Isaac got a formal Chinese outfit (complete with rat-tail hat) from his cousin who just got back from a month-long exchange program across China. When he wears it, he walks up to complete strangers and says, "My name is Issac. I'm a king!" We don't know where he got that one. And, yes, we often let him ax on Jed.

How to break bad news...

This time has finally came for me...just two days ago, for the first time in my short nurse practitioner career I had to tell a patient that he has cancer. It was one of the hardest thing I've ever done...to look someone in the eye and tell them, they have cancer. To look at their family member and tell them, we found cancer...

My job has a focus on adult primary care, which means, I see a lot of chronic illness as well as routine preventative care. The cool part of it all is that I get to see patient get better and follow-up with them from time to time. Before you know, you are not only their health provider...you start to learn about their family lives, work situation, and more importantly, develop a relationship with them. It was a shock to my system to have to share the news...I ended up breaking down in front of them...I don't know how to describe it, but I feel for them and wish I could give them a pill and tell them, this will make you feel better. This is not a simple sinus infection that you can treat, but my boss said a cool thing...we may not be able to help treat, but we can be there to be their support, make sure they get in with the specialist..and let them know, we are available...for that, I love my job...I thank GOd for this career path to allow me to help people.. this experience renewed my passion for medical mission...I want to do more...be out there for people...thanks for reading...

Singing in Chinese

It's Isaac's newest thing, Jo just sang it to him a couple times and he picked it up right now. This is "Jesus loves me" he is pretty good...

Children's museum photos

Hawaii 2008

We got back about two weeks ago from a week vacation on the Waikiki beach with Steve, MO, Keri and Dave. It was a great time chilling on the beach and hanging out at the Hale Koa pool. Steve was the grandfather/ baby hog...he had Jed in his arm 24/7, which thanks to him and Mo, Dan and I were able to have some time alone and rest. We did the typical tourist stuff..but most of all we got to catch up with family, each other and friends.

Meet baby Ching soon to come...Adam and Shandis were great hosts..we miss our friends already!... Its amazing after years of UIUC and cleaning the ching's ceiling fans we return back to HI with a family. We had so much fun hanging out with Adam and Shandis..from tea at the Sheraton to visiting their cozy home and enjoying yummy food at Mac 24/7...they are truly friends for life. Dan and I are amazed how easliy we just get back to the swing of thing as if, we've never left or lost touch...

Doanes--Mark, Tina, and Camden came down for a visit at the pool and watching the Penguins at the Hilton. Even Isaac had friends to catch up with! It was neat to catch up..even better to see Mark finally home from deployment.

as for the kids...Isaac start speaking in full sentences..just one morning, he came up to me and said "mommy, I need my diaper changed" from then on , he was a different person. Jed is getting so cute and cuddly..he is the sweetest baby ever...He is beginning to be more social and showing his needs. If he sees my across the room, he would start to laugh or even whine a little until I come and hold him...Dan, had a good time hanging out with his family..it's never enough time for the brothers...I love my family!