Talk to most parents, and they’ll probably say “Parenting is hard”. We hear the bitter stories of struggles and challenges, of how life is upended when the first child comes along, of “losing your self, time and sanity”. I’ve had my fair share of hard parenting. Nine years ago, I was in the deep throes… Continue reading Don’t Forget The Joys!
Contemplating Forty
Forty makes me contemplative. God willing, I'm at a half way point in my life. Lots to look back on, and much to look forward to. My first twenty years were spent in typical Singaporean fashion. I did relatively well in school to do the usual route of Junior College and then university. Didn't really… Continue reading Contemplating Forty
A Mother’s Day Prayer
We thank God for the mothers that God has placed in our lives - for their sacrificial love, unwavering support and steadfast presence. Bless them with the joy of knowing and loving Jesus, as they serve and love their families and community in and out of the home. We pray for the mum with young… Continue reading A Mother’s Day Prayer
“I sound like you!”
A few weeks back, my sister's five children were at our place for dinner. (Yes, she also has five children, and she even has a pair of twin girls! What are the odds?) As I was busy in the kitchen trying to get dinner ready for ten hungry and noisy children, my older ones were… Continue reading “I sound like you!”
Car Conversations
On the way to church yesterday, as Han sat in the front seat next to me while I drove, I wasn't expecting to spend the entire car ride answering question after question posed to me by my 6 year old. But it was such a great 10 minutes that I knew I had to record… Continue reading Car Conversations
Planting Trees 