Even though the years have passed and things have changed all around, finding out that there are still faithful, silent readers here makes me feel very very blessed and honoured indeed.
Sunday, September 29, 2013
Thursday, September 26, 2013
A Phone Call Home
Tonight, I called a dear friend who would be flying to UK tomorrow to further pursue her studies. I loved screaming and laughing into the phone with her again, just like old times.
Even though the line was quite horrible, I kept asking myself why I didn't do this more often.
Note to self Candice: Pick up the phone more.. because people are precious. :)
Even though the line was quite horrible, I kept asking myself why I didn't do this more often.
Note to self Candice: Pick up the phone more.. because people are precious. :)
Monday, September 23, 2013
Oh The Majesty
Love is not a myth.
Love is real.
Love is a person, and His name is Jesus.
...
After eight years of God encounters like these, it only gets better and better.
Were Christianity just a philosophy of doing good works and living life moral enough to enter Heaven, I would have left long ago.
I would have left had it not been the encounters with Jesus, the living God, over and over again.
Because I know love, I am able to love others.
Because I know peace, I am able to carry it into my storms.
Because I dance with my Creator, I live with joy.
Because He talks to me, I have a sense of destiny over my life, knowing that He's got a plan.
Because I have encountered His generosity, I have learnt that my life will never be in lack.
Today, as I work and rest, I still feel so incredibly moved in my spirit. I feel full, and satisfied.
"My heart is steadfast,
O God my heart is steadfast.
I will sing and give praise."
- Psalm 57:7
Love,
Dice
Friday, September 20, 2013
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
The Best Kind of Surprises
I came home to this today. :)
There are days when I tell God I'm thankful because I know I should be and because there are so many little blessings I know I overlook.. but then there are the days when I thank God for life because I'm left speechless by how richly blessed I truly am.
It has always been a joy and honour to do life with you girls, and I treasure each and every one of you with all my heart! :)
Blessed,
Dice
There are days when I tell God I'm thankful because I know I should be and because there are so many little blessings I know I overlook.. but then there are the days when I thank God for life because I'm left speechless by how richly blessed I truly am.
It has always been a joy and honour to do life with you girls, and I treasure each and every one of you with all my heart! :)
Blessed,
Dice
Saturday, September 14, 2013
Human
"The chastisement for our peace was upon Him."
- Isaiah 53:5c
"Cast your burden on the Lord,
And He shall sustain you,
He shall never permit the righteous to be moved."
- Psalm 55:22
"Sorrow may last for the night,
But joy comes with the morning."
- Psalm 30:5
You are my rock, my refuge, and I will find shelter under the shadow of Your wings.
And then joy.
- Isaiah 53:5c
"Cast your burden on the Lord,
And He shall sustain you,
He shall never permit the righteous to be moved."
- Psalm 55:22
"Sorrow may last for the night,
But joy comes with the morning."
- Psalm 30:5
You are my rock, my refuge, and I will find shelter under the shadow of Your wings.
And then joy.
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
To New Experiences
I witnessed my first Caesarean section today in the emergency theatre. Obstetrics/gynaecology is a fourth year rotation, but I happened to be in theatre for the previous surgery and would be for the one after that as well, so I decided to just ask if I could stay. Lucky for me, the surgeon was extremely nice and friendly about it.
It was amazing!! Incredible to think that the last time I was in this setting, it was nearly 20 years ago, when I was the baby coming out of my mumma. My heart was starting to race as I witnessed everything from the edge of the bed, I could hardly believe that in seconds I would see a live baby come out of the patient's uterus. As the baby came out, blue and still, I was so afraid that something was wrong. Thank God though, shortly after the cord was cut, the baby began to cry.
It was so beautiful that even my emotions were starting to play up. How cool is God's design, and just to witness that miracle of life.. highlight of my year! Totally, no competition! Other med students may feel more.. professionally about all this, but I just loved it so much and stood there staring at the newborn for ages, being absolutely astounded by her beauty and life, the weight of her parents' dreams for her in that place.
Ah, words can barely describe how awesome it all was.
Baby Girl Sophia*, may you find so much joy, love and goodness in this life. And know this, your parents love you very much. :)
...
I couldn't help but think, what a privilege it is to be there, to be in this career line and witness these things. I live an incredibly blessed life. I am so thankful to have these experiences, and to realize in that moment my purest intentions for wanting to do medicine all along, as well as knowing that that has been God's heart for me all along. Probably not obstetrics specifically, but we'll see. ;)
EVEN if I never get to fall in love, or live a luxurious life, or anything else I may desire in the natural, even if I have to leave behind so much of this life I have grown to love in pursuit of my dreams, I believe that I can and will be satisfied.
To rest on the shoulder of my Heavenly Father, to grow and by that watch my dreams become more detailed and fulfilled bit by bit, to fight the illnesses that imprison patients by physical methods, mental processes and spiritual belief, to change the world one person at a time and to bring joy and peace into the lives of others by the presence of God upon me.. what more could I ask for in this one life that I have to live?
I know I say this a lot, but I constantly feel the need to repeat it, more and more every time I proclaim it. I live a very blessed life, and I know it. :) How much more grateful I am to know that this is all still just the beginning too, that He isn't done dreaming for me yet.
Thank You for giving me all I have ever needed.. and so much more Papa.
Blessed beyond expectations,
Candice
It was amazing!! Incredible to think that the last time I was in this setting, it was nearly 20 years ago, when I was the baby coming out of my mumma. My heart was starting to race as I witnessed everything from the edge of the bed, I could hardly believe that in seconds I would see a live baby come out of the patient's uterus. As the baby came out, blue and still, I was so afraid that something was wrong. Thank God though, shortly after the cord was cut, the baby began to cry.
It was so beautiful that even my emotions were starting to play up. How cool is God's design, and just to witness that miracle of life.. highlight of my year! Totally, no competition! Other med students may feel more.. professionally about all this, but I just loved it so much and stood there staring at the newborn for ages, being absolutely astounded by her beauty and life, the weight of her parents' dreams for her in that place.
Ah, words can barely describe how awesome it all was.
Baby Girl Sophia*, may you find so much joy, love and goodness in this life. And know this, your parents love you very much. :)
...
I couldn't help but think, what a privilege it is to be there, to be in this career line and witness these things. I live an incredibly blessed life. I am so thankful to have these experiences, and to realize in that moment my purest intentions for wanting to do medicine all along, as well as knowing that that has been God's heart for me all along. Probably not obstetrics specifically, but we'll see. ;)
EVEN if I never get to fall in love, or live a luxurious life, or anything else I may desire in the natural, even if I have to leave behind so much of this life I have grown to love in pursuit of my dreams, I believe that I can and will be satisfied.
To rest on the shoulder of my Heavenly Father, to grow and by that watch my dreams become more detailed and fulfilled bit by bit, to fight the illnesses that imprison patients by physical methods, mental processes and spiritual belief, to change the world one person at a time and to bring joy and peace into the lives of others by the presence of God upon me.. what more could I ask for in this one life that I have to live?
I know I say this a lot, but I constantly feel the need to repeat it, more and more every time I proclaim it. I live a very blessed life, and I know it. :) How much more grateful I am to know that this is all still just the beginning too, that He isn't done dreaming for me yet.
Thank You for giving me all I have ever needed.. and so much more Papa.
Blessed beyond expectations,
Candice
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