Living out Faith

I'm kinda in a reflective mood today. Guess today marks six months of the year that have passed and we have half a year left. Got me thinking about where we are at now and what's to come. At this point of time, we're still awaiting the adoption. The wait has been way longer than we have expected. Seriously way longer, but as usual, I'm learning or rather we're learning that God's ways as always that His ways are higher than ours, His timing is always perfect. Job wise, we are thankful, actually very thankful that our jobs are fine. We won't say that we're secure in our jobs but rather am thankful that in this economic situation, God has been faithful in providing for all our needs and even giving to us bountifully. Nothing to complain at all. Am truly thankful. Really. Family wise, Babe and I have our ups and downs. But throughout, we have more ups, thankfully. Am glad that God has given me my soulmate and best friend. I've nothing more to ask for. W...

Well, this evening my mum texted me with news of a cousin having days or weeks to live. Obviously it came as a shock to me. This cousin of mine, we are not that close. We didn't really grow up together as kids unlike my other cousins. But whatever it is, she's still a Sim and she's still my cousin. Right now, there's nothing much that the doctors can do. It's sad that she's waiting for her time. But it's not fair! She's only 30. She has a whole life ahead of her. It kinda saddens me. I'm praying for a miracle and praying that God has a purpose for this and hopefully the family will see God's power and goodness and they be converted.

It was a really nice surprise this evening when I logged onto Facebook. Rach, my ex-student added me to her friend list. I taught Rach when she was eight and now, from my guess and if memory doesn't fail me, she's probably fifteen now. Rach, along with a few other ex-students, is especially special to me. Like i mentioned, I taught her when she was eight and when she was ten, she found out that I was getting married. And this sweet little girl, garnered all her courage to ask me if she could be my flower girl! And well, of course I said yes! Still have her pics as my flower girl. Well, as time passed she graduated from the school that I was teaching and in time, I left that school to come to HK to teach. I thought that we lost contact. And voila! She found me on Facebook! I was just thinking about her too. Can't believe that she remembered me. Gave me a nice, warm and fuzzy feeling. Love my job and my ex-students too!

On Thursday, the fellowship and dinner group came over to our place for fellowship and dinner. Yes, I know it does sound a little silly. Cooked up a dinner, glad no one came down with a tummy ache. Had a good time of fellowship with fellow Christians. A great recharge. It was also my turn to share my story, my testimony. I shared my story in the simplest possible way and was reminded as I shared how God has always looked out for me. Remember the footprints story? That's how I feel of my life. There were times that Jesus and I walked together, two sets of footprints side by side, then there are times that I looked ahead pulling Jesus the way I want to go, and then there are times that I get a little weary that Jesus has to lead and drag me, sort of. And times that there's only one set of footprints. Jesus carrying me when I am too tired to go on. But whatever it is, it is comforting to know that He will never leave me nor forsake me. I know that through the trials and tribulatio...

Last Thursday, EDB (HK's MOE) decided that all primary schools should be closed because of H1N1. There was a local cluster that broke out in one of the secondary schools. Well, to be honest, I was a little bummed out. We were already expecting that this was going to happen at some point of time but just don't know when. I was hoping that the school closure will happen after the school exams but it was not so and schools were closed abruptly. I spoke to some of the pupils and they were sad that they didn't have a chance to say goodbye to their friends and teachers. These were the primary 6 students and they were afraid that the school will only reopen in the new academic year. By then, they will be in a secondary school. So, these couple of days, I won't be doing much work as there isn't much work to be done. Going to enjoy my working but not working much days and count down to summer holidays. Secretly hoping for summer holidays to start earlier!

When I was a kid, there were times that I used to get into trouble for things that weren't really my fault and I would tell my mum that it's not fair! And very often her reply was, life is just isn't fair! Fast forward to many years later. I remember being a class teacher of a primary 3 class. One day, one of the kids said that I wasn't fair. And my retort was, life isn't fair and the sooner you learn and deal with it, you'll have a better life! A few nights ago, we were at fellowship dinner with fellow Christians from Park Island and one of them was sharing and showing us pictures that he took on a mission trip with his students. As he shared, the same very thought came to my head. Life isn't fair! He was sharing about the little kids in Cebu and how their drug addict, glue sniffing parents have turned their little kids of probably less than 5 years into 'mini them'. I knew Cebu was bad as I was kinda affected by the kids when we visited a while ago...

Back in HK now. Arrived last night at about 11ish. Was a good trip back. to be honest, this last trip was the hardest to leave Singapore. And the irony, both of my parents were not in Singapore and the only reason is Jo Claire! On the flight to Singapore. Yes, wearing mask because of the fear of H1N1. And this is also my first time wearing a mask. Almost gotten a headache from it! Babe, Jo Claire and me. Joe, Joanne and Jo Claire picked us up from the airport. After dropping us off at mum's place, we went home to shower to 'wash the germs' away before heading over to Joanne's place to play with Jo Claire. On Saturday morning, we attended Karen's wedding. God works in ways that we truly can't tell. I remember telling Karen that I can't make it for her wedding because I won't be back in Spore. But God's ways are higher than ours. Jo Claire came to the world early and we were able to make it to her wedding. This is Ashmund, Veron's son. Isn't he...