Flavour of the month

Meet my new love - Passionfruit Meringue from the Pattisier.

I don't have a sweet tooth but this meringue sweeps me away with its heavenly not-so-sweet-yet fresh and light feel. My craving was so strong that I created 'excuses' to order it - I lobbied to have a May-birthday party in the office, volunteered to buy cake for a church gathering, and mothers' day celebration. Can you sense my dedication??

It's abit pricy (from S$42.50 for 9") but worth the while in the name of indulgence and celebration!

Happy mommy's day

This year I feel glorified as a mother. Firstly I was invited to S's school to celebrate mothers' day, along with other mothers. We joined in some action songs and were each presented with a cup cake art work done by our kids. Simple but heart-warming gesture.

Secondly daddy M gave me a Pantahaligons perfume, from my "things-that-I-want-but-don't-need" list. My love tank was filled to the bream!

A friend once asked me of my biggest revelation/ lesson gained in motherhood and I said, "it makes me a stronger person than I can ever imagined".  I can't claim credit for this word of wisdom as it came from the mid-wife on the night of my delivery. Indeed, I see the change in me, growing from glory to glory (although spriritual growth plays a big part).

April's fruits

1 Peter 4:12-13 (NKJV)

¹² Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; ¹³ but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy.

When I was going through the most painful phase of my bacteria infections while travelling, I did not have anything with me (no medication, no cream) but a bible and sermons on the iphone. I cramped myself with confessions and the word but every morning I was faced with new boils. I was frustrated and sad - what am I doing wrong? I read the bible, I partake holy communion, I confess. But nothing seemed to help!
Until daddy M enlightened me : "So what if there are new ones? It simply means there are more for Jesus to work on!"
I realised that all these while I have been looking at my circumstances instead of the supply. I read the bible in desperation. I wanted so much to see healing that I was praying for victory and not FROM victory. I have been choking the grace pipe from flowing in me.... So what if I appear strange now with boils? Because I know that I will rejoice with exceeding joy when Jesus restores my skin!

These circumstances should not stop me from giving thanks to my April's fruits...

- Paris Paris, I have missed you much and am glad that we encountered each other for 24 hours! Will definitely visit you some time soon!
- Edinburgh, it's been a while since I last visited you and you're still beautiful as ever...
- Wishart restaurant is still the best restaurant that I have tried in my life (yet). 

Only Jesus

I don’t live a boring life. The latest ‘happening’ in my life: Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

It’s a bacteria infection (in boils form) which started late Oct since my trip to HK. Back then it’s just one or two on my arm and trunk. After 3 GPs and 1 TCM, with rounds of antibiotics but no conclusive diagnosis, I decided to seek the specialist’s help. But the trip to Europe last week worsen it as they started to spread to my body through recycling of thermal wear! The specialist is also puzzled on the hows and the whys. He can only prescribe medication that the bacteria is susceptible to.

It’s a torture to keep a distance from S. Helplessness and depression took over me the past few days, especially when I showered and needed to change the dressing. Memories of post-natal depression came afresh…

Today, I’m in a much better state (mentally).

This is the time where there is only ONE source that can cure me. JESUS.

And of course a very very supportive husband who is full of faith.

I’m waiting for the shower of blessings to come after this episode ends (which is soon !!)

Jesus reached out and touched him (a man with leprosy). “I am willing”, He said. “Be healed!” And instantly the leprosy disappeared. – Mat 8:2-3.

Off we go again

S is sick again. And I’m travelling for business again. I’m tired of this recurrence of “something happened before/ during my business trip” episodes. But there is nothing that I can do but to trust in the Lord. This time I can’t say NO and pull out last minute because she is not ‘seriously’ ill (fever between 38-39, cough and runny nose). It’s a long-haul trip that involves my presentation.

Dear Lord,

As I leave my sick child at home for business, I know that You are watching over my family.

No harm that come against my household shall proper and I plead the blood of Jesus on everyone at home.

Let me travel with peace of mind.

Amen.

Make time for holiday

I knew that I had to do results during the week, I knew that I had to work doubly hard for a report the week after. BUT we still chose to go on a holiday and did the results during the trip and worked super hard post-trip.

For the adults, it was a chilly, laid-back, family catch-up trip. For S, it was all about playgrounds – I think we visited seven or eight playgrounds in our 9-day stay!  

We talked about migrating every trip we visited Australia- admiring the greener grass and bluer skies … And the thought would pass when we came home…This time, it lingers more because of S – better education?  Less stress? Raising a more care-free child?

 

Neh… it’s probably another passing thought.

March's fruits- the sower

March used to be the month that the whole office looked foward to, for the bonus payout!

This year, the pay out was dissapointing (in the industry's standard) that a colleague quit immediately after the $ was in. You sense angst and low morale everywhere...

BUT this March is probably the best for me at work (other than the monetary reward), for what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal (2 Cor 4:18).

Early March, a colleague who's a heavy smoker (2 packs/day) and heavy drinker was blessed by a sermon CD which I gave him for Christmas that he wanted to bring his family to church! Fast forward three weeks, he quit smoking, effortlessly and found his way back to Jesus! His wife accepted Christ last week! His children are enjoying Rock Kidz too!

Another colleague whom has been debating with me that it is difficult to be a Christian is contemplating to follow me to church, after finishing a book that I gave her for Christmas! She's now asking me to lend her more books!!

Sometimes I wonder if my purpose in the company is to sow more seeds?