Daniella came to this world on 9/30/2010. Ever since, I've been falling in love for this little girl, since day 1. In the hospital, I remember hearing her crying just like a girl, delicate and a high pitch voice, so cute! We bonded right away at the hospital, one day I just spend the whole time cuddling and singing for her. It was our first of many special moments.
Not only my love for her has increased but also Nolan's. He loved her since the first time he saw her, he keeps kissing her and calling her sweetie. Every night he wants to pray for her and when he hears her crying, he says she needs her "chupetinha". Yesterday, she was dedicated to God and as we prayed for her, Nolan placed his little hand on her head.
Now she started to smile, and each time she does it melts my head. She has a side smile that is the cuttest thing!
I love you, my little girl!
Monday, December 13, 2010
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
My sister love for me
One of the things I always took it for granted is the love coming from family... my sister , my best friend she has been by my side, through good and bad times... I just fell so much love that she shows me and I realized how I fail to say that I love her.
Today I said it, or better txt her. I said that I really appreciate all her help, all her love to myself and my family. She loves Nolan and Daniella so much.
Eu te amo, querida irma!
Today I said it, or better txt her. I said that I really appreciate all her help, all her love to myself and my family. She loves Nolan and Daniella so much.
Eu te amo, querida irma!
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Share God's love
We are here at a church retreat and we've been learning simply how to be able to pray and reach out to people. The speaker talked about how we are so consumed by our own world or worries, and how we fail to simply spread the love of Jesus for each person.
All people has goodness, implanted by God and we are to see that and let it flourish. Don't place expectations in ourselves or how we fail to pray the good prayer. God is at work, regardless we do anything or not, but if we do something we are able to be part of his work. Isn't that amazing?? Wow, I really want to be part of it!
Remember that the reality of God's love for us is always present, no matter the circumstances, I don't need to accomplish anything else, He's already done that for me. I just need to let things and circumstances (good and bad) to the side, because that's not the focus of my life. God created me to love people and to show them He loves them too.
It's not about me but Him!
All people has goodness, implanted by God and we are to see that and let it flourish. Don't place expectations in ourselves or how we fail to pray the good prayer. God is at work, regardless we do anything or not, but if we do something we are able to be part of his work. Isn't that amazing?? Wow, I really want to be part of it!
Remember that the reality of God's love for us is always present, no matter the circumstances, I don't need to accomplish anything else, He's already done that for me. I just need to let things and circumstances (good and bad) to the side, because that's not the focus of my life. God created me to love people and to show them He loves them too.
It's not about me but Him!
brother and sister bonding
Baby Daniella has been growing well and every night I feel her moving. She's so much loved already, Nolan calls her nene Dani, and kisses my belly all the time and says "I love you nene". It is such a cute moment that I can't even explain, seeing siblings bonding... I'm sure this is just the beginning.
I've been trying to really enjoy this moment with Lawton and Nolan before our 4th member comes in... we've been spending time together as a family, and it has been precious, I can really tell that Nolan hasve the most fun when it's the 3 of us. Today, we just played in bed for the longest time, we were laying on top of each other, and Nolan would just laugh so much... These are such simple moments that I don't want to forget ever!
Nolan is such a gentle child... he's very sensitive to the things around him, he understands so much now and he can communicate very well all things. I can tell how his heart is going to be gentle to love people around him, and how this gift from God can be used in his life and to those around him. His personality is gentle, kind, not selfish, affectionate, and loving. I love it, I love the fact that God send him to me and I'm so in love with him.
Pretty soon I will be experiencing having a second child. It will be a real different world for all of us, especially Nolan that will try to understand all of what's happening... but I know he will love her and care for her forever.
Thank you Lord for the blessing of being a mom and for these 2 little ones you gave us to take care and teach them all of you. I pray that we will become more and more like your son so that they can see your love for each one of them and they can overflow from this amazing love you have for them.
I've been trying to really enjoy this moment with Lawton and Nolan before our 4th member comes in... we've been spending time together as a family, and it has been precious, I can really tell that Nolan hasve the most fun when it's the 3 of us. Today, we just played in bed for the longest time, we were laying on top of each other, and Nolan would just laugh so much... These are such simple moments that I don't want to forget ever!
Nolan is such a gentle child... he's very sensitive to the things around him, he understands so much now and he can communicate very well all things. I can tell how his heart is going to be gentle to love people around him, and how this gift from God can be used in his life and to those around him. His personality is gentle, kind, not selfish, affectionate, and loving. I love it, I love the fact that God send him to me and I'm so in love with him.
Pretty soon I will be experiencing having a second child. It will be a real different world for all of us, especially Nolan that will try to understand all of what's happening... but I know he will love her and care for her forever.
Thank you Lord for the blessing of being a mom and for these 2 little ones you gave us to take care and teach them all of you. I pray that we will become more and more like your son so that they can see your love for each one of them and they can overflow from this amazing love you have for them.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
We are having a baby girl!
It's confirmed, Nolan's going to have a little sis! I saw the ultrasound today and this girl moves a lot. I started to feel her moving 3 weeks ago and now she won't stop! Every night, before going to bed she kicks me and I just stand there to feel her... I'm so happy!!
Lawton will be surprised, he did not feel her moving yet... he's coming home tomorrow, I miss him a lot. I realize that each year my love for him changed, it has grown more and getting deeper... 4 years!
This time he was in Malawi was a good time for me to pray and rely on God so much more.
Lawton will be surprised, he did not feel her moving yet... he's coming home tomorrow, I miss him a lot. I realize that each year my love for him changed, it has grown more and getting deeper... 4 years!
This time he was in Malawi was a good time for me to pray and rely on God so much more.
Friday, May 7, 2010
Papai is in Lali (Malawi)
Lawton left to Malawi a week ago and Nolan and I stayed how to support him in prayers. It was sad to see him go and Nolan knew he was leaving as we said goodbye at the airport.
We receive updates from Epicentre and that's how we know how he's doing. All the details are in the email and I get really excited to see how the team is doing. It's really amazing how God has been working in this process, not only in the Yao people but on the team itself.
Lawton has been amazing, I'm just so proud of him stepping out to go and have the chance to see God's work. I'm sure it's not simple but I'm sure every little bit counts, even if it would count just for one person. God has been working in our life so much through ETS, we so much want to be part of His work and his kingdom as a family, more than ever.
Personally, I am able to worship more freely because it is all for Him. Also, I have a deeper understanding of his purposes and his ways, even though I don't understand it completely, I am able to accept and continue to follow Jesus.
When I ask Nolan where is papai, he says he is in "Lali". This little guy has been growing fast, 2 days ago I was singing him "Jesus is beautiful" and he would say the words and the rythm, so cute that i had tears in my eyes when I heard him singing.
Baby #2 has been growing fast too, can't miss the belly poking out... and since 2 weeks ago, I started to feel movement, first very tiny and weak, now it's strong especially at night. Lawton hasn't felt that yet.
This sunday will be mother's day and my dear husband was thoughtful enough to send me, my mom and his mom flowers... I was touched. I miss him...
We receive updates from Epicentre and that's how we know how he's doing. All the details are in the email and I get really excited to see how the team is doing. It's really amazing how God has been working in this process, not only in the Yao people but on the team itself.
Lawton has been amazing, I'm just so proud of him stepping out to go and have the chance to see God's work. I'm sure it's not simple but I'm sure every little bit counts, even if it would count just for one person. God has been working in our life so much through ETS, we so much want to be part of His work and his kingdom as a family, more than ever.
Personally, I am able to worship more freely because it is all for Him. Also, I have a deeper understanding of his purposes and his ways, even though I don't understand it completely, I am able to accept and continue to follow Jesus.
When I ask Nolan where is papai, he says he is in "Lali". This little guy has been growing fast, 2 days ago I was singing him "Jesus is beautiful" and he would say the words and the rythm, so cute that i had tears in my eyes when I heard him singing.
Baby #2 has been growing fast too, can't miss the belly poking out... and since 2 weeks ago, I started to feel movement, first very tiny and weak, now it's strong especially at night. Lawton hasn't felt that yet.
This sunday will be mother's day and my dear husband was thoughtful enough to send me, my mom and his mom flowers... I was touched. I miss him...
Friday, March 26, 2010
Papai's heart surgery
Right now papai is having a heart bypass surgery at Huntington hospital. A few days ago, we rushed him to the ER, due to chest pain... it has been a long and difficult process but we see how God protected and orchestrated each path of this process.
Not only just these few days but even before papai came. God is faithful, these past few days we were constantly praying for God's miracle to happen and so that papai could see His love in a tangible and real way. He did, and for the first time in my life I see my father owning his faith. And i got to experience God's people surrounding us with His love...
I was touched when some of my friends and my pastor (Lawrence) came to see papai and he was telling them what happened. He had teary eyes when he mentioned how he cried out to Him for help and how he answered. Today just before the surgery my pastor came again and led papai in a prayer time by saying Psalm 23 out loud with my mom citing it, really sweet to see that divine time with God as a couple.
Mamae and I are talking of just how much God had blessed and took care of papai, even when we did not see it.
Nolan misses Acon a lot, he keeps on asking about him and then he says: "Acon, pray pray?" So cute to see our little one having an idea of praying and feeling his presence. The other day, he said Sammie (Nolan's friend) out of the blue, and I wondered why he said his name. I then find out that she was out of town with mommy and feeling very homesick. He wanted to pray for her!! : )
Baby has been good, today we had a more detailed ultrasound and saw the little one moving a lot in my tummy. The baby waved at us, we could see the little hand and fingers and legs... cute!!
Not only just these few days but even before papai came. God is faithful, these past few days we were constantly praying for God's miracle to happen and so that papai could see His love in a tangible and real way. He did, and for the first time in my life I see my father owning his faith. And i got to experience God's people surrounding us with His love...
I was touched when some of my friends and my pastor (Lawrence) came to see papai and he was telling them what happened. He had teary eyes when he mentioned how he cried out to Him for help and how he answered. Today just before the surgery my pastor came again and led papai in a prayer time by saying Psalm 23 out loud with my mom citing it, really sweet to see that divine time with God as a couple.
Mamae and I are talking of just how much God had blessed and took care of papai, even when we did not see it.
Nolan misses Acon a lot, he keeps on asking about him and then he says: "Acon, pray pray?" So cute to see our little one having an idea of praying and feeling his presence. The other day, he said Sammie (Nolan's friend) out of the blue, and I wondered why he said his name. I then find out that she was out of town with mommy and feeling very homesick. He wanted to pray for her!! : )
Baby has been good, today we had a more detailed ultrasound and saw the little one moving a lot in my tummy. The baby waved at us, we could see the little hand and fingers and legs... cute!!
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