• Personal Life

    Life Update: Where Life Ends, and Life Begins

    The past week has been quite a rollercoaster for me and my husband. Not because of our marriage struggles–as we are thankfully, by God’s grace, learning to be more patient and adjust with each other–but because of events involving other people in our lives. My husband’s dad passed away the eve of October 7 Saturday. We were really hopeful his condition would stabilize to get the operation he needed and recover, but sadly he was not able to make it. I will never forget that moment my husband’s family gathered for a video call with their dad, who was no…

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    Mahalo: reminiscing our Hawaii graduation in GLIK program by Fujitsu-JAIMS

    Met with dear friends/classmates from GLIK (Global Leaders for Innovation and Knowledge) last night, and as always, had a great time hanging out with this bunch of people. They are a treasure in this land of Japan, where such warmth is a rarity (and makes it all the more special!). They give me much hope for the future of this nation—current and future nation builders, as they make impact in their workplace and their respective careers, and more importantly, as they take care of their families with love and joy. Family is where one’s future is first shaped, after all.…