Same God, Different Me.

Wow, it's been 10 years. Here in the US. And can I just say God has been FAITHFUL! 
I arrived in 2004 with a dream and plan of how my life will pan out...ha! If only I knew...Lol! 
Through it all, He remains the same! He was the same in 2004; He is the same in 2014! I am unashamedly in love with my Father God and I'm thankful to be called His own. I still get people ask me why/how I do what I do and juggle it all as a wife, mom, student, sister, daughter....etc. and all I can say is it's by His Grace alone. I am who/what I am because I have been graced/approved by God for my assignment and purpose here on earth.
To be the best wife to my wonderful hubby.
To be the best mom to my adorable Jolly.
To be the best sister  & daughter to my family.
To be the best student, friend, colleague...etc, that I can be.

My defintion of 'best' is unique to me and my circumstances. I refuse to use someone else's definition of what is best to define my life.

And so with that I say this, don't compare yourself and pine away desiring someone else's life. You have not been designed to walk the path they have walked, face the failures they have encountered and dream the dreams they have envisioned. You are uniquely you in every sense of the word and you were designed and created for purpose. So, instead of wishing you deserve to live someone else's life. 
LIVE YOURS! Re-discover yourself, be malleable, be open, be teachable, be submissive to the process. Be willing to let things go, don't hold on the the past while expecting the future. 

My answer to those that ask why and how I do what I do, it's simple. I love what I do. When you love what you do, even though it's hard work, it is hard work that you enjoy! :-) I don't wish/desire/compare myself to others. I embrace the totality of who I am--strengths, flaws, weaknesess and all. I am confident in the God who made me. Now you see it doesn't mean I am perfect, ha! Far from it! 
It only means that I don't mind failing or falling at certain things because they present opportunities for new growth and learning. And, I love learning new stuff.

So for you who still have dreams, stop dreaming and start living your dreams. For those who have goals, start executing them. Don't live life wishing you were someone/something else,  when you can be someone else's wish by living your life! 

Apart from being a mommy, I want my Jolly to grow up knowing me as a woman who works hard. A woman who chooses to sacrifice the pleasures and comforts of the present for the joys and gratification of the future. A woman is who is not afraid to live her dreams even when it is not the norm. A woman who has no fear of failing because she is not afraid of learning. A woman who loves her husband. A woman who is fulfilled in living her life they way God designed it. A woman who embraces her heavenly Father and lives her life to please Him alone.

These are the some of the principles I have chosen to live by. Not by the world's standards, but according to His perfect plan for me. I am very excited about what the future holds, because I know who holds my future!

May the choices you make today be the beginning of a lifetime of great happiness and fulfillment.

Have a fantastic day!

Update: Medical school...Not for the fainthearted!

Woohoo! It's been one lonnnnngggg, hot minute! I have not blogged for months! >_< 

Blame it on med school...:-D

I can't believe it's been over a year though! I promise I've been meaning to update the blog. Just.Been.So.Busy. 
I am going to try and do better with updating. But hey! I'm here now! ;)

My updates...

Med school:
I am finally starting to ease into this rollercoaster ride called Medical school. It's not been easy, BUT God has been super faithful and  SOO good!  I have pushed limits beyond what I thought ever existed or that I could ever accomplish. I have learned that God ALWAYS equips those that he has called to fulfill the purpose that He called them for.

We recently finished our Human Anatomy course (think cadaver etc) and it was a massive eye-opener, to say the least. Let's just say, I have learned so much about the 'fascinatingly-coordinated' machinery called the human body and it never ceases to amaze me. 
I still continue to muse on which particular field of medicine interests me the most, but I will leave that for time to decide. I have a few interests in mind though, but I'll keep searching with an open mind for unexpected discoveries along this ever so enlightening journey...;) 
Continue to keep me in your prayers...

Family life:
My lil one is now a BIG 2 year old! She's blossoming before my eyes & she never ceases to amaze me with the new words and sentences that her two year old brain conjours up! She called her dad by his nickname three days ago, out of the blues! We were both shocked, but it was super hilarious to watch my poor hubby look so speechless! LOL.
On that note...
Can I just say that I have THE BEST husband in the world!!! He has been super amazing since we started this med school journey together. I am sooo thankful to God for such a selfless, kind, loving man and super dad to our baby girl. He is already setting the bar REALLY high for my JollyRoo's standards in her choice of  FUTURE (emphasis added) suitors...*ahem* (back off lil guys)
But seriously, I am very grateful for the strong support system that I have with my family and friends, it keeps me going. Without them... (I'm lost for words, literally!) O_O

In the midst of the hustle, hubby and I were able to go on vacay a few weeks ago, and let's just say it was THE best! :) I fell head over heels with my dude again. In the craziness of things, it's so easy to get super busy and forget the little things like laughing hysterically at our very dry jokes and dancing together...and we did just that. It was just totally awesome!

Pearls of Promise:
Remember God is always for you and He remains faithful to his promises. He will continue to keep and watch over you and the desires that He has placed in your heart will come to pass. His grace will see you through. In the meantime, stay strong, be encouraged and keep hope alive! 



Ok guys, I'm off to tuck the lil one in, hang with my textbook buddies and get some more studying done...;o)

I'll leave you with one of my favorite songs...

Till next time, people! I promise I'll make it sooner than later ;)

Toodles.

Remain blessed,
DamiB