Gab's room is finally done up

Val did a beautiful floral cake for popo

My cutest baker !

I declare Ven will grow in stature, wisdom and favor!

Ven , jesus grew in wisdom, favor and stature, so are you in this world! 

The gracious hand of God is upon Ven's life. Healing is flowing through Ven and her height is restored supernaturally! She will grow in stature, wisdom and favor everyday!!! Amen!

“Surely goodness and unmerited favor shall follow me, all the days, all the days of my life.” (from Psalm 23:6a)

Lord, You have Venecia in the palm of your hand!

Lord, I going to tap into the deep water. I going to trust Him. I'm not going to flinch. I know u will carry me through. U will give me the wisdom to decide what is the best for Venecia! Lord, restore ven's height! U are the creator of the world. You make all things grow! Everything will be fine!!  You are working behind the scenes. Amen! U will take care of Venecia! 

My little girl is growing up faster than I think!

I declare a supernatural increase in her height now in Jesus name amen!!!

Ven is excited abt P1

Oh Canada!

Our beautiful memories!

I'm so proud of u, Val!

Yes, we see Jesus in you! Shine for him! Character is the most important asset! 

To excel in what I do

I always want to excel in what I do, be it in school days,  uni days, working days or now in my homemaking days. I told myself that I want to be the BEST that I CAN be, not to be like anybody else. This is my race and I want to DO my very best as a mother,  wife , daughter and friend.  BUT I have to constantly remind myself that my best may not be another mummy's best.  I don't want to set myself up to unhealthy unrealistic comparison. Only my best matters to my Heavenly Father. He will give me whatever I need to be better. At least i know my cooking skills have improve! lol 

I want to build my home well, knowing my children are growing well spiritually, physically and emotionally.   Yet, I want to enjoy my mundane aspects of my work. SO I pray fervently over this issue for years and I see a great transformation in myself. I used to be so extrovert and I can't stay home. Ask anyone who knows me since school days, they can testify that! God has challenged me to stay home. I know I can't do it on my own. He has given me the wisdom, the creativity and joy just being with my awesome kids and my wonderful husband. 

I always wonder it is worth it not to pursue my 'dream' career. I always pondered: "Maybe I can balance work and home well. " But I know for my own race at this season, they really need me. I struggled, I argued with GOD, I begged Him for strength and wisdom, I cried in desperation. 

He is so good to me! He knows me in and out, my strengths, my weaknesses, my everything .  He carried me thru all my trials, my doubts, my procrastination. He is so patient with my learning journey.  

Yesterday, Val told me she got full marks for her Math exams! She was so thrilled and I was overwhelmed with thanksgiving! I still remembered I uttered a prayer under my breath that Lord will help us through this revision cos I was overwhelmed!!  Val has been pretty careless in her math... History shows that. But she prayed  for this 'deliverance ' and I'm thankful that she sees this episode as a 'miracle' in her life! A story, a living testimony for her to remember our Heavenly Father is indeed faithful, all loving and generous! I certainly hope she learns that simple faith is what she needs in all things. 

I thank God that this episode and it has reaffirmed my choice to stay home for this season of my life, to establish my home and raise my children to love God and serve others. I'm feeling the great fulfillment and satisfaction and I know I will excel in everything I do that I can be a blessing to my family and others! And I know He is not finished with me yet! 

More products to sell!!

Our promised shopping date!

Mama, I made u a drink!

My dearest Val is so sweet! She made me a cup of honey drink before she headed for school today! I'm really proud of this girl who is always so thoughtful and kind. Thank you Lord for the beautiful daughter!! I'm indeed so blessed!! 

Little surprise!!

May this little surprise boast this princess Val's morale for her Math exam! I hope she has a skip in her steps, brimming with joy and confidence , so ready for any battle she faces. 

Matthe 7:9

“Which of you, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone?

10 Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake?

11 If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good things to those who ask him!”

Mummy! This is for u!

My precious thoughtful princess made me a glass of ice honey drink when she saw me doing the endless chores! I'm so proud of her! 

It is indeed enough when God sees it

I love what graceful mama shared....

"Sure I am willing to sacrifice, to serve my family, to go mostly without recognition.  But, there is that little part that wants to be known, to be recognized, to be called by my name.

She smiles and I see Jesus all over her.  His is the name that she is known by….it is her identity.  He sees her.  And it is enough.

It is E-N-O-U-G-H.

He sees you.  He is proud of you.  He adores you.  His praise is the only praise we need.  His love fills our need for identity. 

Zephaniah 3:17 says, “He will rejoice over you with singing, He will quiet you with His love.”

Do you believe it? Is it enough for you?"

Val wrote this poem about our Heavenly Father

God will take care of Ven

  

My cute little princess is so petite that she could fit in a bag!!!  I refuse to allow worries to overcome me. I know my God is able to supply all her needs and help her to grow! 

²⁵ Therefore I tell you, stop being^[a]perpetually uneasy (anxious and worried) about your life, what you shall eat or what you shall drink; or about your body, what you shall put on. Is not life greater [in quality] than food, and the body [far above and more excellent] than clothing?

²⁶ Look at the birds of the air; they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father keeps feeding them. Are you not worth much more than they?

²⁷ And who of you by worrying andbeing anxious can add one unit of measure (cubit) to his stature or to the ^[b]span of his life?

The best thing parents can do for their children

The best thing we can Do for our children

"we do OUR PART to make the BEST of marriage, (whatever it looks like!) our whole family will be blessed. Never forget the power and influence you have as a wife and mother. A few more ways we can LOVE OUR HUSBANDS WELL:" from Monica

• Pray for him daily.
• Speak WELL of him in front of your kids.
• Compliment him IN FRONT OF THE KIDS, and privately.
• Make his favorite meals, just because.
• Laugh at his jokes.
• Go out of your way to serve him–find creative ways to be kind.
• Plan FUN dates.
• Reach out to him physically, don’t wait for him to reach out to you.
• Take time to look good for him.  Both publicly and privately.
• Thank him for all of his good qualities.

I'm so proud of you, Val!!!

Val, Mummy is so proud of your achievements. It was not easy to handle the 3 difficult piano pieces. But with your sheer hard work, determination and of course rewards, you made it! Not only a pass, but a high merit! 

I hope u realized that you have this innate ability to overcome any difficulty in life.  This experience had taught you

perseverance.  Most musicians have to work difficult sections of music multiple times in a row before they can play it correctly.  It takes real patience to believe you can do it if you keep practicing. 

Music is something that mummy doesn't understand or appreciate much. Yet I know it has this special power to help you to recognize and understand beauty in a deeper way and to understand love, compassion, gentleness and how to live more fully within this world. 

I hope music will bring you immense joy, and a way for you to De-stress in this confusing world.  I wish I could escape into this music world that could translate my raw emotions into music. 

Music  defines beauty differently, and you will definitely draw closer to our Heavenly Father and hear the true music from your heart!  Keep making music and bring others to know Him through this channel! 

Luv, mummy

Oct 2013

Am I an octopus?

Which house chore do u abhor the most??

I hate ironing the most! So my dear ah Lao, I'm going to outsource this chore, unless u want your pants to have either no line or double lines on it!  

But I'm grateful that he has a very realistic expectation of how much I could do and how perfect it could be......So He either helps or hmmm close one eye to it!  Most importantly, I have to remind him that I majored in Psychology and Child Development, not domestic work from house-chores University! Lol 

Our love story

Marriage is indeed hard work ; it requires alot of self-sacrifice,  endless  of forgiveness;  tons of heartfelt prayers to make it work! 

Colossians 3:13  (NIV)

Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. 

My funny ah ven

My poem to God just before I see a dentist!!

Let me hear your sweet assuring sound;🎵🎶

And in you, I know peace is Found; 

No doubt that I am safe with you Around;

Even if I am at the faraway Moon;🌙

And His divine Peace engulfs me so Soon⭐

He is with me in sunshine, and rain☔;

So I'm so assured that I'm not even afraid of Hurricane;🌀

He is like a strong and dependable  Tree🌳

That shelters all kinds of animals even Bees.🐝

I know because of the wounds and stripes  He Bear;

I am made whole and strong 💪here; while He died on the cross for my sins and failures there.

He took all the pain, humiliation and Shock;

That we know He is indeed our steadfast Rock! 

My sweet ah Lao!

Simply love it when my dear hubby remembers me! He bought me my favorite Chinese hmmm 'biscuits' when he went for his lunch at his workplace recently. These biscuits taste even better knowing that he thinks about me! Little thoughts count so much for me! 

Blessing three of you!!!

May three of you get along easily with each other, love one another deeply, and with all kinds of people, loving them with the love that you receive from Jesus. 

I bless three of you a spirit of unity and a strong desire to be thankful and joyful always! 

I bless you with the knowledge that in time of trouble, our Heavenly Father will cover with with His feathers, and under His wings, three of you will find refuge. 

I bless three of you with divine protection from All the powers of the enemy, and the forces of the darkness. 

I bless three of you with a spirit of success, and all of you will be blessed continually with great health, godly wisdom, ability to trust in the Lord, unceasing favor, and a spirit of achievement.  

May all of you will glorify Him and may others sense your sweet spirit and unity, and see a glimpse of Father's love. 

In the name of Jesus Christ! 

The best thing in life aren't things...

Cyber bullying

From

Handsfreemama

To my dear daughter,

Technology is becoming a part of your life more and more. Eventually you will want a phone and will want to start communicating with others online. Before that day comes, it is important for me to tell you a few things. You will hear these words a lot from me—you might even get sick of them. But these reminders are important. When the time comes, you will know how important they are. When you are hurting, let me remind you of these things. 

Let me remind you …

When you are teased, hurt, or humiliated, that day will seem horrible and unbearable. Just know that when you make it through that night, things have a way of looking more hopeful in the morning. Tomorrow holds possibilities that you cannot see today. I will help you see the promises in tomorrow when you can’t see them for yourself.

Let me remind you …

With me, you don’t have to be strong. You can cry, scream, and let out your true feelings. My love for you cannot be changed by revealing the feelings going on inside you—no matter how hard they are to say out loud.

Let me remind you …

You are worthy of love, respect, and kindness. If other kids hurt you, together we’ll figure out a way to help you work through those problems or distance yourself from them if needed.

I encourage you to find that one loyal and kind friend to go through the school year with – don’t let societal standards fool you into believing friends must be popular, good looking, or cool – at the end of the day, kindness is the most important quality to have in a friend and be in a friend.

Let me remind you …

If you have been humiliated or teased, facing certain people may seem impossible. But you have the courage and strength within you to show others they cannot hold you back from living your life.

Let me remind you …

No matter how personal the attack, it is about them—their insecurities and issues—not about you.

Let me remind you …

No matter how humiliated you are or how embarrassing it is to tell me what happened, when I look at you, I see my beautiful and amazing child. No one can change the way I see you.

Let me remind you …

You can come to me with anything—even if you made a mistake, even if you used bad judgment. There is nothing that is “too bad” to tell me. Believe me, I have made plenty of mistakes and even though it was hard to let someone else in, I was so relieved not to carry the burden alone.

Let me remind you …

If your gut tells you what someone is doing is wrong, it probably is. Don’t take part. Letting an adult know about someone who is being harmed or bullied does not make you a coward—it makes you courageous and compassionate; it makes you a good friend who can look back on this later and life and proudly say, “I didn’t turn the other cheek. I tried to help.”

Let me remind you …

I cannot make your problems and hurts go away, but I can listen. And together we can come up with a solution. There is nothing we can’t get through together. You are never, never alone.

I love you forever & always.

Mom

A kiss on my cheek every morning

What warms my heart this morning was my husband's kiss on my cheek. One year ago, he will never do that publicly. He will lament that only ah moh does that, and he gently reminded me that we are CHINESE! They dun show 'love' publicly. Somehow, this year my dear hubby has changed more affectionate. He will put his arms around me and ask about my day, after hmmm ...14 years of marriage! I love this wonderful change and I thank God for all these morning kisses on my cheek that reassure me of his love. Now I have a skip in my step and a grin on my face! Little gestures of love really brightens each other's day, despite of your skin colour! Who doesn't love hug and kisses from their loved ones?

My children's daily night prayer!

Sometimes it is hard Lord

To do the things I should;

Forgive me if I'm naughty and

Help me to be good! 

Please keep me strong, healthy,happy; and keep me from all harm. 

Please take away all my bad dreams;

and give me a good night sleep.

Please send mighty angels to protect our family;

Grant me wisdom, patience and courage and help me to dream big.

In Jesus name I pray , Amen! 

Lord, I want to embrace every moment to the fullest!

Father, teach me not take trivial matters so seriously. I want to embrace every moments of my life to the fullest and do my best, not someone's best in my roles as a godly wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend! I want to see a smile on your face, knowing that what I do, even in my mediocre ways have pleased you! 

Fridge magnets for GB craft session

Mid Autumn Festival