Christmas and New Year came and go with a whirlwind of events…. from rushing to buy Christmas presents, to serving in the Christmas Cantata after a hiatus of 4 years, to taking care of two kids who happen to fall sick over the Christmas and New Year period, visiting Dad whose birthday falls on the 1st of Jan, bringing my Dad and sisters to get new TV set and furniture and having a stay-in domestic helper for 4 days to help with household chores and doing some spring cleaning. Though the schedule seems hectic, I must say it’s rather fulfilling after completing the tasks.
New Year has started and today is already the 3rd day of 2012. Before we know it, Christmas will knock at our doors yet once again. Last year has been a year of breakthroughs for me personally from finding a new job, to seeing salvation of my close friend and my beloved son, stepping out to serve in Christmas production and starting a regular exercise regime. I look forward to this year with great anticipation and excitement. I believe this year will be a year of realignment, making right the things that were not in the right place and trusting God in His timing and bigger plans for me and my family. That’s the thing about being a Christian… there’s never a dull moment when we know we are walking in faith… God brings us through an adventure where our faith is tested and refined… until we are consumed by His love and purposes.
I thank God for the first glimpse of His faithfulness last night when Trevor suddenly told me that I should go back and sleep with hubby while he sleeps with mei-mei. For those who do not know, Trevor has been quite sticky to me at night (more so after Tricia arrived) and would insist that I keep him and mei-mei company. So every night, I would have to coax them to sleep and return to my room after they have fallen asleep. While I see this routine as a time of bonding with the kids, I also missed the time alone I could have gained doing my own reading and self-reflection. Then again, I thought they would grow up one day and kick me out of the room… so well who cares… just enjoy the moments while I can. I thank God for doing a wonderful work in Trevor’s life. Though I can see challenges ahead that my boy will need to overcome, I choose to believe in God who says all things are possible with Him and He who has begun a good work will bring it to completion! Yes, Trevor will overcome and emerge victorious!
As for mei-mei, she never fails to amaze us with her prowess to grasp new words and vocabulary. Just last night, she was mimicking kor-kor with her “hiyo!!” and “oh-my-goodness!!”. When kor-kor and I heard it, we looked at each other and can’t help laughing at her antics. It’s really quite entertaining listening to her conversation and watching her doing her own imaginative play. Being an advanced developer, she has showed signs of ‘terrible-two’ with her constant bargaining and pushing of limits. I really seek the wisdom of God to know how to exercise discipline effectively. It really takes a lot of patience and creativity to keep her behavior and action in check. I pray she’ll grow in wisdom do the right thing that is beneficial to her.
Mi Mi signs off
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