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| This time last year, I was in Japan. It was a trip that I really appreciated and enjoyed, even though I was not in the best shape emotionally and physically then. But the company I had made it better. Blame it on PMS again, but I can really feel my emotions and thoughts going wonky. I don’t know if saying yes is a thing I will regret later. Lord, help me! It is so hard! God has His ways of telling me He hears my prayers and knows my heart. Was running late from work last Fri and God sent a colleague to give me a ride home. I made it in time to church and managed to put my laptop and heavy files away before going to church. Had a good chat with friends. It feels good to have people to walk through things together. Somehow, I feel powerless and so inadequate at this new posting. I send a petition to God every morning. Maybe this is God’s way of reminding me that He sees my faith and He will be there to help me. In my counselling sessions, it hasn’t been easy. I am reminded again how man are hard to deal with and how carnal we are. Lord, have mercy on us. I need your wisdom. The other thing I am dealing with is my eyes. From early this year, sometimes my eye lids are forced to close. I am not sure; it may be some eye muscle issue. It has been getting worse these few weeks and it is getting on me. Finally went to the polyclinic 2 days ago and waiting for an appointment to see the eye specialist. I hope it is nothing serious. I cannot help but imagine what life will be like in darkness… | | |
| Thank you, God for giving me life for the last 30 years of my life. Thank you, Daddy and Mummy for bringing me to earth. Thank you, Jon and Jamie, relatives and friends for caring for me. Thanks for loving me as I am. God bless you. :) | | |
| Started my learning journey as a PO on 22 Sept 2011. Thank God for allowing me the opportunity to have my feet in this environment. In the last few days, I realised that this is indeed the job that I have been praying for and what I have been wanting to try. Investigations, counselling, working with families, young people, less fortunate, writing reports, work with other professionals- that is the life of a PO. In an environment of helpers, I am surrounded by fairly 'nice' people. It is a dynamic workplace with people young in the service, as well as those who have been around since the branch started. Finding food is rather inconvenient where I am, but so far, I have been blessed with colleagues who drive and those we can share cabs with. There are many things I miss about working and travelling to the north. Then again, I have been looking forward to this change and I am going to embrace it. This period reminds me of the time I started my counselling course. Feeling somewhat emotional rather easily. Lord, help me to be an effective worker, with the best interest of the offender and families as my priority. Use me in this new circle of influence. Work-life balance. :) | | |
| Met an old group of friends last night at V’s wedding dinner. Very glad I can make it at the last minute. Wonder what went through my mind when I was paiseh to ask him about it. Duh! What joy to share in a friend’s significant moments. Found out recently that someone is getting married. I must admit the news came as a surprise. Maybe I need some time for this to sink in. I am happy for him that he has found someone he can communicate with and someone who enjoys his wonderful company and humour. I count it my privilege and joy to know this side of him. All the best on your marriage! In the last 3 months, I must have watched more movies and drama than I have in the last 3 years added together. I enjoy the times I can be transported to a totally different realm and live in that for a time. Of course, when reality sets in, I am rudely awakened by the things that I need to face. Nevertheless, I now have a new found respect for doctors and the medical staff. Making a decision over the weekend if I want to be involved in supporting a mission project locally. My first instinct is to click yes immediately. But I told God that this must be allowed by him. How silly. How would he not be supportive when his children want to serve him? I think it was more of my own apprehension. I was honest with God yesterday. I told him I need his help to love some people. I do. On the same note, I wonder how anyone can love me. Lord, I surrender my life to you again. You are more than enough for me. Matthew 6:33. | | |
| Was on the train today and shared my hp game with a young boy beside me. I am glad he had some fun in the short journey we shared. Not sure if I'll see him again, but I pray he will grow up a godly, fine young man who shares and blesses others too.
Last week was a time of being encouraged by godly friends who walk with me. Thank God for these all-weathered friends.
God, please bless Singapore and our new president with all the wisdom and understanding to love and serve the nation.
I feel different this week, somewhat at peace that God has prepared the best for me. I will wait upon Him. Godly success is one where we are growing in all aspects of life and invest in God's kingdom. | | |
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