Saturday, December 27, 2008
Friday, December 26, 2008
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Wednesday, December 03, 2008
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Monday, November 10, 2008
Friday, November 07, 2008
Thursday, November 06, 2008
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
Friday, October 24, 2008
Monday, October 13, 2008
Taiwan
SG went on a working trip to Taipei. Before you say good, look at the warehouse & surrounding hor....
So, only took 2 nights off to see-see-look-look, and last day morning before flying back. Here are some pics...
So, only took 2 nights off to see-see-look-look, and last day morning before flying back. Here are some pics...
Thursday, October 09, 2008
Amazing Grace - My Chains are gone
Amazing grace
How sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost, but now I'm found
Was blind, but now I see
'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear
And grace my fears relieved
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed
My chains are gone
I've been set free
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy reigns
Unending love, Amazing grace
The Lord has promised good to me
His word my hope secures
He will my shield and portion be
As long as life endures
The earth shall soon dissolve like snow
The sun forbear to shine
But God, Who called me here below
Will be forever mine
Will be forever mine
You are forever mine
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Saturday, October 04, 2008
Monday, September 22, 2008
Isabelle- Hair Cut & Smile
Isabelle can now smile brightly when (a)good mood & (b)recognise people she likes.
And she always have a look of bad day before she sleeps...
A friend commented that she always sleep 'stylish'. Hmmm... doesn't she reminds me of someone who wears blue underwear on the outside??
Oh yes, brought her to cut her hair. Getting long & cause her to perspire too much.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roDS0LYPlYY
And she always have a look of bad day before she sleeps...
A friend commented that she always sleep 'stylish'. Hmmm... doesn't she reminds me of someone who wears blue underwear on the outside??
Oh yes, brought her to cut her hair. Getting long & cause her to perspire too much.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roDS0LYPlYY
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Friday, September 12, 2008
Interesting Vehicle
Saw this one morning near Hougang. Its license plate is YJxxxx, so it can't be military vehicle. Wonder what is it for?? Some telecommunications company monitoring vehicle?
Saturday, September 06, 2008
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
It's official
Isabelle's Chinese name:
雅恩
Parents wish for her to:
(a) remember Grace of God (恩)
(b) wish her to be graceful in her character (雅)
雅恩
Parents wish for her to:
(a) remember Grace of God (恩)
(b) wish her to be graceful in her character (雅)
Thursday, August 07, 2008
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Parenthood
Nice growingkids.org article we received from Lynette.
QUESTION 1: What can you do, as a young mother, to reduce the pressure and enjoy your family more?
First, recognize that the joy of motherhood comes in moments. There will be hard times and frustrating times. But amid the challenges, there are shining moments of joy and satisfaction. Author Anna Quindlen reminds us not to rush past the fleeting moments. She said: “The biggest mistake I made [as a parent] is the one that most of us make. . . . I did not live in the moment enough. This is particularly clear now that the moment is gone, captured only in photographs. There is one picture of [my three children] sitting in the grass on a quilt in the shadow of the swing set on a summer day, ages six, four, and one. And I wish I could remember what we ate, and what we talked about, and how they sounded, and how they looked when they slept that night. I wish I had not been in such a hurry to get on to the next thing: dinner, bath, book, bed. I wish I had treasured the doing a little more and the getting it done a little less”(Loud and Clear [2004], 10–11).
Second, don’t overschedule yourselves or your children. We live in a world that is filled with options. If we are not careful, we will find every minute jammed with social events, classes, exercise time, book clubs, scrapbooking, Church callings, music, sports, the Internet, and our favorite TV shows. One mother told me of a time that her children had 29 scheduled commitments every week: music lessons, Scouts, dance, Little League, day camps, soccer, art, and so forth. She felt like a taxi driver. Finally, she called a family meeting and announced, “Something has to go; we have no time to ourselves and no time for each other.” Families need unstructured time when relationships can deepen and real parenting can take place. Take time to listen, to laugh, and to play together.
Third, even as you try to cut out the extra commitments, sisters, find some time for yourself to cultivate your gifts and interests. Pick one or two things that you would like to learn or do that will enrich your life, and make time for them. Water cannot be drawn from an empty well, and if you are not setting aside a little time for what replenishes you, you will have less and less to give to others, even to your children. Avoid any kind of substance abuse, mistakenly thinking that it will help you accomplish more. And don’t allow yourself to be caught up in the time-wasting, mind-numbing things like television soap operas or surfing the Internet. Turn to the Lord in faith, and you will know what to do and how to do it.
Fourth, pray, study, and teach the gospel. Pray deeply about your children and about your role as a mother. Parents can offer a unique and wonderful kind of prayer because they are praying to the Eternal Parent of us all. There is great power in a prayer that essentially says, “We are steward-parents over Thy children, Father; please help us to raise them as Thou wouldst want them raised.”
QUESTION 2: What more can a husband do to support his wife, the mother of their children?
First, show extra appreciation and give more validation for what your wife does every day. Notice things and say thank you—often. Schedule some evenings together, just the two of you.
Second, have a regular time to talk with your wife about each child’s needs and what you can do to help.
Third, give your wife a “day away” now and then. Just take over the household and give your wife a break from her daily responsibilities. Taking over for a while will greatly enhance your appreciation of what your wife does.
Fourth, come home from work and take an active role with your family. Don’t put work, friends, or sports ahead of listening to, playing with, and teaching your children.
QUESTION 1: What can you do, as a young mother, to reduce the pressure and enjoy your family more?
First, recognize that the joy of motherhood comes in moments. There will be hard times and frustrating times. But amid the challenges, there are shining moments of joy and satisfaction. Author Anna Quindlen reminds us not to rush past the fleeting moments. She said: “The biggest mistake I made [as a parent] is the one that most of us make. . . . I did not live in the moment enough. This is particularly clear now that the moment is gone, captured only in photographs. There is one picture of [my three children] sitting in the grass on a quilt in the shadow of the swing set on a summer day, ages six, four, and one. And I wish I could remember what we ate, and what we talked about, and how they sounded, and how they looked when they slept that night. I wish I had not been in such a hurry to get on to the next thing: dinner, bath, book, bed. I wish I had treasured the doing a little more and the getting it done a little less”(Loud and Clear [2004], 10–11).
Second, don’t overschedule yourselves or your children. We live in a world that is filled with options. If we are not careful, we will find every minute jammed with social events, classes, exercise time, book clubs, scrapbooking, Church callings, music, sports, the Internet, and our favorite TV shows. One mother told me of a time that her children had 29 scheduled commitments every week: music lessons, Scouts, dance, Little League, day camps, soccer, art, and so forth. She felt like a taxi driver. Finally, she called a family meeting and announced, “Something has to go; we have no time to ourselves and no time for each other.” Families need unstructured time when relationships can deepen and real parenting can take place. Take time to listen, to laugh, and to play together.
Third, even as you try to cut out the extra commitments, sisters, find some time for yourself to cultivate your gifts and interests. Pick one or two things that you would like to learn or do that will enrich your life, and make time for them. Water cannot be drawn from an empty well, and if you are not setting aside a little time for what replenishes you, you will have less and less to give to others, even to your children. Avoid any kind of substance abuse, mistakenly thinking that it will help you accomplish more. And don’t allow yourself to be caught up in the time-wasting, mind-numbing things like television soap operas or surfing the Internet. Turn to the Lord in faith, and you will know what to do and how to do it.
Fourth, pray, study, and teach the gospel. Pray deeply about your children and about your role as a mother. Parents can offer a unique and wonderful kind of prayer because they are praying to the Eternal Parent of us all. There is great power in a prayer that essentially says, “We are steward-parents over Thy children, Father; please help us to raise them as Thou wouldst want them raised.”
QUESTION 2: What more can a husband do to support his wife, the mother of their children?
First, show extra appreciation and give more validation for what your wife does every day. Notice things and say thank you—often. Schedule some evenings together, just the two of you.
Second, have a regular time to talk with your wife about each child’s needs and what you can do to help.
Third, give your wife a “day away” now and then. Just take over the household and give your wife a break from her daily responsibilities. Taking over for a while will greatly enhance your appreciation of what your wife does.
Fourth, come home from work and take an active role with your family. Don’t put work, friends, or sports ahead of listening to, playing with, and teaching your children.
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Friday, July 25, 2008
Isabelle is back home!!
In the cab (car seat)
Home sweet home...
Do you think she looks like Dad or mum?
Home sweet home...
Do you think she looks like Dad or mum?
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Feeding Time!
Just came back from hospital's ICU to feed Isabelle. She's doing well! Daddy & mummy manage to feed & burp her.
Quick summary: she's feeding well (now about 65ml per feed, every 3hourly), so SG & Karen are going down twice a day to feed her. Lost a bit of weight (about 200g). And she has about 3 more days of antibiotics left. Then another blood test. If the bacteria/virus is gone, then she can come home!! Praying, praying, praying..
Quick summary: she's feeding well (now about 65ml per feed, every 3hourly), so SG & Karen are going down twice a day to feed her. Lost a bit of weight (about 200g). And she has about 3 more days of antibiotics left. Then another blood test. If the bacteria/virus is gone, then she can come home!! Praying, praying, praying..
Friday, July 18, 2008
Isabelle: Hello World!!
Thank you for all the prayers.
A short chronicles/update.
15 July
Karen gave birth to Isabelle at 1225am. Our first bundle of joy!!
Isabelle got stuff in her lungs & can't cry. Also infection (as she got fever 38oC). Immediate ICU with enrich oxgyen supply & antibiotics.
16 July
Karen is recovering well. Can walk a bit after a good sleep.
Isabelle's fever is gone. Cry for first time. Doc says may discharge from ICU next day. Our hopes are up!
Beside parents/family, SG's colleagues came. Best, at night, Karen's good friend Pamela & Aaron came to pray.
17 July
Karen continues to recover rapidly. Wounds healing very well.
Doc drops bomb shell. Isabelle has Group B Streptococcus. May affect brain! Hence, needs to poke a needle into her spine to conduct some tests!
Our hearts sank....
Karen's colleagues visit us...
18 July
First sample shows Isabelle's brain is not infected. Thank God. Now, need another 10 days of antibiotics, which means another 8-10 days ICU stay =(
Our CG & Jon-Anne came to pray for us.
19 July
Karen is discharged. Baby starts to be able to drink more breast milk. We hope it will help her to find the infection.
We just want to thank everyone for their well wishes, esp those who call/SMS encouragement/bible verses. Too many to list all of you here. Thank you.
You know, when you see the tubes coming out of a little life, your heart will cry. There is one thing SG holds on through this period.....
http://breadsite.org/midi/jesus_loves_me.mid
A short chronicles/update.
15 July
Karen gave birth to Isabelle at 1225am. Our first bundle of joy!!
Isabelle got stuff in her lungs & can't cry. Also infection (as she got fever 38oC). Immediate ICU with enrich oxgyen supply & antibiotics.
16 July
Karen is recovering well. Can walk a bit after a good sleep.
Isabelle's fever is gone. Cry for first time. Doc says may discharge from ICU next day. Our hopes are up!
Beside parents/family, SG's colleagues came. Best, at night, Karen's good friend Pamela & Aaron came to pray.
17 July
Karen continues to recover rapidly. Wounds healing very well.
Doc drops bomb shell. Isabelle has Group B Streptococcus. May affect brain! Hence, needs to poke a needle into her spine to conduct some tests!
Our hearts sank....
Karen's colleagues visit us...
18 July
First sample shows Isabelle's brain is not infected. Thank God. Now, need another 10 days of antibiotics, which means another 8-10 days ICU stay =(
Our CG & Jon-Anne came to pray for us.
19 July
Karen is discharged. Baby starts to be able to drink more breast milk. We hope it will help her to find the infection.
We just want to thank everyone for their well wishes, esp those who call/SMS encouragement/bible verses. Too many to list all of you here. Thank you.
You know, when you see the tubes coming out of a little life, your heart will cry. There is one thing SG holds on through this period.....
http://breadsite.org/midi/jesus_loves_me.mid
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Dinner
Over lunch one day, SG managed to get our church 'famous' cook to come & cook dinner.
So Lynette, Mingfeng & Thye Bao came one Wed night to cook. Simple meal. But learned a few tricks from Thye Bao. Also, it was great to have some quality time to catch up & chat with friends. Once baby Isabelle arrives, times like these will be rare as gems ....
So Lynette, Mingfeng & Thye Bao came one Wed night to cook. Simple meal. But learned a few tricks from Thye Bao. Also, it was great to have some quality time to catch up & chat with friends. Once baby Isabelle arrives, times like these will be rare as gems ....
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Durian Festival
SG & Karen were blessed by Mingle who bought durian for whole Care Group. Yummyy....
Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Monday, June 30, 2008
Why Do Americans Go to Church (Apr 2007)
Article from gallup.com.
What is the most important reason why you attend church or synagogue? [OPEN-ENDED]
For spiritual growth and guidance 23%
Keeps me grounded/inspired 20%
It's my faith 15%
To worship God 15%
The fellowship of other members/The community 13%
Believe in God/Believe in religion 12%
Brought up that way/A family value/Tradition 12%
Other 4%
No particular reason 1%
No opinion (less than 1%)
What is the most important reason why you attend church or synagogue? [OPEN-ENDED]
For spiritual growth and guidance 23%
Keeps me grounded/inspired 20%
It's my faith 15%
To worship God 15%
The fellowship of other members/The community 13%
Believe in God/Believe in religion 12%
Brought up that way/A family value/Tradition 12%
Other 4%
No particular reason 1%
No opinion (less than 1%)
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Interesting Chuch Sunday Services
Found an interesting article on Church for Men website. It talked about a new way form of services introduced in a UK church.
What is thought provoking are the reasons the author feels this new service works for men:
Men like to ask provocative questions
Eliminated one of the most awkward elements of modern worship: the turn-and-greet time
Men’s most common complaint about church services is their length
Hmm.... wondering if our church will ever change the format once a while =)
What is thought provoking are the reasons the author feels this new service works for men:
Hmm.... wondering if our church will ever change the format once a while =)
Monday, June 09, 2008
Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Hanoi
SG went to Hanoi, Vietnam on a working business trip. It was a tough trip, working non-stop from touch down till last day.
Well known in Hanoi is the sight of motocycles and how they crowd the streets. Here are some amazing sights...
Goods, goods, goods...
Well known in Hanoi is the sight of motocycles and how they crowd the streets. Here are some amazing sights...
Goods, goods, goods...
Monday, June 02, 2008
Cisco
SG is now posted to Cisco Systems for 6 months as part of the polytechnic attachment program.
Here's a view of the 'office' aka desk allocated. Back at Tanjong Pagar.
Here's a view of the 'office' aka desk allocated. Back at Tanjong Pagar.
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Cord Blood Banking
Like most would-be parents, should SG & Karen go for cord blood banking?
Oh yes, for those not in the know, cord blood is the blood from mothers that is collected immediately after child birth. It is supposed to be good to cultivate stem cells, which can then potentially use to treat various blood related diseases.
The question is whether we should donate the cord blood (aka go for public bank) or go for private banking.
Here are some interesting articles:
Kid's Health Intro Article on Cord Blood Banking
Family.sg Article on Cord Blood
Singapore Cord Blood Bank
Stemcord
Oh yes, for those not in the know, cord blood is the blood from mothers that is collected immediately after child birth. It is supposed to be good to cultivate stem cells, which can then potentially use to treat various blood related diseases.
The question is whether we should donate the cord blood (aka go for public bank) or go for private banking.
Here are some interesting articles:
Friday, March 28, 2008
Man & Character
SG is involved in the church's men's ministry. One thing SG is pondering for some time now is how to help men to grow? Of cos, SG himself needs to grow.
What are the typical stages of a man's growth in his walk? What are the road blocks? Are there any good case studies. And let's look at something specific- man living in a post modern society, not just in OT/NT Israel. Likewise, anyone knows any case studies on how not to grow??
Oh yes, there's a good sermon series on character & destiny from TCC that SG listened to. Very good. Can be found here. Another good website on character education is charactercounts.org.
What are the typical stages of a man's growth in his walk? What are the road blocks? Are there any good case studies. And let's look at something specific- man living in a post modern society, not just in OT/NT Israel. Likewise, anyone knows any case studies on how not to grow??
Oh yes, there's a good sermon series on character & destiny from TCC that SG listened to. Very good. Can be found here. Another good website on character education is charactercounts.org.
Monday, March 24, 2008
Monday, March 10, 2008
Kaelynn's 1st Month Cup Cakes
Aren't they cute?? Apparently, they are home made. David & Lisan found the lobang online =)
Friday, February 29, 2008
Biblemap.Org
Here's a great website!! You can key in a chapter in the bible & it will show you the relevant map, indicating the places mentioned in the chapter.
http://www.biblemap.org
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Car
Karen's colleague gave her a car.
When she brought it home, our "pets" took turn to drive it around :-)
Cute?? ;-)
When she brought it home, our "pets" took turn to drive it around :-)
Cute?? ;-)
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