Week 5 [15-21 Dec]

A busy week with special meetups and birthday celebrations during the weekend. I thank God again for giving me life and strength this week.

Mon - Miracle Samuel turns 5 months. 

Dear Samuel, 

There were periods of time when you were in my tummy that I feared how you would turn out to be. O mommy of little faith. In my mind, I went through the possibilities of an entire new life and ministry if you were to turn out different from the other babies. It would be very difficult but I was sure that our dear God would give me the strength to raise you up. But together along with me, were many who loved you and prayed that the Lord would not only preserve you but that you would be a healthy, normal and lovely baby who would learn to fear God. 

Oh, Praise God for His abundant grace and faithfulness. You are more than normal. You are beautiful to the glory and honor of His name. You came out with a chock full of hair, your hearing is so extremely sensitive that you startle at the slightest noise. And the most wonderful thing is that you are growing very well. Your bounces and kicks are most powerful and exhausting:) I pray that God would continue to sustain your health and that no complications would come your way. God knows how heartbroken I would be to see you or Sarah in pain.

May you come to learn of God and know Him at a young age. May the Lord continue to give you physical and spiritual health and strength. May you learn to love the Lord your God with all your strength, your mind and your soul. Amen

Wed - Packing My Table

I never would have thought that I would be packing my bags so soon. My table was left pretty much undisturbed since my sudden disappearance from school on 21st Jan. I guess the sight of 10 month old muesli bars, cranberries as well as cereal was a little bit appalling to my special packers for the day - Sandra, Yixiang and Alodie. I am glad they were so ready to help out cos I wouldn't have made it considering the amount of stuff I needed to sort, pack and throw. It was off to lunch and a belated birthday treat for my packers:) A special entry on teaching at another time. 

Reviews for packers:

Yixiang - The resolute thrower. If you are the undecided sort, this 'packer' is highly recommended cos she can't wait to throw everything.

Sandra - The informed sorter. If you are an English and Literature teacher, this 'packer' is the one to employ as she is able to sort out your materials accordingly. 

Alodie - The diligent packer. If you are looking for a conscientious packer, Alodie is highly recommended. She sticks to the task and not likely to be distracted. 

Thurs - Jinghui Pops By

Me and Jinghui [and the ever active Sarah]

Jinghui is a real gem of a student from USSS days [of course Naz too]. He really takes time to visit his teachers and even remembers to buy them a gift [something that I tried to do but could never keep up]. He is currently studying in UCL and he is back home for the holidays. I really enjoyed time catching up with him.  Listening to his philosophy about life and his future was revealing about how important an influence parents are on shaping and influencing the lives of their children. That reminds me of how I should always make my decisions circumspectly and align myself to God and His word because my children would consciously or subconsciously follow after them. 

Fri - Morning Walk at Bedok Reservoir with Mabel.

It was an ideal morning. No hot sun and plenty of breeze. Spent a fruitful time walking and talking to Mabel. Yes, we will do reading the next time on the grassy slopes:)

BBQ at Wee Beng's House

This is a bbq which I most thoroughly enjoyed. Good quality food and for me, the considerate chef prepared steam pomfret and of course, some nibbles here and there. Most importantly, fun that is mindful of God makes the evening well spent.

Sat - Hannah's [Sarah's best friend's] 1st Birthday Party

It is amazing how it was just a blink of a time ago when we were at the lounge of Mount Elizabeth just last year, waiting for the birth of Hannah. How she has grown:) Here's a picture of the 3 cousins together.

It was quite fun doing decor for Hannah's birthday party. I only wish I had enough hands to take pictures of Darrell, me, Ivan and Wee Beng stuffing 50 helium filled balloons into 2 cars for Hannah's party. It is kinda hilarious. 

Sun - Special Sunday Service for Homebound Jan 

After church, some of us trod to Josh and Jan's house for a special church service for dear Jan. Simple and nice. 

David's Birthday Dinner Celebration at Kusinbo Great World City

At least this year, we remembered to celebrate David's birthday...haha [thanks to his faithful wife]. He is always the forgotten one cos his birthday falls in the midst of tours and special events.