Comments on: In loving memory of my father, Yensan Wang http://www.jozjozjoz.com/2006/07/02/in-loving-memory-of-my-father-yensan-wang/ brain barf... yum! Fri, 05 Dec 2008 14:14:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: jozjozjoz.com » Blog Archive » Ba-Ba Day http://www.jozjozjoz.com/2006/07/02/in-loving-memory-of-my-father-yensan-wang/#comment-54672 jozjozjoz.com » Blog Archive » Ba-Ba Day Thu, 09 Aug 2007 07:32:58 +0000 http://www.jozjozjoz.com/2006/07/02/in-loving-memory-of-my-father-yensan-wang/#comment-54672 [...] 8/8 (Eight-Eight in Mandarin is pronounced “ba-ba.” Father in Mandarin is also pronounced “ba-ba”) is Father’s Day in Taiwan. Even though we refer to him as “Dad” in English, 95% of the time, we called him “Ba-Ba.” Usually, my Dad would be in Taiwan at this time of year, so I would have to remember to call him on 8/7 so I could wish him a happy Ba-Ba Day on the right day. [...] [...] 8/8 (Eight-Eight in Mandarin is pronounced “ba-ba.” Father in Mandarin is also pronounced “ba-ba”) is Father’s Day in Taiwan. Even though we refer to him as “Dad” in English, 95% of the time, we called him “Ba-Ba.” Usually, my Dad would be in Taiwan at this time of year, so I would have to remember to call him on 8/7 so I could wish him a happy Ba-Ba Day on the right day. [...]

]]> By: Susan http://www.jozjozjoz.com/2006/07/02/in-loving-memory-of-my-father-yensan-wang/#comment-47992 Susan Tue, 03 Jul 2007 14:35:52 +0000 http://www.jozjozjoz.com/2006/07/02/in-loving-memory-of-my-father-yensan-wang/#comment-47992 Joz, this made me tear up. That picture says it all, of the love between you and your dad. My own dad passed away seven years ago and I miss him every day. Joz, this made me tear up. That picture says it all, of the love between you and your dad. My own dad passed away seven years ago and I miss him every day.

]]> By: jozjozjoz.com » Blog Archive » One year ago today… http://www.jozjozjoz.com/2006/07/02/in-loving-memory-of-my-father-yensan-wang/#comment-47956 jozjozjoz.com » Blog Archive » One year ago today… Tue, 03 Jul 2007 05:34:53 +0000 http://www.jozjozjoz.com/2006/07/02/in-loving-memory-of-my-father-yensan-wang/#comment-47956 [...] In loving memory of my father, Yensan Wang [...] [...] In loving memory of my father, Yensan Wang [...]

]]> By: jozjozjoz.com » Blog Archive » I have no words. http://www.jozjozjoz.com/2006/07/02/in-loving-memory-of-my-father-yensan-wang/#comment-24128 jozjozjoz.com » Blog Archive » I have no words. Fri, 26 Jan 2007 09:31:01 +0000 http://www.jozjozjoz.com/2006/07/02/in-loving-memory-of-my-father-yensan-wang/#comment-24128 [...] After he left the company, we saw each much less often. But we still kept in touch via email and I know he still read my blog from time to time. When John read about my Dad’s passing, he called me and we talked for a long time about it. He listened. He let me cry. He told me that he could relate to the shock of watching your Dad leave you suddenly; he told me about how his own Dad had died in his arms of a heart attack right in their kitchen. I was so grateful for this call. [...] [...] After he left the company, we saw each much less often. But we still kept in touch via email and I know he still read my blog from time to time. When John read about my Dad’s passing, he called me and we talked for a long time about it. He listened. He let me cry. He told me that he could relate to the shock of watching your Dad leave you suddenly; he told me about how his own Dad had died in his arms of a heart attack right in their kitchen. I was so grateful for this call. [...]

]]> By: Jen http://www.jozjozjoz.com/2006/07/02/in-loving-memory-of-my-father-yensan-wang/#comment-22914 Jen Sun, 14 Jan 2007 23:21:10 +0000 http://www.jozjozjoz.com/2006/07/02/in-loving-memory-of-my-father-yensan-wang/#comment-22914 Joz. I'm so sorry to find out that your father passed away. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Jen xox Joz. I’m so sorry to find out that your father passed away. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Jen xox

]]> By: jamin http://www.jozjozjoz.com/2006/07/02/in-loving-memory-of-my-father-yensan-wang/#comment-20308 jamin Thu, 21 Dec 2006 01:08:57 +0000 http://www.jozjozjoz.com/2006/07/02/in-loving-memory-of-my-father-yensan-wang/#comment-20308 i am sorry my grampa died and i fill like it is all my falt i am verysorry for you and know what you went through i am sorry my grampa died and i fill like it is all my falt i am verysorry for you and know what you went through

]]> By: jozjozjoz.com » Blog Archive » Holiday cards or no? http://www.jozjozjoz.com/2006/07/02/in-loving-memory-of-my-father-yensan-wang/#comment-20025 jozjozjoz.com » Blog Archive » Holiday cards or no? Thu, 14 Dec 2006 21:07:18 +0000 http://www.jozjozjoz.com/2006/07/02/in-loving-memory-of-my-father-yensan-wang/#comment-20025 [...] Debating on whether or not to do holiday cards this year and what they should look like (do they include mention of my Dad or not?) [...] [...] Debating on whether or not to do holiday cards this year and what they should look like (do they include mention of my Dad or not?) [...]

]]> By: Camilo http://www.jozjozjoz.com/2006/07/02/in-loving-memory-of-my-father-yensan-wang/#comment-16798 Camilo Sat, 07 Oct 2006 00:15:17 +0000 http://www.jozjozjoz.com/2006/07/02/in-loving-memory-of-my-father-yensan-wang/#comment-16798 Please accept my condolences. Please accept my condolences.

]]> By: galavantiator http://www.jozjozjoz.com/2006/07/02/in-loving-memory-of-my-father-yensan-wang/#comment-16057 galavantiator Thu, 07 Sep 2006 13:19:28 +0000 http://www.jozjozjoz.com/2006/07/02/in-loving-memory-of-my-father-yensan-wang/#comment-16057 *blog-hopping* hi, my heartfelt condolences to you and your familia, how true that it's a sad thing that it happens. be strong. *blog-hopping* hi, my heartfelt condolences to you and your familia, how true that it’s a sad thing that it happens. be strong.

]]> By: jozjozjoz.com » Blog Archive » Today is Father’s Day in Taiwan http://www.jozjozjoz.com/2006/07/02/in-loving-memory-of-my-father-yensan-wang/#comment-15529 jozjozjoz.com » Blog Archive » Today is Father’s Day in Taiwan Wed, 09 Aug 2006 05:29:13 +0000 http://www.jozjozjoz.com/2006/07/02/in-loving-memory-of-my-father-yensan-wang/#comment-15529 [...] 8/8 (Eight-Eight in Mandarin is pronounced “ba-ba.” Father in Mandarin is also pronounced “ba-ba”) is Father’s Day in Taiwan. Even though we refer to him as “Dad” in English, 95% of the time, we called him “Ba-Ba.” Usually, my Dad would be in Taiwan at this time of year, so I would have to remember to call him on 8/7 so I could wish him a happy Ba-Ba Day on the right day. Sometimes I would forget about the time difference and he’d get the call on 8/8 LA time, 8/9 Taiwan time. [...] [...] 8/8 (Eight-Eight in Mandarin is pronounced “ba-ba.” Father in Mandarin is also pronounced “ba-ba”) is Father’s Day in Taiwan. Even though we refer to him as “Dad” in English, 95% of the time, we called him “Ba-Ba.” Usually, my Dad would be in Taiwan at this time of year, so I would have to remember to call him on 8/7 so I could wish him a happy Ba-Ba Day on the right day. Sometimes I would forget about the time difference and he’d get the call on 8/8 LA time, 8/9 Taiwan time. [...]

]]> By: jozjozjoz.com » Blog Archive » How do you mend a broken heart? http://www.jozjozjoz.com/2006/07/02/in-loving-memory-of-my-father-yensan-wang/#comment-15225 jozjozjoz.com » Blog Archive » How do you mend a broken heart? Thu, 03 Aug 2006 04:21:34 +0000 http://www.jozjozjoz.com/2006/07/02/in-loving-memory-of-my-father-yensan-wang/#comment-15225 [...] jozjozjoz.com brain barf… yum! « In loving memory of my father, Yensan Wang [...] [...] jozjozjoz.com brain barf… yum! « In loving memory of my father, Yensan Wang [...]

]]> By: amie32 http://www.jozjozjoz.com/2006/07/02/in-loving-memory-of-my-father-yensan-wang/#comment-15206 amie32 Mon, 31 Jul 2006 04:10:31 +0000 http://www.jozjozjoz.com/2006/07/02/in-loving-memory-of-my-father-yensan-wang/#comment-15206 I came upon your site by accident this evening. I am so sorry for your loss and thank you deeply for sharing this. Life is so precious. I came upon your site by accident this evening. I am so sorry for your loss and thank you deeply for sharing this. Life is so precious.

]]> By: stef http://www.jozjozjoz.com/2006/07/02/in-loving-memory-of-my-father-yensan-wang/#comment-15205 stef Sun, 30 Jul 2006 23:27:16 +0000 http://www.jozjozjoz.com/2006/07/02/in-loving-memory-of-my-father-yensan-wang/#comment-15205 dear joz, i can't believe that when i finally found your blog back, i read this news. i am sorry for your and your family's loss. dear joz, i can’t believe that when i finally found your blog back, i read this news. i am sorry for your and your family’s loss.

]]> By: cmhl http://www.jozjozjoz.com/2006/07/02/in-loving-memory-of-my-father-yensan-wang/#comment-14913 cmhl Thu, 27 Jul 2006 03:02:13 +0000 http://www.jozjozjoz.com/2006/07/02/in-loving-memory-of-my-father-yensan-wang/#comment-14913 I'm so sorry... I’m so sorry…

]]> By: kurisub http://www.jozjozjoz.com/2006/07/02/in-loving-memory-of-my-father-yensan-wang/#comment-14067 kurisub Fri, 21 Jul 2006 05:45:14 +0000 http://www.jozjozjoz.com/2006/07/02/in-loving-memory-of-my-father-yensan-wang/#comment-14067 oh joz I'm sorry to hear this, it reminds me that my current problems are meaningless compared to something like this. oh joz I’m sorry to hear this, it reminds me that my current problems are meaningless compared to something like this.

]]> By: Monika http://www.jozjozjoz.com/2006/07/02/in-loving-memory-of-my-father-yensan-wang/#comment-13892 Monika Wed, 19 Jul 2006 18:07:51 +0000 http://www.jozjozjoz.com/2006/07/02/in-loving-memory-of-my-father-yensan-wang/#comment-13892 ((((((((Joz)))))))))) I was out of the country and I've just been catching up on my blog-reading... this is the last thing I expected to find. sweetheart, I'm so sorry; I can't even imagine... I'm thinking about you, and sending lots of love your way. M ((((((((Joz)))))))))) I was out of the country and I’ve just been catching up on my blog-reading… this is the last thing I expected to find. sweetheart, I’m so sorry; I can’t even imagine… I’m thinking about you, and sending lots of love your way.
M

]]> By: Mary http://www.jozjozjoz.com/2006/07/02/in-loving-memory-of-my-father-yensan-wang/#comment-13778 Mary Tue, 18 Jul 2006 16:12:25 +0000 http://www.jozjozjoz.com/2006/07/02/in-loving-memory-of-my-father-yensan-wang/#comment-13778 Dear Joz, I am deeply sorrowful for your loss-Sending much Reiki to you and your Family... Deep peace of the running wave to you; Deep peace of the flowing earth to you; Deep peace of the quiet earth to you; Deep peace of the shining stars to you; Deep peace of the gentle night to you; Moon and stars pour their healing light on you; Deep Peace to you, Deep Peace to you... (adapted from - ancient gaelic runes) Dear Joz,

I am deeply sorrowful for your loss-Sending much Reiki to you and your Family…

Deep peace of the running wave to you;

Deep peace of the flowing earth to you;

Deep peace of the quiet earth to you;

Deep peace of the shining stars to you;

Deep peace of the gentle night to you;

Moon and stars pour their healing light on you;

Deep Peace to you,

Deep Peace to you…

(adapted from - ancient gaelic runes)

]]> By: sharky the kid http://www.jozjozjoz.com/2006/07/02/in-loving-memory-of-my-father-yensan-wang/#comment-13764 sharky the kid Tue, 18 Jul 2006 05:42:05 +0000 http://www.jozjozjoz.com/2006/07/02/in-loving-memory-of-my-father-yensan-wang/#comment-13764 Joz My heart aches for you, your mom and brother and everyone whos life was touched by your father. I'm so sorry for your loss my friend. If you need anything, we are back in town - give us a call. Joz

My heart aches for you, your mom and brother and everyone whos life was touched by your father. I’m so sorry for your loss my friend. If you need anything, we are back in town - give us a call.

]]> By: joe http://www.jozjozjoz.com/2006/07/02/in-loving-memory-of-my-father-yensan-wang/#comment-13756 joe Tue, 18 Jul 2006 01:30:06 +0000 http://www.jozjozjoz.com/2006/07/02/in-loving-memory-of-my-father-yensan-wang/#comment-13756 my condolences to you and your family. hugs out to your part of the world. my condolences to you and your family. hugs out to your part of the world.

]]> By: Mickey http://www.jozjozjoz.com/2006/07/02/in-loving-memory-of-my-father-yensan-wang/#comment-13605 Mickey Fri, 14 Jul 2006 23:34:06 +0000 http://www.jozjozjoz.com/2006/07/02/in-loving-memory-of-my-father-yensan-wang/#comment-13605 Oh Joz, I am SO sorry to read about your dad. My eyes are full of tears, knowing how you feel, as I lost my dad not even two months ago. My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time. Mick Oh Joz, I am SO sorry to read about your dad. My eyes are full of tears, knowing how you feel, as I lost my dad not even two months ago. My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time.

Mick

]]> By: Kathryn http://www.jozjozjoz.com/2006/07/02/in-loving-memory-of-my-father-yensan-wang/#comment-13489 Kathryn Fri, 14 Jul 2006 02:33:49 +0000 http://www.jozjozjoz.com/2006/07/02/in-loving-memory-of-my-father-yensan-wang/#comment-13489 Hi, I don't know you, but I've seen you post on Chef JoAnna and Carly Milne's blogs. I followed a link here, and read about your father. I'm so sorry for your loss. Hi, I don’t know you, but I’ve seen you post on Chef JoAnna and Carly Milne’s blogs. I followed a link here, and read about your father. I’m so sorry for your loss.

]]> By: justJENN http://www.jozjozjoz.com/2006/07/02/in-loving-memory-of-my-father-yensan-wang/#comment-13380 justJENN Thu, 13 Jul 2006 06:17:04 +0000 http://www.jozjozjoz.com/2006/07/02/in-loving-memory-of-my-father-yensan-wang/#comment-13380 Goodness. I am so very sorry. Goodness. I am so very sorry.

]]> By: Mike http://www.jozjozjoz.com/2006/07/02/in-loving-memory-of-my-father-yensan-wang/#comment-13363 Mike Thu, 13 Jul 2006 01:38:52 +0000 http://www.jozjozjoz.com/2006/07/02/in-loving-memory-of-my-father-yensan-wang/#comment-13363 Joz, Ditto what Maria said above... we'll be thinking about you and your family, and wish you strength in this tough time. Joz,
Ditto what Maria said above… we’ll be thinking about you and your family, and wish you strength in this tough time.

]]> By: P http://www.jozjozjoz.com/2006/07/02/in-loving-memory-of-my-father-yensan-wang/#comment-13302 P Wed, 12 Jul 2006 05:57:35 +0000 http://www.jozjozjoz.com/2006/07/02/in-loving-memory-of-my-father-yensan-wang/#comment-13302 i am so sorry. i only now have read of what you have been through these past few weeks. you and your family are in my thoughts. i am so sorry. i only now have read of what you have been through these past few weeks. you and your family are in my thoughts.

]]> By: Maria http://www.jozjozjoz.com/2006/07/02/in-loving-memory-of-my-father-yensan-wang/#comment-13298 Maria Wed, 12 Jul 2006 00:15:33 +0000 http://www.jozjozjoz.com/2006/07/02/in-loving-memory-of-my-father-yensan-wang/#comment-13298 Joz, I'm so sorry for your loss. I just read your entries now and am so sad for you. I'm glad you are surrounded by family and friends. My prayers go out to your father and your family. Joz, I’m so sorry for your loss. I just read your entries now and am so sad for you. I’m glad you are surrounded by family and friends. My prayers go out to your father and your family.

]]>