When free time with your spouse seldom comes, it's important to make those rare moments count. I used to unintentionally use those times to complain about how I don't get to see my husband, and just talk about how nice it is to finally have that time. It's okay to mention it a couple of times just to communicate how I feel, but after that, it's overkill and annoying. We're too tired to do anything else, so we just end up lounging on the couch watching TV, which isn't bad at all, but can get a bit redundant at times... and by the time the end of the night arrives, there are no highlights to remember the day by.
We decided to have a praise night once or twice a week after An gets home. No matter how busy or tiring the day has been, we'll put time aside to blast some music and show God how grateful we are to simply be in the same room together. Who knows -- by making these little steps, habits will slowly incorporate themselves into our daily lives. We have to start somewhere.
I've been using the busy-ness of life far too often as an excuse to neglect God (though I didn't quite see it that way). Recently, He's taught me that it doesn't make sense for Him to put me in a plan that requires me to be too busy, even for Him. I never saw it that way, but it's kind of silly now that I think about it.
I must add, at the same time, this shouldn't serve as a queue to force yourself to attend spiritual gatherings and teachings out of guilt. Allow God to work in you as an individual. The beauty of us is in our differences, and that's something we need to embrace. There's no one right doctrine we all should follow. We all have a unique pace that God works in us with, and it's good to be around people who can understand and respect that. That's what makes our stories so amazing. And as I always say, at the same time, we have to ensure that we do our part before we expect God to do His. He's waiting on us, not the other way around.
It was silly of me to think that God would understand if I didn't have devotion time with Him anymore since He blessed me with getting into pharmacy school. He understood alright... He understood that there should never be anything above Him, not even a blessing that was from Him. The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away. Looks like I found another reason to give praise to Him tonight. :)
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
OFFICIALLY Officially Mrs. Vo!
It has been 5 months since we've gotten married and today, I've officially changed my name with the Social Security Administration! Of course, it's just the beginning because I've still got to change my name on my driver's license, school records, bank accounts, etc., but it's a major first step! I'm glad it only took me about 30 minutes too. Social security is getting pretty organized these days... :)
To me, it's a big thing to make this change officially. It's one of the most visible proofs and statements of unity. I completely dropped my maiden name for a couple reasons... one, it's far too common for me to miss it (haha), and two, I see marriage as beginning a completely new life with your spouse. I take the concept of leaving and cleaving very seriously. I believe it's important to define a clear distinction between your life with your first family and your new life with your new family. And just for an added peace of mind, digging yourself in a deeper and more binding situation, legally, kind of makes it harder to get yourself out of it, right? I see it as a little incentive to fight for a marriage rather than to fight for another name change. ;)
To me, it's a big thing to make this change officially. It's one of the most visible proofs and statements of unity. I completely dropped my maiden name for a couple reasons... one, it's far too common for me to miss it (haha), and two, I see marriage as beginning a completely new life with your spouse. I take the concept of leaving and cleaving very seriously. I believe it's important to define a clear distinction between your life with your first family and your new life with your new family. And just for an added peace of mind, digging yourself in a deeper and more binding situation, legally, kind of makes it harder to get yourself out of it, right? I see it as a little incentive to fight for a marriage rather than to fight for another name change. ;)
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Thursday, August 11, 2011
Quality Out of Quantity
When free time with your spouse seldom comes, it's important to make those rare moments count. I used to unintentionally use those times to complain about how I don't get to see my husband, and just talk about how nice it is to finally have that time. It's okay to mention it a couple of times just to communicate how I feel, but after that, it's overkill and annoying. We're too tired to do anything else, so we just end up lounging on the couch watching TV, which isn't bad at all, but can get a bit redundant at times... and by the time the end of the night arrives, there are no highlights to remember the day by.
We decided to have a praise night once or twice a week after An gets home. No matter how busy or tiring the day has been, we'll put time aside to blast some music and show God how grateful we are to simply be in the same room together. Who knows -- by making these little steps, habits will slowly incorporate themselves into our daily lives. We have to start somewhere.
I've been using the busy-ness of life far too often as an excuse to neglect God (though I didn't quite see it that way). Recently, He's taught me that it doesn't make sense for Him to put me in a plan that requires me to be too busy, even for Him. I never saw it that way, but it's kind of silly now that I think about it.
I must add, at the same time, this shouldn't serve as a queue to force yourself to attend spiritual gatherings and teachings out of guilt. Allow God to work in you as an individual. The beauty of us is in our differences, and that's something we need to embrace. There's no one right doctrine we all should follow. We all have a unique pace that God works in us with, and it's good to be around people who can understand and respect that. That's what makes our stories so amazing. And as I always say, at the same time, we have to ensure that we do our part before we expect God to do His. He's waiting on us, not the other way around.
It was silly of me to think that God would understand if I didn't have devotion time with Him anymore since He blessed me with getting into pharmacy school. He understood alright... He understood that there should never be anything above Him, not even a blessing that was from Him. The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away. Looks like I found another reason to give praise to Him tonight. :)
We decided to have a praise night once or twice a week after An gets home. No matter how busy or tiring the day has been, we'll put time aside to blast some music and show God how grateful we are to simply be in the same room together. Who knows -- by making these little steps, habits will slowly incorporate themselves into our daily lives. We have to start somewhere.
I've been using the busy-ness of life far too often as an excuse to neglect God (though I didn't quite see it that way). Recently, He's taught me that it doesn't make sense for Him to put me in a plan that requires me to be too busy, even for Him. I never saw it that way, but it's kind of silly now that I think about it.
I must add, at the same time, this shouldn't serve as a queue to force yourself to attend spiritual gatherings and teachings out of guilt. Allow God to work in you as an individual. The beauty of us is in our differences, and that's something we need to embrace. There's no one right doctrine we all should follow. We all have a unique pace that God works in us with, and it's good to be around people who can understand and respect that. That's what makes our stories so amazing. And as I always say, at the same time, we have to ensure that we do our part before we expect God to do His. He's waiting on us, not the other way around.
It was silly of me to think that God would understand if I didn't have devotion time with Him anymore since He blessed me with getting into pharmacy school. He understood alright... He understood that there should never be anything above Him, not even a blessing that was from Him. The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away. Looks like I found another reason to give praise to Him tonight. :)
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
OFFICIALLY Officially Mrs. Vo!
It has been 5 months since we've gotten married and today, I've officially changed my name with the Social Security Administration! Of course, it's just the beginning because I've still got to change my name on my driver's license, school records, bank accounts, etc., but it's a major first step! I'm glad it only took me about 30 minutes too. Social security is getting pretty organized these days... :)
To me, it's a big thing to make this change officially. It's one of the most visible proofs and statements of unity. I completely dropped my maiden name for a couple reasons... one, it's far too common for me to miss it (haha), and two, I see marriage as beginning a completely new life with your spouse. I take the concept of leaving and cleaving very seriously. I believe it's important to define a clear distinction between your life with your first family and your new life with your new family. And just for an added peace of mind, digging yourself in a deeper and more binding situation, legally, kind of makes it harder to get yourself out of it, right? I see it as a little incentive to fight for a marriage rather than to fight for another name change. ;)
To me, it's a big thing to make this change officially. It's one of the most visible proofs and statements of unity. I completely dropped my maiden name for a couple reasons... one, it's far too common for me to miss it (haha), and two, I see marriage as beginning a completely new life with your spouse. I take the concept of leaving and cleaving very seriously. I believe it's important to define a clear distinction between your life with your first family and your new life with your new family. And just for an added peace of mind, digging yourself in a deeper and more binding situation, legally, kind of makes it harder to get yourself out of it, right? I see it as a little incentive to fight for a marriage rather than to fight for another name change. ;)
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