message in a baby

"Every baby born, is God's message to the world that He hasn't given up on humanity."

Welcome to the world, Lucas Marley Lai. My brand new nephew. As i write this, he's just over a week old. He's been helping me get over my aching heart of having to be apart from my fiancee. He poops, cries, sleeps and then does it all over again. But somehow, Lucas being Lucas is more than enough to put a smile on my face.

Thank You Lord, for the daily reminders that life, despite it's challenges, is full of poop hope.

P.S. Happy Birthday Ray Mina

P.P.S. Congrats to Ryan & Marianne Mina, brand new parents to Lucas Jacob Mina as of today.

P.P.P.S. I miss you Gracee.

not an island

i can't say i have it all figured out. but what i do know, is that i'm exactly where i need to be, with the right people surrounding me, and that i'm lucky enough to already know that she is crazy enough to love me beyond any measure.

with our wedding day now set, i'm realizing with much gravity, that on that day... my life will completely change (for the better). the next phase of my life is happening, and although in my head i still wonder if i'm really ready or even worthy for all of this... i'm reminded i'm in the right place at the right time. Through the encouragement of my friends. Through the support of my family. Through the unshakable peace I have when i pray. And through everything my life partner has shown me just by being her.

although my self-doubt, and worry to provide the best for another tells me, I am not ready; i know that WE are ready. thank God i'm not island.

gifts

love is a beautiful thing.

if given enough time to stand and show it's true strength, it can show the truth and beauty in anything.

for all those who believed in us, thank you. for all those who took the time to understand, thank you. for those who brought tough love and honesty, thank you. and for all those who have always cared, despite whatever good or bad situation. thank you.

i know i can speak for the both of us when i say that, this relationship never would have happened if we didn't know God wanted us to be here.

so thank you to all who have brought something to this relationship. it has comforted us, it has strengthened us, it has purifed our intentions, and has brought us closer to the Lord, and in turn... closer to each other.

we ask for your continued prayers for our wedding preparation, and for this new and exciting chapter of our lives together. God Bless you all.

p.s. woohoo! i'm gettin' frickin' married!

the heart of life

Pain throws your heart to the ground
Love turns the whole thing around
No, it won't all go the way, it should
But I know the heart of life is good

You know it's nothing new
Bad news never had good timing
But then the circle of your firends
Will defend the silver lining

Pain throws your heart to the ground
Love turns the whole thing around
No, it won't all go the way, it should
But I know the heart of life is good

Pain throws your heart to the ground
Love turns the whole thing around
Fear is a friend who's misunderstood
But I know the heart of life is good

I know it's good

"The Heart of Life"
written by John Mayer
from his forthcoming album, "Continuum"

here we are…

i feel obligated to say something. but i'll just let the pictures say it for me.thank God for the unexpected.