Bye 2009, Hi 2010

Colossians 4:2
Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.

Ok ok, I know i didnt block for the longest time.. Since Nov 09 in fact!! So, just bear with me.. It'll be a super long blog i guess..

Nov 09

Went to Chiangmai, met some awesome brothers and sisters in Christ, not only Thais, but Singaporeans :)

As I reflected back on the trip, I thank God for being the Sovereign God, always in control, and His perfect timings.

The Thais were quite tired from their various commitments, and ministries. Being the pioneer batch of Lighthouse BP, and that few of them, it must have really been tough for them.
Even when we were there, i thank God for their thoughtfulness, heart warming and lovely reception they provided.

In many ways, friendships blossomed. I thank God for the many falls I had in S'pore, because over there, they experienced similar situations. And just like Paul said in Corinthians, Comfort from God to comfort others. I could used the verses and songs to encourage them.

I thank God, that love for music is widely expressed in Thailand as well. I could serve temporaily with the Thai during Sunday service. Served in Sunday School. Guess I'm quite a teacher wherever i go.. Haha..

At the work site, its never easy. Under the hot sun, you get tired easily. I thank God for the workers He had provided, and the hardworking contractor/ designer/ accountant/ secretary that's always prayerful and working so hard for this church.

I thank God for the many hearts He has moved to give. No matter, in monies or strength, God has provided.

Dec 09
As the date drew nearer to going home, my feet seemed to be more heavy with each step i took. I thank God for good health, despite the fact that the weather turned cold a week before, my asthma didnt really act up.

Thank God for the time spent visiting the King's Park, Hot Springs (oh ya.. a lot of eggs eaten)

And i could sustain taking all the spicy food and all, only till last 3 days, my die-rear started.

Leaving there was quite painful, learnt a few thai words, made a few good friends, had a few good cups of coffee, taste a few fried bugs, dropped a few tears, it all adds up to tons of wonderful memories..

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While back in Singapore.. SO WARM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Haha. The first few nights i slept with 2 fans blowing at me..

Was very heavily involved with Church activities, especially choir.
In fact, the next day i went to help around Sunday School.. Then was told Isaac had heart attack coz of the flu virus. A few of us prayed, and there was peace in my heart, and i felt God's telling me, everything's gonna be ok.

Then i went to help the Youth Camp.. Haha. I felt like, so aunty.. Stayed in the kitchen..
Even though, there were many times, i wanted to say that a little thoughtfulness and appreciation wont die, i just kept quiet and let God does the work.

Coz sometimes, I am not too sure if i showed my appreciation and thoughtfulness to others too..

Oh yaa.. Must talk about this weird sunday morning.. Went to sleep at about 12am, and after what i thought was a long nice sleep, i woke up!








At 2 am.............................

And as much as i read the bible, toss around, i couldnt sleep! So i prayed, i asked God to guide me on what He wants me to do..

And then i realised..

I have been thinking about family situation, mum not saved and stuff like that. I usually think of such things whenever its christmas, and my bday..

And as i was reading the bible, suddenly, a thought flash by my mind..

"You're not lacking at all"

And with that, i was quite convinced that was the message God is reminding me about. And again, i thought of how He brought me back to Him. Those tough and breathless nights, how He sustained me.

I could only thank God, for being patient in teaching and moulding me.

So anyway, it was Sunday, and i went to church..
As the day went by, i began to feel the tiredness.. Then...
BOMBS started dropping..

"Cynthia, can you do this"

Cynthia can you do that?

Ok, fine, i cant say no direct. So i said, i dont think i can cope, working and studying.
And the person gave me another reason, well, win lor..
And was told i could sing, then now, i have been called to do something else.

Ok, maybe i should not look forward to this chance of singing, but i WAS looking forward to it..
And i was really upset..

It's just like giving a child, a new toy to play, but before the child could even start playing, it's been taken away. yaaa... and the child will,

"WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!"

But anyway, am past that stage already so.. yaa.. haha.. its k.. Anyway, i've spent 7 years in theatre doing all these stage managing stuff.. so..

And, we went carolling at a shipyard.. I joined carolling this year.. Manage to pull people in, who doesnt want to come anymore.. haha..

Celebrated mummy's bday at a jap restaurant.. Wah... First time i bought her such an expensive treat.. Hur hur.. Spent the whole day together.. Mummy's like that, she enjoys the quality time and me holding her hand :)

And before i know it, its almost new year! Our band performed the first time.. YES!! I zao sia!!!! hahahahahaaha.. So panicky.. hahah. .Anyway, im happy that we could share the song :) Teared at the few testimonies shared by Elder, Pastors, aunties and uncles.. :)

Mummy came after watchnight service, and went out with the bunch of us. The church aunties were nice enough to entertain her and talked to her. Thank God that mummy knows my friends now. :)

And the next morning, i went to celebrate her bday (part 2) with a movie.. Then i saw the trailer for Legion.. Was super piss with it.. Think mummy sensed it.. Kept passing the pop corn and drink to me.. Haha. Anyway, bodyguards and assassins was a super good movie. :) Makes me appreciate the chinese revolution more :)

And also.. Spent the last week of Dec in school decorating the classrooms, was freaking out.. Coz
I DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank God for my fellow nursery teacher Mrs Mavis, she always to patient and always reassuring that I'll be ok :) She helped me with the lessons plans, all ten weeks of it. And shared resources with me.

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Jan 2010

YESSS!!!!!!!! Reached already!!!! So weird.. Was quite scared the night before, and as I prepared the materials, tons of fear flooded my minds.. Esp pictures of screaming and crying kids..

The moment of truth.....



MY CLASS VERY KUAI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! hahahhahahaa.. PRAISE THE LORD...

Ok la.. One or two teared, but it's ok!!!!!!!! within 10 minutes, they're already joining their friends and waiting for classes to start..

Yes! I enjoyed and loved my job!!! hahaha..

Looking forward to the next lesson.. Hmm, a new week ahead.. Probably the same kiddos will cry again, but it's k, God is with us! :)