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yAy! my first blog for 2009!
thanks to jebby for getting our (mine and meryl’s) sites working again! and thank you meryl for the new look! :-D thought it’s time for a change because of all the MAJOR changes that has been happening lately ;-)
it just seems like yesterday that Shoshana was born. But now, she’s already 3 months!!! I cannot believe it.. it seems like she just has grown overnight. I would say she is one smart kid. As early as 2 weeks, her eyes would follow me around and she would focus on people’s faces, studying them intently. At 9 weeks, she would respond so well to david and i, like she’s carrying out a conversation with us. And now at 12 weeks, she is giving out hearty laughs and giggles! We are so happy for her development and we thank God for her everyday. I think the sleepless nights are paying off already :-D
Aside from baby stuff, David and I are doing very well. I cannot be a more happier wife and mom :-) I am blessed to have a very helpful, kind, considerate, loving, sensitive and responsible husband. I am so proud of him because he is such a good daddy that Shoshana is turning out to be a Daddy’s girl :-) He plays with her all the time upon arriving from work and also when he can, comes home for lunch just to see and spend time with us. I love it when he comes home for lunch, it is such a special treat! It means a lot because he’s got very limited time but still makes the effort.
It’s a new roman calendar year. The past year has its ups and downs but i would say it has been a very bold and challenging year for us. We got pregnant in January, travelled A LOT! (i have seen 11 states already since i got here), started our own business, moved into a new place, had a baby and now we’re a family of three! That’s a lot that can happen in a year! We feel very blessed despite the economic down-turn. We place our lives, our future and our plans in God’s hands, knowing that He will direct our paths. He has been faithful everyday providing for all our needs and protecting us. We thank Him for the things we know He has blessed us with and the things we do not know too. I’m sure there’s more out there that our eyes cannot see.
As I write this, I am remembering the events that happened on that fateful day of january 16th, 1987 - also a friday. To those who are my friends at FaceBook, you can just read the account there. I posted the story “In the Shadow of Death” written by my father and “Held Hostage” written by my brother Daniel. I just find it significant coz this year, the date falls on the same day as it was 22 years ago. And how can I forget my youngest sister’s birthday? She was born right after my dad got home from that hostage drama.
Happy Birthday Meryl! We love you so much! I personally cannot imagine life without you… :-) [But then again, if you were not around, i would have been the youngest and I would have been assuming your role of being the center of attention LOL just kidding :-P] You have grown into being a beautiful, kind-hearted, talented, smart and responsible young lady. I am so proud of you. Please keep your light burning brightly. (why am i writing this here? i will just copy-past this to your website.. hahaha]
Hello Chiye! It is so nice to read another update from you. Yes, you are right… your first year here in the US has been a wonderful challenge, both good and not so good — you guys have been thru a lot the first year! I am so very happy for you and Dave, and now your family of three. It’s amazing what life throws at us in just a short span of a year. Just think, you are a family of 3 now, while I will have 3 kids. LOL
I remember that horrific day 22 years ago. I was 7 yrs old, but I guess I just didn’t grasp the intensity of the situation that day.
I too, feel the same for our sister Meryl. I love her so much and can’t imagine life without her. Actually, I can’t imagine life without you two. Otherwise, I would have been the youngest and the one stealing all the attention ;) heheheh :)
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BTW, I really like your new website theme. :)
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So happy to see that your site is up and running again. I like your new “look” as well.
I agree that this past year has been a wild ride filled with ups and downs (as each year seems to end up being). I hope your family of 3 are doing well and wish you a happy Sabbath.
Oh and BTW, I am definitely jealous that your have such “warm” weather by you. May I come visit please? =)
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Nice new look to your site :)
Some how it always seems like a new year gives us a new start to everything around us. It’s refreshing.
Even though we need to take the good with the bad, the good always seems to out number the bad. I think the bad, in this life time, allows us to appreciate the good even more, and gives us something to look forward to in the future.
I hope this year goes great for you and your family :) There will be lots of new things to experiance this year with Shoshy. That’s for sure :)
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It sounds like you had a very busy but wonderful year. I wish you and your family many blessings for this new year and I look forward to reading your stories.
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Hello! Can’t imagine life without my 3 wonderful, beautiful and loving daughters…laurie, you and meryl…i thank God everyday as well for ALL the blessings He has done and given to our family…i really treasure and cherish the wonderful memories i have with you all…
Thanks for all the interesting stories that happened to your life in just a year ago…NOW with Shoshy, she is the center of your affection and attention day by day…we really enjoyed all her videos and pictures since the day she was born…and lately, we were so happy to see the video of her and david playing the “football” game…our first time to her laugh with gusto…so cute also to hear her respond to your request to sing…oh, how we really enjoyed that…she will really be a great singer someday…dad said…kc mana daw from me, you and her aunties…hehe…anyway, great job for david as well…bonding lavishly to shoshy…abangan from my web blog…which i have not updated for sooo LONG now.
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sorry, i missed to type the word “hear”…her laugh with gusto…
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