Monday, May 04, 2009

Thanksgiving


It's Day 11 since Candra's arrival into this world.

The toughest week (first week) has passed, by God's grace and we are now into week 2.

I have experienced God so much within the past 11 days. Countless answered prayers.

Parenthood has caused me to realise the importance of relying on God and prayer. As parents, there are so many things we need to learn, so many things we do not know. Which explains why we need God so badly every single day, to help us make wise decisions, to help us through the difficult times, to help us learn how to nurture a life.

My thanksgiving items so far:

1. Thank God for the good confinement lady and domestic helper who have been such great help to me.

2. Thank God for helping Candra achieve full-feeds every time

3. Thank God for helping Candra latch on well for feeding and feed efficiently

4. Thank God for supplying Candra with breastmilk for her healthy growth

5. Thank God for giving me strength, physically and emotionally to go through the night-feeds

6. Thank God for giving me the perseverance to continue with breastfeeding

7. Thank God for helping us achieve some routine for Candra and the family (Candra's feeding 3-hours apart now, with waketime and sleep time in every cycle)

8. Thank God for helping me feel better after establishing the routine

9. Thank God for the support and affirmation given to me by mothers and good friends out there

10. Thank God for a supportive husband, WG, who has been very encouraging.

1 Thes 5:16-18 has been a huge reminder to me daily,

Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.

4 comments:

Matthew (: said...

4 May 09.

Hi Yinhuan!

Remember me? Been hopping blogs and landed straight onto your blog! I don't think anything will remind you of me though! Nevertheless, my blog URL, Mathew-etc.blogspot.

And congratulations for having a baby! xD May God continue to Bless you and always stay in FAITH! X)

-Matthew Leong - Life is tough, God is good.

annsu said...

Wow! routine is so well established! Good job!

Anonymous said...

Hi Yinhuan!

Candra looks sooooo cute!!! Cuddly! I'm so happy for you and your family! Take care and see you in church soon!!! :)

kaisiong said...

candra's cot looks soooooooo comfy lor! Jiayou in becoming a great mama!