Graduation Photos & Video

I'm sorry, but I think I waited too long to write my commentary on graduating. I have forgotten most of what I wanted to write. However, here are the photos my being hooded.

After I sat down, I thought to myself, "I hope I walked down the right flight of stairs." But since I didn't even remember the whole process of walking across the stage, receiving my degree, getting hooded and sitting down, I could not be sure. It was all so surreal. Blessedly, my dear brother videotaped the whole thing. And thankfully, I did go down the right flight of stairs. =)

I'm Done

I graduated this Monday.

Photos and commentary to be posted later.

Thanks for all the support and prayers.

Loyal Like a Kleenex!

My friend Betty signed up for the 2010 Pasadena Marathon because I promised to train with her and to run the entire race with her... and because she was able to register at an all-time low fee of $45.

On February 21, the day of the marathon, Betty and I ran the marathon together.

The day started out as rainy and overcast. Probably because of this, Betty had to blow her nose intermittently throughout the race, but she had only brought a couple of tissues with her. (Pocket space is very limited while running a marathon especially with the 10 packets of Gu, Icy Hot pads, and gloves she already had in her pockets.) So, after each use of her tissue, she put it back in her pocket.

At around mile 18, Betty pulled out the same tissue she had been using since the start of the race. By this time, she was pretty tired and started thinking out loud. She said, "Wow! I can't believe this Kleenex has lasted so long. Every time I pull it out of my pocket, it's dry again. What a loyal Kleenex to have stuck with me for so long. Eunice is loyal like this Kleenex because she's sticking with me for this whole race."

For a moment, I was speechless. I have never been compared with a Kleenex before!

But before I could say anything else, Betty started talking again, "Hmm... maybe this is a good way to save paper. Maybe even at home, I'll keep reusing my Kleenex."

Again, I am not quite sure what to say. Maybe... gross!

Thanks Betty!

You're loyal like a Kleenex too!

Hahaha!

Extended Family

Several months ago, I was pleasantly surprised when Jesse and Tammy asked me to be the godmother for their daughter. I am also a godmother to two other boys (Jacob and Jordan), but because the boys have many godparents, I never took my role too seriously with them... just taking them out every once in a while and buying them gifts.

For my goddaughter, however, things are very different. I know that I'm the only one. It's a huge responsibility. I realize that I'm a lot more thoughtful about how I interact with her. As a godmother, one of my key responsibilities is to guide her spiritually. Even though she is only 8 months old, I'm already trying to do my part in spiritual guidance... by teaching her good Christian values. I'm careful to not spoil her with material things, like I have done with my godsons. And I try to say things to her about honoring her mother and father. When I babysit her, I recite Bible verses to her, tell her Bible stories and pray with her. (It's great that God has made her a very well-tempered and all-around pleasant baby so far... makes babysitting very easy.) It really looks like she's listening when I do those things with her!

As she grows, I know it will be even more difficult to guide her spiritually, but I consider it a privilege and honor to be her godmother. And I am grateful that Tammy and Jesse gently guide me in how they want their daughter to be raised, and for allowing me to be part of the process. It is my prayer that God allows me to actively participate in the growth and maturity of this precious little girl, and shows me how.

Perhaps many of you are already godparents and have some advice to give me. I welcome any advice I can get.