Posted in reflections, tagged letting go of control, motherhood, parenting on March 15, 2016| Leave a Comment »
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By Wendy Choy-Chan
My elder daughter will turn seventeen in a few months. “Seventeen” sounds so much more mature, ready to conquer the world than “sixteen.” No longer my little baby. For one, she is taller than me now. She takes (borrows) clothes from my wardrobe — well, those she deems fashionable. She is also driving now (thank God we don’t have an extra car for her!), so she is ready to venture out all by herself, literally. (more…)
Posted in reflections, tagged anxiety, letting go of control, performance, preparation on July 28, 2015| 1 Comment »
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By Joy Wong
I’ve never considered myself much of a worrier. I always thought that between my husband and me, he’s the worrier for sure. But lately, I’ve been experiencing a lot more anxiety, and after some reflection, I’m starting to realize why. (more…)
Posted in reflections, tagged journey, letting go of control on March 31, 2015| Leave a Comment »
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By Jerrica Ching
As an intern therapist I have had the privilege for sitting with clients for the past 9 months, hearing stories of pain, perseverance, hardship, and resilience. As my time as an intern draws to a close as I prepare for graduation, I have sometimes found myself fixated on immediately proposing a solution to a problem. This is in stark contrast to my firm belief that it is not a therapist’s job to fix anyone who sits in that room with us. I feel that a therapist’s duty is to walk with a client through a journey of self-discovery, but I as a therapist am not meant to magically cure a person of all trials and tribulations. I also found myself very frustrated when a client told me that what I had recommended did not work, or that the client did not want to do anything that I suggested. (more…)
Posted in reflections, tagged letting go of control, motherhood, waiting, women in ministry on August 26, 2014| Leave a Comment »
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(In her previous post, Tina shared her inner ache to serve in Christian ministry again, even as a mom with a baby girl only just turned one. A continuation of her reflections…)
By Tina Teng-Henson
I do not shape my life or direct my steps. I do not even know if I will have a tomorrow, honestly. (more…)
Posted in reflections, tagged busyness, letting go of control, seasons of life on February 12, 2013| 4 Comments »
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By Wendy Choy-Chan
A small incident happened a few days ago, so small that in the grand scheme of things, it was like finding one weed out of a whole football field of green grass. But you know how it goes sometimes — you start to wonder if there are more weeds sprouting around, if you have not been taking good care of things, or even, if you are losing control over life. And the dominos start to fall down one by one. (more…)
Posted in reflections, tagged letting go of control, motherhood, pregnancy on February 5, 2013| 6 Comments »
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By Joy Wong
I find that I don’t have much to talk about these days. When people ask me how I’m doing, I report a typical “fine” without elaborating much, and when I rack my brain on how I can elaborate (mainly to alleviate awkwardness in conversation), I come up with very little. (more…)
Posted in reflections, tagged gratitude, letting go of control on November 27, 2012| Leave a Comment »
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Today was meant to be a relaxing, no agenda day. Get up, shower, tea, and then do whatever. But right after getting out of the shower, an informant reported that somebody had spilled chocolate powder all over in the pantry. I guess tea would have to be postponed… Well, at least I did take my shower in peace. (more…)
Posted in reflections, tagged letting go of control, ordination, raising a family on November 20, 2012| 10 Comments »
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By Joy Wong
In the beginning of September, I felt like I was finally on my way. After years of undecidedness after completing an MDiv, I finally knew, deep down, that I wanted to be in pastoral ministry. Then, after months of investigating and deliberating over various ordination tracks, I landed on the PCUSA track. (more…)
Posted in reflections, tagged aging, being in the present, death, letting go of control, seasons of life on October 9, 2012| 4 Comments »
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By Young Lee Hertig
I spent the whole day Saturday, September 22, at the memorial and burial service of a mother and grandmother who battled against cancer with its ups and downs. Mrs. Yi was a model patient, mother, and dedicated supporter of our ministry back in the day when we ministered to her children. (more…)
Posted in reflections, tagged grief, immigrant mentality, letting go of control, self-protection, victim mentality on October 2, 2012| 5 Comments »
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By Margaret Yu
I hate it when good friends and mentors can get you right in the gut. I hate it when they can capture something that you already know; and yet when they say it, it illuminates your soul and not just your mind. When these friends become mirrors to help me truly see myself in all of my glory or ugliness — do I hate it or do I love it? (more…)
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