So I've given in.. I've decided to start a blog.

Why today of all days?
I was actually thinking a lot about my father today. Yesterday was Ching Ming, a Chinese tradition for a day of remembrance. Not sure if anyone went to offer flowers to dad in HK, but dad ended up getting roses here. And just seeing his smiling pic, name plate from one of his first companies and flowers, brought back many memories. Guess I don't usually talk about dad, actually find it really hard to describe him, words don't seem to be enough, you had to know him.

Recently my mom's been thinking through alot of things and learning to be thankful for all that has happened to her and our family. Thankfulness seems to be a theme present in my circles, it came up in small group, a classmate blogged about it and the book I was just reading (Return of the Prodigal Son) had a whole chapter about it. Think I have celestial splinters in my head now. (learn about thankfulness...)
So as I come to write in this blog I will be reminded to share with all of you things I'm thankful about. Yes, this blog is more for me =)

Things I am thankful for today:
- a family who love me - a super understanding mom, supa-my listener, challenger and encourager, jams-super loving, tams- my little sister who constantly humbles me
- Gabe- thanks for listen to my rants and your encouragement
- friends - you guys rock! I thank God for you guys everyday!
- freedom to believe in the Lord - I was reading about Oman, a country in the middle east and the restrictions there.

Verse of the day:
I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength. Phil 4:12-13

Oh and tlims stands for The Lord is my Shepherd, from Psalms 23