"When is GRANDMA SELA coming?"



        Zion is super stoked to be going to Oregon for his Spring Break:) We told him about 3 weeks ago & til this day keeps asking "When is Grandma Sela coming'?.. lol.. Like I said in my 1st post how he remembers everything... well.. here's an example of that..haha.. This will be my boys 1st time away from us since they've been born, I'm not worried because I know they'll be well takin' care of by my family. It's Joon who is worried..lol.. esp. about our baby Isi who is really a daddy's boy! Weird right, he looks & acts like me but totally his daddys boy, likwise for Zion he looks & acts like his dad but is sooooo a mommy's boy:) I'm just going to miss them so much:( I mean I am a stay at home Mom..lol.. what am I going to do with myself? thanks goodness it's only a week cause I think I'll be on the 1st train to Portland..lol. My family is more excited than my boys.. esp. my parents:) They honestly spoil them to the max & hey! what can I say I'm the baby of the family so I know how it is to have special treatments..lol. All my nieces & nephews are stoked too; they fb about skipping skool to bby-sit them..wth? who does that? lol.. Real talk, my kids are everyone's FAVORITES:) maybe cause we're the only ones living outside of Oregon. There's 23 grandkids in all & they'll be REUNITED this weekend; talk bout full house..lol. I know they're going to have a Blast!! My boys are very fortunate to spend time with my family, thou I'm going to miss them but I know they're in great hands:)

PULOTU GRANDKIDS 2010* missing 3 bebes.

"TRUST IN THE LORD & ALWAYS HAVE FAITH"

My Handsome Dad- Bishop Milemoti Pulotu

                                             

           So, this is a sensitive topic for me which is my DAD. Today I've been thinking about him & his health. I felt that it'll be a perfect chance to blog about it. Ever since I can remember my Dad has always had a strong testimony of the Gospel. I'm so grateful that I had an Amazing Preisthood holder in my life growing up; although he was strict at times, he was & still is the FUNNIEST man I know:) Little background about my Dad is that he organized the 1st Tongan branch in Oregon & it has developed into 2 wards today. Which are Rose City 1st & 2nd. My Dad was a Branch Pres. for 3yrs. & a Bishop for 10, he's been a true example of a righteous, faithful member of the church. He loves to sing & play instruments; he even made his own cds, which he sells @ their class reunion every year..lol. He loves action movies & old musicals:) He has a great sense of humor & there is never a dull moment with my Dad around..lol. Esp, when he's clowning on my sisters in Tongan cause ya know I'm his fav:) haha..

           He's always been there for me & my family. I can recall the time when I gave birth to Zion & laying in the recovery room felt every single pain from surgery, I thought I was dying. Joon at the time had not received his Preisthood & his dad was not there. I knew that I needed a blessing asap because I didn't think I could take it anymore. So, my mom suggested calling my dad.. At the time all I can feel was pure pain & couldn't understand what he was saying at first but as his blessing went on I could feel the spirit so strong within my hospital room. Tears started to roll down my face as i hear my dad's humble prayer & his voice that has always comforted me through out my life. As it was coming to the end of his blessing all my pain went away & at that moment I felt the true power of the Preisthood. Even thou he wasn't there physically but his spirit was def. with me in my time of need.


                                                   
                                                      
                                                               ~!~ Summer 2010 ~!~
                                          



         Lately, his health has not been so good. Last year in February he had his 1st heart attack:( It came to us as a shock; because my Mom had him on a strict diet for 2mths prior to the heart attack. We drove down to be with him that same night. I felt so helpless seeing him hooked up to so many machines & tubes all over. It made me look back to when I was in the hospital & he was there for me..but now it was my turn to return the favor & I couldn't do a thing. He was hospitalized for 4 weeks then discharged, he was doing great. Until the summer in June when he had a stroke:( I couldn't understand why all this was happening to him, he's been a worthy man of church & has never had problems w/ anyone. Why him? The stroke really had it's affects on him mentally & physically. It had disfigured the right side of his face & limited his speech. My heart was sadden for him because everyone knew him for his sweet smile & amazing voice.

       Although these things were hapeening to him, he never felt discouraged or bad for himself, he would say.. " I trust in the Lord & I'll always have FAITH that he will help me thru anything & everything in my life". It was a long & exhausting time for my Dad, I knew how strong he was spiritually but to physically get back to where he was I wasn't sure. Months passed & slowly we were seeing changes in his speech & face, all his determination hardwork were paying off:) Today he still has sum side effects but his face & speech are back to normal. I admire his strong testimony of this true Gospel & I'm thankful for all his love & teachings that have influenced my life in so many ways. I love my dad & I continue to pray for his health & well being, mainly grateful for his continous guidance over me & thou I'm grown-up, married w/ kids........ I will always be Daddy's Lil Girl:)
                                                                             

                
                                                               ~!~ 'Ofa lahi Atu Dad ~!~

                                                                                                                     

NEVER GIVE UP!!

  2010 was a busy year for my hubby; pursuing his music career & trying to provide for our family wasn't easy. He est. his label AOMAS ENT. & things were looking up till he was introduced to this artist out of San Diego who promised him a big record deal & music stardom. Little did we know he had his own plans for my husband. Long story short he convinced Joon to invest in his label & make all these different moves without thinking twice, Joon did it. During this time it seemed like my word didn't mean anything & that his passion for music overlooked his good judgment. It got to the point where he paid his fare to & from Diego for a show that they were throwing. Ended up that Joon never performed & they didn't give a crap that he left his family & work to be there for their event. All they wanted was his money & talents w/out considering him as their New Artist. Lesson learned for my husband & tho it killed me to see him discouraged, I knew that he would have to face the consequences for his decisions. Recently, he was offered another chance to become a solo artist for a record label in Seattle. He was hesitant because to him AOMAS is what he started & never thought to neglect but I know it's taking a toll on him due to issues w/ his group members. I see his handwork & amazing talent, I don't want him to regret his decisions but whatever he chooses I support him 100%. If it's meant to be, it'll be..right?? He mentioned to me that maybe the music scene may not be for him because since the beginning all he gets are rejection & broken promises:( I just assured him that there's no easy road thru life, & that no matter what knocks you down you gotta get up & try again.  

 To make things worse he recently got layed off from work & again we are faced with another obstacle but he still hustles to make ends meet for our little fam. The 1st week he was pretty down, I never seen him so depressed, but he managed to suck it up & organize concerts & parties to provide for us. Most guys would probably throw in the towel, but nope not my hubby; his #1 priority is our fam. I love him & appreciate all his dedication to us. That's one of the things that I've learned from my husband that threw ups & downs he always seems to keep smiling & look on the bright side. Sometimes he's down & out but who doesn't have days like that? No matter what he keeps it pushin' & I love him for that. Maybe the Music industry is for him & maybe it's not; all I know is that my husband will always pursue what he loves & remember how far he's come:) I'm truly blessed to have him in my life & grateful to have him set a good example for our boys that one day they'll understand the true meaning of HARDWORK & NEVER GIVING UP:) Love you hunny!

FAB 5 FOREVER:)

        Okay, so lately I've been more homesick than usual.. It sucks that out of all my siblings I'm the only one who lives outside of Oregon:( Even thou we're just 2 1/2 hrs. away from Portland it feels like I live on the other side of country. I'm the youngest of 7 kids; 2 boys & 5 girls.. & we've always been very close. Before I got married & started a family of my own my sisters & I always said that we'd never seperate & even if our husbands had something to say about it..we'd show them whassup..lol.. but things didn't go the way we planned & for different reasons we found ourselves living here in Washington w/ Joon's side of the fam. Don't get me wrong I love being around his family & having our kids learn more of their Samoan side but man some days I wish we lived in Oregon. Especially when I need those simple sister convos & a phone call doesn't do justice:( I know my sisters would do anything for me & through out my whole life they've been there no matter what, & living in another state makes me miss them even more. We have a "conference call" every Sunday where my sisters meet @ Feina's house (Oldest) & we chat for hrs..lol.. seems silly but that's us:) We love to laugh & joke around but at the same time got eachother's back always! I miss them so much but hopefully in the future we'll make our way up there & stay for good..lol.. There's times when I think back to my childhood & had my fair of shoulda,coulda,woulda's but I know that right now I'm here in Washington for a reason.. I may miss my family but it's comforting to know that thru this amazing Gospel "FAMILIES CAN BE TOGETHER FOREVER". There's nothing like the bond between sisters & I thank our HF everyday for blessing me w/ 4 Crazy, Beautiful, Strong women who I look up to & love to no End:)

                                                        
                                                          ~!~ FAB 5 FOREVER ~!~