Motherhood July 2009!

Check out this July issue of Motherhood magazine! Charis' photo appear in a full page of the magazine found at page 44. This came as a surprise to Andrea and myself. I actually got to know this through my fellow cgl Steven who called me on a sunday. He and his wife happen to browse the magazine in a motherhood fair and saw the photo.
Not long later, we managed to grab hold of the magazine and lo and behold we saw her cute photo in the magazine! We realised that it was actually Sean Lau (the photography studio who took Charis' photo a month back) who published her photo on that column. We are both happy and a little angry also that he did not seek our permission before publishing it. Nevertheless, it was Charis first appearance in the magazine just after the Miss Singapore revelation was writen the week b4. God is indeed preparing for her destiny from young!

Below is the photo they use in the magazine!

Happy Hour!

Just came back from an interesting event called the Happy Hour organised by our Singles Ministry. It was held at Meritius Mandarin hotel at a very nice ballroom on the 6th level. The turnout was tremendous with many 'gate crashers' coming in for the event. It was a good time for everyone getting to know one another from different zones, play some games and learn salsa dancing together. This was actually my first actual event with the Singles ministry team. The team has about 7-8 of us led by this ZS Jeremy Choy. Although the team is small, but think it's really like Gideon and his men. Was really impressed by the work efficiency of the people especially Joanne who coordinated most of the work.

Somehow or another I felt that God has led me to this ministry for a purpose. Despite already having a rather hectic ministry leading CGs and subzone, I immediately accepted the task when Pastor poached me to join this 'CCA'. To me, it's a joy to be able help someone find a partner of his/her lifetime.

For now, let me just take a good rest before moving on to meet tml's challenges!

Thank God for His strength!

These few days i've been meditating more on Isaiah 40:31 "They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength. They shall mount up with wings like eagles. They shall run and not be weary, walk and not faint."



It has been a very challenging week for me. Ever since God spoke to me a couple of weeks back to train and raise up the leaders under my care. Things have been a roller coaster. But having been through years of leadership. This is something that i would expect. Whenever you wanted to do something great for God, you will definitely faced some resistence.



Just yesterday night, my mother in law was admitted to Tan Tock Seng A&E due to some food alergy. Halfway through the dinner, her face turned red and swollen to the dismay of many of us. We quickly rushed her to TTS and she was given a jab. Fortunately the swell did subside after some time and she was discharge after 2-3 hours.



This morning another incident happen. This time is my dear precious daughter, Charis. She is becoming more active by the days. We took from her baby cot and placed on our bed. And just a slip moment off guard, she crawled and fell off to the floor! Fortunately my bed was quite low, Charis escaped with just a small little bruise on her forehead. Must really learn to guard her even better!



The excitement is not over yet. In my company, there are 2 confirmed cases H1N1. Being part of the newly formed crisis management team, we had to firefight and contain this situation so that it would not affect our operations.

Afternoon i was called to present a last min project to our COO (Chief Operating Officer). Thank God for prayers, the presentation went smoothly!



Evening time, after coming back from a long day of work, i sent Charis back to my MIW's place and went on to suntec office to help in the preparations for tml's Singles' event at Meritius Mandarin.



Phew, finally manage to get some rest now. I think just by reading my blog, one would get easily tired. But nevertheless, i know that i'm fulfilling my purpose to serve God to where He called me to. I would never be where i am today without His grace and guidance thus far.



Time to take a peep at my beautiful girl now. Another Challenging day tml..Nitz....

Miss Singapore 2026!

Hi,

Time flies, Charis is 8 mths and 7 days now. Besides having more hair and 2 cute little teeth. She has grown really stronger now, crawling around to every inch of the house.
Last weekend's celebrity week was really good. Was really touched by the presence of God! Most impactful part of the service to me was when Miss Indonesia 2008 shared her testimonies and how she shine for God in the arena despite all the temptations she faced. Wonder if one day my dear Charis can be likewise..
Hmm... base on calculation, Charis will be 18 years by 2026.
Will she becomes the future Miss Singapore 2026 by then? Haha...

Daddy will support you all the way!