God definitely puts us through things, and in places that we don't want to be, and all we can do is ask Him to teach us whatever it is He has in mind.
First of all, I finished the rough draft of my thesis, which is a huge deal. I just pray that I don't have to change too much when it comes to revising and editing once professors start looking at it critically. SO...I kind of took it easy on Friday and Saturday - did a little research for a possible business idea, but nothing too much.
Today, however, was a day I don't want to repeat. Ever. I never thought I would go to a funeral on Easter. I especially never thought that I would go to a funeral for a two year-old. Even though her family is Christian, and are confident that they will see her again, it's still just so painful that a girl so young should be taken from her family. The only thing left to do is to give God all of the grief, all of the questions, and all of the pain.
This brings up the question that humans have asked over and over, and for which we have never quite found a completely satisfactory answer. How can a good and loving God allow pain and sorrow to His children. While good things do come out it, and although He DOES sustain His children, it's just so darn HARD.
Here's a thought: If God the Father didn't save Himself from incredible sorrow, and His Son from incredible pain, should we, as His children, expect any different?
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Life passes quickly
I know...I'm terrible...For some reason, I thought about my blog yesterday, and realized that I haven't blogged for almost two months! These last two months have been crazy...and extremely good! Last Sunday, of of the most important things of all of life occurred, when Whitney agreed to become my wife. Even though we've only been together for 8 months, I know that she is the one I want to spend the rest of my life with.
I am so blessed to have Whitney in my life. She's sweet, thoughtful, kind. patient...she loves learning, and is always ready for a new adventure. She puts up with my crazy ideas, and is ok
Other than that, not too much is happening. The most important and time-consuming project this semester is definitely my thesis! I've been spending hours and hours on research and analysis, and Whitney and I can't wait for my divorce from my "little wife". Thankfully, I'm actually enjoying this project, and haven't dreaded doing more research every day.
Two other classes that I've been taking is "" and "Business Ethics" and "Competitiveness of Asian Economies" More than just blah about Ethics, the teacher is trying to teach us decision making processes, as well as the "MISI" method of describing a problem() If I can make this a part of my life, I think it will help me. In the Asian Economies class, we discuss a case study each week, focusing on Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and China.
Case studies are probably the single biggest thing that have helped me learn the most in this MBA...a different way of looking at a problem. Some of my case studies are conducted by professors that really want us to dig deep in the story...what is the real answer? Most of the time I don't understand the real ideas, but when I do, it's such a great feeling!
The biggest thing that God has been teaching me is about pride. I heard from a couple different people that I often insist on being right, and don't quit until others agree with me. Fiancées are wonderful for that sort of thing ;). Other than that, I've been learning about patience - I'm finishing school in 2 months, and have no idea what's after that, other than a 2-month trip to America. If I talk to a company now, and tell them I'm not available until the middle of September (5 months from now), I'm not sure how likely it is that they'll want me :P.
I have a rough idea of what I want to do, but have no idea of what GOD wants me to do. Ideally, I'd work in Taiwan for a year, then go to Australia, where Whitney would start school, and I'd change jobs. I don't want to work in Taiwan long term - the work culture here is not how I want to live my life. I want my family to be more important than my work - not the other way around!
I have no idea how God will work this out...I just know that He will - He's led me so far, and I believe that He will keep on showing me what He wants me to do!
I am so blessed to have Whitney in my life. She's sweet, thoughtful, kind. patient...she loves learning, and is always ready for a new adventure. She puts up with my crazy ideas, and is ok
Other than that, not too much is happening. The most important and time-consuming project this semester is definitely my thesis! I've been spending hours and hours on research and analysis, and Whitney and I can't wait for my divorce from my "little wife". Thankfully, I'm actually enjoying this project, and haven't dreaded doing more research every day.
Two other classes that I've been taking is "" and "Business Ethics" and "Competitiveness of Asian Economies" More than just blah about Ethics, the teacher is trying to teach us decision making processes, as well as the "MISI" method of describing a problem() If I can make this a part of my life, I think it will help me. In the Asian Economies class, we discuss a case study each week, focusing on Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and China.
Case studies are probably the single biggest thing that have helped me learn the most in this MBA...a different way of looking at a problem. Some of my case studies are conducted by professors that really want us to dig deep in the story...what is the real answer? Most of the time I don't understand the real ideas, but when I do, it's such a great feeling!
The biggest thing that God has been teaching me is about pride. I heard from a couple different people that I often insist on being right, and don't quit until others agree with me. Fiancées are wonderful for that sort of thing ;). Other than that, I've been learning about patience - I'm finishing school in 2 months, and have no idea what's after that, other than a 2-month trip to America. If I talk to a company now, and tell them I'm not available until the middle of September (5 months from now), I'm not sure how likely it is that they'll want me :P.
I have a rough idea of what I want to do, but have no idea of what GOD wants me to do. Ideally, I'd work in Taiwan for a year, then go to Australia, where Whitney would start school, and I'd change jobs. I don't want to work in Taiwan long term - the work culture here is not how I want to live my life. I want my family to be more important than my work - not the other way around!
I have no idea how God will work this out...I just know that He will - He's led me so far, and I believe that He will keep on showing me what He wants me to do!
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