A new baby is in town!

My friend Abbey gave birth yesterday afternoon following an incredibly long 50 hours of labor. They finally just did a C-section.

She now has a healthy 6 pound 14 ounce baby boy.

If you don't remember the long name that we decided on then here it is again:

Kekoaikaika Kameai'omakamae Rose

***For the meaning...scroll down to the other post***

CONGRATS ABBEY!!!

I'll be over to visit soon...taking lots of pictures...

Happy Birthday to my Mum!

So I'm a day late on this but yesterday was my mom's birthday. She looks GREAT for her age. Soon she'll be here for her visit and I can show her off to my friends. I can't wait. They'll love her just like I do.

So HAPPY BIRTHDAY VICKY!!!!!!!

Relationships...and God!

The question that has been pondered this week, "Why does God put us in different relationships?" There must be a purpose for that. But it was an open discussion and our 7 opinions were accounted for. We heard a lot of different thoughts that sounded really good but again...only opinions. Who knows why God puts certain people, certain relationships, certain friendships in our lives. I think one reason is so we can learn from eachother. There are things that others may lack and you can perhaps get from that relationship. Our personal experiences are just that, personal. They obviously didn't happen to everyone. If it was your mistake then the next person doesn't have to make the same one. Or who knows, there are also things that your friends may be that you DON'T want. I knew someone who is completely selfish. Now seriously, who wants to be that?

Relationships can be a very tricky thing but they don't have to be. All the friends that I have in my life are teaching me something. Very valuable things. But it's unfortunate when friendships fall apart. I don't like when that happens. I try to avoid that at all cost and with the exception of one friend, I've succeeded throughout my life. They are the foundation of our lives. How do you think you find your identity? Of course your family starts the process but your friends are where you find the diversity. They'll help to shape who you'll become.

Life is way too short and I think that I've been writing that in my blog for the past couple of posts because of things like all the cancer pop-ups. I even have a very close friend who lives here who's going into surgery...a very routine and (I'm pretty sure) low risk surgery but the recovery time will keep her out of work for about 4-6 weeks.

But the sad truth is as friends we do make mistakes. This weekend I felt really bad because I've been so wrapped up this week in my busy life that I haven't called her since I've found out. She had to go out of her way (and through her pain) to call me at work to talk to me. I won't do that again.

I guess what I'm trying to say is that relationships are crucial and for me it's my friends since my family is so far. I love my friends and all they are to me. I've learned a lot through my time at home and here...my new home. God put different relationships in our paths for a reason. We can't forget that. They are not mistakes because we all know that God doesn't make mistakes. He has a plan for everything and nothing is left to chance.

...me HEART you...

My message...

Can you believe that it's already August? I for one am excited by that. Now I can say that my mother is coming for her trip next month instead of in one month or two. I can't wait for her to meet the people in my life and I hope they feel the same, well I know they feel the same...

On a much more serious note than that I talked to my friend from home last night right before bed and I have this decision that I've been "chewing" on for a couple of weeks now and I needed an outside opinion. Definitely can't and won't get into detail about it on my blog but I've been praying about this for many weeks. The friend that I spoke to has a special "connection" with God to put it in a way... It's hard to explain. I call it a gift. She has confirmed a couple of things for me in the past. Freaky. That's one word to describe those confirmations.

It was so nice to hear and comforting what she said to me. Unfortunately to my decision...pray, pray, pray. It will come to me. That I'm ok with. But at the end of our conversation she said (and this is just how she talks) she told me this and I felt that I wanted to share it. Of course she added her own words to the mix but you'll get the message:

This is a sort of "download" from God... He's very proud of you. He said it was your time to leave Hawai'i and you listened and did. You left and knew nothing and no one. You've grown and made a life for yourself and it's awesome. From the person you were to the person you are today, completely different. You've changed and it's great.

I try to live by God. He knows our stuggles, triumphs, heads, and hearts. That's why He's awesome. He's with us every step of the way through every emotion or crisis we might be facing.

Another friend has found out that his friend has testicular cancer. All of a sudden I'm surrounded by the devistation of that word....cancer! This guy is sad because he has absolutely no family what so ever here so my friend is it. He has taken on the responsibility of being the "family" for his friend. Taking him to chemo and doctor appt. It's going to be a long, difficult, and trying time for both. Please pray for them. (My list is getting quite long...)

Updates:
My friends boyfriend who fell and cracked his skull is almost fully healed. He's been home for a couple of weeks now so thanks for all who prayed for him.

As for the position I applied for. God knows what's in our hearts and knew that Group Support was not one of them so I didn't get it. I think that perhaps there's something else out there that is for me. So for those of you that were wondering...there you go. I just found out the other day.