14 more days to go

14 more days to go and I will enter into a new chapter of my life. What is it like to live with someone who is so different from me, for the rest of my life? Will I be able to cope with the differences? Will I be a good wife? Will he find me a good support? Will we be good parents? Will we have enough to keep the family going? Will we...

14 more days to go...

In God I will commit my "will we". In His wisdom I will trust. He knows.

Who am I

Who am I, that the Lord of all the earth
Would care to know my name...
Who am I, that the Bright and Morning Star would choose to light the way for my ever wandering heart...
I am a flower quickly fading here today and gone tomorrow
A wave tossed in the ocean
Vapor in the wind
Still You hear me when I'm calling Lord,
You catch me when I'm falling and You've told me who I am...
Yes, I am Yours.

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Children's Day 2006

The venue of our celebration

- St. Andrew's Cathedral

the majestic building had charmed many of us

we went to attend a fun program that had magic show and interesting game stalls

but what is most important on this day is that they are told that Jesus welcomes them to Him!

Question

What is time when compared with eternity? Have you got the answer?

Childlike Faith

My niece felt very excited that her "gugu" (that is me) was going to bring her to buy her favorite drink - "Ya kult"! So, I started my journey of learning with her.

We had to walk across five blocks and cross two traffic lights to reach our destination. During the journey, her little hand was firmly gripped with mine.

It was then that I was reminded of what child-like faith in God should be:
a) my niece really trusted on me that I would bring her to get her favorite drink; throughout the journey, she didn't show any doubts on me. She just walked trustingly besides me, knowing that I would bring her to the destination and then safely back home.

b) my niece trusted that I would bring her safely across the road; even though there were big vehicles around she saw. She asked me to carry her and I did. I held her closely to myself for I wanted to comfort her from her fears.

I thank God for reminding me of His love for me too. For if I who am imperfect know how to stay trustworthy for my niece; what about the God who is perfect and almighty?

I am overwhelmed by His love for me!

Wise Words from above

How blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, Nor stand in the path of sinners, Nor sit in the seat of scoffers! But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night. - Psalm 1: 1,2

In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths.
- Proverbs 3: 6

Bring you to a nice place!

'Dragon Fruit Farm'! Before I visited the farm at Lim Chu Kang, I've read that there are dragon fuit farms in Malaysia. But I was ignorant that there is one right here, in our homeland!

Well, the place is spacious and there are Some orchid plants, tomatoes and many dragon fruit trees planted across the land. The dragon fruits are born from a type of tree that belong to the catus family. The farm only grows red flesh dragon fruits(there is another kind which is known as the white flesh dragon fruits).

FYI, you do not need to pay to visit the farm. It's a new kind of experience for 'city kids' like us! Almost forget to tell you, the air is fresh there!

We have moved on...

I just came back from an outing with my family. Together, we visited a dragonfruit farm and we had a good time together!

If you look at the photos ("My 1st family outing"), it is quite unbelievable that you can see such farm right in our homeland.

The trip is especially good for my mum. Her face was beaming with excitement as she saw the many beautiful flowers and plants. From the farm, she bought back some tomato seeds, a pot and some soil. All ready to grow her tomato plant.

We ended the day with fish head steamboat at Bedok.

Our hearts are knitted closer together through a short day's experience like this; but what's more important is that we are drawing strength from one another, telling ourselves that we should be ready to move on. Yes, it's time to do so.

2 weeks after he left us

The sudden absence of someone closed to you can be quite unbearable.

Especially when you know that he won't be back...ever again.

It is a difficult period for all of us; but we know that we have to move on.

A few times, I caught my mother seating at one corner and seemed to be thinking of him and about the past.

It is still difficult for us to return home and see his photo, which was placed on the table. That face... once so familiar and was alive.

Whenever I see the corner he used to sit and read his newspaper, and the place he lied down when not feeling well... tears will well up ...

Last night, my youngest brother said that he dreamt of my father... in his dream, he saw my father busy in the kitchen. (Before he passed away, he used to cook for the family; but we didn't seem to appreciate his cooking much... sigh)

I should have...

Even though I knew that my father is in a better place than earth, there are still some thoughts of "I should have"...

I should have spent more time listening to him...
I should have spent more time talking to him...
I should have not hold my grudge against him for so long...
I should have told him that even though he had many flaws, but I still respect him as my father...
I should have taken more days off to keep him company when he was not well..

Why do I have to wait for him to leave us, then start to make the remarks of regrets?
I should have...

My Sunday Pals

Meet my "Sunday Pals"! They are my company on most of Sunday afternoons. So what do we usually do on a typical Sunday? We will do drawing, play cards, take a nap together, play at the field oppostie our flat, go and play at the see-saw and then end up in an ice-cream treat.

I thank God for each of them. For each is so unique in his or her own ways. The brother is a thoughtful boy, jus that he loves to tease the sister alot. As for his sister (guess which is the one), she is a quiet and emotional girl. And as for their cousin, she just loves to eat...not picky about food; and her hug often warms my heart.

My father

This is the first time that I have come in close contact with a cancer patient...

"I saw how much he longed to eat but could not swallow the food as every mouth of it brought him pain. Milk has become his daily diet. We bought him chocolate and strawberry flavored ones to replace the vanilla. He is still hopeful that the radio-therapy sessions will burn all the big ulcers away. All of us hope that he will recover from it too... looking at him pains us as he is very very thin now."

I have entrusted him to the One who holds time in His hands.

My third niece

This is my third niece. She is our family's alarm clock. Always wakes us up early in the morning with her loud "gaggle". I have just received news from her mum that she is going to have a baby brother! With this coming baby boy, I will have two nephews and three nieces altogther. Alot of work to be done... some of you will know what I meant here.

Grow...grow...grow!

The beans have grown into bean sprouts. The three kids were amazed by its growth! To them, it is really a magical experience!

20th June 2006

It is interesting to be part of this memoriable day...20th June 2006. Cause it is "20062006". Really once in a life-time!

Come to think of it, because man is created by an eternal Being, he possesses the sense of time (eternity)...somehow, he would just wonder how many "special days" left for him to see... a few more? ... or no more?

Growing Mushrooms

When I recieved a ready-to-grow mushroom kit as a gift from someone, the caption on the box caught my attention. For it says something like this, "it's fun, it's cool..." to grow the mushrooms. As usual, I was abit skeptical about it. For all I was thinking was, "Will this sawdust thing really grow mushrooms?"

Well,in actual fact, it does!

Not only that, it is really fun and cool to grow them. The fun comes about when you know a simple act such as watering the "nutrient-supplemented sawdust" (mixed with the mushroom spawn), can cause the growth of mushrooms. And it is cool because once the mushrooms are full grown, I can eat them! The thought of it makes me drool. I would want to thank my friend for this gift as it has really bought great fun not only to me, but also to the rest of my family members. Especially my nieces and nephew, through it,they are so excited that now they are experimenting on growing bean sprouts. Haha...

Good rest

Recently, I have been very busy. Busy with meeting the needs of people. You may think that it is a good thing, which I can't deny that. Just that I am feeling that now, I am going through some kind of... or I should say a minor degree of burn out.To have a good rest is supposed to be a good remedy for the problem. But guess what, even though I have very good physical rest, I will still feel tired.

So, what is wrong with me?

The problem lies in not having enough time with the right Person. Not having enough words of encouragement from the right place.To be still before the One who knows me the best is frequently absent. No wonder, my strength is failing and my heart for the work is weak. I shall waste no time in getting back to the One who gives good rest. For His words not only refresh one's soul, but give strength to the weak to help them move on. I have it, hope you will find yours too.

Yup...she has grown up!

Finally

I am so excited that finally, I have the opportunity to vote! As a first time voter, I need to make careful decisions.I am really looking forward to that special day where I can cast a "sacred vote" that could contribute to the building of the country. Meanwhile, I must continue to pray to God about this; and also to collect as much information that will help to make a good and wise decision.

Nice View Isn't it

I caught this nice view just outside my house, from an "eighth floor" angle. So who says that we don't have breath-taking views here? Just slow down our pace and open our eyes. And be sure to get some surprises.

Still building...

Just want to show you the place that I will be moving to in two years' time.Ha Ha... will be staying in one of the units on the ninth floor. Can find it? Hee... as it is going to be a forty storey building... still got a long way to go!

Think... before you act!

Four days ago, I took off to go for a body check-up at our famous women's hospital. It was quite early in the morning and as I seek to avoid the long waiting time, I was quite in a hurry. As I was rushing, something caught my attention. From a corner of the buidling, I saw there were three to four policewomen. With them were two women inmates. Unlike the others, both were pregnant. One of them looked like the baby is going to be due in no time. Both of their hands were handcuffed. Their heads were low; seem to be afraid of being seen by someone they know.

That few seconds of encounter with the two ladies bought some thoughts to mind.

Firstly, I am deeply convicted that when one commited wrong and is punished; his or her actions does not just affect himself or herself. But it affects many others. In this case, the birthplace of the inmates' children is going to be in the prison! What an unerasable memory!

Secondly, this taught me to be careful about my actions. Got to think hard before I act!

I left the place soberly...yet wandering what is instore in the future of these two ladies and their babies.

Just look up!

There was a story told about someone who questioned a Christian about GOd's existence. He held his fist up to the sky and asked the Christian, "Prove to me that your God exist! If you can do so, I will believe!" Then the Christian answered him plainly, "The round and big *moon that you are pointing to, tells you all.

Romans 1: 20 says this, "For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse."

Have you ever doubt His existence? Just look at things around you and above you... each tells you all!

*I saw the big round moon when I was at Toa Payoh Central.

Learnt a lesson well

According to a recent newspaper report, in every year, there are around 20 000 handphones lost in our country. Guess what... I am one of those who have contributed 4 handphones to the stats. Yes, I have lost four handphones altogether. I am not proud of that but indeed am very ashamed of my carelessness. Whenever I thought of the lost, I am always filled with frustration and remorse; "Why don't I just be a bit more careful?", "I should have checked before...", etc.

I was reminded that all the while I have not learnt the lesson well. To be able to lose so many handphones, reflects aptly my carelessness with things. I have to do something about it. And I need your help too. The next time you see me, do help to remind me about the handphone. Haha... quite a funny idea right?

I better learnt my lesson well.

Coming Back Soon...

I am sorry for the very long silence. Not because I have forgotten this site of mine, just that I have not been spending time to think of what to write. Give me another few more days k?? Coming back soon... =)

A blessed chinese new year!

Hey... wanna wish u a blessed lunar new year!

Precious Child Precious Smiles

Cant't really see what the picture is? The child on the right hand side of the photo is my niece and the one in a squatting position is my nephew. I bought the both of them for a walk on a field that is just opposite my flat. I didn't know that my niece was a runner. She ran so fast across the field that its a challenge to try catching up with her. Her face was beaming with excitement for a fact that she could run on a big field. As for my nephew, he was being introduced to a plant name mi-mo-sa; it amazed him to see how the leaves curled up immediately when he touched them. So, he combed the whole field to just look for the plants.


I always lament that their parents could not spend much time with them. For both sets of parents were caught up with their work. So everyday, the child has to wait till 9 or 10pm to have his/her parents'company. Though I understand the importance of earning more to provide for the family. But it will even more be a waste if they don't slow down their pace to spend time and to notice the smiles on their child's face... and the sparkle in their child's eyes.

My New Year Wish

What is important to me in this New Year is to be able to spend more time with my loved ones... like him. For I wish and hope and pray that one by one, each of them will come to know and accept the WAY, the TRUTH and the LIFE. This has always been my greatest desire...

"Better??? Hmm..."

Like many of you, I would want to wish that 2006 would be a better year than 2005. But as I think about it again, who defines “better”? Better in what sense? Look at the “happenings” in the World; it is pretty obvious that things are not getting any better, just when you think and hope it would be. Often, I wonder what is in the minds of many when they think about the New Year.
I hope that in your search for a better year, you would begin to decide for yourself what really is important to you; what really lasts and worthy of using your whole life to pursue it!

May you be able to find the One, who alone can truly satisfy your deepest needs and who can give you the true purpose of life.