:: 6 Jun 02 thurs :: Good news!!
:Grandma's discharged and is now resting at home =). I'm pondering over this sentence from a book that I just bought.: "God did not call me to success but He has called me to faithfulness". think it makes alot of sense to an impatient society like ours. Or rather, makes alot of sense to me... : /

We have 16 days left to the Big Day. Ivan says he'll organise a Bachelor's night for me - on the Friday night before the wedding. We are going to Fullerton One, I think??... Actually, I would prefer bowling, arcade games or squash in the night. Then after, we can go for a spin on Benjamin Shears bridge followed by a chat in my house. That is my preference.. : ). Afterall, I am an "activities" man. Hmmm.. Anything also can lah... as long as I am not the one paying. Ha Ha Ha!!!

:: 6 Jun 02 thurs :: Purple dress For ME!!

:John bought me a deep purple evening dress from Daniel Yam yesterday. Plus a matching shawl to go with it. He said the dress suits me better than the one tailor-made by our Bridal shop. ME think so too.... =)) it's kinda plain but i like it too. If you're reading this, dun wear anything from Daniel Yam ok? =))


:: 5 Jun 02 wed :: Charisians, I'll miss U!

: last nite, as i sat in my room listening to the Wedding CD Chek & Pauline bought for me, i felt like crying. I felt sad and knew that i'd miss all Charisians dearly. Life'd be different after my marriage and shift to Crystal. Their generosity and concern really touched me!! I WILL MISS YOU... i'm begining to....

To all my DHF friends, thank you!! Thnx for all your advice on the kind of pots, fans, carpet maintenance etc. Thank you for interrogating me week after week on the progress of my wedding. yes, i was really stressed out by you guys (tho i did not show) but all was for my good. Your advice and instructions were very helpful. Thank you for being so forthcoming in rendering help in all areas!! Thank-u!!!

To all my fellow teachers, i love you!! thank you for counting down together with me, giving me timely warnings every week on the activities i shd have completed! Also, thnx for coming up to me every week, telling me that you'll miss me and life will never be the same with me away. Thnx for suggesting to bring my children all the way from Tanjong Katong to Pasir panjang just to see me in my gown. Thnx for bringing me to the supermarket, demonstrating the skills of selecting fresh fishes and vegetables. thnx for pressurising me to give you a list of things that you can give as gifts!! thxn for telling me what facial procedure is good so that i'll look pretty and also, restraining me from munching nonsense. your fav phrase "DON"T FEED HER!!" Tnx for everything!! Yes, i will miss all of you!! VERY VERY much! (*sob*sob*).

To the rest of Charisians, thnx for your concern too!! thank you for telling me that i should not eat chicken essence now lest i'd develop pimples becos of the heatiness. thnx for coming up to me telling me that i have lost weight, better take care of myself. thank u for yr offer to loan us money if we've financial diffy. thnx for the guest book! some of you'd even hold john's hands and tell him to take good care of me!! thank-u!!

64 Tanjong Katong rd, i'll miss you too!! I will miss all the drawings on the walls, the different familiar corners, all the children's rooms and also, the messy storerooms. I will miss the wide field where we had occasional games. i will miss the cosy sanctuary! i will miss this place - my second HOME!!

I WILL MISS ALL OF YOU~!!!


++ To have God in our lives does not mean sailing on a boat with no storms;
Rather, it means having a boat that no storm could sink! ++

BTW, we're still distributing our cards - please bear with us!


:: 5 Jun 02 wed :: Reflection on 1 Peter

: As I careen to a new phase in my life and notice the fallible aspects of life. The Lord spoke these verses to my life. It is not so much the aspects of love for husband and wife & for each other that hit the core of my life, but the verses preceding and after these. Verse 21, "To this" I have been called to be like Christ in His sacrifice... Verse 9 of Chapter 3, "...to this" I have been called not to retaliate insult with insult. Fo a purpose, indeed, so that a new ministry in our lives can be birthed. PTL!

1 Pet 2: 21-24 - "To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps. He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth. When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly. He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed."

1 Peter 3: 1-9 - "Wives, in the same way be submissive... Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers. Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble. Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.


:: 4 Jun 02 tues :: I love my parents

: think my parents are begining to realise that i (their little girl) am leaving them soon. for the past one month (i realised), my mom has been calling my office, asking if i wld be back for dinner and that she'd cooked some good stuff. My dad, too, wld ask me if i needed money; not to miss my lunch; who's helping me to transport my stuff to the new home etc. =))

Actually, I love my parents dearly but dare not tell them that - too mushy i guess. Perhaps, i shd tell them how much i care for them on my wedding day?? great idea?


:: 4 Jun 02 tues :: Rejoice! Be Glad!

: "We are a chosen people, a holy nation, a royal priesthood, so that we may declare His praises who called us out of darkness into His wonderful light." 1 Peter 2.9 Praise the Lord! Paul is saying that this is us. We are the one to declare His praises, His wonderful mercy.. so I will rejoice, I will lift up my spirit.

I visited Grandma yesterday. She is much better, her eyes were sparkling even as she talked. can tell that she's no longer in pain. She's in the pink of health again. Thank you! thnx for your prayers and your kind words during this time. I think we shall see her in the wedding ceremony soon. PTL!


:: 3 Jun 02 mon :: God is good!

: Yesterday, at Children Church's meeting, the teachers prayed for me. I felt immensely relieved and lifted up, knowing that God intimately understand all my needs and anxiety. He is able to provide for me. A big Thank you :) to all the teachers. Sometimes, all it takes is for someone to pray for you, to release the channel of God's ministry into my life. PTL indeed!

That afternoon, I took time off to "hide" in my new home to worship the Lord. I picked up my rusty skills to strum song after song of worship and praises to God. A sweet presence of the Lord overwhelmed the hall and I savored the closeness of His Spirit.

How wretched are we but divine is His grace that comes upon us at a time when we feel unworthy! The Lord through that precious hour of ministry reminded me of His care for the lost sheep and how He would leave the 99 to look for the one that is lost, injured and hurt! God indeed care for me as a person. Hallelujah!

Great is His faithfulness. They are new every morning!!!


:: 2 Jun 02 sun :: Grandma's doing fine

: Thnx for all your concern. She is doing fine. =))

We had a gentle reminder from our friends yesterday, that we shouldnt get overly worried about our preparation for the Wedding, instead we shd get ourselves prepared for our Marriage. Wedding is just a one-day affair while Marriage is a life-time commitment. =)


:: 1 Jun 02 sat :: Grandma's operation today

: Doc informed us that grandma has an obstructed bowel, she needs to be operated immediately. It's considered a major operation as they will "cut up the stomach to see what's wrong inside". As for risk factors, he said that less than 1% chance of her passing on during the operation but the risk is real. Other risk factors include infection of urinary tract, internal infection or heart attack. Becos of her old age, doc wants the family to know that this operation is not simple.

If you are reading this, plse uphold grandma and the family in prayers. Thnx!!

My devotion reading for today:

Pray without ceasing. (1 Thessalonaians 5:17) To pray when you do not feel like praying is not hypocrisy - it is faithfulness to the greatest duty of life. Just tell the Father that you dont feel like it - ask Him to show you what is making you listless. he will help us to overcome our moods, and give us courage to persevere in spite of them.