Thank you for the sweet, supportive and encouraging comments that I have been receiving. You have no idea how much they mean to me during this time, especially your prayers. I thank you sincerely with all my heart for the support that you’ve been showing me.
Words cannot explain how much I’ve been feeling and going through these past few days. I can’t believe how 72 hours can change a person’s life completely, but I thank God for all that is happening. It’s very sad that people only learn in times of adversity, but I am thankful that I still learn anyway. More importantly, I am thankful to God for His blessings upon my dad who is able to support my grandpa’s treatment financially. I pray that He continues to shower His abundant blessings upon my family and I during this trying time. My grandpa will begin treatment very soon (I really think I need to save up lots of money for my parents and myself in the future — the sad reality of this world is that money really is the best way to ‘buy time’ and medical treatment is so costly especially if you need to be in top class due to urgency of the case) and by the grace of God, I have learnt so much more about myself. I thought I could only love a person this much, but my heart tells me otherwise. I have learnt to love my grandma who is a difficult person to love, I’ve learnt to love my grandpa without blaming him for his negligence towards his health and love my family despite the drama we have experienced. I am thankful.
On a side note, my blog has hit 70,000 hits! What a milestone. I was telling a friend that once my blog reaches 70k hits, I’ll do something about this blog (secret for now)! I hope to update this blog with fashion and such again soon but until my grandpa’s condition is stabilized, I’m afraid I might need to go on a hiatus for a bit since I’ve been lacking in energy and rest. Please be with me during this time as your support and presence mean a lot to me. Stay healthy and God bless.
Love, Adela
“Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matt 5
Lately, my grandfather’s situation has placed my family and I in a turmoil. We are facing a crisis at home and everyone is shaken and upset, in particular me. I was very very shocked and still am, but I need to be strong. I’m done with crying my heart out. Now I am gonna surrender to You and trust that my grandpa is in good hands. There is nothing else I can do except to be present with my grandpa and accompany him, as well as to be there for my family.
Most importantly, never underestimate the power of prayer. I am thankful that I have so many friends who care for my family and I, who are praying for us right now at this moment and thankful for a wonderful boyfriend who has been there supporting me in my worst moments. Tomorrow is an important day which will decide the outcome of my grandpa’s condition. We don’t know if the cancer is benign or malignant or how severe it is. But at this point, I trust and have faith that You are with us, worrying and watching over us and that Your mercy and grace will heal us. Send forth the Holy Spirit upon my family and I to bring us serenity and grace to calm the storms in our hearts.
God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can and wisdom to tell the difference.
And also, Happy Birthday Dad. I’m sorry for the way things are right now during your birthday but I pray that you’ll stay strong too and may the Lord’s strength and blessings be with you.
Humbly and lovingly, Adela
Source: Google; photo contrast edited by me
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UPDATE: Have an awesome weekend ahead! Tomorrow is my dad’s birthday and the boy and I have prepared a surprise birthday gift for him (complete torture for me to hand make it — I totally stepped out of my comfort zone for it). On a serious note, my grandpa is ill and I have been very worried. I would need to take him to the hospital again for a scan tomorrow. God, You are the doctor of all doctors and the healer of all healers. Please heal my grandpa and help him to be well — I trust and believe in Your divine providence and grace.
Love, Adela
Here are some of my new favorite pretty and sparkly jewelry. I hope to wear them out soon.
PS: I love the effects on my photos. Don’t you?
xx Adela
I wore: Jacket, Modparade. Bodycon dress, Topshop. Heels, Christian Louboutin. Pearl ring, F21. Watch, Cartier.
In complete love with this new jacket. Sure, it may look like A.Wang and it’s not the real thing, but I paid a mere 28 bucks for it and it doesn’t hurt my budget at all. I used to have this belief of only settling for the best (yes very elitist, this was really how I was before I came to realize the true value of money) but I realized that anything can make a person look elegant and chic if one can pull it off and suit his/her style. It doesn’t have to be all designer pieces to look chic but rather, it’s more about the right mixing and matching that a person needs. In other words, a personal style is key and not to mention, is a gift.
Right now I’m happy shopping wherever I can find good fashion stash. Whether or not Topshop, Forever 21, Zara, American Apparel and the like, I’m just content and happy to even have the ability to shop! Designer things? Sure, I’d be overjoyed to have them like always but I must also remember the whole need-over-want theory 
xx Adela
