodles, any type of noodle? The aroma of the chicken, beef, or veggie broth that fills the room and into your senses can bring back childhood memories. ☺️ I know many who grew up on these budget-friendly staple items in their home. I know I did, especially…
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Confidence
Growing up, I remember not feeling very confident in myself and also quite shy. I had stage fright and often told “you should be more outgoing.” Needless to say, the prodding words of my parents and others around me never seemed to help my confidence. 😏 This week, our middle child tested for his new…
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Fruit of the Spirit
The Fruit of the Spirit isn’t edible, but it tastes so good! 🍏🍎🍐🍊🍋🍌🍉🍇🍓 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” – Galatians 5:22-23 We’ve been working with the children to help them understand what it means to have the…
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