Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou was interviewed by Oprah on her 70+ b-day, and these are what she said:

"I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow."

"I’ve learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights."

"I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life."

"I've learned that making a 'living' is not the same thing as 'making a life'."

"I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance."

"I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back."

"I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision."

"I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one."

"I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back."

"I've learned that I still have a lot to learn."

"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."

祂已成就了大事

耶和華為我們行了大事, 我們滿口喜樂滿舌歡呼

耶和華為我們行了大事, 我們我們就歡喜

神能照著運行在我們心裡的大力, 充充足足的成就一切 超乎我們所求所想

流淚撒種的, 必歡呼收割, 那帶種流淚出去的, 必要歡歡樂樂的 帶禾捆回來

 

最近在公司感到有很多安慰的事.

我能承受壓力的程度我覺得不大.... 感謝 神知道, 按著我的信心, 適時給我鼓勵!

*BECOMING the Word of God, not just praying for EXPERIENCING Him. =)

Yes, press on and on!

 

**Happy B-day Joseph*

Favorite month

Bye Feb.... see ya next yr! I'll prepare my heart to welcome you more..

*5p 94 ul4 2/3 294*

A mayonnaise jar and 2 cups of coffe

When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and the 2 cups of coffee.

A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly, he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.

The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full they agreed it was.

The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous "yes."

The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar, effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed.

"Now," said the professor, as the laughter subsided, "I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things - your God, family, your children, your health, your friends, and your favorite passions--things that if everything else was lost and only they remained your life would still be full. The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house, and your car. The sand is everything else -- the small stuff. If you put the sand into the jar first," he continued, "there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important to you. Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play with your children. Take time to get medical checkups. Take your partner out to dinner. Play another 18. There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal. Take care of the golf balls first -- the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand."

One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee represented.

The professor smiled. "I'm glad you asked. It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend."

S.o.p.h.i.s.t.i.c.a.t.e.

Sometimes I really feel that I can't do this.... Lord help me! I cry out to You... plz, deliver me!

Now I chose not to ask why in tears, for I've been asking for too long; I chose not to think of my pain, for it hurts to certain degrees I nearly felt numb, and this is not what You like to see. Occasionally I wish the time would go slower, for in this molding period, I wanna seize God's perfect will in shaping me. But at times I would hope the time to go by a few yrs ahead of now, to flee from some unnecessary moments.

 

Your luv sustains me, and I praise You.

Wii

OK, before I get to take dance lessons, if Wii is gonna get me lose some weights, I'd like to try it! ^^

謝謝my friends.. (Continued... part III)

Shawna: 嘻嘻 girl.... 妳也是其中一個我有滿心的感謝... yes, you're my special friend 2, someone who've known me for so long and cares for our friendship deeply~ 謝謝妳明白我的感受, stands beside me, 聽我說很多的事, 也跟我分享妳的經歷 - 雖然我們好多年都很少碰面. 希望妳可能的話, 搬回來LA吧!!! wahahaha~! 願妳回復到以前對主的渴慕... after all, you were the one who brought me to VOH and that's how my life was totally changed! 謝謝妳... for all the things you've done for me. 往後的日子, 彼此加油~! ^^

Sharon S: Thanks for remembering my b-day. Hope your life will be more fruitful in His eyes. Take care~! ^^

Shirley: It's been yrs since we've always celebrated b-days together. But I'm glad you were there this yr for me~! Yes.. Happiness is simple, and I hope you'll find the joy in Him. + oil together! ^^

Sophie: Sophie.... 這一年來特別謝謝妳對我的肯定跟接納~ Thanks for being one of my mentors and be there for me whenever I ask for help. 妳對主的堅持跟委身, 一直是我的榜樣. 每次說什麼, 妳也真的幾乎都能第一時間了解, 我真的很謝謝妳的愛跟友誼~ 繼續成為我的幫助吧~! 也願妳快快找到妳的良人, 更多為主大大使用. =)

Tiff: 謝謝妳積極的想為我慶祝生日, 真的讓我覺得很被愛~ =) 我一直覺得妳粉是成熟, 處理事情的態度跟原則很多時候都是我的模範~ 妳在感情上跟對家人那樣的愛也是我的鼓勵.... 我很高興 神把我們擺在一起, 一起追求祂~ 祝福妳未來的道路, 成為更多年輕人的幫助....~!!! 妳對於家人的需要跟想照顧的心, 我深深相信 神必看顧. 持續不斷為他們禱告, 妳必看見救恩全然的臨到妳所愛的家人身上~ and I proclaim, Lord - make it SOON! =)

純純: 謝謝妳的友誼for all these yrs (only 2? But I felt like yrs….!) 妳也成為我很大的幫助. 在我需要時, 妳always make time for me 2 ^^ 謝謝妳總是對我有信心, 相信.... 肯定我. 希望妳的生命在主裡更堅定, 在工作場合能不只做事凡是順利, 也能結出生命的果子得人的心歸向主! 加油喔, don't ever give up!! Fighting fighting!!!! =)

Fishball: 謝謝你魚丸, 積極的想為我慶生... 真的. 謝謝你在以前小組中對我的接納跟肯定, 現在也仍是鼓勵我~ 你的生命真的因為主, 一直在改變.... 為此我真的很高興, 祝福你在學業上, 感情上, 未來道路上, 看得越來越清楚, 不需要走冤枉路, 直奔祂要給你的一切. Keep shining for Jesus! + oil =)

Xiang: Thanks for your friendship over these yrs… Thanks for trusting in me in all times. I pray that your marriage will be a blessing to many more ppl, and may you come to know my Savior ASAP! Luv ya~! =)