tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12665546570769139222024-02-21T07:20:52.382-08:00Ronnie & Mei-Mei's : Each Day Is A BlessingBlessed familyMei-Meihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03666261958331536813noreply@blogger.comBlogger1226125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266554657076913922.post-70347698922527134412013-12-23T10:32:00.000-08:002013-12-23T11:36:47.410-08:00Merry Christmas'13 ~ Give Thanks in Any Circumstances ~It’s been another year, so many things going on. <br />
I don’t know if I could do this with smiles. <br />
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As I recall, the winter was not that bad ( or, maybe I was wrong.It’s been awhile!). My mother, Susiana, survived the winter. Yay! I was worried that she’d be cold and got sick, but she hadn’t. Thank God! She’s been so healthy. She’s a real survivor! Love her so much!<br />
In Feb, we visited Chicago ( Thanks to Eda Genta for her generosity! ). We met old friend/neighbor in Indonesia there, and visited some places. <br />
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As Chinese New Year’s approaching, Mami Susi<br />
Made a special Chinese dish, BAK CHANG.I haven’t had her homemade Bak Chang for ages ( seems like it!)<br />
March 10th’13, Mami left for Indonesia. We’ve been blessed for her presence here for the whole 6months. She celebrated her birthday, Thanksgiving, Anniversaries, Mother’s Day, Christmas, New Year and Chinese New Year and joined Fellowship during those months. Thank you for welcoming her so well in this country. <br />
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It’s Mom’s Julie, who had the kids after Mami went home. So blessed to have Mom around :)<br />
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In March, I received an award from company for an excellent service. The same month, Baby AB had her dedication day :)<br />
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We celebrated Mother’s Day, special for Mom. Glad she had good time. She deserved that!<br />
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On Memorial Weekend, we had a trip to Gatliburg, TN. The kids had good time. ML wanted to see The Parrots Mountain. It’s a beautiful place. We recommend you to visit it.<br />
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What have I done? We’re being silly and had DIY Hair Mask. It turned out bad! LOL. It’s hard to get rid of the banana residue out of our hair!<br />
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In June, ML had her 1st Ballet Recital. <br />
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This is the adventurous one! We went camping for the very 1st time as family invited by Ronnie’s good buddy! ML was very happy ( She didn’t want to go home! ) Yes, the kids survived!<br />
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We celebrated our Indonesian Independence Day in a park with Indo Community. Feels like home! Big family <br />
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September.. the MOST UNFORGETFUL month for me.* deep breath *<br />
I don’t know if I can write this down without crying <br />
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Mom turned 72yo and couldn’t celebrate it with us. She’s in hospital due to stroke attack.My one and only beloved Mother in law, Mom Julie, went home to Father’s house on Sept 26th’13. Unexpectedly, I was in a big shock, couldn’t believe what happened. It turned my world upside down. I was not ready for her departure. We thought we could’ve had her for long good years, but God’s plan was different.<br />
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I was in a big depression. Having her not around with us anymore, I felt something’s empty deep down in my heart. I still miss her a lot, till now. I wish I could see her even in my dreams. There’re so many things I’d like to talk to her. I miss her voice, her hugs, her laugh. I miss every bit of her. I want to tell her how much I love her. She’s not only my mother in law, but she’s my mother in love. Everytime I think about her, all I could do is crying like a baby.I couldn’t help myself. I wish I could turn back time and could’ve done more to make her happy and so many “ IFs” in my mind. <br />
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Not only once I lock myself and crying. Not only once me and Ronnie hold together, cry on each shoulders for missing her so bad. Letting her go was the hardest thing for me.<br />
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As she’s gone, my spirit is going down. ML’s birthday, our birthdays, Baby AB’s birthdays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year are not the same without Mom’s around. It ‘s empty. I was searching her in my mind, wishing her was around with us. But, she’s not there :(<br />
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Mom left a great legacy. She'll be missed a lot, her name would be mentioned again and again till the next generation. Kids would remember her as the greatest Grandma! <br />
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It broke my heart when one day ML prayed and asked God to send Grandma back to earth :( <br />
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I am so grateful that lots of families, friends and co-workers encouraged us to go through the difficult times ( incld. providing babysitter, Janet ). I can’t count the blessings we have been receiving, till now. I see how God takes care of us by sending “ true angels “ in our lives. Thank you for everything you do! You guys make me strong.<br />
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Enough of the sad part ( Although I could cry nonstop till I got headache).<br />
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As my dedication and appreciation to Mom, I’ve been working on her family tree ( and Dad’s, Big Ron as well ). I am able to track her heritage back to the 17th century ( Swiss, German and Dutch heritage ). Thanks to the technology. <br />
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In October, something really exciting happening to me. I was awarded as REGIONAL GEM2 WINNER ( Great Employee Makes Magic ), and the next 2 weeks, I was awarded as DVP ( Division Vice President ) GEM2 WINNER. ( From 65 nominees North America, went down to 9 winners for each division ). Praise The Lord! His love endures forever!<br />
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Baby AB turned 1 in Nov. We have a tough baby here. She's very active! We're so blessed to have such a caring babysitter, Adrian, Mom's neighbor. She loves and takes care of her very good. God bless her! <br />
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We had The Ries’ family Thanksgiving at the eldest brother in law’s house. It’s good to see all family again ( we talked a lot about Mom, lots of memories about her, we try to keep the tradition from her ). Thanks a lot, Mom! We love you!<br />
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ML’s doing great at her school. She’s one of the bright kids in her class. We are so proud of her. She loves reading! I am afraid this girl would wear glasses at young age. She loves art, as well.<br />
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We joint the Christmas Carol in our neighborhood. This is the 2nd year for us. We'll make it as a tradition. <br />
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Christmas is here. Ronnie asked me what I’d like to have for Christmas. I said NOTHING. He insisted me to have at least one thing. I said,” I want PEACE, COMFORT, LOVE, FAITH, and JOY”. That’s all I want. Those words had been said thousand times in the past, but I never got the meaning of it. Now, I know what it means. For whatever had happened in our lives, good and bad, we must give thanks in any circumstances. I want those words could fill my heart and I won’t have anything to hold back, but being grateful that God put lots of caring people in our lives. He never leaves us nor forsakes us.<br />
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Jesus is the reason, for the season. Merry Christmas’13 and Happy New Year’14. May Peace, Comfor, Joy fill your hearts.<br />
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God bless,<br />
The Ries<br />
~ Ronnie, Mei-Mei, MeiLee & Baby AB ~<br />
Dedicated to Mom Julie in Heaven <br />
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Let's continue with Part.2<br />
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<b>A Season of Thanksgiving</b><br />
1 Thess 5:18 " Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."<br />
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<b>Part 2. QUESTIONS ABOUT THANKING GOD</b><br />
Psalm 136<br />
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<b>INTRO</b><br />
* The repeated refrain " His love endures forever " in Psalm 136 teaches us that God's love is the foundation for all His actions on our behalf and the source of all our thanksgiving. This is a fundamental concept in developing a thankful heart.<br />
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* 3 questions to answer to gain a thankful heart:<br />
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1.<b> WHY</b> DO WE OWE GOD THANKS ?<br />
a. He uses all things for our good ( Rom 8:28-29 )<br />
b. He has a plan for good for our lives ( Jer 29:11 )<br />
c. He supplies all our needs ( Phil 4:19 )<br />
d. He gives us victory ( 2Cor 2:14, 1Cor 15:57 )<br />
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2. <b>HOW</b> SHOULD WE EXPRESS THANKS ?<br />
a. By praise ( Psalm 107:1-43 )<br />
b. By believing His promises ( Psalm 145:13, 2Cor 1:20 )<br />
c. By fellowship with Him ( 1John 1:3-7 )<br />
d. By proper worship ( John 4-23-24 )<br />
e. By love ( Matt 22: 37-40 )<br />
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3. <b>WHEN</b> SHOULD WE GIVE THANKS ?<br />
a. At all times ( 1Thess 5:18 )<br />
b. For all things ( Eph 5:20 )<br />
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<b>Ways The Holy Spirit can help thank God this week</b><br />
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1. Write down God's daily provisions this week.<br />
( <b>Thank You God for another award I receive today. To God be the glory!</b>)<br />
2. Express thankfulness to God differently each day this week.<br />
3. Proclaim 1Thess 5:18 to start each day this week.<br />
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<b>Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good and His love endures forever!</b><br />
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Mei-Meihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03666261958331536813noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266554657076913922.post-43496169203448097152013-11-13T12:30:00.001-08:002013-11-14T10:28:26.072-08:00A Season of Thanksgiving ( Part 1 )I’m not taking a credit for this. I’m rewriting what we’ve heard from our Pastor Dave Bittinger about Thanksgiving. <br />
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<b>A season of Thanksgiving.</b><br />
Thes 5:18 “ Give thanks in all circumstances, for this God’s will for your in Christ Jesus.” <br />
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It seems like Thanksgiving is becoming less and less important in America. A day which once was a significant time to count the blessings of God in our lives, families and nation has become simply a day off to eat and watch television.<br />
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The Holy Spirit is calling the MAG congregation to make November 2013 “ A SEASON of THANKSGIVING!”<br />
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<b>Part -1. BEING THANKFUL</b><br />
Col 3:15-17<br />
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1. The <b>PEACE</b> of Christ in thankfulness ( v.15 )<br />
a. Jesus promised His peace through the Holy Spirit ( John 14:27 )<br />
b. Jesus promised His peace in a world of trouble ( John 16:33 )<br />
c. Life in Jesus “ overflows in thankfulness “. ( Col 2:6-7 )<br />
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2. The<b> WORD </b>of Christ in thankfulness ( v.16)<br />
a. The scripture will dwell richly in a thankful heart ( Psalm 119: 10-16 )<br />
b. Songs of worship will flow from a thankful heart ( Eph.5-19-20 )<br />
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3. The <b>WORKS</b> for Christ must be done with thankfulness ( v.17 )<br />
a. Is it being done for God’s glory? ( 1Chor 10:31 )<br />
b. Can it be done in the name of the Lord? ( John 14:13 )<br />
c. Can it be done with thankfulness ?<br />
d. Is it a Christ- like action? ( 1 John 2:6 )<br />
e. Will it weaken other Christians? ( 1 Chor 8:1 )<br />
f. Will it hinder my witness for Christ? ( Mat 5:13-16 )<br />
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<b>Ways The Holy Spirit can help me be more thankful</b><br />
1. I will praise God’s name in song and glorify Him with thanksgiving<br />
2. Thanking God for helping me through bereavement due to my beloved Mom in law passed away in Sep’13.<br />
3. Provision and cara for me and my family these past years. Answers to prayes and deliverance from all my fears.<br />
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<b>NOW, what's yours?</b> <br />
Mei-Meihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03666261958331536813noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266554657076913922.post-51411925625444384212013-08-22T07:49:00.000-07:002013-08-22T07:49:11.094-07:00Aug 21st'13 : Counting Hours Back to School<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsOkqq81UKsMcjzNJ4Mk-eGNho5Vb4XG40Bc916w8EQxG-R9dEcjt56haApPceLpG3PGlax1xNeR3aqXOmhKDvTtY17-mCXDXzVD4I8KszK4aSVkw-Ixb1T__GeVFxT-lQJIZYUPsVOkDZ/s1600/1174687_10151649606397857_207403781_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsOkqq81UKsMcjzNJ4Mk-eGNho5Vb4XG40Bc916w8EQxG-R9dEcjt56haApPceLpG3PGlax1xNeR3aqXOmhKDvTtY17-mCXDXzVD4I8KszK4aSVkw-Ixb1T__GeVFxT-lQJIZYUPsVOkDZ/s320/1174687_10151649606397857_207403781_n.jpg" /></a></div><br />
Last night, I was getting ready to put all things together for ML's need back to school. Yes, summer break is officially ended. Today is the 1st day she's back to school after months. <br />
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I guess, I was not ready to let her go. I was very emotional last hours. <br />
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As I planned, I would fix ML's lunch box. ML's really picky about food. She could eat BOLOGNA SANDWICH, PB&J, HOTDOG daily! She don't eat veggies, nor grilled chicken unless it's from Mc.D ( only nuggets ). I have to come up with something else. She don't eat rice either, nor corn, nor mac&cheese ( but, surprisingly, she would eat at one's house! ) She loves Pizza, only pepperoni, nothing else on it. <br />
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ML came home from Grandma's house, and I told her we'd experience with food. She asked, " Could I do it,too?" I said," Yes. You'll have the honour to decorate it."<br />
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I've seen lots of friends playing around decorating the food. They look so cool!!!!!!!!!! I wish I could do that. But, looking at all the efforts and times, I was chickened out. I didn't think I'd do it. <br />
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Till last nite...<br />
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I went to the basement, checked on my storage, and I found some cookies cutters. Hey! Let's do the project!<br />
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ML's waiting for me. She said," Well, let's do this one. I like the HEART shape without the ARROW." ha ha ha ha ha ha. <br />
After decorating here and there, ML said," I think we're done, Mommy!" <br />
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So, I took her pic. I said," Come on, let's take the pic! Ohhh, it looks so cute!!!!!!!!!!!"<br />
ML said," I can't wait to eat it tomorrow!!!!!!! Cutie!!!"<br />
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We put away her lunch box. I told ML that the lunch box was put in the fridge, so it won't stail. Daddy came up and said," Please write down the notes what need to get done tomorrow, and put on the front chair. It's easier for me to do in the morning."<br />
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I wrote down the lists ( incl. the sign of 1st day back to school ). While I was cleaning, ML turned on her CD player, listening to her VBS cd " KINGDOM CHRONICLE" songs. She jumped around, she's really happy. <br />
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She finally went upstairs, went to her bedroom, watching tv. I said, " Baby, it's time to sleep. It's already 10pm." She said," My feet are dirty." I said," Well, let's go wash away the " MONSTERS" from your feet". :D We've been playing " WASHING AWAY MONSTERS" by washing feet, hands and face. <br />
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She jumped out, went to the bathtub. We washed our feet together, brushed teeth, washed faces and hands. <br />
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She laid down, and I was watching her. All a sudden, my tears came down :( <br />
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I laid down on her belly and started crying.<br />
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ML : " Mommy, are you crying?"<br />
Me : " Yes "<br />
ML: " Why? "<br />
Me : " I am sad, I'm happy."<br />
ML : " Why are you crying like a baby?"<br />
Me : " I am sad, you'll be going back to school tomorrow. I'm happy at the same time. <br />
ML : " Please don't cry... Please... please..... It makes me stop from doing anything,and pause me."<br />
Me : " I have a mixed feeling now. You're getting bigger. Huggggggggggggg. I love you!"<br />
ML : " I'll be OK, Mommy. Here, I draw you a HEART. You'll remember me tomorrow."<br />
Me : " Thanks, Baby! I love you!"<br />
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I asked ML to pray with me. I was crying in my prayer. I asked God to take care of her, to give her wisdom, kind heart to care about others, to love others, to behave. I was in tears. There's someting like a big thing was stuck in my heart that was about to explode. Gosh, is this the feeling of being a Mom, whose worry about things coming up ? <br />
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I do hope that ML's childhood will be a blessed one. I am longing that my kids would be fear of God, remember what were expected.<br />
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I asked ML," Ok, cc. Kiss me goodnite, please."<br />
She kissed me goodnite.<br />
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I went back to my bedroom. Baby AB woke up, she cried. I took her out from her crib. I was still crying, sobbing, laying down next to Baby AB.<br />
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Later on, I heard the door was opened. It's ML<br />
ML : " Mommy"<br />
Me : " Yes, baby ?"<br />
ML : " Since you miss me, could I sleep here with you tonite ?"<br />
Me : " PLEASSSEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!! "<br />
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I was really happy she asked for it. <br />
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I said, " Come on here. Sleep next to Mommy and Baby AB. We'd love to have you."<br />
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Aghhh... I felt soooooooooo gooooddddddd!!!!!!!!!!!! I hugged her so tight! Baby AB was playing with her a bit. <br />
I said to ML, " Now, Mommy can sleep good!"<br />
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She woke up a couple night. ML murmured about something. Ha ha ha h aha ha. This munckin is so funny! I asked,' What did you say ?" She said," Oh, nothing."<br />
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The next morning, I woke up. My alarm wasn't off. I changed Baby AB's diaper, fixed her bottle. I made sure ML's clothes were ready ( which I had prepared last nite ). I went down and looked around. All were there. Good!<br />
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I started the car, it didn't work :( Oh no!!!!!!!! Battery must have died! Duh! I went into the house, and ask Daddy to help me. He came down and said," Let me jump it." Well, it didn't work. He said," You must have let the light on all night." :( I thought I saw light was on at passanger door last night, but I thought it'd be off within seconds :( <br />
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Daddy said," Here, take my car. I'll take care of yours."<br />
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I moved Baby AB out from my car to his. I arrived at work a bit late.<br />
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I called Daddy around 8am, he called me back. He said that ML's doing OK, she's ready to leave. I was so glad to hear that.<br />
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Today's gonna be a long day for ML, since she'll be done from school by 3pm! Grandma will pick her up. Good for Grandma, she'll has extra hours to get some rest ( ML used to be home by 11'ish ).<br />
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Welcome back to School, ML!!! First grade student! We love you! We all wish you the best!<br />
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~ Daddy, Mommy, Oma, Grandma & Baby AB...and Putty cat!<br />
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Mei-Meihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03666261958331536813noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266554657076913922.post-43188606262196796302013-08-19T09:34:00.001-07:002013-08-19T09:34:22.980-07:00Aug 19th'13 : Birthday in Heaven - Happy Birthday, Papi! <br />
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I absolutely adore this man. I miss him every single day. Can't count how many times I've been crying wanting to see him even in my dreams. I think about him several times throughout the day even though it has been many years since he went on to Heaven. He was wonderful and I was very blessed as a child. I had the dad everyone dreams about.<br />
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I hope he has the best birthday celebration in Heaven. I am sure he does!After all, who deserves a better birthday than our favorite angels? And where better to have the most wonderful birthday ever than in Heaven?<br />
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It really hurts to know the fac that he's gone. I wish I could've done something for him. I wish I could've made him happy. I feel that I failed him. <br />
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I wish I had been given another chance to keep him for more years. We haven't had enough of him yet.<br />
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I love you as I did back then. I just hope... one day I will see you again.<br />
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I am so proud of you, brave and strong to the end.<br />
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You're my Papi, my own and only Papi. Till the last breath I take, you'll be and the only. <br />
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Remember the bday cake we bought you last time ? That was cute, wasn't it ??? The tiny guitar,and everybody was trying to eat it. ha ha ha ha ha ha ha. You still made a joke with Mami. ha ha ha ha ha. We loved the moment!<br />
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Happy birthday, Papi! You're my Papi, my own and only Papi. Till the last breath I take, you'll always be. Thank you for raising me as one of your children.<br />
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The most wonderful quote from Papi :<br />
"It's a short time to be together than to separate. Take each moment to treasure and keep in your hearts. Till one day you look back, and you'll be blessed and greatful, you have memories left behind for your next generations." Mei-Meihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03666261958331536813noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266554657076913922.post-40670685091120090272012-10-30T08:42:00.001-07:002012-10-30T08:42:46.789-07:00Oct 26th'12 : Ronnie & Mei-Mei's Birthdays<br />
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Another year, another blessings to share with the loved ones! Yes, we are given another chance to celebrate our birthdays together again. Thank you, Jesus!!!!<br />
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It's so much fun, we've been doing it for years!!!!! <br />
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Happy birthday to my beloved one, my half one, dearest husband, Ronnie :) <br />
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This year, I made something's different. Tired of having regular dinner with steak. Since Mami's been here with us, she talked about Steamboat Hot Pot in Medan, I was craving for that!!!! She said it costs Rp.60.000/person, all you can eat! Which less than $6.00 here! But, you can't get that price here. It's more than that. After searching some info, I found out some places not in Cincy, but other cities and states ( the nearest is KY ), it costs around 20 bucks/ person. Awwwwww<br />
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So, I told Mami on Thursday, " Let's do STEAMBOAT!" We went shopping to JJ, going crazy buying the ingredients, went to CAM, Kroger. Then we invited a few families to join us, and of course, beloved Mom in law. I bet Mom hasn't experienced this kind of dish :) Mom was really excited when I told her about the menu. She said she'd come! <br />
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After friends came, we started eating. We had great time! The meat was more than enough. Pork, chicken, lamb, bay scallops, shrimps, squids, beef meatballs, fish meatballs, shitake mushrooms, seaweeds, tofu, and some veggies and noddles. <br />
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Of course, Ronnie got his big chunk of NY strip steak :) <br />
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Friends brought some ice cream and noddles. That added the richness of the meal. <br />
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Ronnie bought me a cupcake. He knows I love cupcake. LOL. We blew 2 candles, and added the ice cream cake,and blew the candles again. This time, we asked ML to do so. <br />
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Ronnie gave me a lovely present, gift set of Celine Dion parfumes. He knows I love Celine Dion, anything about her! Thanks, Baby!!!! Mom was very generous, gave each of us some money, plus make up stuff for me. Thanks, Mom!!!!<br />
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The party was over before 9pm. It's a very lovely dinner we had. We're so blessed that we could share our joy and happiness with others. <br />
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Would I do it again ? Yes, I would!!!!! It's not about the presents, it's all about being together, spending time and sharing the blessings. That's all matters :) <br />
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I told Ronnie I didn't have anything for his birthday. He said," The one in your belly is my PRESENT!!!"<br />
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That's so lovely :)<br />
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All we could say that we thank Jesus for has been taking care of us till now. Soon the new bundle of joy will be joining us, and it'll make perfect 4 of us!!!!!<br />
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The greatest present ever this year for all of us :) <br />
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We thank to ALL friends, families who remember us and pray for us. <br />
Mei-Meihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03666261958331536813noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266554657076913922.post-34798468015607686602012-10-23T08:01:00.001-07:002012-10-23T08:01:38.890-07:00Pregnancy Updated : Baby Ries'Counting weeks!!!!! Baby Ries' will be here soon :)<br />
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So far is so good. My appetite is great. Thanks to Mami Susi who has been cooking awesomely for me!!! Yes, for me :D Ronnie and ML don't eat Indonesian food :D But,hey, Ronnie ate the homemade style fried chicken last nite cooked by Mami! I saw him eating 2 pieces of drumsticks :) Good! <br />
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The latest news is Baby Ries' doing great. I'm already 2cm dilation. My fingers and hands still hurt, tingling feeling, numbs on tip of my nails. My fingers and feet are swollen! Yes, swollen! Kinda scary to see my own feet now. LOL <br />
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I have gained 14 lbs. Yay!!! Yay!!!! Yay!!!! Some people say that I look GREAT, despite of my physical condition. LOL. I take it as complimentary :) <br />
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Lately I couldn't sleep. I just couldn't. The numbness on my hands bother me a lot. Esp the belly, it's hard to find a perfect and comfy position to sleep. Not to mention once in a while I was checking on my belly, whether the bump's still there or not. LOL<br />
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Until now, no fixed name(s) yet. Still discussing which name(s) will fit on her :) <br />
Mei-Meihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03666261958331536813noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266554657076913922.post-59454876416239942142012-10-10T08:00:00.000-07:002012-10-10T06:58:34.026-07:00Oct 10th' 2007 : The Day MeiLee's Born :) <br />
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<b>Monday,Oct 8th 2007 - OPEN MIC<br />
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I went working on Monday Nite.Sang a song “ Words “ with Frank.I said,” Ughh…I feel so good!! “ . Ronnie said,” You did good job,hun.Pregnant lady singing.” Frank looked at my belly and said, “ARE you PREGNANT ??? “ Ya elah,Frankkkkkkkkkkk… Yes,of course!!! He said,” You didn’t look like you’re!!! “ . I told him,” Hello….Another 2 more weeks,Frank.I’m gonna have a baby girl! “ He was surprised to know that. Yeah.. I’ve been away to Indonesia before,and we didn’t meet for a while. <br />
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Tuesday…. Oct 9th, 1.30 pm.. Dr.Cortez’ Office<br />
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I had another appointment with Dr.Cortez.He checked me, but didn’t tell me how far it was. He even didn’t mention abt the dilation. <br />
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Around 7 pm…..<br />
</b>I sat down in the basement with Ronnie, I felt my pants were wet. I was worried a lil bit, I thought maybe because the doctor put his finger inside of mine. It was a lil bit bleeding. <br />
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12 pm….KARAOKE WITH ALECIA<br />
</b>I was working,bartending,greeting the customers.I went to the bathroom and had “ stomachache “. Jenna,Ally,another Ally n Sarah came to the bar.They gave me baby shower gifts ( goodness!!! Lovely stuffs…bottle warmer, rack clothes,baby clothes ect ). <br />
They said they couldn’t come to my baby shower on Sat,that’s why they gave me on Tues.<br />
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I sang a few songs on that nite. Marce came around 1 am. I told her that I got “ stomachache “ and got “ blood spot “ . She suggested me to prepare some clothes for the baby in case something happens while I was driving or going somewhere ( which I ignored that! ). <br />
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<b>4 am….. went home….<br />
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Still got stomachache… peed……<br />
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Wednesday, Oct 10th ……… FEDERAL BUILDING, HOSPITAL - LABOR!!!!!<br />
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</b>Stomachache frequently happened. I peed, and suddenly the “ pee “ came out. I thought I didn’t mean to pee. Thank God ,I used pad. I told Ronnie that I had stomachache. Ronnie, a day before that whispered on my ear and said, “ You smell like a baby,hun.” ( weks!!!!!!! How could he knew that I was going to have a baby soon on that day ? he he he he ). <br />
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I called Dece, Novi, none of them answered my phone call. I called Chiko and told her abt what I was experiencing. She told me, “ Mei… I think your water broke. You have contractions.You gotta go to hospital. “ Huh ????? water??? Broke ??? Apaan sih ??? :P<br />
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Chiko said,” Once your water broke, you can’t wait any longer.It’s dangerous for the baby. You better go to hospital.” <br />
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Hmm…. I called my doctor. He asked,” how many often the contraction happens ?” Alamak… apa lagi ini ????? I told him,” Here and there… I am in pain rite now. “ He said,” tell me how long it happens, how often, tell me in minutes. “Ah… mana tau beta,Oom!!!!! Yg pasti perut sakitttttttttttttttttt………..<br />
He said,” Ok.. I want you to come to my office at Mason now“. I said,” I can’t. I must go to Downtown to renew my Green Card at 12 pm. After that, I can meet you .”<br />
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He said,” Ok.. after 1 , I’ll be in my office in Western Hills. You can come then.”<br />
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Ufhh…. I was in pain. I was thinking to reschedule my appoinment to Downtown,but I was afraid. My GC would be expired on Oct 20th ( means another 10 days !! ). I didn’t wanna take a risk and be in trouble, not with the government ( dipulangin baru nyaho :P ) <br />
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I went on. I asked Mom to go to Downtown,but I did tell her what happened. Mom asked,” Are you sure you wanna do this, Mei ?? Can’t you reschedule ??” I said,” I’d be fine, Mom. Pray. “ She said,” Oh , boy… I cross my fingers,Mei2. I hope it’ll be fine. “ <br />
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While she’s talking, I felt the “ contraction “ again. Mom looked at her watch and said,” Ok… it’s 11.45 am “. I wonder why she looked at her watch. <br />
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We arrived at The Federal Building at 12.05 pm. One of the security asked me,” Are you ok ? “ I said,” Not so..I am pregnant, and I am in pain. “ He said,’ Well.. Let me know if you need help.”<br />
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I walked in and put my papers. There’s a lady who took my paper and said,” It’s gonna take awhile to do this. “ She called another person and gave a number. Dang….<br />
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Mom asked,” May I know why ? She’s in pain. Can’t you put her as a priority this time ? “ She said,” Sorry.. We have to call Washington DC . It’s gonna take awhile. If you wanna eat something,go to cafetaria and then come back.” Mom was upset,but I told her,”it’s fine, Mom.”<br />
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We went to the cafetaria,but I walked like a turtle. Slowly … in pain. Mom looked at her watch and said,” Another 10 mnts . “<br />
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I ate a lil bite of sandwich and then gave up.Mom asked me to go back to the office and waited for her there. I forgot to bring my cellphone,so Mom said she would call Ronnie.<br />
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I waited in the office and wondering why it’s gonna take awhile. Suddenly,a security walked in and looked at me. He came closer and asked,” Are you ok,Maam ? “ <br />
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I cried!!!!!!!!!!!!! Suddenly I cried and said,” Nooooooo.. I am not. I am in pain. I got terrible stomachache here.” While I was talking to him, it happened.I held a stool and held it tightly. He said,” Let me know if you need something. Do you have somebody with you here? “<br />
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I said,” Yes… Mom in law.She’s calling my husband now.” He said,” Ok.. I’ll be ready here anytime you need me. “<br />
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Another minute, an officer came out from the office. He looked at me and asked,” Maam, are you ok ? “ I said,” No… I am not. I am in pain. I got contractions.” He asked, “ Are you in labor ????????? Why you don’t go to the hospital ? “ I told him,” I can’t. I must do this.The lady said it’s gonna take awhile to proceed my paper.So,I’ll wait.”<br />
He said,” Hey!!!!!!!!!!!! Who takes care of this lady ???????????? Can’t you see her in pain ??????????????? “ Then, the lady came out and said,” Can you do this? It’s gonna take 4-5 mnts.” I said,”I’ll take the chance. The officer said,” Honey, I won’t take the chance. It’s abt life!!!! Call 911 NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Take her to the hospital IMMEDIATELY!!!! “ . He turned to me and said,” Don’t worry abt this.It’s gonna be ok. We’ll send you to the hospital soon. Hold on. Everybody empty the room,please… Now!!!!!!!!!!!!!” I saw there’re some people in the office were gathering,looking at me. They went out as soon as the officer asked them to leave.<br />
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Later,the lady came out and gave papers to Mom.The officer said,” We give her 2 months extention. Tell her not to worry abt it.” He looked at me and said,” You can come any day during office hours and bring the baby, ok ???? “ I said,” thank you………”<br />
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Abt 5 mnts later, paramedics came. I knew there’re some ( around 6 - 7 ,maybe ). I was asked many questions. They said,” Maam.. Hold on… Try not to push, ok ??? We don’t have any doctors here. “ I said,” I am trying.” I kept crying. They called my doctor and had him go to Christ Hospital immediately.<br />
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Mom said,” hey, Mei…This is the camera. You want me to take pic ???” She gave the cam to the female paramedic.She took one pic. Kesempatan banget si Mom. :]<br />
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Mom called Ronnie again and had him go to the hospital rite away. I was taken to the ambulance and I heard somebody said,” Good luck, Yuky!!!!!!!! “. Alamak,siapa pula tuh ???? :P<br />
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I heard Mom said,” Mei…I’ll see you in the hospital. Be strong!!!! “<br />
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Oh gossshhhhh…I was taken out. I saw some cars stopped. A police yelled and said,” Moveeeeeeeeeeeeee……….. moveeeeeeeeeee. This is not a public parking. This is bus parking. Move NOW!!!!!!!!!” Aduhh.. sampe heboh begini…. Maaffff………….<br />
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I was put in the ambulance. Again and again, I had contraction frequently. I held a male’s paramedic hand and had the contraction longer then before. Goshh.. I sweat!!!!!!!!!!<br />
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Thank God, Christ Hospital isn’t far from Downtown. It took abt 10 mnts to be there. I was rushed into the labor room. The nurses asked the paramedic,” when was the last contraction?” He said,” 2 mnts ago.” Suddenly,I had another one. She said,” OK!!!!!! Let’s take her to the labor room NOWWWWWWWW!!! “<br />
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I was put there. Doctor hasn’t come yet. Mid-wife,Cathleen was there. She asked me to be relaxed. She said,” Don’t push. Wait for your doctor. “ Duhh..lama benerrrrrrrrrrr…….<br />
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Mom came within 30 mnts. She said,” Sorry, Mei2. I didn’t know how to take a short way. “ Ronnie hasn’t been there yet. The nurse gave me IV. They asked,” How do you wanna have the baby? Naturally or using Epidural ? “ I told her, “ Naturally.” <br />
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It’s a horrible pain, I asked the nurse,” Can I push, please??” They said,”Nooo…hold on, Mei2. “ Oh my…. I was in painnnnnnnnnnnnn………<br />
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Abt 3.30pm, Ronnie came.He ran towards me and encouraged me. Later on, the doctor came. I said,” Can I push now????????” They said,” yes!!!!!!!!!!!!”<br />
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Mom and Ronnie were encouraging me. I heard the doctor and mid-wife gave me instructions. OH MY!!!!!!!!!! HURTS!!!!!!!!!!! They said,” Pushhhhhhhhhhhh..1…2…..3…..4…. pushhhhhhhhhh “ I couldn’t!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<br />
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I was so tired . I told them, “ One minute..I am exhausted…” Suddenly I felt asleep.The doctor said,” Yuky… don’t sleep.. Open up the eyes… Somebody wake her up.” <br />
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I couldn’t help myself.. I overheard Ronnie asked me to open my eyes. I opened them and looked at the nurse.They said,” Mei2…. Look at my mouth.. take a deep breath……push… take a deep breath… push…” I just copied her mouth but I didn’t push. It’s blurry………….<br />
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At that time, I’ve been thinking, “ God… I can’t stand. If you wanna take me, take me,but please not the baby.” My tears came down…. Suddenly I saw black spot down there and I asked,” What is that ?? “ They said,” That’s the baby’s head,honey.” <br />
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Within seconds, I was inspired by it. I struggled to make her out. I didn’t wanna give up anymore. I kept crying and asked for help. I screamed,” in the name of Jesussssssssss………… help me………………”<br />
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They asked me to push again. I looked at Ronnie and he smiled at me. I pushed………..I heard they said,” Great!!! It’s the head!!! “ . While they’re busy with the head, I pushed again. Brettttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt!!!!!!!!!!!! The body slided out within seconds!!!!!!!!!<br />
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They’re not ready for that. They screamed and said,” Goodness.. Mei2!! Talking abt pushing.. You did push it a lot!!! They laughed. They grabbed the body and cleaned it up. <br />
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Aghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh…. I felt sooooooooooooo good. Ronnie screamed when he saw how the body came out so quick. <br />
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The nurse said,” Mei2.. next time don’t do that. You ripped it off so bad.” Ha???????????? Ronnie said,” Yes,hun.. You pushed her so hard and you broke yours. It’s a big and wide one. “ Agh.. I don’t care at all. <br />
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Ronnie had my cellphone ( he went home to grab my cellphone ). I called my family and told them we just had a baby girl. I was busy making phone calls and texting messages. I didn’t know what the doctor did down there. He said,” Yuky… just calm a lil bit, don’t move a lot. “ I asked Ronnie what he’s doing. Ronnie said,” He’s stiching yours,hun. You ripped it off so bad. He needs to make it tight again. “ <br />
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I saw he’s holding a giant needle. I didn’t care,still in pain,but I enjoyed talking to my fam :P . Ronnie said,” Baby,didn’t you see those stuff down there ? “ I said,” Who cares,baby.” He he he he he. He said,’ Ouchhh!!! That must be painful.” Indeeeedddddddddddd………….<br />
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After the doctor stictched me, I was taken to another room. MeiLee was taken with me,too. They put her in a crib. I couldn’t stop staring at her. My sweet lil princes. Ronnei admired her a lot. But,he’s afraid to kiss her. ^____^<br />
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Mom went home ,but before that, somebody sent us some flowers.That’s from Mom!!! So sweet……<br />
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Ronnie stayed for another couple hours with us.Then he left.He promised would be back to the hospital and spent overnite.But,alas…. it’s too late for Ronnie to come and the door was locked.His cellphone’s dead,and so was mine. He went home and slept there.Besides,the weather was really cold,and he didn’t put on any jackets. <br />
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<b>Thurs, Oct 11th 2007 ...2ND DAY IN HOSPITAL<br />
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Mami called.She’s so excited and wanted to hear more abt MeiLee. Suddenly my cellphone’s dead ( Thank God,the hospital lent me a charger ). Ko Cen, and my sisters called me from Medan. We talked quite a long time. Cie Vivie said she’s gonna have another baby boy!!! Wahhh!!!! Jagonya bikin anak co nih :P<br />
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I sent pic to Joe’s email. He said he got it. They’ve seen the pic. Papi said,” Wah.. she copies Mei2 a lot. Hope she won’t be fussy.” Ha ha ha ha ha. <br />
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Joe asked,” So.. can we take her to Indonesia and make her as model? What colour is her hair?? She looks like white ??” I said,” Don’t dream.She looks like me a lot, dark hair, dark eyes. No chance like a bule girl.” Ha ha ha ha ha ha. But,she does has sharp nose ( copies her daddy ) ^___^<br />
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Daddy Ronnie came around midday.He brought us some clothes. <br />
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Ronnie played around with MeiLee,didn’t let me hold me. He put MeiLee on his chest and talked to her. Ha ha ha ha ha ha. Ronnie’s melted by MeiLee. I teased him before. Ronnie wasn’t good with lil kids ( but,he is really good with teenagers ). Now, as he sees his daughter, his world turns around!!! ^_____________^<br />
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He is much better playing around with MeiLee.He knows how to wake her up. I don’t. :P<br />
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Ronnie stayed till around 3 pm.He came back Ronnie brought me Rendang n Nasi Putih and some new batteries ( I took pics like crazy!!! ) :P and I let him eat my supper from the hospital. This time, Ronnie made it. He came to the hospital around 3 am and stayed overnite with us. He didn’t feel comfortable sleepin on the couch,so I had him moved to my bed. ^___^. Later, MeiLee cried,and I moved her next to us. So, 3 of us sleeping at the same tiny bed. Hi hi hi hi<br />
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<b>Fri, Oct 12th 2007…………GOING HOME<br />
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I was discharged on Fri.Since it’s no hurry,we stayed after lunch time. MeiLee was given a bath by the nurses and I cleaned up. She’s so cute with her head band on. George,the male nurse said, “ Maam.. her head band don’t fit.It’s too big for her head.” We laughed!!!! MeiLee is so petite. I should have realized that. Maybe next couple months :P<br />
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I kept taking pics. Ronnie’s getting annoyed.He said,” Baby, can you just stop taking pic for a while ,please???? She don’t like the flash. Too many pics already.” Ha ha ha ha ha. Mana bisaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa……………<br />
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I said,” I couldn’t help myself,hun.” Ronnie said,”Yeah.. look how many pics you have taken.” I said,” Abt hundreds “. :P . Ronnie said,” Oh my gosh,baby!!!!!!!!!” ^__________^<br />
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We went home around 5 pm. Mom’s been waiting for us. She had prepared the bassinet and the pack and play. Wow!!!! Awesome!!! Grandma really cares abt MeiLee. My baby shower stuff were still in the dining room. I didn’t have a chance to arrange them all ( who knew that MeiLee was born 2 weeks earlier ?? ) :P . Beruntung bangettttttttt punya mertua yg mo beres2 ini itu. Hi hi hi hi. Doi lbh sibuk daripada si emak :P<br />
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After meeting Steph n Tony, MeiLee was taken by her daddy to the bedroom.She has a bassinet was waiting for her. :P<br />
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She’s sleeping all nite long. Ronnie didn’t wanna leave her. ^___^. <br />
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We moved her to our bed and Ronnie started at her. I saw his tears came down. I asked,” Why are you crying ?” He didn’t say anything,but the tears kept coming down. He said,” I couldn’t believe,I am a daddy now. Thank you for giving me such a precious lil angel.” He held her and hugged her tightly. Ohhhhhhhhhhh………….. my tears dropped down and I kissed him. I said,” Thank you for everything.” Ronnie said,” No, I thank you. When I saw the baby came out, I knew you would be a great Mother.This is what I really want. I have a family now.I’ve been waiting for this. Goshhhhhhhhh… I love you both!!! I love you!!!!” He said,” Why did you cry ?” I said,” I am touched. You’ve never been like this before. You are melted by your own baby now, aren’t you ? “ He said,” Yes… I can’t deny that. She really makes me happy. My world changed now.” <br />
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Ronnie went to the bar and went home abt 6 am. He checked MeiLee. I moved her and we slept nicely . <br />
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Nighty nite, our precious one. Anna MeiLee Ries................ We do pray that God will protect you. You're the best thing we've ever had. May God use your life to be the witness and be a blessing among the others. <br />
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Love you so much,<br />
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Mommy and Daddy <br />
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Look at her now!<br />
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She's in Kindergarten this Summer. The youngest kid in the class, she had early entrance exams. And she's 5 today :) <br />
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We thank God for giving us such a lovely girl to be taken care of. We thank God for trusting us to be her parents, in good and bad ways. LOL. Overall, we thank God for everything He has done in our lives. God is good...all the time..... all the time, God is good.... That's why, Each Day is a Blessing!!!!!<br />
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Happy 5th birthday, MeiLee!!!! Love you love you love you love you love you love you love you!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Get well soon, dear daughter. <br />
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Counting weeks, you'll be a big sister soon :) <br />
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Mei-Meihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03666261958331536813noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266554657076913922.post-84548630290635826582012-10-09T06:54:00.000-07:002012-10-10T07:07:30.416-07:00Baby Ries' Updated Pregnancy <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtoTjfTjKUZTi_7P7wbdvcvbSJAeJeQL9P90JQguiC8IPgA-COkynxjQ2v4i-YGanDeTegQjv9NhcU-DBxbXXlLG5xNpYKUSRDIdGz3QaomqvjTke5N_tw6I2To2sxsZXng2CavqJPIpXB/s1600/IMG_20120513_121615.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="240" width="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtoTjfTjKUZTi_7P7wbdvcvbSJAeJeQL9P90JQguiC8IPgA-COkynxjQ2v4i-YGanDeTegQjv9NhcU-DBxbXXlLG5xNpYKUSRDIdGz3QaomqvjTke5N_tw6I2To2sxsZXng2CavqJPIpXB/s320/IMG_20120513_121615.jpg" /></a></div>Here I am!!!! I am trying to keep posting more often here. Feel so much different than Multiply, not very familiar yet with this blog thingy :D Anyho......... I am entering 35 weeks now :) Tuink...tuink.... Geee... time runs so fast!!!!! A FEW MORE WEEKS TO GO :D So far is so good ( yeah, still in pain, my feet, hands are swollen, now my arm, mostly palms are numb, sore and painful ). I even can't close my palm fully. I feel like the nerve is the problem. Hope it's not CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME ( which I read, it could be possible! ) Well...enough for that :D I am enjoying this pregnancy. Once in a while, I look at myself in front of the mirror and see how big the belly is, I chuckled a lot!!!! ML likes playing on my belly and does " Pat a cake " song. LOL. How fun, huh :D She likes touching my belly, and keeps asking," When is my baby sister coming ????" At night, she'd kiss my belly and says," Good nite, Baby Ries!!! Muachhh!!!! Muachhhh!!!!!!" Love it when she does that. Ronnie keeps laughing at me. He says," I don't think you can make it in Nov, baby. You look so pregnant! I think by the mid of Oct." LOL. Yeah, right!!!! There's one day that I took a bath, I couldn't get up from the tub, Ronnie had to pull me out. He even helped me put on my pants. LOL. Embarassing!!! I couldn't bend down, my hands hurt. So glad that he's there to help me. Thank God for my Mami who's here with me :D She's been cooking DELICIOUS food daily!!! Yesterday I had GULAI AYAM... Yumm....yumm....yum.......... it tasted sooooo gooood!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I had 3 plates of rice and the gulai :D I was teasing Mami, I say I'll keep gaining weight if she keeps cooking like this. LOL. Not to mention, that Mami gains weight,too!!! KA KA KA KA KA KA Mami is doing good here. She gets used to with the daily activities. I wish I could take her around the town more, or visit some places. But,I am stuck with my condition like this. So far she's OK with that. Now.....getting closer to the due date, we haven't found the names yet. We keep going back and forth with the names. Headache! :D Ronnie came up with a funny names, " What about TWILIGHT SPARKLE ?????? " DUH!!!!!!!!! ML is the same, she came up with one of My Lil Pony's characters name. My response ???? NO NO NO NO NO :D <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw8bSFhatWpDkWNoUurgY3VYQCTqck-kcQ-3ZNyTm3PYbOPaNxP2jGV4Mhgv0aYGKrXkqONNiOAPc0h2HYs1tMRF-hp3iuEocUGVVsn3m_3zhbmejU3vIRv4b6HZ_0k78dU7GhtArTFY4O/s1600/404072_10151113025972857_1533310159_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="240" width="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw8bSFhatWpDkWNoUurgY3VYQCTqck-kcQ-3ZNyTm3PYbOPaNxP2jGV4Mhgv0aYGKrXkqONNiOAPc0h2HYs1tMRF-hp3iuEocUGVVsn3m_3zhbmejU3vIRv4b6HZ_0k78dU7GhtArTFY4O/s320/404072_10151113025972857_1533310159_n.jpg" /></a></div>Mei-Meihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03666261958331536813noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266554657076913922.post-55490077923298046902012-10-08T08:47:00.001-07:002012-10-08T08:47:50.117-07:00New Home.....Finally, berkat bantuan eda Yola, I moved MP to the new home. Thnks a lot,da!!!
Still not familiar with this content and website, but for my keepsakes and memories I've been throught MP for years, it's worth it!!!!
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Mei-Meihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03666261958331536813noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266554657076913922.post-35432832967580229542012-09-11T12:33:00.000-07:002012-10-08T07:28:17.858-07:00Sep 11th'12 : Soon...Baby...Soon....<span class="insertedphoto"><a href="http://myloveband.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/1M/16354"><img class="alignleft" border="0" src="http://multiply.com/mu/myloveband/image/reRS6A1dW8k5LcAeRe-quw/photos/1M/300x300/16354/blank-13565.png?et=284F%2B79AwgDwtO1ANjq2eA&nmid=0"></a></span>Yes..... soon.... baby.... soon <p>9 more weeks, and you'll be in our arms <img src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/smile.png"> . We can't wait to have you. ML was very excited the 1st time we told her that she'd be a BIG SISTER <img src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/teeth.png"></p> <p>Daddy told her back in March that ML would need to move to another bedroom when the baby's here. Guess what ? She moved right away that night!!!!<img src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/omg.png"> We asked why she moved, she said," Oh no, it's OK. My room is gonna be for my baby brother. " ha ha ha h aha ha ha.</p> <p>Yes, we thought it's gonna be a baby boy, but when I had my 2nd ultrasound back in July 2nd ( Thank God, Daddy came along with me), the nurse was not quiet sure about the gender. She said," It looks like a GIRL." <img src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/omg.png"></p> <p>I was disappointed in the beginning, for I or we, wanted to have a baby boy. But, in the end, it's ALL OK. We're happy to have another GIRL. <img src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/love.png"></p> <p>We still keep ML's baby clothes, her toys, her bassinet, her crib. Some friends even already gave me lots of baby clothes and stuff. So, we're ready for BABY RIES!!!!!</p> <p>My lovely friend, Christina DeBord is throwing me a baby shower this weekend. My.... it's been a while since I had one, almost 5 yrs ago.</p> <p>On top of it, we can't wait to have Mami to be amongs us this week, Thursday. She'd fly from Indonesia to States, and will stay with us for 6 months! </p> <p>Hey, I didn't mean to make Mami come here to take care of the baby. She had had the visa long time before I got pregnant.LOL She's excited to see the 2nd baby, since she's not here when I delivered ML, but she and my whole family saw my big belly when I was pregnant back in 2007.</p> <p>So far, I am at the 30th week. According to my OB GYN, Baby Ries' due by Nov 14th. Ronnie said the other week, he's doubt it. Baby Ries might come out sooner! ha ha ha ha ha ha. The reason why, cos he can feel the baby's been kicking my belly actively since a month ago! Nonstop! </p> <p>I have back problem lately, the belly's getting bigger, although I didn't gain much. I was 150lbs 1st time I found out I was pregnant. My OB GYN was not really happy to see how I kept loosing weight for a few months. Once I was down to 146lbs! Now, I gain some, 154lbs till today. </p> <p>Some ladies at work, jokingly said they envy me, for not gaining so much.<img src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/embarassed.png">. One lady said," I told my Mom, and she's like, " I wanna strangle that girl, she didn't gain much, I gained a lot!" ha ha ha ha ha ha.</p> <p>Even some didn't notice that I am pregnant, cos I sit behind my desk a lot.</p> <p>Well....as long as Baby Ries' healthy, it's fine. It's just me, my body is getting weaker, getting older,too, I guess. LOL. Having breathing problem, back problem, feet hurt ect. You name it.</p> <p>Hopefully it'll be over soon. </p> <p>Soon...baby...soon..... we're counting weeks now <img src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/smile.png"></p> <p>Till then, Mommy, Daddy & ML will be discussing about your name, sweetheart! We pray that from head to toes, you're perfectly healthy.</p> <p>LOVE YOU ALREADY, BABY RIES!!!!</p> <p>Soon....baby...soon<img src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/smile.png"></p> <p><span class="insertedphoto"><img class="alignmiddleb" border="0" src="http://multiply.com/mu/myloveband/image/GBIJfpW7cqF-qmsmJ6NVrg/photos/1M/300x300/16355/expecting-a-baby-girl-2.gif?et=P2XwF8JyHzVb92WnILOuFg&nmid=0"></span></p><div></div>Mei-Meihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03666261958331536813noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266554657076913922.post-89306095235969356082011-10-04T08:29:00.000-07:002012-10-08T07:28:17.908-07:00Soto Ayam Medan ( Medanese Yellow Chicken Soup )<img style='position: relative; float: right; margin-left: 5px;' border='0' width='300' height='228' src='http://multiply.com/mu/myloveband/image/4/photos/upload/300x300/TosmTAooCGEAAG4TY1g2/Soto.jpg?et=N%2CaQWZCXf2BHy2oTllUWTg&nmid=0'><br clear='right'><b>Description:</b><br>Famous soup from Medan City,my other hometown ( yesssss ). The ingredients are so Medanese :D <br><br>I remembered I used to have this soup after school before attending another extra class in the evening. Rp.500/bowl :D <br><br><br><br><b>Ingredients:</b><br>Ingredients<br>2 chicken thights<br>1 salam leaf<br>1 stalk of lemongrass<br>3 kaffir lime leafs<br>1 cm Galangal crushed<br>125 ml coconut milk<br>2 tablespoon of lime juice<br>1 litre of water<br>2 tablespoon of fried shallots<br>1 stalk of spring onion, chopped<br>1 can coconut milk<br><br><br>Spice Paste:<br>5 shallots<br>3 cloves of garlic<br>pepper<br>1 teaspoon coriander<br>1 teaspoon turmeric powder<br>1 cm of ginger<br>2 Candlenuts, pan-broil<br>Salt and sugar to taste<br><br><br><b>Directions:</b><br>Wash the chicken, and then pour the lime juice over it. Leave it for sometime (10 minutes or so). Then wash again.<br>Simmer chicken in 1 litre of water together with salt, salam leaf, lemongrass, lime kaffir leafs, and the galangal. Cook until the chicken is tender. Take it out from the stock and leave it to cool. Separate chicken meat from the bones and shred it finely. Meanwhile keep cooking the stock with low heat.<br>Fry the chicken. Set aside.<br>In remaining oil, sauté the spice paste for a minute or two until fragrant.<br>Put the fried spice paste into chicken stock. <br>Cook until the spice is absorbed.<br> Then add the coconut milk. Continue cooking. <br>Taste it before serving.<br>Serve with steam rice,potato fritata ( Pergedel ), garnish with fried shallot and spring onion.<br><div></div>Mei-Meihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03666261958331536813noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266554657076913922.post-19056991698023515712011-10-04T08:20:00.000-07:002012-10-08T07:28:17.846-07:00Beef W/ Coke Style <img style='position: relative; float: right; margin-left: 5px;' border='0' width='300' height='225' src='http://multiply.com/mu/myloveband/image/5/photos/upload/300x300/ToskPAooCGEAAEjMWYA2/SapiCola.jpg?et=qr6uLvVdIGX4EIX0UAAxxA&nmid=0'><br clear='right'><b>Description:</b><br>Different style of cooking meat with Coca Cola. Tasted very interesting! <br><br><b>Ingredients:</b><br>Recipes : <br><br>Chicken/beef/pork , fried<br>onion, slice<br>garlic, crushed<br>1/2 cup coca cola<br>pepper<br>salt<br>sugar<br>chili<br>flour to thicken the sauce<br>oil to cook <br><br><br><b>Directions:</b><br>1. Stir fry the onion, garlic and chili<br>2. Add the meat<br>3.Add the flour, stir quickly<br>4.Add salt, pepper and salt <br>5.Add the coca cola, pour as needed, as the sauce is getting thicker<div></div>Mei-Meihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03666261958331536813noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266554657076913922.post-70650648458110063972011-07-05T12:38:00.000-07:002012-10-08T07:28:17.894-07:00You're The One<p><font size="2"><font face="comic sans ms"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 85%;"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: verdana;"><span class="insertedphoto"><a href="http://myloveband.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/1M/15975"><img class="alignmiddleb" border="0" src="http://multiply.com/mu/myloveband/image/21U3MeRqrXCokE0lJUCieQ/photos/1M/300x300/15975/Youre-The-One-Fur-Me.jpg?et=Q9mGTSTlpU4mHps7MGsjVQ&nmid=0"></a></span>Just one more night</span></span><br><span style="FONT-SIZE: 85%;"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: verdana;">to have you in my arms,</span></span><br><span style="FONT-SIZE: 85%;"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: verdana;">to hear you say you love me,</span></span><br><span style="FONT-SIZE: 85%;"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: verdana;">to shelter me from harm.</span></span><br><br><span style="FONT-SIZE: 85%;"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: verdana;">Just one more dream</span></span><br><span style="FONT-SIZE: 85%;"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: verdana;">before the break of dawn,</span></span><br><span style="FONT-SIZE: 85%;"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: verdana;">to echo the magic moments</span></span><br><span style="FONT-SIZE: 85%;"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: verdana;">when you were never gone.</span></span><br><br><span style="FONT-SIZE: 85%;"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: verdana;">Just one more kiss</span></span><br><span style="FONT-SIZE: 85%;"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: verdana;">with fingers interlaced,</span></span><br><span style="FONT-SIZE: 85%;"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: verdana;">to breath you in completely,</span></span><br><span style="FONT-SIZE: 85%;"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: verdana;">to memorize your taste.</span></span><br><br><span style="FONT-SIZE: 85%;"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: verdana;">Just one more dance</span></span><br><span style="FONT-SIZE: 85%;"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: verdana;">before the music dies,</span></span><br><span style="FONT-SIZE: 85%;"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: verdana;">to allow my heart's surrender</span></span><br><span style="FONT-SIZE: 85%;"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: verdana;">to passion's sad demise.</span></span><br><br><span style="FONT-SIZE: 85%;"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: verdana;">Just one more chance</span></span><br><span style="FONT-SIZE: 85%;"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: verdana;">before this poem is done,</span></span><br><span style="FONT-SIZE: 85%;"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: verdana;">to tell you that I love you,</span></span><br><span style="FONT-SIZE: 85%;"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: verdana;">you'll always be...</span></span></font></font></p> <p><font size="2"><font face="comic sans ms"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 85%;"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: verdana;"></span></span><br></font></font><span style="FONT-SIZE: 85%;"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: verdana;"><font face="comic sans ms"><font size="2">the one.</font></font></span></span></p> <p><span style="FONT-SIZE: 85%;"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: verdana;"><font face="comic sans ms"><font size="2"></font></font></span></span> </p><span style="FONT-SIZE: 85%;"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: verdana;"><font face="comic sans ms"> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left;"><font size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 85%;">Source : inspiration-inbox.com<span style="FONT-FAMILY: verdana;"></span></span><br><span style="FONT-SIZE: 85%;"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: verdana;"></span></span></font></div> <p><br></p></font><br></span></span><div></div>Mei-Meihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03666261958331536813noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266554657076913922.post-13849117528981528122011-06-07T10:53:00.000-07:002012-10-08T07:28:17.833-07:00Good News!!! Good News!!! ^__^<p><font face="comic sans ms">Anyway, busway</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">It's a wonderful testimony to share, I believe.</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">Dominic, my good samaritan, his wife called me on Sunday. She apologized for not coming to the fellowship lately. Here's why :</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">1. Dominic's Mom's birthday was the same with Mother's Day. So, they celebrated it. Lashonda, invited her family from other states to come over. <img src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/smile.png"></font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">2. They moved, ups... they BOUGHT a house! <img src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/thumbs_up.png"></font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms"> She told me that they moved last Thursday, to Covington, KY. Which is only a couple minutes from her old place. It's not a big deal, just across The Ohio River.</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">3. It's God's Calling </font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">I wonder why they chose KY instead of staying in OH. She said that it's God's calling for them to move. Besides, KY is cheaper than OH, that's why I heard. They bought a duplex, which they're renting the other house to someone else. </font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">4. They Miss Us</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">I bet!!! We miss them,too. They'd like to come back again and join us.<img src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/love.png"></font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">I am sooooooooo greatful for the news. The prayers that we ( personally ) been praying for all families, relatives and friends, one by one is fulfilled by GOD. </font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">GLORY A DIOS!!!!</font></p><div></div>Mei-Meihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03666261958331536813noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266554657076913922.post-56350427414822334602011-05-26T05:20:00.000-07:002012-10-08T07:28:17.878-07:00Semur Ayam Pedas<img style='position: relative; float: right; margin-left: 5px;' border='0' width='300' height='228' src='http://multiply.com/mu/myloveband/image/5/photos/upload/300x300/Td5EkgooCGEAAEfnTOc2/225827-10150194458067857-684157856-7080318-515737-n.jpg?et=jj2G3T5nUuPavE6YljWwpQ&nmid=0'><br clear='right'><b>Description:</b><br>My fave Semur Ayam Pedas. Used to buy it for lunch from a " warung " aka food stall by our house. <br><br><b>Ingredients:</b><br>Ayam<br>Garam<br>Kecap Manis<br>Minyak <br><br>Bumbu : <br><br>4 Bawang merah<br>2 Bawang putih<br>5 Cabe Merah/ Keriting/Ijo<br>1 tsp ketumbar<br>Bunga Lawang ( kalo ada ) <br><br><br><b>Directions:</b><br>Panaskan minyak <br>Tumis bumbu sampe harus<br>Tambahkan ayam<br>Tambahkan kecap, garam dll<br>Tambahkan telur rebus ( optional ) <br>Masak sampai matang<br><div></div>Mei-Meihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03666261958331536813noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266554657076913922.post-83863503922745713872011-05-26T04:54:00.000-07:002012-10-08T07:28:17.901-07:00Miss Him.....Dearly :( <p><span class="insertedphoto"><a href="http://myloveband.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/1M/15972"><img class="alignleft" border="0" src="http://multiply.com/mu/myloveband/image/zVPMXvzIQxE0IlgaoXH5Yg/photos/1M/300x300/15972/26051-391502252856-684157856-3890061-2371938-n.jpg?et=h%2BnvMxNesAV59WJH15D%2ClA&nmid=0"></a></span><font face="comic sans ms">I dreamt about him again. <img src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/cry.png"> Miss him so very very much. </font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">All a sudden I was in a place, looked like a hall room, more like class room.Then Papi came to the door, picking me up. He was so young, back when he's 40'ish. I still remembered he did pick us up when we're in primary school. Our teacher didn't let him take us, because he didn't trust Papi was our Dad. The reason ??? " The kids don't look like him! He's dark. The kids look like Chinese kids. " <img src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/teeth.png">. Papi had to call my cousin ( who used to live with us, teach at the school - till now,) and asked her to convince the teacher. </font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">He had a jaw dropped when my cousin told him that " the kids're mixed. Daddy's Indonesian- Mommy's Chinese. " That's really funny to see the teacher's face expression at that time.<img src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/embarassed.png"></font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">Anyway, back to my story.....</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">There, Papi met Mom ( yes, my Mom in law ) for the 1st time, and introduced one each other. I was informed that one of our aunts ( Papi's cousin ) fell and injured herself. So, we're asked to go home with him immediately.</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">We rushed went home. At home, we saw Bou Lila, who's at her age 60'ish, having a hard time walking . She has a bleeding head. I saw the blood came down from her head. Mami asked what happened to her. She said," Oh, I don't know. I just fell on the ground." </font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">One thing that I know for sure, that in ALL my dreams, Papi never talked! He always smiles, and through his smiles, as if he spoke to us. </font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">Wonder why............</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">I know he's watching us over there. As if invisible angel...... </font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">Papi, I love you! We love you! <img src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/love.png"></font></p> <p> </p><div></div>Mei-Meihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03666261958331536813noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266554657076913922.post-17057741762812359512011-05-12T13:04:00.000-07:002012-10-08T07:28:17.843-07:00Carpet " NOT CLEAN " Service<p><span class="insertedphoto"><a href="http://myloveband.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/1M/15971"><img class="alignleft" border="0" src="http://multiply.com/mu/myloveband/image/rJC4tcSgxK-L2qWtTbSrpQ/photos/1M/300x300/15971/carpet-cleaning-tips.jpg?et=IJeGjQJZIxC%2CLfSAtDaLKA&nmid=0"></a></span><font face="comic sans ms">Carpet cleaning's done. Am I satisfied ? NO! I was really disappointed. I was trying to be cheap, and I got what I paid <img src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/wink.png"></font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">I should have known the guy uses the 3rd party to do the cleaning. By the time the cleaner came, he looked like he didn't know what he's gonna do. I assured he would move the furnitures. He said," We usually don't do it. He didn't tell me." Oh well... honey, I'm sorry. I was on the phone with the "guy" twice, and kept asking about " the price is included to move the furnitures, and he said YES ". </font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">Ronnie got home when he's about to start. Willy nilly, me & Ronnie helped him move the stuff around the house. Ronnie was watching him, touch the carpet and said," this water is not even hot. It's very cold. Is this what you call " steaming " ?"</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">The guy gave us excuse yada yada yada. I didn't wanna make it as a big deal * yeah,my fault!* </font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">Ronnie went to his truck and checked his equipments. Ronnie gave me a gesture, and asked me to go out. He pointed," Look at this. This is junk. The tempt is at 0F! It's not even hot at all! His stuff is old. "</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">Ah... I was really disappointed, but didn't have a courage to tell him. I paid extra to get some deodorizer, but I didn't see this guy deodorized the carpets I asked for.</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">Ronnie asked him to steam another time for the hall. He said," I can see it's steaming and hot now, after half way." Duh! Duh! Duh!!!!</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">The guy was sweated. Ronnie asked me to tip him. I don't think you tipped carpet cleaner ( no, not that I'm stingy, but I haven't seen or heard before ). We tipped him 21 bucks. Yeah, good tips for a sucking job!<br></font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">After he left, Ronnie kept talking about this. I was blaming myself. He said," Well, you know what you got. I am not impressed with it. It'll take days to get all these carpets dry." Duh!!!!!!</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">Ronnie turned on the AC to make it dry faster. </font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">Yesterday evening, when I came home, I walked bare feet to the kitchen and family room. Duh!!! It's so sticky!!! I don't like the feel of it. I went to the living room,and it's the same thing,too. </font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">I told Ronnie and he said," I told you. He made it worse. He used old water,honey." </font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">AWWWWWWWWWWWWWW. I was about to cry. How stupid I was.I didn't have a heart to ask him to go even before he started.</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">I told about this to my friends. They asked me to call back. I was hesistated, but another friend insisted me to do so.</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">So, I called today. I was telling him the problem nicely. He said he'd send him back to do the cleaning. He will give me a call and work out the day and time.</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">Gosh.. hopefully... hopefully.... I do pray they'll clean it again. It's not worth it to let go over a hundred bucks for a not very nice, icky and sticky cleaning all around the house. </font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">I learn my lesson. I should have known this guy is only a guy who collect tons of tons carpet cleaning services and got commission for giving them a project to do. </font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">Next time, I would go to a reputable company, a lil more payment, but more proffessional and know what to do. </font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">In the end, I had paid more expensive than a reputable company offered me at the 1st place.</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">Nasib.....nasib.....</font></p> <p> </p><div></div>Mei-Meihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03666261958331536813noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266554657076913922.post-60862364958729079722011-05-11T13:40:00.000-07:002012-10-08T07:28:17.881-07:00Mie Pangsit Siantar ( BDB )<img style='position: relative; float: right; margin-left: 5px;' border='0' width='300' height='228' src='http://multiply.com/mu/myloveband/image/2/photos/upload/300x300/Tcr0WgooCGEAAHIlwJk2/225707-10150176871402857-684157856-6929802-7504953-n.jpg?et=%2B%2CA9oe%2C2BlT8w7sDnulZkA&nmid=0'><br clear='right'><b>Description:</b><br>This is the famous Mie Pangsit from Siantar, well know for Mie Pangsit Siantar. My family ran the business for years, included Cap Chai, Mie/Nasi Goreng, Mie Kuah ect.<br><br><br><b>Ingredients:</b><br>pardon me, family's secret recipe<br><br><b>Directions:</b><br>Served with noddles, bok choy, sweet brown pork and sweet red pork, with a bowl of hot soup.<div></div>Mei-Meihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03666261958331536813noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266554657076913922.post-24138793669502175012011-05-09T10:37:00.000-07:002012-10-08T07:28:17.849-07:00Interesting Mother's Day!<p><font face="comic sans ms">Yay! Another Mother's Day... another story. LOL </font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">Let me start with <font color="#ff0000">Friday, May 6th</font></font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">It's ML's last day at her pre-preschool.Kinda sad,cos ML will miss her friends.By Sept, she'll go to another preschool ( duh!!!!!!!!!!!!! ). I am still debating weather I should cancel at St.Paul and move her back to CH Presby ( school ML just went for pre-preschool ).</font></p> <p><span class="insertedphoto"><a href="http://myloveband.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/1M/15953"><img class="alignleft" border="0" src="http://multiply.com/mu/myloveband/image/ttq4b6SwpL9hAXo3z9BPoA/photos/1M/300x300/15953/IMG-6759.JPG?et=QjsQMbboIzWCYscAGc%2Bkpw&nmid=0"></a></span></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">As usual, Friday was filled with lots of activities. But, this time, I told ML, we wouldn't be out longer. I took her to library, played some games, then went home. Since I promised her to make some cupcakes ( till the plan changed. Dece, my friend called me and said she couldn't come with her daughter to make cupcakes ). Oh well...that sounded good, since I needed some rest.</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">I couldn't sleep. ML was upstairs watching movies, yet she didn't sleep. Then I got up, got ready to make some Quesadillas for the evening fellowship at Sheila's church. I was busy in the kitchen, then Daddy came home.</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">Daddy asked ML to go outside,playing. I told Daddy within minutes, I would leave and take ML with me. ML refused to go ( she was playing some chalks with daddy at the front yard ). I took ML and left. </font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">The fellowship had Mexican Food Theme. Not as many as last month who came, but still enjoyed it. I didn't eat that much, since I had munched at home before I came.</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">In the evening, I just stayed at home, cleaned up the kitchen. Daddy didn't go out, no music nite for this friday. </font></p> <p><font color="#ff0000" face="comic sans ms">Saturday, May 7th </font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">We're late again! ML's gym class is at 9am, we got there by 9.10'ish.Duh!!!!! I wish I had signed her up earlier and would've the 10.15am instead of early this morning. Ufhhhhhhh </font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">I chit chat with Amanda, Elena's Mom, who goes to the same class with ML. It's 45 minutes. I decided to stay a bit longer, waiting for other friends to come. Around 10.30 we left.</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">Got home, changed the outfit and left for church. We had Mother & Daughter's Tea Party.The theme was " The Bride of Christ ". There's a wedding fashion show, wedding gown from 1930's up to the 2005. Lovely gowns!!!!</font></p> <p><span class="insertedphoto"><a href="http://myloveband.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/1M/15958"><img class="alignmiddleb" border="0" src="http://multiply.com/mu/myloveband/image/YxgguFzOPM6fMv2RQNK6pw/photos/1M/300x300/15958/IMG-6776.JPG?et=25evi4ocFka%2CwXPBp5pz5A&nmid=0"></a></span><font face="Comic Sans MS"></font></p> <p><span class="insertedphoto"><a href="http://myloveband.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/1M/15954"></a><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><a href="http://myloveband.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/1M/15956"><img class="alignmiddleb" border="0" src="http://multiply.com/mu/myloveband/image/oxyQ+Zx70Ud5vcjurIrtxw/photos/1M/300x300/15956/IMG-6797.JPG?et=dt3qfR4CpptfOn0KnP2MMw&nmid=0"></a><a href="http://myloveband.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/1M/15955"></a></span><img class="alignmiddleb" border="0" src="http://multiply.com/mu/myloveband/image/E9nEgs13DzuaTYqigo32fQ/photos/1M/300x300/15955/IMG-6789.JPG?et=M9hJ%2CNlw5%2BuLWcfSTxjYfg&nmid=0"></span></span></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">Delicious lunch,too! Sandwich ( croissant ) with some salad. I had had headache since morning. The party's over around 2pm, and got another pill, trying to take a nap. </font></p> <p><span class="insertedphoto"><a href="http://myloveband.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/1M/15957"><img class="alignmiddleb" border="0" src="http://multiply.com/mu/myloveband/image/qcLJdsbsifo0sD527N4IFA/photos/1M/300x300/15957/IMG-6813.JPG?et=iNblKFQJZQ%2Cjb%2CUYV%2C19og&nmid=0"></a></span><font face="Comic Sans MS"></font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">I guess I had a nice nap ( according to Daddy ). Then, around 7pm, I heard Daddy was in pain. He said his teeth hurt. I asked him to get some aspirin.</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">Later at midnite, Daddy was getting worse. He couldn't stop telling me how he hurt. Then, suddenly he ran to the bathroom, threw up! Then he took a shower, went back to bed. Less than one hour, he threw up again, and took another shower. He did that till 7am. If I'm not mistaken, it's about 5 throws up and 5 showers within hours! Goodness!<img src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/omg.png"></font></p> <p><font color="#ff0000" face="comic sans ms">Sunday... Happy Mother's Day! ~ May 8th ~</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">Daddy couldn't get up from bed. I offered him pancake. He only ate a few bites. He said," I hope you won't be mad and forgive me for not going to church this time."</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">I told him it's OK.Me and ML left. Daddy stayed in bed still. I texted him from church. He said he's still in pain. He realized he got too many pills and messed up his belly. Gosh... I was worry about it. <img src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/sad.png"></font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">At church, ML got a very beautiful flower pot. It's for Mommy, of course, it's Mother's Day. </font></p> <p><span class="insertedphoto"><a href="http://myloveband.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/1M/15959"><img class="alignmiddleb" border="0" src="http://multiply.com/mu/myloveband/image/nk6DUvNLg-J4HPyaumNSRg/photos/1M/300x300/15959/IMG-6846.JPG?et=LXZCjtC%2Cfp5Jivb0bT%2CZ4A&nmid=0"></a></span><font face="Comic Sans MS"></font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">She told me," Look..Mommy... Look... No.1" </font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">I said," Yes. It means No.1 MOMMY."</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">She said," NO! It's No.1 MeiLee".<img src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/thumbs_up.png"></font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">HA HA HA HA HA HA.</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">I told her it's supposed to be Mommy, since it's Mommy's Day. She refused and said," it's MeiLee. I no.1. I the winner. Mommy not." </font></p> <p><span class="insertedphoto"><a href="http://myloveband.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/1M/15960"><img class="alignmiddleb" border="0" src="http://multiply.com/mu/myloveband/image/lc2VWi-ONDy0+v7JfeZN+A/photos/1M/300x300/15960/IMG-6848.JPG?et=t76b6GkDEooyFpNw%2C%2BXQrA&nmid=0"></a></span><font face="Comic Sans MS"></font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">HAHAHAHHAHAHAH</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">After church, I bought some Mc.D for ML. I told ML we wouldn't get inside this time, since Daddy's still sick. She understood.</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">When we got home, I saw the pancake was in the kitchen,not too much gone. Daddy was in the bed. He was still in pain. He asked if there's any dentists on Sunday. Oh no... not at all. </font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">He said he's hungry. I was trying to take a nap. He tried to go out to buy some food. He chose Skyline Chili.</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">When I woke up, I saw the bowl of chili's gone. Good... seemed he got his appetite back. I called ML and reminded her about making cupcakes this time.</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">Yes, I made it happen this time.Although, it's started late, around 7.30pm! </font></p> <p><span class="insertedphoto"></span> </p> <p><span class="insertedphoto"><a href="http://myloveband.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/1M/15963"><img class="alignmiddleb" border="0" src="http://multiply.com/mu/myloveband/image/blBf8pNGFg1VriTnS13nFQ/photos/1M/300x300/15963/IMG-6853.JPG?et=naG9us6Pqdc979X22MQ4sA&nmid=0"></a></span><font face="Comic Sans MS"></font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms"><span class="insertedphoto"><a href="http://myloveband.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/1M/15964"><img class="alignmiddleb" border="0" src="http://multiply.com/mu/myloveband/image/7f8nelnf5-FQkj3quRhf-Q/photos/1M/300x300/15964/IMG-6868.JPG?et=bb1C6TWns%2BdCnjxXsETLfg&nmid=0"></a></span></font></p> <p><span class="insertedphoto"><a href="http://myloveband.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/1M/15965"><img class="alignmiddleb" border="0" src="http://multiply.com/mu/myloveband/image/DIpOuFOzP8GTFZ1-i-WigA/photos/1M/300x300/15965/IMG-6876.JPG?et=9p0Ktm75tMV5D411LQ%2BvgQ&nmid=0"></a></span><font face="Comic Sans MS"></font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">The 1st batter was not good. I took out the cupcakes before it's time. All of them weren't baked well.</font></p> <p><span class="insertedphoto"><a href="http://myloveband.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/1M/15966"><img class="alignmiddleb" border="0" src="http://multiply.com/mu/myloveband/image/YXl528AkAjNn3SwzLhgnSQ/photos/1M/300x300/15966/IMG-6899.JPG?et=DYwxzm0OK9OU81CGKtAukw&nmid=0"></a></span><font face="Comic Sans MS"></font></p> <p><span class="insertedphoto"><a href="http://myloveband.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/1M/15962"><img class="alignmiddleb" border="0" src="http://multiply.com/mu/myloveband/image/Z-7TGuZJgITUKYAy0gkbVw/photos/1M/300x300/15962/IMG-6908.JPG?et=r6UazVhVc4NsWvfGLitBjw&nmid=0"></a></span><font face="Comic Sans MS"></font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">ML was excited to decorate ect. But, I had to make a new batter. This time turned out good. Puffy and big. But, by the time it's cooling down, ML had lost interest.<img src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/confused.png">. Yes, it's almost 10pm! </font></p> <p><span class="insertedphoto"><a href="http://myloveband.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/1M/15967"></a></span><font face="Comic Sans MS"></font> </p> <p><span class="insertedphoto"><a href="http://myloveband.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/1M/15961"><img class="alignmiddleb" border="0" src="http://multiply.com/mu/myloveband/image/YoSwR19zXFa7eLFC-9u4hg/photos/1M/300x300/15961/IMG-6910.JPG?et=9RvWvCu59XsaRcuWDK5xeg&nmid=0"></a></span><font face="Comic Sans MS"></font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"></span></span></font> </p> <p><font face="comic sans ms"><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><a href="http://myloveband.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/1M/15969"><img class="alignmiddleb" border="0" src="http://multiply.com/mu/myloveband/image/TM6gHEa+Nu8VcFNuu9N3Bw/photos/1M/300x300/15969/IMG-6894.JPG?et=w7N%2B2ysTSXOcCiraGycHzw&nmid=0"></a></span></span></font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms"><span class="insertedphoto"><a href="http://myloveband.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/1M/15967"><img class="alignmiddleb" border="0" src="http://multiply.com/mu/myloveband/image/OhMcqNS+L7Jto3LznH7F4A/photos/1M/300x300/15967/IMG-6911.JPG?et=bkqNibOGw33qzZyL3oOXcQ&nmid=0"></a></span></font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">She refused to go on. So I myself tried to decorate the cakes. Duh.. I myself don't like the frosting,too sweet! And it's messy! <img src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/wink.png"></font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">Daddy asked 1 cupcake before I put any decorations.ML refused to put on her. Finally it's done around 10'ish. Not perfect decoration at all. LOL </font></p> <p><span class="insertedphoto"><a href="http://myloveband.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/1M/15968"><img class="alignmiddleb" border="0" src="http://multiply.com/mu/myloveband/image/qEuO4a+dKeps4W3iNnnS5g/photos/1M/300x300/15968/IMG-6915.JPG?et=o1bx7QxVbweeeQrOza2feA&nmid=0"></a></span><font face="Comic Sans MS"></font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">I took a chance to make Rempeyek Udang Padang for my lunch. I was busy in the kitchen, when Daddy stopped me at the hall and said," Now, here it's, honey. Happy Mother's Day!" </font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">He kissed my forehead. Aww...so sweet <img src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/embarassed.png"><img src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/love.png"></font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">He asked me," What do you want ?"</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">I said," Nothing. Just want you to get better."</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">He laughed and said," Thank you for what you've done. You're a very good Mom."</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">I just laughed and said," I need to be better."</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">He hugged me and kissed my forehead again. I felt sooooooooo sooooooo happy!!!!!!!<img src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/embarassed.png"></font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">After finished cleaning the kitchen, I went upstairs. Daddy lent me his cellphone. So, I killed my time by watching movie online. </font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">He came upstairs later and I massaged him. <br></font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">I said," Happy Mother's Day. That's my present for you."</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">HA HA HA HA HA HA HA</font></p> <p> </p> <p> </p><div></div>Mei-Meihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03666261958331536813noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266554657076913922.post-13572662087425036052011-04-25T05:24:00.000-07:002012-10-08T07:28:17.830-07:00Long Long Easter Week <p><font face="comic sans ms"><span class="insertedphoto"><a href="http://myloveband.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/1M/15951"><img class="alignleft" border="0" src="http://multiply.com/mu/myloveband/image/pcAThZhhUHX2SIKEufW4yw/photos/1M/300x300/15951/223331-10150168203717857-684157856-6838521-6891024-n.jpg?et=JYQWrdXSdNAqy3inFNa8xA&nmid=0"></a></span>OMG! What a long weekend!<br></font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">Not that I not enjoyed it, but it's about " EVERYTHING ". Yes, good and bad.</font></p> <p><font color="#ff0000" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong>Thursday</strong></font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">Bad, since on Thurs, I ran into red light accidentally ( I lost my mind! ) I followed the traffic light on my RIGHT, yes, not IN FRONT OF ME.</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">As soon as the red light changed into green light on my RIGHT, I DROVE straight! Goodness!!!! Then I realized the cars next to me didn't move at all! </font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">Oh my! Oh my!!!! I stopped and scared. I looked around, and saw a police car was behind me, still stopped for the red light. I was feeling bad. I stopped and waited till he came to get me.I said to myself," come and get me.. come and get me." </font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">I saw his head kinda bowed down, like reading something. I thought," Well.. he didn't move.I'm sorry,God. I promise won't do this again."</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">So, I drove again and dropped ML to Mom's house. I was scared till I got to work. My friends told me different opinions,which made me double scared. Hopefully I won't get any ticket.</font></p> <p><font color="#ff0000" face="comic sans ms"><strong>Friday</strong></font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">Glad ML didn't have any class, since it's Good Friday. I took ML to Mom's house and drove to Dr.Fixler's office. I parked in front of Jewish Hospital, and looked for his office.A lady from the 1st floor said his office was across the street. So, I went to the street, looking for his office. Couldn't find it. I was walking around the street for 15 mnts and realized the building was the 1st building I was in.</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">Duh! The lady was annoying! She gave me the wrong info. I noticed that Dr.Fixler's office was at the 3rd floor!</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">He's very nice. I always like talking to him. Then, I came down, ready to leave. Olala!!! I found a note on my windshield. Oh no! oh no!! oh no!!!!<img style="WIDTH: 21px;HEIGHT: 22px;" src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/wink.png" width="11" height="22"></font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">It's a UC Health Public Safety saying that I " parked at no parking zone, parked at fire lane."</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">Duh!!!! <img src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/omg.png">I was skipped the other day, but this time I was caught!!!! Ohh... but it's ok. I learnt it as a value experience. I would be careful next time. </font></p> <p><font color="#ff0000" face="comic sans ms"><strong>Saturday</strong></font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">ML's gym class is at 9am. Yuck!<img src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/wink.png">. We're late. Her 10.15am class was fully booked. Duh! So, I was sitting there waiting for ML. Then, did grocey shopping,dropped them home, and drove to Baptis Church for Easter Egg Hunting, at Sheila's church. It's started from 11a-1p. They provided the hotdogs and drinks.</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">We went home, took a break a lil bit. I started baking Chicken Wings to be taken for another Easter Party at Steve & Pam's house ( my in laws ). We went there around 4pm till 7 pm. LONGGGGG evening!<br><br>Mom dropped us home. I started to think what I could do next. I saw my kitchen pantry and decided to sort all the stuff in there. Too many stuff! Untidy!<br><br>Ronnie left for watching his friends playing band in Hamilton.I kept cleaning and cleaning. </font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">Ronnie texted me and said he got there safely around 11pm. I kept cleaning again.Till he texted me and asked me to go to bed. I saw the clock, it's already 1am! </font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">I told him I would go, as soon as I was done cleaning. Rearrange the kitchen pantry, the cabinets, cleaning the stove, washing the dishes ect. </font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">Finally, I was done by 2am. Goodness!!! It took me 5 hours! I was really tired!</font></p> <p><font color="#ff0000" face="comic sans ms"><strong>Sunday</strong></font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">I woke up at 7.30am. Only had sleep about 5 hours. Went to the kitchen, getting ready for the Easter Picnic at 3pm later. </font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">I boiled some noddles, got this and that, and started cooking. Cleaned up the kitchen, got ready to church. We're late. Duh!<br></font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">We enjoyed the Easter Service. Lovely songs. Then followed by Easter Egg Hunting again. ML got some eggs and got lots of treats. * I have to hide them all and brought them this morning to work. Wanna get rid of all the candies from home *<img src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/tongue.png"></font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">We went home. Then I cleaned up the kitchen floor. I didn't have a chance to clean up. I decided to use a broom than vacuum cleaner.</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">I was really satisfied with the results. I loved it! I ended up sweeping the family room,too. ML was being mischevious, she grabbed my broom and brought it upstairs, running! Nakal kamu ya! <img src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/embarassed.png"></font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">Finally I was done cleaning. I saw a car's pulling to our driveway. Ahh,Christina! I forgot that we needed to go to the park at 2pm. Duh!!! I was in a hurry, got ready and Ronnie just came back from Home Depot.</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">He said he'd follow us since he needed to upload his sound system ect for the Fellowship.</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">We got there at 3pm. Waiting for the others, finally we started it. It's a very lovely fellowship we had. Then we had dinner at the park. It's a potluck. </font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">We had lots of fun, laughed and laughed and laughed. </font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">When we got ready to leave, it started raining. God put on hold the rain till we're done. That's amazing <img src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/smile.png"></font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">Got home around 7'ish, I was really tired. Really really tired <img src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/sad.png"></font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">Went to bed around 10pm. </font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">My... what a long week I had. </font></p> <p> </p> <p> </p><div></div>Mei-Meihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03666261958331536813noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266554657076913922.post-46454711838695638332011-04-18T08:08:00.000-07:002012-10-08T07:28:17.872-07:00Trip to Columbus (Consular - KJRI Chicago's Event )<p><span class="insertedphoto"><a href="http://myloveband.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/1M/15949"><font size="3" face="comic sans ms"><img class="alignleft" border="0" src="http://multiply.com/mu/myloveband/image/FyF1JBbO0NRsppnBRIgfqg/photos/1M/300x300/15949/IMG-6324.JPG?et=3kaS5g%2CHTYhDbHXBhmcRPg&nmid=0"></font></a></span><font size="2" face="comic sans ms">What a happy day!</font></p> <p><font size="2" face="comic sans ms">I knew we'd had fun <img src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/teeth.png">. We left for Columbus on Sat morning to renew my passport. The KJRI Chicago was coming to Columbus, as Permias Columbus invited them to take care of Indonesian consular matters.</font></p> <p><font size="2" face="comic sans ms">One of the consular staffs is married to our old good neighbor ( Kak Retni ) in Siantar. As a matter of fact, the husband ( Bang Mandala Purba ) is from Siantar,too. And, we have the same last name. <img src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/embarassed.png"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="comic sans ms">What a small world! I met Kak Retni in 2007, when her dad passed away, and I was still pregnant. Then, we met again this time, and ML's been 3 yo! </font></p> <p><font size="2" face="comic sans ms">I was so hysterical when I saw her at the front seat. LOL. I closed her eyes from behind and she turned back and screamed <img src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/smile.png">. We hugged one each other and kept saying, " Oh, how I missed you so much!!!! " <img src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/smile.png"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="comic sans ms">Anyway, I didn't mind waiting for hours ( cos I was late to come and get the number ). I accompanied kak Retni till the event's over.</font></p> <p><font size="2" face="comic sans ms">At lunch time, Bang Mandala invited me and others ( oh yes, we met Bataknese in the event,too ). So, it's kinda remind us of " Batak Land ". <img src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/shade.png">. We spoke Simalungunese . ha ha ha ha ha.</font></p> <p><font size="2" face="comic sans ms">We had delicious lunch, cooked by Ester Harianja ( who married with Purba ). And got new friends,too.</font></p> <p><font size="2" face="comic sans ms">I called Ronnie and had him take ML to the building so I could take ML to meet Bang Mandala's family. ML's still napping, but I did take her upstairs.</font></p> <p><font size="2" face="comic sans ms">Finally ML woke up, and she played with Kei, Kak Retni's youngest kid. Kei gave ML a Barbie book, as a gift. Thank you, kak Kei <img src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/smile.png"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="comic sans ms">The event was done by 4 pm. Ronnie was waiting for us at the front building. They met Ronnie and chit chat a lil bit. We invited them for dinner, but they had to drive to visit Niagara Fall at that evening, then back to Chicago.</font></p> <p><font size="2" face="comic sans ms">Duh... words couldn't express how happy I was. It's too short, but we loved it. I'm sure, we would meet some other time <img src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/thumbs_up.png"></font></p> <p><font size="2" face="comic sans ms">Till we meet again, kak,bang, kei!</font></p> <p><font size="2"><font face="comic sans ms">Thanks to Permias Columbus for throwing this such a great event. I kill 2 birds at one stone </font><img src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/shade.png"></font></p> <p><span class="insertedphoto"><a href="http://myloveband.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/1M/15950"><img class="alignmiddleb" border="0" src="http://multiply.com/mu/myloveband/image/fD9stq6I0-WOPf5RSY02og/photos/1M/300x300/15950/IMG-6320.JPG?et=4mvNopZQAXn1LJz7SJKJMw&nmid=0"></a></span></p><div></div>Mei-Meihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03666261958331536813noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266554657076913922.post-72401251231093025252011-04-04T07:19:00.000-07:002012-10-08T07:28:17.897-07:00Ronnie's Built Up End Table ^__^<p><span class="insertedphoto"><a href="http://myloveband.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/1M/15946"><img class="alignleft" border="0" src="http://multiply.com/mu/myloveband/image/wCG0ItKKQVSagva6vpKBpA/photos/1M/300x300/15946/IMG-5994.JPG?et=zL%2CozZXH4xI93IQCsWkzMQ&nmid=0"></a></span><font face="comic sans ms">Duh! Had a long weekend this.Friday was ML's school, Sat was her gym class, continued by Monthly Fellowship at Herman's family. I played guitar,again <img src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/smile.png"></font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">On Sunday, was in charged with the nursery class at church, went home, had heached, took an aspirin, knocked me out! <img src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/embarassed.png"> I slept from around 4'ish - 9.30'ish!<br></font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">Hungry...very hungry.. I didn't have a chance to cook, too late. I turned on my cell, got text from Ronnie around 6.30'ish, asking me to cook him steak <img src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/shade.png"></font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">I finally cooked some pancakes and had the home made maple syrup given by my co-worker,Dan.</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">Later, Ronnie came in and brought a very nice end table. I asked him where he got it. He said," I made it." </font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">HA ???? I couldn't believe it. I said,' Nah. You brought it from somewhere."</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">He said,' I did make it. You sounded sleep when I did this. Even the sound of the power tool didn't make you wake up." <img src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/shade.png"></font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">I believed him. I saw the garage, the tools were there, floor's kinda dusty. He said," This is gonna be my end table in the bedroom " <img src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/thumbs_up.png"></font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">One project is done, and he has more projects to be done. So proud of him!</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">He took the table out to the front porch, aired it and munched some snacks.I joined him, and sat on the grass.</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">The wind blew so hard. He said," It's been like this since noon. It's gonna be worse tomorrow."</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">He's really happy to see his table.He said," I'm so proud!" LOL.</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">Yes, I'm proud,too, honey! Enjoy your end table <img src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/love.png"></font></p> <p><span class="insertedphoto"><a href="http://myloveband.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/1M/15947"><img class="alignmiddleb" border="0" src="http://multiply.com/mu/myloveband/image/8kAHHncwhtRrjDOGUj1-ew/photos/1M/300x300/15947/IMG-6002.JPG?et=vv1IY08C3JnDe3yKq9uO%2Bg&nmid=0"></a></span></p><div></div>Mei-Meihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03666261958331536813noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266554657076913922.post-15465799772287107122011-03-30T08:28:00.000-07:002012-10-08T07:28:17.836-07:00God's Grace * LOVING IT! *<span class="insertedphoto"><a href="http://myloveband.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/1M/15945"><img class="alignmiddleb" border="0" src="http://multiply.com/mu/myloveband/image/-ZHvhUObRCthzEeaiVYArQ/photos/1M/300x300/15945/grace.JPG?et=m4IzR%2C3GQTHv8K18cPa14w&nmid=0"></a></span><font face="comic sans ms">I wonder how many people will delete this without reading it because of the title. It is a shame but this message is very true. Hope you are all as blessed as I was by this story.</font> <p><font face="comic sans ms">There once was a man named George Thomas, pastor in a small New England town. One Easter Sunday morning he came to the Church carrying a rusty, bent, old bird cage, and set it by the pulpit. Eyebrows were raised and, as if in response, Pastor Thomas began to speak. . . ...</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms"></font> <p><font face="comic sans ms">"I was walking through town yesterday when I saw a young boy coming toward me swinging this bird cage. On the bottom of the cage were three little wild birds, shivering with cold and fright.</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">I stopped the lad and asked, "What do you have there, son?"</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">"Just some old birds," came the reply.</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">"What are you going to do with them?" I asked.</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">"Take 'em home and have fun with 'em," he answered. "I'm gonna tease 'em and pull out their feathers to make 'em fight. I'm gonna have a real good time."</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">"But you'll get tired of those birds sooner or later. What will you do then?"</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">"Oh, I got some cats," said the little boy. "They like birds. I'll take 'em to them."</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">The pastor was silent for a moment. "How much do you want for those birds, son?"</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">"Huh?? !!! Why, you don't want them birds, mister.</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">They're just plain old field birds. They don't sing. They ain't even pretty!"</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">"How much?" the pastor asked again.</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">The boy sized up the pastor as if he were crazy and said, "$10?"</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">The pastor reached in his pocket and took out a ten dollar bill. He placed it in the boy's hand. In a flash, the boy was gone. The pastor picked up the cage and gently carried it to the end of the alley where there was a tree and a grassy spot. Setting the cage down, he opened the door, and by softly tapping the bars persuaded the birds out, setting them free. Well, that explained the empty bird cage on the pulpit, and then the pastor began to tell this story:</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">One day Satan and Jesus were having a conversation. Satan had just come from the Garden of Eden, and he was gloating and boasting. "Yes, sir, I just caught a world full of people down there. Set me a trap, used bait I knew they couldn't resist. Got 'em all!"</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">"What are you going to do with them?" Jesus asked.</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">Satan replied, "Oh, I'm gonna have fun! I'm gonna teach them how to marry and divorce each other, how to hate and abuse each other, how to drink and smoke and curse. I'm gonna teach them how to invent guns and bombs and kill each other. I'm really gonna have fun!"</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">"And what will you do when you are done with them?"</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">Jesus asked.. "Oh, I'll kill 'em," Satan glared proudly.</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">"How much do you want for them?" Jesus asked.</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">"Oh, you don't want those people. They ain't no good. Why, you'll take them and they'll just hate you. They'll spit on you, curse you and kill you. You don't want those people!!"</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">"How much? He asked again.</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">Satan looked at Jesus and sneered, "All your blood, tears and your life."</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">Jesus said, "<font style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff;"><strong><font color="#ff0000">DONE</font></strong>!" </font>Then He paid the price.</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">The pastor picked up the cage and walked from the pulpit.</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">I pray, for everyone who sends this on, whether to their entire address book or just a few, that God will bless them in a special way.</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">And for those that just deleted it......... and I KNOW there will be....... ?</font></p> <p><strong><font face="comic sans ms"><font color="#ff0000">WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?</font> </font></strong></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">I thank God everyday for my blessed life. I'm not rich, don't live in a mansion and don't have the nicest of material things, but, I'm healthy, have a roof over my head, clothes on my back, food on my table, a family that loves me and lifelong friends to get me through and Heaven as my home! <strong><font color="#ff0000">No Greater Love Than THIS</font></strong>.......</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">**********</font></p> <p><font style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff;" color="#ff0000" face="comic sans ms">what a beautiful example! Now my eyes are OPENED the real meaning of " <font color="#3333ff"><strong>PRICE</strong></font> " of the blood.</font></p></p><div></div>Mei-Meihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03666261958331536813noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266554657076913922.post-89600935411250509992011-03-28T10:48:00.000-07:002012-10-08T07:28:17.912-07:00Daddy's Sick<p><span class="insertedphoto"><a href="http://myloveband.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/1M/15944"><font face="comic sans ms"><img class="alignleft" border="0" src="http://multiply.com/mu/myloveband/image/ga4mQvqWWlUTDK0TJnktrg/photos/1M/300x300/15944/190293-10150129475962857-684157856-6633933-3365541-n.jpg?et=326wK%2BHET2JQ9YIdqps8Eg&nmid=0"></font></a></span><font face="comic sans ms">Poor Daddy, he's been sick since Sat Nite. ML pretended to be a doctor, checking on him <img src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/smile.png"></font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">I took over the laundry, and cleaned ML's drawer. So glad that ML helped me sort her clothes. Daddy asked me not to work too hard. It's too late! </font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">He threw up a couple times, and took a shower a couple times,too. I asked him to eat something, he refused. The stomach virus was working on his belly. He said he couldn't eat at all. </font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">Finally, at night, I cooked him pancake. He ate a couple bites, and gave up. he said," I'm buying my own frying pan. The pancake is spicy.Once awhile,it's ok." HA HA HA HA HA HA.</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">I have to admit, all my frying pans had been used for cooking spicy food. I finished the rest, since I hadn't eaten any for dinner.</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">Today, Daddy didn't go to work. He stays at home.He's taking some rest. Hopefully he could go to work tomorrow.</font></p> <p><font face="comic sans ms">Get well soon, Daddy. Love you!</font></p> <p> </p> <p> </p><div></div>Mei-Meihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03666261958331536813noreply@blogger.com2