Nice & Cold

The temperature dropped and I had to go out for a nice walk/run at the park. I just couldn't miss the opportunity to be out in this cold weather.

So, after having a very busy morning and finishing up the preparation for the evening baby shower, I went out to the park. Unlike most Saturdays when the park would be crowded, it was really deserted this afternoon. It was exhilarating to be out there in the cold! I wish I had a bit more time... But I had to get back... And yes, the baby shower was a lot of fun!

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Thoughts about Today

Since we're a week away from the BIG TESTS, Isaiah used this morning as a mock testing situation. He sat and tried to stay focus from 9:20 to 11:20. Next week, he will be having 120 minutes of Chinese, including an essay to write.  It was very difficult for him to stay focus!  Hopefully, he will do better next Friday.

After I dropped him off, Alan and I had our date. We went to the Neihu Sport Center which had been closed for three months due to a fire the broke out.  They didn't update anything... I have not been on a treadmill for a long time... so running on it for an hour was quite boring... For dinner, I had found a newly opened restaurant. So, we went there for dinner. The restaurant was clean and the food was quite delicious. We had such a splendid time sitting there and chatting!

By the time we got back, it was time to pick up Abby. Since I had an hour before I had to pick up Isaiah, Abby and I went shopping at the local supermarket. It's always a good time to go just before they close up as they have lots of items on the 'mark down' shelves!  I need to go more often!

It was such a blessed day. I worked on my talk notes. I worked on translating a children's book. I worked on things around the house. I had time with Isaiah and Abby. I had a dinner out with Alan. I had a treadmill run. I'm grateful...

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The End of Another Semester

I can't believe that we've come to the end of another semester!

Abby is busy preparing for her final exams.

Isaiah's final exam scores were released this week. He did quite well! And now, he is busy preparing for the SUPER BIG exams next week. His third practice test score also came in. NOT SO GOOD. From Practice Test 1 to this third one, his total score covering five subject areas has gone down! Each set of practice exam added another semester of information. So... this means he has a lot of cramming to do... and we only have 7 days left! Please do pray for him!

I have tried to help by downloading and printing up exams from previous years so that he can do them at home. I have also been getting on the internet to find out the scores needed for different universities around the island -- what school, what major, what score needed! It's all very complicated. The point is -- he needs to do really well. A score of 55 of above would be the bare minimum! (The total possible score is 75! 15 points per subject -- five subjects!)

I tutored this afternoon... also helping my students to review for their final exams.

Yes, we've arrived at the end of another school semester! And it's another busy one!

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Turning Back the Clock

It's been so nice to have Isaiah home these days.

Every morning, he doesn't have to rush to go to school. He can have breakfast and then he starts studying. He has his books spread out on the dining room table.

These past few days reminded me of the homeschooling days... when my kids were home more. I miss those days.

At around 12 noon, I fix his lunch. We eat together and chat. Then at around 1:30, I take him over to the MRT Station as he still goes to school in the afternoon for tennis practice. Because of his pulled muscles, he can't lift weights, but he can still train with the team.

I then use the afternoon to run errands and get in my hour of exercise!

Today, Isaiah said, "I can hardly wait for this test to be over!"

Even though that is true, God has given me a gift in having this time to just 'hang' with Isaiah.

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Going for A Bike Ride

Instead of venturing out for a long run (I have been trying to retrace the route from the 70kilometer run to see what other trails are there), I went out for only a short bike ride. It was quite windy out, even though the temperature was not too bad.

I don't know how the day went by so fast.

Isaiah again was home all morning until 1:30. After dropping him off, the hours just flew by.

It was great to be on the bike again. I was able to run errands and get some exercise!

Maybe tomorrow I'll have the time to explore and retrace the route. (I doubt it. I think I'll end up helping someone to proofread her college application essays... and helping another friend translate some document... and finishing up my own message for Sunday... )

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Temperature Dropping

Just when I was thinking -- we haven't had much of a winter -- the temperature drops.

I'm getting out my coat and the heavy blankets.

The temperature today ranged from 15-21C. Sunday is going to be the coldest... 12-15C.

Riding the scooter was quite chilly even with three layers of heavy sweater/windbreaker on.

Tomorrow, I'm going to venture out for a run...

I spent most of today indoors, preparing for my upcoming messages. And just sitting at my desk with the windows open was quite chilly. Don't get me wrong... I'm quite content with this weather.

In fact, I was thinking... Last year at around this time, Annie was here with her husband, KR. It was really cold and they got so sick. (I think Annie came with a cough and it just got worst while she was here in this bone chilly cold weather!) This year, the kids and I are going to go to Australia... it's going to be summer time over time. That's going to be really interesting!

For now, I'm going to enjoy this winter weather!

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Luke 12:34

I continued Alan's message from last week and spoke on Godly Contentment, Part II.

Next week will be Part III.

But what the Lord showed me was simply this:

The importance and necessity of godly contentment is:

Without it, we are more prone to sIn!!

Luke 12:34


The chords or music of discontentment will play in our hearts and we can not hear the voice of God and His truth.

I had asked God for a suitable illustration and He showed me this music 'skit'.

Christina played the Flight of the Bumble Bee on the piano.

Michael played a Christian song on the guitar.

Abby played a strong and constant pounding of the heart on the drums.

Audrey was the Christian, trying to have her time with God.

The people got it!

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