2022 Year in Review

WORLD & USA.  Alice, Henry & Ryan remain home during Pandemic Year 2.8, Russia invades Ukraine, Threats of China invading Taiwan. Rams win the Superbowl. LAFC wins MLS title.

WORK & WORK:  Henry is still trying to balance 2 full-time jobs: His insurance practice at New Century Insurance Services and the Comfort Inn Santa Monica.  In February, a small fire caused by chain-smoking guests on the 2nd floor balcony. The fire occurred just weeks before the long-planned motel façade renovation.  In addition to the fire and renovation, there were major staffing changes and challenges.  

GENERATIONS CHURCH.  Generations Church LA (GCLA) had its summer retreat in Yucaipa. It was great time of fellowship and renewal after the pandemic lockdown.  It also started a relocation search:  After 6 year at the current location without much change in the ability to improve its tenancy (improvements and betterments), it finally found a new home.  Praise God for His perfect timing. GCLA will move to its new home at Arcadia Christian School starting January 1, 2023.  Henry steps down from church leadership (Chairperson 2016-2022)  The church, led by Pastor Mike Kim, is in good hands, and is moving in an exciting new direction.

FAMILY:  Henry & Alice celebrated their 30th Anniversary.  They spent time eating at new restaurants, enjoyed several concerts (opening night Hollywood Bowl, Ricky Martin and Chris Tomlin.)  Ryan finishes strong from CSU Long Beach and ready to get a full-time job, hopefully here in Socal.

Click LINK here to see 2022 year in review photos.  

This year, Zoro, Erin & Gus' big puppy, came into our lives. At first, Moose was irritated by the rambunctious puppy, but has learned to tolerate him.  Erin & Gus move to rental house in WLA, about 5-10 min from Henry & Alice. They come over all the time (often w Zoro.)  No, no kids yet (don't ask.)  Ryan and Dana celebrated their 1-yr anniversary as a couple.  Dana comes over often too.  It's great to have family over all the time.  In March/April, the Schillaci''s were in town and we had a nice get-together with Gus' lovely parents and grandparents. Erin's career as an OT (occupational therapist) is steady and very flexible.  Gus' started his 2nd year in PWC's special M&A division and is doing well.  Erin and Gus taught Henry and Ryan how to play pickle-ball (the newest sports craze.)

TRIPS & HIGHLIGHTS:  Every year, Henry & Alice try to plan a family trip together.  In March, the family went to Yosemite. It was their first time in the (late) winter and it snowed! It was beautiful, yet not too cold.  In May, Henry & Alice went to Las Vegas for the annual Choice Hotels convention. During the trip, they celebrated Henry's big bday with John Legend.  In 2022, Alice stayed in Norcal to visit Auntie Poon.  Alice is a wonderful caregiver.  While she was up north, Erin & Ryan worried about Henry, but it appears that he survived those 4-7 day without Alice.  

Henry & Alice continue their LEGO obsession and madness:  The Millennium Falcon, the Titanic,  BMW racing motorcycle, a Ferrari, and The Mandalorian Razor Crest.  Henry recently purchased 2 more LEGO kits:  R2-D2 and Eiffel Tower (almost 5' tall!)  Click here to see their collection of LEGOs.

Overall, the family is healthy (no covid) and they count their blessings daily, not taking anything for granted.  Praise God, Praise the Lord, for He is good.