Good bye 2012

I'm about to say bye bye to 2012.

Some people love promises. Some people fear and shun them. This year has been a year of promises. And for a few years I always looked forward to the year 2012. I enjoyed it thoroughly, through the ups and downs... and kinda unwilling to part with it too.

I'm here in Singapore, maybe just so I can buy another 2 hours of the year before I really say goodbye. The TV program right in front of me is showing many interviews of people and how their years have been going.

I don't know what awaits me next year. 2012 has been a comfortable year, maybe not totally. There was a season of growing into bigger shoes... yet in the next year I feel there is a push to step out of my comfort zone, even more. There has been new things... and there has been old things that left. There has been joys, and there has been sorrow. Breakthroughs in friendships and ministry... and even at work. But I'm still hoping for more.

In the last month or two, I've been seeking God for some direction in the new year. I'll share them in my new year's entry... :)

Now to say good bye with a smile... I pray you, who are reading this, will also run stronger for God in the coming year... it will certainly be my joy.

2009 - I learned to persevere and rejoice in suffering.
2010 - I battled pride and learned humility. Many breakthroughs.
2011 - I journeyed with God through a year of Faith.
2012 - I held on with faith, embarking on a ride to claim His promises.

2013 seems some what like a sequel to come. I'm so not prepared. But I know God thinks I'm ready.... so, bring it on 2013. More promises, more breakthroughs... plus the harvest for Him.

Alright, I can't blog anymore. Am pretty distracted with the King Kong movie on TV.

I will miss you 2012.... 

Maybe because an expected turn of unexpected events occurred, maybe for the better.

Promises... + Philippines Mission Trip

Today, I finally submitted my application.. After... 4 years... :)

The wick of the 2012 candle is almost reaching it's end. The promises of the Lord are still inching their ways into my life.

I've just returned from an eye opening and heart moving Mission Exposure Trip to the Philippines, partnering with the Ambassadors For Jesus Christ (AFJC), which Alvin and Jace started about two years back.

This trip has taught me a lot. It has opened my eyes and mind, and moved my heart to a new dimension of faith, and I'm even more convicted in doing the work the Lord has called me and spoken about of me during my presbytery. The people of God needs to see what God is doing out there, and fan aflame their passion and commitment to the Kingdom of God... :)

I would write more, but maybe not today....

Tonight, I sat before my decommissioned laptop. It has been through a lot this year... but it still works. Now, I've decided to leave it here.. maybe. For some reason, I felt led to read through my blog entries from the beginning of this year. I looked at the ups and downs I've been through, and an emotional season as well... the unfolding of God's plans has brought many "whaos" to my mind, and what seemed like darkness back then has now light shed upon them.

Hopefully, I will write another entry before the year ends.

But now I thought I'd just post some photos of my recent fun activities, so as to keep my failing mind reminded in the years and seasons to come.. of God's hand upon my life, His faithfulness.

Stem Cells Australia Retreat at the Barossa Valley. Thank you Lord for this blessed opportunity.. :)

After the retreat, I drove a rented Holden Cruze for the first time. It's a good car... will I buy it in future? Maybe... or maybe not.

I took Leslie along! And we had fun.. together. :)

A beautiful afternoon and evening spent with MiaoTiao4... 4, because 1 was away. :)

Philippines Mission Trip.. First Brekkie Together (Mark was still upstairs in the room)

It rained... and flooded on the first morning. :(

Mini Ice Cream... so cute! Can be eating all at one go.. 5 of them.

Shopping to feed families at the slums...

Team work! More stuff!

Hello Kitty car.. haha...

Manolo Slum Feeding...

Giving thanks to God for the food.

Missionary Training for us, taught by Kuya Alvin. :P

Night time crusade ticket distribution at Malanday Dump Site slum..

Ministering at the Children's ward at Philippines Orthopedic Hospital. Many received Christ.

Dinner at a floating restaurant on a lake... man-made lake?

Preparation for Music Festival Crusade at Malanday Dump Site... Many came, many responded at the altar call for accepting Christ... :) Praise God.

A jeep terminal. This building seems like a partially demolished shopping centre... it looks beautiful though.

The most common transport we've seen, the Jeep!

ok... now for the good/bad news. I balut-ed. I did... :(

Shannen all excited. Seya all unwilling... and me, facial expressions masking what I was really feeling within. Ewww... *green face*

A picture tells a thousand words... :)

More photos and stories next time.. I'm not sure how I'm going to storyline them... so, keep checking back.

Faithful Healer

A princess apologue.
An unclosed hurtful chapter that began 4 years ago.. Always trying to close it and make it well but nothing worked.

Eventually she decided to resolve it through the King, the only healer who had a great track record.

After her many tears and prayers, the King brought her matter to a conclusion. The opportunity was created and God healed.

She was totally unsure how it all happened. She eventually gave it up to the King more than a year ago... learning to find the forgiveness in Him, and leave the rest to the King.

If He willed, they would have an opportunity to talk about it one day. Maybe decades down the road. Maybe when they reunite with the King.... Maybe someday.

His miraculous divine timing finally brought reunion again and blessings to flow. Her King had added another of these escapades into His success track record.

An old chapter finally closed. A new one begins.


It's been a crazy two days with endless ups and downs. But she perseveres on, and learns to trust her King for the next apologue.

More promises to await fulfillment. :)