Zachy turns 1 today!
We had a simple celebration for him with our family and friends.
My brother gave us a nice discount on the catering.. thanks bro! The food from his company, Purple Sage was excellent as usual. Laksa was fantastic.. yum!
I made a DVD with Zach’s pictures.. but it too so long to finalize and burn.. that by then, most guest have left when I showed it. ha ha ha!
Mommee says ‘He’s growing up too fast.. I want him to stay baby.. =( … “
Lazarus, whom Jesus loved, was sick and Mary and Martha had already sent word for Jesus to come quickly. But interestingly Jesus waited 2 more days before heading for Judea…
The truth is, sometimes God’s timing puzzles us…
If we Lil called me to tell me the kids were really sick, I would have likely rushed home.. and then maybe even rush them to the doctor. Surely I won’t wait 2 days!
However, God knew this situation would eventually end up glorifying himself, This presented Mary & Martha an opportunity to trust Him.. even if it meant waiting another 2 days for Him to do what He already intended to do.
“And for your sake, I am glad I wasn’t there, because this will give you another opportunity to believe in me. Come, let’s go see him.” – John 11:15 (NLT)
I’ve been struggling.. struggling to love my kids…
just yesterday i was just thinking to myself.. i don’t think I can handle this anymore… can’t wait for them to grow up quickly.. sigh! And I felt bad thinking like that.
But how… they are driving me nuts! I know I’m complaining… can’t help it.
Then tonight as I was reading an article in a magazine.. it hit me.. that love is a choice. and it applies to my love for my kids. Further, love is unconditional or should be unconditional. I’ve been wanting more than perfect kids.. who don’t throw tantrums, don’t whine, don’t pee & poop on the floor, obey everything I say…etc. =(
“Lord, help me love the kids you’ve given me… unconditionally.. not only when they are obedient and nice, but even when they act up and are impossible. Help me understand and see that you love me just the same.. even when I act up, whine, and don’t obey!”
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we were literally facing the sun… while we savoured delicious butter grilled prawns, and BBQ fish! Yum!
when you behold such beauty, you can’t help but marvel at God’s wonderful handiwork! =)
My time at Bali, Indonesia ended with a couple of days with Lil (she had come over after my conference to join me!)
So it was like a 2nd ‘honeymoon’ for us!
Right after she flew in, we took a taxi to Jimbaran Bay to watch the sun set, and had a seafood dinner!
It’s good to be back… and nice to know that I won’t be traveling for a while.
The past 2-3 months has been just fly here, fly there.. in 3 different countries. I just really don’t know how those business people do it… esp. if you have family and all.
I’m really thankful that through the past few months God has watch over us all.. and my team-mates as well who have been on most of these trip with me.
Near the end of this month.. we’ll ALL be back in Singapore.. and one complete team! Yeah!
I’m planning for prayer retreat day for us.. as we touch bases with each other, and connect with God to get a clear focus for this next half of the year.
Pls keep my co-workers and I in prayer as we attend the Ravi Zacharias’ “Young Apologists” conference in Bali these few days (1 – 4 Aug). (no we’re not paying all that money to go there and learn 1000 ways to say ‘sorry’… it’s an Christian Apologetics conference).
We see it as a time to ‘sharpen our axes’, as people in the forefront sharing the gospel… so that we can defend our faith even more effectively. And cos this has direct/indirect bearing on reaching the lost, we wouldn’t be far off to assume the devil won’t be too pleased abt this and will try to wreak havoc so we can’t go or can’t benefit from it.
So please cover us in your prayers ya? Pray for:
1. Safety on the road and in-country (for Lil too as she flies in on Thurs to join Simon)
2. A keen mind and a hungry heart.
3. Good health
4. God’s protection over both our families back here.
