Finding Strength To Stand Up Again
02/18/2011
Tara has been doing that and beyond.
Tara is a wife to a member of US Navy and a young mom of 2 beautiful daughters.
Tara was a stroke patient who learned to walk again. Her left side of the body once lost the ability to feel thus, burnt herself a number of times.
Tara has a sight loss.
Tara has prosopagnosia meaning she will never see the same face twice — not even her own face. So never get tired of meeting her again and again and again. You will be glad that you meet her anyway — again and again and again!
Tara’s words are full of hope and wisdom. She said this, “I am glad to realize that even though you may not have sight, does not mean that you cannot have a vision.” And this, “Remember we all lose something at times; however, when that loss has cleared away, what is remaining may turn into our newest prized possessions.”
Tara’s incredible spirit of positivity can inspire us to push our limit of what we think we are capable of doing; of giving thanks; of celebrating. Maybe we can learn from her. She actually wants us to celebrate with her — hear her here.
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Tara, in our language it means ‘LET’S GO’. Shall we now go to her and say Hi? Don’t be surprised if you find her awesome because she truly is!
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Dear Santa, No more lying this time!
11/30/2010
Dear Santa, I run out of stationery...
Dear Santa,
It’s 25 days before Christmas and I would like to let you know these:
1. I will no longer tell my kiddos that you are coming to town.
2. The kiddos will no longer see their mommy kissing Santa Claus.
3. The kiddos will no longer wonder why Santa gave them gifts but their mom did not!
4. The kiddos will know who wrapped those gifts. Nah, it’s not the elves!
So, this is goodbye I guess but for whatever it’s worth, here’s again my “Thank You!” for the wooden alphabet block when I was 3. Loved it!
Merry Christmas Santa!
rea here, with thanks!
P.S.1 – Just in case your sleigh passes through here, please throw in books by Keri Smith but be careful with the iPad. Turn it over smoothly. Okay?
P.S.2 – You know what I really want, right? It’s ok if you don’t have the capacity to give it. I know someone who can. Take care now. I won’t forget your rosy cheeks and your HO HO HO!
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What are your Christmas wishes? Would love to pray for it 🙂
What’s In A Name?
11/29/2010
Hello, Rea here!
I personally believe that our name has a meaning aptly for who we are. And the good news is we can actually create that meaning especially for us — as much as we create our own life. Through the years I tried to understand who I am and it does change depending on what state I am at that moment. There were so many versions of me already and here are some.
On the first job Rea was
R-easonably
E-ffective and efficient
A-s well as a good learner
On living — again!
R-ising from the ashes
E-mpowering herself
A-cting really really strange
The latest as of this entry — hey I may be updated after hitting publish!
R-eveling in ordinarily awesome moments
E-ntrusting God with my life
A-cknowledging my brokenness
Why am I sharing the trivialities of REA?
Because this is a fun way to reacquaint with oneself!
Try it, the acronym thingy — share yourself here in the comment.
I know you have much to say about yourself so do it in paragraph for each letter!
It’s an honor to know you actually!
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The Janitor
10/07/2010
The Janitor -move your mind and heart
You’re a CEO who is loosing control of your business and personal life — yourself, your marriage, your family. Would you heed the advice of the janitor?
Roger Kimbrough, the CEO did. He had a weekly green tea meeting with janitor Bob Tidwell who shared six simple but powerful principles.
You can read and ponder what truly matters to you through the lives of the CEO and the janitor in the book THE JANITOR by authors Todd Hopkins and Ray Hilbert.
And here’s to share with you briefly the six principles that turned around the life of the CEO.
1. RECHARGE VS DISCHARGE. If you keep pouring energy out and you don’t recharge ,then one day you’ll run empty. You’ll burn out. A burned-up brain won’t start up.
2. VIEW YOUR FAMILY AS BLESSINGS NOT RESPONSIBILITY. Tell your family you love them; remind them of how much they mean to you.
3. PRAY NOT POUT. Sometimes when your plate is full, God will give you great insight on what is important to focus on and what needs to be removed from your plate entirely.
4. PASS IT AROUND. Share your knowledge and wisdom to everyone before it is too late. Anyone can give a meaningless gift. That would be no great reflection on my character, would it?
5. DON’T SPEND; INVEST! Invest your time in things that have value. Is there some eternal significance in what I am doing? Does it have any eternally significant impact on someone else?
6. LEAVE A LEGACY. It doesn’t matter if you live 2 thousand years or twenty. What matters is how you fill the space between the dates on your gravestone. Let your wisdom live and multiply in each life that you touch.
There, THE JANITOR can help me pick up the pieces and I’ll surely enjoy an evening with him sipping hot green tea. How about you?
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Tofu with Asparagus and Mushroom
10/01/2010
asparagus and mushroom dress by Melissa
Yup that is inspired by my favorite veggies!
I simply requested it from Melissa
and the talented fashion designer was gracious enough
to came up with it here in Pink Spilled Paint!
And for my recipe, here try it.
Ingredients:
2 tbsp olive oil
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups 1/2 inch cubed firm tofu
200 grams asparagus, sliced into 1-inch pieces
1 cup sliced shiitake mushroom
3 tbsp oyster sauce mixed with 1/4 cup water
1. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté garlic and tofu together until the tofu turns light gold.
2. Add the shiitake mushroom and the oyster sauce mixture. Leave for about 10 minutes.
3. Toss the asparagus with the tofu mushroom. It will take about 4 minutes for the asparagus to cook.
4. Transfer to a serving plate.
BURP!
hmm I think a red bell pepper dress would be lovely.
How about you, what veggie dress do you have in mind right now?
Let’s IMAGINE it altogether!
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Woot from Animalia!
09/20/2010
Quack do you know about me?
TURTLE: Hare I come. Slowly but surely.
DOVE: Peace be with you.
DINOSAUR: Be distinct before you become extinct.
LION: Look out for your pride.
SNAKE: Not just hiss but hears.
HEN: Oh no, that’s fowl!
PIG: It’s oinkly you. Bank on it.
ELEPHANT: Help! Ant!
COW: Moooove on.
DOG: Aw Awsome!
CAT: Me? Wow!
Let the BEaST out and send a message to mankind. ROAR!
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reaL lucky!
09/15/2010
i am lucky i can write right now
you are lucky you can read RED
i am lucky for smiling at you
you are lucky for smiling back
we are lucky that we meet
admit it! admit it!
any lucky story to share?
please share it and you will get something back
more than fair share
believe it! believe it!
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Some Wonders of My Heart
09/08/2010
Joy Tizon
1. My Mother. She had me made a dress each recognition day of my elementary days. Each year for 6 years I had a new dress! Yipee!
2. My Father. He played scrabble and chess with me when I was a kiddo. He must be proud of me when I won just like I am now with my son!
3. My Siblings. They’re awesome in their own ways. More awesome than me!
4. My Hubby. I wonder how could he love me, hate me, love me, hate me, love me!
5. My Kiddos. My heart swells!
6. God. He is also the wonder of my life!
7. Joy. She’s my dear friend since college. She’s the 1st friend who really got close to my heart and her smile is the sweetest. And it’s her birthday today — Happy Birthday Joy!
Just 7 for now though I got a whole lot more like my pliers, paint brushes and colored pens. Really just 7 for now.
This entry is here to create wonder and share with you what is written on my heart. Can you please share some of yours?
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Motherhood is a JOB!
08/20/2010
I have a JOB!
How can I hate a JOB?
It’s a hug
It’s love
It’s kisses
It’s funny antics
It’s a prayer
It’s a frown
It’s a tantrum
It’s a battle
It’s a scar
It’s grrrr
Everyday is Valentine’s Day,
Resurrection, Halloween,
Mother’s Day and Thanksgiving
Sweet, saucy, spicy or scary
That’s my JOB – Jar Of Blessings!
What is yours?
bended spoon 