Today is Matthew's 5th birthday. Cannot imagine that it's been five years already since that day at Thomson Medical. Had a party today and quite a number of families and kids came. The Andersons with their 5 kids (I wonder how they manage), Simon and Lil with 3, Bernice and lil sister and parents, Samuel and sister and mom, Wendy with her 3, cousins Ian, Cheryl, Eugene and Elroy. Uncle Paul who came late after church leaders meeting, Aunty Lay Hong, Aunties Lucy, and Pat, Uncle Tony and Aunt Mag, my parents and parents-in-law. Wow, out of breath already.
Had KFC party for the kids and food from Different Tastes again for the adults. I guess most people had some fun. Aunty Lucy made meat loaf again .. .yum yum.
Matthew was really happy today.
Sunday, October 31, 2004
Tuesday, October 26, 2004
Matthew's first guitar
My amazing aunt Iris, God bless her, bought Matthew his first mini-sized guitar today at Yamaha Music Plaza. Matthew's taking music lessons on the keyboard at Yamaha Marine Parade, but he has been wanting to play guitar ever since he was inspired by the kid playing guitar on stage in a Hillsong Live DVD. I guess now I'll have to teach him a few chords to start him off.
What was so touching and funny today was that as we were leaving the shop with the guitar today, Matthew was slinging the guitar case on his back. Wish I had taken a picture. The guitar is probably taller than him, but he put his best effort to look "cool" carrying it... haha. What are we starting here?
This coming Sunday, 31st Oct is Matthew's 5th birthday. How quickly time has passed. It was not that long ago that he was what Nathan is now, a helpless 2 month old. The resemblance is uncanny. We have a picture of Matthew at 2 months on our tabletop next to the TV and if you didn't look at the date, you'd think it was of Nathan. Even Matthew thought it was Nathan. God bless them both.
Li Soon's getting ready to go back to work. 2 months already? We are saving the third month for a mission trip or holiday in Dec or early next year. Thank the government for the extra month of maternity leave!!
As for myself, still trying to decide what to do next in life. Had a discussion with Jim T and KL today about media, ministry, full time, part time, training, projects.... lots to think about. Maybe that's why I had a bad headache...heh.
I have bad motion sickness, especially if I sit in the back seat of the car when someone else is driving. Today I sat in 3. I sat in the back with Matthew when we went to the music store while my aunt drove, and I took 2 taxis and 1 MRT ride. Came back with a massive headache that would not go away. Thought I'd take some Panadol to try to make the pain go away. Smart aleck me went for Panadol extra, thinking it was extra strength or something. Well, I couldn't sleep for the longest time after that. I realised that it contained caffeine!! I don't drink coffee and limited tea and Coke, so I am very sensitive to caffeine. Lesson learned. Stick with regular Panadol or Tylenol.
Till next time.... God bless.
What was so touching and funny today was that as we were leaving the shop with the guitar today, Matthew was slinging the guitar case on his back. Wish I had taken a picture. The guitar is probably taller than him, but he put his best effort to look "cool" carrying it... haha. What are we starting here?
This coming Sunday, 31st Oct is Matthew's 5th birthday. How quickly time has passed. It was not that long ago that he was what Nathan is now, a helpless 2 month old. The resemblance is uncanny. We have a picture of Matthew at 2 months on our tabletop next to the TV and if you didn't look at the date, you'd think it was of Nathan. Even Matthew thought it was Nathan. God bless them both.
Li Soon's getting ready to go back to work. 2 months already? We are saving the third month for a mission trip or holiday in Dec or early next year. Thank the government for the extra month of maternity leave!!
As for myself, still trying to decide what to do next in life. Had a discussion with Jim T and KL today about media, ministry, full time, part time, training, projects.... lots to think about. Maybe that's why I had a bad headache...heh.
I have bad motion sickness, especially if I sit in the back seat of the car when someone else is driving. Today I sat in 3. I sat in the back with Matthew when we went to the music store while my aunt drove, and I took 2 taxis and 1 MRT ride. Came back with a massive headache that would not go away. Thought I'd take some Panadol to try to make the pain go away. Smart aleck me went for Panadol extra, thinking it was extra strength or something. Well, I couldn't sleep for the longest time after that. I realised that it contained caffeine!! I don't drink coffee and limited tea and Coke, so I am very sensitive to caffeine. Lesson learned. Stick with regular Panadol or Tylenol.
Till next time.... God bless.
What an amazing trip!!
Got back from China almost 12 days ago now. What an amazing and incredible experience. Unfortunately I can't blog it due to security concerns :(
Suffice to say that God really challenged us to stretch our faith on what He can do during this trip. Played to 5000 and 500+ PRCs. PTL.
Looks like I'll be going back there sometime soon.
For those who know me and want to know more, talk to me directly. Would be happy to share personally. Got pictures too!!
Bye!!
Suffice to say that God really challenged us to stretch our faith on what He can do during this trip. Played to 5000 and 500+ PRCs. PTL.
Looks like I'll be going back there sometime soon.
For those who know me and want to know more, talk to me directly. Would be happy to share personally. Got pictures too!!
Bye!!
Saturday, October 02, 2004
Excited
I'm so looking forward to the upcoming trip to China. We've got an extremely hectic schedule and many things are still hanging in the air. As part of the advanced team, I'm supposed to go ahead and "scout the land" ahead of the main party and then report back. Actually more like the equipment and locations and any potential challenges and problems. Who will I be like? Caleb or like the rest of the men? Will I see what God can do and have faith or will I rely on earthly experience to judge? I must remember that God can do more than we think and ask. Faith.......
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