Giving Thanks 2013

Oh how many things I have been able to experience, and how many beautiful people I have been able to meet and get closer to! It has been a great year and journey to reflect on.

My family- We have continued to grow close to one another. Being together on weekends, watching television, laughing, travelling, eating out, sharing our stories and understanding each other better has been great! I appreciate more and more the love my parents have for me, and the sacrificial love they have to have for one another to make their marriage and this family stay strong. I am thankful for moments where we try to have quality time together- that means a lot. Having strong father and mother influences in my life, i see the importance of both- the gentleness, the care, the provision, the listening ears, the physical presence, the conversations, the working hands, the strong presence. I see it and feel the impact on me and this family. I am truly thankful.

Friends-Oh gosh its seriously God's great blessing to me that He has kept together so many of my friendships and still creates new ones in my life. I love that there is a a sense with me that no matter how long it has been, or how frequently we are able to meet, there are friendships that fill me with joy, laughter, sadness, frustration, encouragement and memories. It has been a great pleasure of mine to continue to love my friends, serve their needs, and get help from them in times when I am weary! THANKFUL!

Church- This year I have been able to see the gospel in my church family. It was this time last year when I heard my first sermon at Crossview, and I knew the gospel was working in these people. I am thankful for members who constantly love me, meet with me, serve me, and allow me to do the same for them for the sake of Jesus and the spread of the gospel through LA and Diamond Bar. God is faithful to this church.

Jesus Christ- Oh my sweet Savior... God humbled himself and came to earth as fully man and fully God to die for my wicked and selfish wayward soul. And although I continue to struggle with my troubling heart, He keeps and the Holy Spirit helps me persevere for the sake of His glory and Name. I am thankful God has chosen me from the beginning for salvation through sanctification and has called me through his gospel to obtain the glory of Christ

Third & Fourth Week of November!

Giving Thanks
-For my first and hopefully not last hang out with Rachel!!! We have been meaning to get together, and birch was perfect for us to get to know each other :)

-After 6 months, reuniting with Irene like no time has passed, and catching up over some hot ramen!

-Lots of Pilates and working out at home. Some great family time and reading hunger games! I have finished the second book!!!!
-For hanging out and reading the first chapter of the book of revelation with Kat and Pamela! Oh huh how amazing that chapter was for my soul and to worship The Lord!
-Finishing reading 1, 2, 3 John with my coworker Sarah!
! -Going to the Christmas tree farm with my fam and picking out our two trees!!!!

-Having a thanksgiving celebration with new and old friends, eating, talking, and playing games!

-Listening to Jose and pj teach about church history and being super super super blessed by 2 thess 3!!! How to stand firm in the gospel.
-Phone catch up converstions with Allie, Shelley and Sammie :) sooo good to have great gfs!
-Alone time to read, paint nails, and pilates to de-stress from all the busy-ness at work
-Watching hunger games with my dear and LOVING IT!!!
-Having dinner with my city group, playing games and sharing life :)yum home made food and great talks!

Prayer Requests
-That I am not overwhelmed at work, being self relying, a worry wort, and unable to find joy in it!
-That god saves my family from sin and death! That he protects and keeps us :)

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Second Week of November!

I hardly took any pictures last week but it was a week of God's goodness for my undeserving self! Giving Thanks
-hanging out with my gparents and trying on my bridesmaids dress with marika for sammies wedding! weeee soo exciting. -Dinner with praise and jason :) we killed our food at soup plantation, shared life, and played monopoly deal- and i finally won!!!!! wow! hahah
-My pilates class!! I really love it!!! Speaking with danny and sharing life
-After work, I was REALLY BLESSED by the LA city group! We read the bible together, talked, and how to apply it in times of unbelief. I loved getting to know that group better and spending time with them!
-relaxing, and seeing my family again at a funeral. it was a sad occasion but we love another!
-Listening to Jose and PJ teach about church history and understanding better the path of the church. After listening to PJ preach about 2 Thess 2:13-17 I was encouraged in my identity in Christ and how I need to stand firm in the traditions because I have been chosen by the Father. Jose and I visited Americana but only stayed a bit. We grabbed some yummy louies chicken and later watched Captain Philips with Danny and Fiona- which i loved!!!!

I have been reading the hunger games! I am obsessed! haha just kidding, but really, it is a great book!!! im on catching fire now :) the story line and details are fantastic and the author paints a great picture!

please pray for my heart to be gentle, full of the spirit, discerning of the Lord at all times

have a wonderful week!!!!!

First Week of November!

Going into winter means I gotta get sick! Let us hope it is only this one time! haha Luckily I didnt get my office sick :)

Giving Thanks:
-I was able to hang out with the wonderful Tori

-Reading Mark 10 with the guys
-Seeing my brother Danny give his testimony at AACF UCLA and blessing others

-Hanging out with Jose and watching a Laker game winner and THOR!!!!!
-Going through scripture with my mission team that point to discipleship
-Having a thanksgiving dinner feast with my family while my grandparents are here! They got to meet Jose! :)

-Being blessed by the preaching of Gods word and being with church family today!
-Treating my family to wang chos tonight :)

Prayer Requests
-That God heals my body and grandpa and grandma from illnesses
-That God saves my family!!

Oh How Time Flies During Holiday Season

It always seems when it hits october, that time is increasingly speeding up!

Giving Thanks
-Eating with the wonderful girl Faye :) it was such a blessing to know her better and hear what God is doing in her life!
-LAKERS won their first game of the season which was awesome to watch!!!! i loved the game :)
-Eating and reading with Ruby, Kat, and Pam!!!! It was wonderful to talk about our lives, edify one another, and read the Bible!

-Thursday was Halloween!!!! It was busy busy for Bowcreek again with 467 kids! sheesh! loved giving candy out with my fam and jose! my dad carved mike from monsters inc! it was awesome! then jose and i headed to the zeemans to eat more food and hang out a bit!

-I was finally able to have a date night with Jose!!! We went to CPK!!! Later we met up with Tony Kat and Danny at Guppys and we talked and played monopoly deal! Oh what fun!

-I was able to rest well and clean my room well! There was a ladies night at night and we ate, talked, and played games! i loved laughing with them and having good times!

-Today was challenging for me in scripture. We read 2 thes 2:1-12 and it was talking about the end times. i was challenged that if i do not LOVE the truth and all of the bible and the god behind the truth then i could be easily deceived and swayed in the end times. i need to know my scripture, worship the Lord, and be prepared! i was glad to watch the kiddies in the morning and spend time playing with them

Prayer Requests
-Please pray for me to relinquish my control of all situations and people. God is in control and I fail to remember that daily
-Pray for my family to be saved by believing in the gospel
-Pray for for my heart to have peace and joy in the Word
-Pray that I am an ambassador of Christ this week in my hangouts, fam time, and work!