Happy New Year!

Happy New Year my dear friends! :)

May year 2009 be filled with even more blessings and joy, fulfilling relationships and abundant love!

Thanksgiving for year 2008:

1. A good and growing marriage :)

2. Financial blessings from God, which further challenges us to give more (hubby likes to say, "that's how God's economy works")

3. A good working environment which gives me good work-life balance.

4. Precious lessons learnt through the "lows" in the year...most precious lesson learnt this year: GOD IS SOVEREIGN.

5. A new season with the arrival of the little one in my tummy. Loads of changes but worthwhile ones.

6. Deepened relationships with various people in my life. :)

7. Wonderful times spent with the youths in JYF

8. Numerous opportunities to be a part of the lives of others

9. Discovering my S.H.A.P.E and dreaming of the things that I want to accomplish in my life

It's yet another good and eventful year of growth because GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME. Most importantly, the conviction of the importance of authentic relationships has been growing and affirmed in many ways...:)

My wish for the year is that more people will experience healing through authentic and meaningful relationships in their lives. That more people will give quality time to their loved ones and experience the beauty of God-given relationships. That God's love will truly be experienced...

More more blessings :)

I am already in a holiday mood :) hehehe

I want to thank God for....

1. All the kind souls who have given up their seats to me on MRT rides. Lately, I don't have to stand during any of the MRT rides, not even for 2 stops.

2. The couple who had previously sold us a lot of baby stuff at their garage sale called hubby 3 days back and told us they wanted to give us more things for FREE! hehe...they gave us 1) a stroller; 2) Bigger car seat; and 3) speakers for our living room and bedroom! Yippee!!! All for free. :) [Photos will be uploaded soon]

2. I thought I had to rush a piece of work by today, before leaving for Malaysia tomorrow but boss told me today that I actually have some more time to work on it. :) hehe.

3. There was supposed to be a hearing sometime next week right after I am back from Malaysia...Was quite upset that I had to think about it during the trip. But...the court informed us that its been pushed to a later later date! Bingo!

4. The church camp will be so much fun!

I am so glad that I can now really relax and look forward to the holiday! Yeah yeah!

It's the little one's first trip to Malaysia. haha

Little things to thank God for :)

On friday, I had a super tiring day at work, cos I was concentrating in front of the comp almost throughout the day. After work, I had to head to church for worship prac. Whilst walking towards the MRT station, I prayed, "Lord, I am super tired, please help me find a seat on the train, if possible." I said "if possible" cos usually the train is super crowded at that hour and it's unlikely I would be able to find a seat. Guess what! just 2 stops down, someone stood up, got off the train, and surprisingly, NO ONE WANTED TO SIT DOWN! the seat was quite far from where I was standing.. and I GOT THE SEAT, for the next 7 stops! I was super elated!

Last night, I had a lot of trouble sleeping because of acid reflux. Sat up for about an hour because I could not lie down...and it was really quite upsetting. Finally, I cried out to the Lord, "Lord, I am super tired and I want to sleep. Please let the discomfort go away when I lie down." Guess what! I went to the bed, laid down and ..... within seconds, I fell asleep... quite soundly. :) I was amazed when I woke up this morning and I am reminded by this verse:

Psalm 127:2
In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat— for he grants sleep to those he loves.

There are many more such little encounters...:)

God cares for us...and He is just a prayer away.