Life thus far...

2010 to date has been nothing short of a year of discovery and relearning... knots of misconceptions and untruth that have been tangled and tightened over the past 3 decades are being unknotted in the midst of the weaving of a new tapestry truth and facts and knowledge. This new tapestry is what Dan and I are convinced will equip us to be responsible and honest disciples of Christ - Christians who are fully aware of the world and culture which they are placed in - to engage believers and unbelievers alike; Christians who are not excluded from reality and the world by setting up a false sense of assurance and superiority through man made rules of piety and existing comfortably in their circle of church friends. I must say, to do this, the mind is kept in a constant state of organization, storing and computing and reflecting as well as purging [a mental activity which I have become ill equipped to do over the years of blind education both spiritual and academic]. The state of mental renovation does not seem like it is going to finish anytime soon . I can say it is a year of undoing and doing...but it is all for the better, I am assured.

Well, receiving a call from Thomson Women's Cancer Centre to remind me of my next appointment made me realize how time really flies and how we are approaching the end of 2010. The year perhaps will only get busier...but again, I believe it is for the better. Dan and I and our two kids and our helper are preparing and anticipating our 'big move'. 'Big' because it is kinda like a relocation of sorts, not really [for those who are let in on our plans]. It is not just the physical move that we are excited about but the move to liberalize our time, ironically by being more discipline in our choice of activities. The liberalization of our time to:

• Educate our children in rigorous exploration and learning of the real natural world
• Retreat into solitude for the reformation of our lives, our mind and our energies through personal bible and theological studies, and academic sharpening
• To hone and harness the raw gifts and talent that God has given to us 

And just like the masterplan we had drawn up for the kids, it holds true for us - Romans 12:1-2. To prepare ourselves and present ourselves acceptable and approved unto to God - so that He can use us wherever and whenever He deems fit.

Our big move is not done without trepidation for there are many stakes involved, especially when we know not what lies ahead of us - mainly my health. But we have committed ourselves to each other and to our decision in this area. At least for the next ten years, we are resolved to disciplining ourselves towards rebuilding our foundations - family, life, church.

So here in a nutshell, is where we are as a family...we covet your prayers...