This happens to be a verse that both your parents really love and choose to live by. We actually see it as one of the verses that empowers us to hold on to our dreams for our family, and carries us through the days that can seem unbearable. But his peace surpasses all understanding. To be in the right place at the right time to meet your dad happened because of holding onto the knowledge that with Christ anything is possible. After moving to the US and living in Texas your Aunt Chenai and I had a wild ride to California to chase dreams we didn't even know we had. Your Aunt Chenai as you know is a writer and one day decided it was time to move to Cali and not only write but get into film as well. I 'll admit i thought she had lost her mind (this happens often, but you know that by now:))). Mommy was struggling to figure out what to do with her life. I was working hard to make sure i had tuition to finish my MBA, but was also miserable at the idea of what my life would be once i was done. I didn't want to be another suit but was frustrated at how i loved singing, art, fashion etc and studying to possibly be banker had nothing to do with that. Aunt Chenai's wild idea saved your mommy. She was moving with/without me and as her big sister the idea of her alone on the road scared me. She was at that time a sweet bright eyed and bushy tailed dreamer, oozed innocence and one of the least worldly person you'd ever meet.(I know things have changed). So it was decided i was going with her. She had a plan, mommy not really. I just prayed to God that if it was His will that i go just to keep an eye on her then so be it. I'd figure out the rest once i knew she was safe. I was and still am super protective of her but now well she's LA streetwise. Now i wouldn't mess with her in a dark alley.LOL!
So with the few possessions we could fit into mommy's Ford Taurus we "hit the road". Before we even made a dent in our journey we were having car trouble in El Paso Texas. We stopped by a 7-Eleven and called your Uncles Shingi & Gwi since we had relied so heavily on them when we had car trouble. Along the way we realized we had to be creative car mechanics . According to them it didn't sound good and we were better off turning back. Your Aunt and i took our bibles out and read the story of Moses leading the Israelites out of Egypt. After we prayed we looked at each other and asked each other one question"Do you want to go back?" and our answer to each other was a definite"NO!!" We had no idea what was ahead but we knew it was time to go on our own Exodus. Throughout our journey and when we arrived three days later in California God's hand was with us. And our stories here began and have led us to new adventures, your cousins, new dreams, amazing lifelong friendships and of course for your mommy who just came on for the ride..your Dad and now YOU!
How? Faith in "For i can do all things in Christ who gives me strength"
"Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority it's time to pause and reflect" Mark Twain
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