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Here’s a pic or me in my googles.. don’t laugh!

Jus to prevent me fr rubbing or bumpin’ my eyes when I rest.

Lookin’ fwd to recover quickly… =)

Yesterday i felt like my eyes were like slooshing in tears mixed with ‘sand’… my tear-ducts were literally in overdrive! On top of that, I could barely open my eyes.. the dimmest light in the room would affect me, even with my sunglasses on.

I went to bed with my googles on… to protect me fr accidentally bumping my eye.. but woke up at 4:59am.. without my googles.. it had come off. ha ha! =)

This morning, thankfully… i’m feelin so much better.

And plus… I can SEE! It’s clear.. and focussed! Wow… and I hear it’d get better by the day.

Special thanks to many of u who prayed…

Special thanks to my team.. “Guys, you not only prayed.. but called, SMS-ed encouraging words.. etc. It meant a lot to me… I really appreciate u all!”

It all started some 20 years ago.. when I thot it’d looked cool to wear glasses.. and so I began putting on several friend’s glasses for fun…

Little did i know.. that I would eventually ending up having my own pair … sigh!

But then I discovered contact lenses.. and never looked back. Glasses would only be seen on me when I absolutely have no choice.

When I first heard (many years ago) that my myopia could actually be corrected (permanently) by laser surgery.. i was estatic.

But now that my Mom is actually sponsoring to go for it (Lasik surgery).. and I’m scheduled to have it actually done this afternoon… i’m kinda getting a little anxious. How funny.

So here am I asking for your prayers.. for the Surgeon to have steady hands.. for peace in the heart.. and finally for quick recovery, and minimal side effects.

Thank you…

Right now.. there must be about 128 parties (or maybe one HUGE party) in heaven… !

We just received news that 128 students in Anglican High School made decisions for Christ.. after 7Days, our chinese band’s presentation there yesterday afternoon! Praise the Lord! It was a hot, sweltering 35 degrees, and I was soaked through by the end of the show.. but it was worth it!

Wow… I’m humbled to be able to witness God’s mighty stirring in this way.

What’s especially special for some of us was that about 11 years ago.. here at the same stage, about 127 students prayed to received Christ after a performance by our all-volunteer band, ‘Across‘ (of which i was part of).

I still remember us putting up one of our worst shows.. but somehow God had already prepared for these dear ones to make a response to Him.

This morning, we had our v first team meeting with all 16 participants (students + staff/stinters) in ForeRunner’s upcoming Ulimate Road Trip- our music missions project.

After some warm-up, get to know you time, Lil taught 2 classes on ‘Writing your Personal Story’… allowing everyone to ready themselves to be Christ’s ambassadors in Thailand this coming June!

Lil adds: “It was really enjoyable.. didn’t realize how much I missed teaching. It was nice to have babysitters (our kids were in our upstairs office) so that I could really relax, and teach and hang out with the students…”

In Christ alone
I place my trust
And find my glory
in the power of the cross

In every victory
Let it be said of me
My source of strength
My source of hope
Is Christ alone.

© words by Shawn Craig and Don Koch

Today I came across the lyrics of this song.. and sang it quietly in my heart to the Lord (cos’ I was in a reading room..) And the Lord reminded me of some years back… when he used this song to encourage me; it was when I first took on leadership of our ministry.

I was afraid, and totally inadequate for this task. But God said to me, that I only need to place my trust in him.. and that He desires to demonstrate His strength through my weakness. I still remember the tears that rolled down my cheeks when I sang this song over and over again… tears of joy actually, that God is with me! all the way!

Thank you Jesus for reminding me today again of your love for me!