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AND COPING...: Am I Being Selfish?Bing Yaphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01562123246667338670noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2089796448719547402.post-40116644680668367312009-04-06T20:35:00.000+08:002009-04-06T20:35:00.000+08:00GINA, thank you for your kind words. i am grateful...GINA, thank you for your kind words. i am grateful everyday for the beauty that i see around me- life is so wonderful!Bing Yaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01562123246667338670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2089796448719547402.post-48682265275474279522009-04-06T20:32:00.000+08:002009-04-06T20:32:00.000+08:00MARZIE, i am so blessed to have friends like you h...MARZIE, i am so blessed to have friends like you here. thank you.Bing Yaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01562123246667338670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2089796448719547402.post-59912162601061972922009-03-02T06:55:00.000+08:002009-03-02T06:55:00.000+08:00You are not being selfish! We only have the momen...You are not being selfish! We only have the moment we are in and not promised tomorrow.<BR/><BR/>Hugs to you . . . GinaGina Alfanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08214549036466247283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2089796448719547402.post-85723612863145118682009-02-14T13:34:00.000+08:002009-02-14T13:34:00.000+08:00Shinade, your kind words warmed my heart. Indeed i...Shinade, your kind words warmed my heart. Indeed it is so hard to maintain a home and a career at the same time. But it is clear to me now that I am a mother to my kids first and foremost. <BR/><BR/>There will always be danger, Shinade. With the work that I do, there will always be people who wish that my kind never existed at all. <BR/><BR/>I find comfort in the fact that the Lord has covered myBing Yaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01562123246667338670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2089796448719547402.post-72721049977048489952009-02-14T05:32:00.000+08:002009-02-14T05:32:00.000+08:00Oh my I see some familiar faces here. I am going t...Oh my I see some familiar faces here. I am going to have to mark you as a favorite.<BR/><BR/>It is very difficult to walk the line between being a mother and also having a career. Especially if one's job is dangerous.<BR/><BR/>I think stated it correctly when you said a light came on.<BR/><BR/>I believe when all of us have those moments of realization that they come from God. <BR/><BR/>Maybe thisJackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05378896151545384221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2089796448719547402.post-2461015295110414622009-02-13T00:35:00.000+08:002009-02-13T00:35:00.000+08:00Angel, there was a time when I wanted it all to en...Angel, there was a time when I wanted it all to end. I went through every emotion that you are trying to hurdle right now. That is why I can feel your pain. I can also feel all you fears. But I found the tools to survive. So I shared them with you. I am a survivor of pain. I hope to see you outside of that dark tunnel soon. The light is just few steps away. Hold my hand and I'll show you the way.Bing Yaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01562123246667338670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2089796448719547402.post-12861291880392854732009-02-12T23:51:00.000+08:002009-02-12T23:51:00.000+08:00I don't think that you are selfish at all! You...I don't think that you are selfish at all! You did what you thought was right at the time. <BR/><BR/>I think that you are wonderful! You have helped me more than you will ever know. I thank you so much for all of the kind and compassionate comments on my blog. They mean so very much to me. <BR/><BR/>Sending much love and hugs<3Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05748840293468845389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2089796448719547402.post-5345561649880918182009-02-12T22:39:00.000+08:002009-02-12T22:39:00.000+08:00Kat, thank you so much not only for the award but ...Kat, thank you so much not only for the award but also for helping me see what has long been waiting to be "discovered.". I am forever grateful to you for what you have done for me and my kids. Tonight, it was Jaz who got the smudge. It made us all smile. Nope, it's no longer confined to mornings. <BR/><BR/>I am sooooooooooooooooo happy! :)Bing Yaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01562123246667338670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2089796448719547402.post-44480264515947652522009-02-12T20:43:00.000+08:002009-02-12T20:43:00.000+08:00Thank you...I slept like a log...I really needed i...Thank you...I slept like a log...I really needed it, I guess!!<BR/><BR/>Hey, I gave you another award over at my blog!!! Because you deserve it!! <BR/><BR/>Take care!KAThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10392228973312811877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2089796448719547402.post-77851280069467473772009-02-12T10:49:00.000+08:002009-02-12T10:49:00.000+08:00You're welcome, Kat. I'm so glad to hear that I wa...You're welcome, Kat. I'm so glad to hear that I was able to help you. Yes, the magazine looks so lovely again! Kudos to your hard work!!!<BR/><BR/>Now you can get that much needed rest. Sleep well, dear.<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/><BR/>Bing (",)Bing Yaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01562123246667338670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2089796448719547402.post-85446929987741001742009-02-12T01:47:00.000+08:002009-02-12T01:47:00.000+08:00Bing....I had to come right over here and THANK YO...Bing....<BR/><BR/>I had to come right over here and THANK YOU!! You saved the Angels Weekly Magazine!! <BR/><BR/>I thought about what you said, and went back and fixed it, and now it looks all lovely again!!! <BR/><BR/>I answered you on my blog, on here, and am sending you an email to cover all the bases!!! <BR/><BR/>Thank you so VERY MUCH~!!!<BR/><BR/>Take care,<BR/>KatKAThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10392228973312811877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2089796448719547402.post-27986435314865152942009-02-11T16:24:00.000+08:002009-02-11T16:24:00.000+08:00Sue, I am so glad to hear from you again! You are ...Sue, I am so glad to hear from you again! You are right, losing me is my kids' greatest fear now. I am quite aware of that and I do assure them all the time that everything's going to be okay for all of us and that there is no reason to be afraid. <BR/><BR/>Thank you for dropping by again and I hope to read a new post from you soon. I miss reading all the nice stuff you write about. Please keep Bing Yaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01562123246667338670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2089796448719547402.post-50518912782715222492009-02-11T15:17:00.000+08:002009-02-11T15:17:00.000+08:00Ms. Bing dear, I admire that you stand fearless de...Ms. Bing dear, I admire that you stand fearless despite the threats but please take extra care of yourself for your children's sake. Believe me, losing another parent is one of greatest fears of a child who already lost his father/mother. <BR/><BR/>Godbless!Suedonim16https://www.blogger.com/profile/04993774099000040589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2089796448719547402.post-48337774089767198362009-02-11T13:43:00.000+08:002009-02-11T13:43:00.000+08:00Ray, it is really sad how some people try to manip...Ray, it is really sad how some people try to manipulate others by bullying them into submission. Unfortunately for them, I cannot be bullied by anyone. I stand firmly by my principles. After all, dogs who bark don't really bite. I'm still being extra careful though for my kids' sake.Bing Yaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01562123246667338670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2089796448719547402.post-29939876376667442392009-02-11T13:35:00.000+08:002009-02-11T13:35:00.000+08:00Hi Rosilie, thank you for he encouraging words.Hi Rosilie, thank you for he encouraging words.Bing Yaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01562123246667338670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2089796448719547402.post-25370915652732359862009-02-11T06:50:00.000+08:002009-02-11T06:50:00.000+08:00Dear pinklady, no one has the right to threaten ot...Dear pinklady, no one has the right to threaten other people. I hope this ugly person will fall over his own negative feeling.<BR/>Be strong and keep your head up...<BR/>Happy BloggingRay Gratznerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13229445539361662215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2089796448719547402.post-64163461287542618482009-02-11T06:24:00.000+08:002009-02-11T06:24:00.000+08:00nice post! live is indeed not easy but it is all w...nice post! live is indeed not easy but it is all worth it with friends and loved ones!Rosiliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15223637610725460208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2089796448719547402.post-25839446082957287522009-02-10T23:42:00.000+08:002009-02-10T23:42:00.000+08:00Khaye, you are so sweet. I saw the award and I am ...Khaye, you are so sweet. I saw the award and I am so honored to receive it from you. I'm glad that you are enjoying both of my blogs. The other one shows my goofy side. This other side of Bing needs some outlet too.<BR/><BR/>I hope you don't mind if I am going to take my time to choose the people I want to share it with. I don't take these awards lightly (they mean a lot to me) and you are right Bing Yaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01562123246667338670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2089796448719547402.post-17427627802964158422009-02-10T23:36:00.000+08:002009-02-10T23:36:00.000+08:00PUSHHYARAG, thank you for the kind words. I am so ...PUSHHYARAG, thank you for the kind words. I am so flattered. Yes, I got to this age knowing already what matters most in life. When I was younger, I used to waste so much time and energy worrying about the future. Because of that, I missed a lot of golden opportunities to bond with my kids. I'm glad that it was not too late yet when realization hit me. <BR/><BR/>Blessings to you!Bing Yaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01562123246667338670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2089796448719547402.post-3726553416912962652009-02-10T11:58:00.000+08:002009-02-10T11:58:00.000+08:00You are not at all selfish... selfless in fact. He...You are not at all selfish... selfless in fact. Hey, you've been offering yourself to your kids! That's tough yet lovely! Kudos to mothers like you. :)<BR/><BR/>I have left something special for you over my blog.Khaye https://www.blogger.com/profile/16958458505057654775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2089796448719547402.post-21716269293476187372009-02-10T02:25:00.000+08:002009-02-10T02:25:00.000+08:00You're quite right you've got to be pragmatic. Two...You're quite right you've got to be pragmatic. Two things you included in this post: about win-win arrangement and not worrying about planning too much-to me sound thoughts from deep introspection. I like them. Its good to turn triggers to win-win situations to breed harmony.<BR/><BR/>Take care.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2089796448719547402.post-34748872768626479862009-02-09T18:24:00.000+08:002009-02-09T18:24:00.000+08:00Hi Kat, thank you for the encouragement. I must ad...Hi Kat, thank you for the encouragement. I must admit that sometimes I do get to live my life recklessly/ carelessly. Maybe that's because of the new-found strength and courage which I am enjoying to the max right now. <BR/><BR/>Everyday, I discover something new about life and myself. I am amazed at the beauty of life and how our kids give new meaning to our lives. <BR/><BR/>I should use this Bing Yaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01562123246667338670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2089796448719547402.post-53197970432146054652009-02-09T18:16:00.000+08:002009-02-09T18:16:00.000+08:00Bingkee, the Lord never left my side. He saved me ...Bingkee, the Lord never left my side. He saved me from danger when He stopped me from going out with James that night that he and his friends disappeared. I have no doubt whatsoever now that He will protect me from anything and anyone. He still has a special mission for me and I don't intend to disappoint Him. I have all the reasons now to look forward to each new day. <BR/><BR/>Blessings!Bing Yaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01562123246667338670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2089796448719547402.post-37664706848483625382009-02-09T18:12:00.000+08:002009-02-09T18:12:00.000+08:00Angelika, it is so nice to hear from you again. Th...Angelika, it is so nice to hear from you again. Thank you so much for the award. Believe me, it's great honor to receive one from you... and you gave me 3!!! I feel great. <BR/><BR/>Again, thank you so much!Bing Yaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01562123246667338670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2089796448719547402.post-53480700130060992082009-02-09T18:11:00.000+08:002009-02-09T18:11:00.000+08:00Yes Susan, nobody should dare mess with our kids. ...Yes Susan, nobody should dare mess with our kids. Never underestimate the power of a mama bear. <BR/><BR/>Mariuca, everything always works out for the best. I have a special mission in life and that is to guide my kids as they each choose which path to follow. I will be their light. I won' allow anyone to deprive my kids of that.<BR/><BR/>Much Love to both of you!Bing Yaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01562123246667338670noreply@blogger.com