Zach's in a teething spurt. Four incisors (top and bottom) and two front teeth! He looks like a "mini dracula" with the top ones emerging. Absolutely adorable. Needless to say, he's also more fussy and we have to keep up with cleaning his drool.
12 Korean hostages were released today. I heard it over Reuters while riding the lift up to our new office at One Raffles Quay. I think my joyful exclamation woke up a view sleepy executives. Praise God!
But, on the other hand, my heart's weighed down by my parents' safety in Myanmar. The township authorities raided the school where dad was teaching, and demanded payment for "proper registration" before any more activities can continue. They also took mugshots of them and took their particulars down.
Please pray for their safe return this Saturday.
Friday, August 31, 2007
Saturday, August 25, 2007
What price, eternity?
What's the price tag for eternity? It cost someone His life so I can have it. Will it cost me that that someone else may too?
Two female Korean hostages have been released by the Taliban "as a gesture of goodwill". The footage of their emotional interview on a hospital bed touched my heart deeply. My heart skipped a beat when one of them disclosed the fact that a particular female hostage volunteered to remain behind so that the two of them can be released. She only had one request - that she may write a letter to her family c/o the two going home. Did she know what she was doing?? She obviously did. She purchased freedom with her life. There's no certainty she'll get to see her family again.
The next footage was heart wrenching. Her mother read her letter, her first and only contact with her daughter. She said it felt like she was "seeing her". Did she blame her daughter for her 'foolishness'? Did she graciously welcome the two who were sent home in exchange for her own?
I broke down when I watched the news footage weeks ago of the second victim's body being recovered from where he was shot. 11 shots. I could only see his soles. The body was wrapped. My mind knows where his soul rests, but my heart was aching for his family. Both his physical and spiritual ones. And in that moment, I experienced a new connection to the Body of Christ.
They went on a mission of mercy and love. But their reception was merciless. Like the Saviour's journey.
Two female Korean hostages have been released by the Taliban "as a gesture of goodwill". The footage of their emotional interview on a hospital bed touched my heart deeply. My heart skipped a beat when one of them disclosed the fact that a particular female hostage volunteered to remain behind so that the two of them can be released. She only had one request - that she may write a letter to her family c/o the two going home. Did she know what she was doing?? She obviously did. She purchased freedom with her life. There's no certainty she'll get to see her family again.
The next footage was heart wrenching. Her mother read her letter, her first and only contact with her daughter. She said it felt like she was "seeing her". Did she blame her daughter for her 'foolishness'? Did she graciously welcome the two who were sent home in exchange for her own?
I broke down when I watched the news footage weeks ago of the second victim's body being recovered from where he was shot. 11 shots. I could only see his soles. The body was wrapped. My mind knows where his soul rests, but my heart was aching for his family. Both his physical and spiritual ones. And in that moment, I experienced a new connection to the Body of Christ.
They went on a mission of mercy and love. But their reception was merciless. Like the Saviour's journey.
Thursday, August 23, 2007
De-Light
How do I know Zach's settled in our new home?
1. He doesn't scrutinize the flat for 10mins whenever he comes home
2. He crawls ALL OVER the flat! And at a quick pace too!
3. He now has a favourite lamp which we all call "the light". He turns and points to it with his fist when we ask him "Where's THE LIGHT?"
And today, he got acquainted with "the fan" which he promptly points to when we ask!
1. He doesn't scrutinize the flat for 10mins whenever he comes home
2. He crawls ALL OVER the flat! And at a quick pace too!
3. He now has a favourite lamp which we all call "the light". He turns and points to it with his fist when we ask him "Where's THE LIGHT?"
And today, he got acquainted with "the fan" which he promptly points to when we ask!
Friday, August 17, 2007
Growing Joys, not Pains
Growing up with Zachary. Yes, not 'watching Zachary grow' but growing with him. It starts for parents the day we realise that WE ARE! It's easier to watch Zachary grow than grow with him. For the most part, I think he needs the growing, not me *wink* But God has taught me in so many ways, that I need Zachary as much as he needs me. And through Zachary, God has shown me His heart in a deeper way.
Growing Joys, not Pains.
How often have I complained of the frustration when he's not co-operative (too much to expect of a 9-month old huh?) and when he's not like this, nor that, .... but I have often been the same to the Father. Too much to expect of a 31-year old? :-D
Growing Joys, not Pains.
How often have I complained of the frustration when he's not co-operative (too much to expect of a 9-month old huh?) and when he's not like this, nor that, .... but I have often been the same to the Father. Too much to expect of a 31-year old? :-D
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