Dinner with EL @ Polo Club

Just two evenings ago, I met up with EL and had our annual meet-ups. This year, she gave me a hand-knitted scarf, made by her mum specially for me upon her request. Last year was a shrug in Christmas colours of green and red. This year's scarf was in a somewhat muted Christmas colours. Just as pretty and heart-warming a gift.

Praying for the Lord to continue to unveil the hardness of her heart towards spiritual matters and especially towards Jesus. Praying for a breakthrough in her understanding of what it means to have a relationship with a God who loves her unconditionally and cares for her. Praying for her salvation and that of her household. Lord, have mercy on her, I humbly pray. Amen.

Flavian

I also recently started to tutor my neighbour's kid who will be entering Primary 1 next week. He is Flavian Ho. For the longest time, I thought he was called Fabian until I started tutoring him. His mum is Belle. His grandma is Yan Jie. He's a bright kid and reads quite fluently for a six year old. I shared about Jesus with him last night when we came across 221BC and I was explaining what BC - Before Christ meant. He asked about how Jesus died.

After lunch post

Been over a year since I last posted an entry here. Thought I'd just blog today. Had lunch with a relatively new DG mate at United Sq who works nearby to pass him a Milan Police magnet I bought for him. Glad to have finally handed it to the rightful owner after a month of purchase of that magnet in a Milanese museum. He's young. 25. Same age as my baby cousin niuniu. A police overseas scholar. Will be the commanding officer of Woodlands Police Center from next week. No longer nearby. No more convenient lunch together. First and probably last excuse to meet up at United Sq today. He's a tall, friendly introvert. Nice lunch we had. I like him. (:

I'm thinking at 25, commanding a police center, this chap is given quite a lot of authority at a rather young age. In charge of 120-130men now, I guess if he stays on till his bond ends in another 3 years' time, he would have risen in ranks and stature even more by then. I wonder if all that means much to him. I have a feeling that he'll probably stay on and carve out a civil service career somehow. Meanwhile, he'll find other pursuits on the sideline to keep himself entertained. Otherwise, he'll be restless. Mark my words.

Celebrating EL's 35th @ Equinox

Yesterday, I took half day leave to celebrate EL's 35th with her at the Equinox. We had high tea there from 3.30pm to 5.30pm. The view from the 70th storey was magnificent in the day. The food was definitely decent and the company delightful. We had lemon bush tea for two amongst other delectable eats.

EL will be running her very first marathon on 6 Dec, next Sunday. Running has become her passion of late and it will be her first attempt in running 42km after having ran two half marathons of 21km. She hopes to complete the marathon within five and a half hours and I'm quite certain that she can do it with her perseverance.

I've invited her to the Christmas Eve musical at ACS at Dover Rd on 24 Dec but she has yet to give an affirmative answer. I hope she can make it. I'll ask her again when we meet to celebrate my birthday. My prayer for this dear friend is still for to come to know the Lord Jesus personally. Lord, may your Holy Spirit work in her heart in your own time... though I hope it is sooner rather than later...

Psalm 104:15

"wine that gladdens the heart of man,
oil to make his face shine,
and bread that sustains his heart."


why does wine gladden a man's heart?
why does oil make one's face shine?
how does bread sustain a person's heart?

i do not know all the whys or how but
i know that indeed
a little wine makes one merry,
a little oil brightens the face, and
a little bread will sustain one for the journey.

Father, i thank you for your simple and yet
bountiful provision of wine, oil and bread.
These three items are enough to keep a person
walking happily and healthily for some time.

Z & E's new flat & E's brother

Just making a note here that Z & E's new flat will probably be ready in 2012 May, 3 years from now, and it's located in Fernvale near Jalan Kayu. E's brother is a helpful fellow.

Update: 29 Dec 2010 - apparently, Z & E has giving up the application of the new flat. Not sure about their future plans now. ST has not spoken to Z since Feb 2010 till now, Dec 2010. Praying that their relationship will take a turn for the better in 2011.

Sudden Departure

Without Warning,
Lawrence Left.
Maria mourns.
Why Lord?
Such a Sudden Departure
No Time for Proper Goodbyes
Such a Kind, Patient, Loving Husband
He was to Maria and a Doting Dad to
Stacey and Gareth

Lord, we have so many unanswered questions
But we know that he is now with You
Lord, we do not understand the whys,
the hows, the what ifs, the many mysteries involved
in life as in death
But Heavenly Father,
We know and trust that You,
our Maker and Creator,
knows all things and nothing escapes Your
perfect plan in this Universe.

We acknowledge Your sovereignty, O Lord,
in all things.
You are the giver of all good things.
You are with us in life and death.
Lawrence is with You now.
He is in Your presence.
We pray that Your comfort be with us
as we grieve our loss of him.

Help us to look to You for comfort.

Testimony of My Christian Journey for Transfer of Membership to ARPC

I thank God for my Christian heritage as my maternal grandfather is the first Christian in my family who came to know the Lord in the 1930s through the preaching of John Sung in Malacca. Biblically speaking, I know I have been chosen to be saved by the Lord even before the foundations of the earth have been lain (Ephesians 1:4). However, as I reflect upon my salvation, baptism and now transfer of membership, I can trace God's hand upon my life through various churches I have attended.

I can safely say that some have planted in my life, some have watered but truly it has been God who has given the growth. I pray that as I journey on homewards as a pilgrim, I can continue to worship and serve in ARPC as I have done so for the past 8 years with a deepening commitment, Lord willing. May I be a blessing to this community as much as it has blessed me.

Elsa's 1st Birthday - 19 May 2009

We had a simple celebration for Elsa's 1st Birthday at her home in Sims Drive. It was a party of immediate family, me and godma Alice joining us over the webcam. We had lots of sushi and a smiley cake from Angie the Choice. :-)

Lord, I thank you for having watched over baby Elsa since her conception from the time she has been in her mum's womb till now that she is 1 year old. I pray for this dear little god daughter of mine that she will grow to know, love and serve you all the days of her life!

p.s. For her 1st birthday, I gave her a plush rabbit which I bought from Perth.

p.p.s. I realised that for Illary's 1st birthday on 23 Nov 2012, I gave her a plush rabbit too! One which I bought from Mothercare from KKH, Singapore.

Elsa's Baby Dedication - 1 Nov 2008

About two weeks ago, Ed was in town. I had the privilege of witnessing Elsa's baby dedication by both Ed & Seok Ting. It was held in the function room of Dover Parkview condo. The people present were mainly members from Seok Ting's FCBC cell group, Elsa's 2 aunties (Seok Har & Zoe) and me.

Elsa was born on 19 May 2008 and in 4 days from now, she'll be 6 months old. I truly thank God for giving the precious daughter to Ed & Seok Ting. I pray that Elsa will grow up to be a beautiful lady who is devoted to the Lord.

Father, watch over this precious baby girl whom you have brought into the world. I pray that in days to come, she will have a saving and believing knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

Elsa's 1st Month

Yesterday, I celebrated Elsa's 1st month by bringing over a cake, some flowers with a pink bear, a baby dress, another one piece suit that says "Cutest Baby Ever", some toys, a mobile to be fixed over the baby cot, pacifiers for different stages 0-6 months and 6-18 months and a soft toy that says "It's a girl" with a 12 sec voice recording function. I'm really a very doting godma! :-D