Minor Set Backs and realizations

Okay so my last post was pretty heavy....I'm not taking it back or explaining it...It is what it is...It was exactly what I felt when I wrote it...we all have those days when we see ourselves distorted and in a negative light....I have this mirror in my office that we call either "the ugly mirrior" or "the fun house mirror" It distorts and doesn't give an accurate picture of what you look like...but I think sometimes I can view myself in that way. The important thing is how I handle those times....are there tears and negative thoughts?...Sure are...but after the 1/2 hour I give myself to wallow there...the realization is ..those times are just minor set backs...and it's ultimately time to get on with it.

So just this week Sui, gave birth to a beautiful baby girl, Nu'uali'itia Carolina Naeata. After Sui's check up the doctors decided to induce her due to complications with her birth. Sui being the stubborn person she is didn't tell anyone the seriousness of the situation. Fortunately baby's birth was quick and both mother and daughter are doing well. But times like this you just realize what is most important. There is nothing more important to me than my faith and family. It doesn't matter how nice your house is, what kind of car you drive, or how much you get paid. Without my faith and the people in my life who I love....everything else would feel empty. I mean don't get me wrong...a nice house, car, job etc. is always nice and is good to have and work towards....but those things are not lasting, they don't fill your heart, or make you laugh, they don't comfort you when you're sad, nor do they inspire you to do better. They are just things.


Those things cannot compare to, laughing with my sisters, hearing my dad tell a story about his childhood, being around my brothers, a minute with my mom, and singing with my nieces and nephews.

So hopefully the things I aspire to do and accomplish in this life will enhance or make it easier to create those lasting relationships with my family and loved ones.