As the yr comes to a close, I can't help but be thankful for the many things that has happened this yr.
Joy was a lot more stable this yr compared to when she was in P1. Compared to the constant tantrums and frequent lying incidents where I caught her last yr, this yr it seems both of us have adapted well. I try to spend more time especially during the holidays with her. After all she is juz an 8 yr old. But being the firstborn, we always tend to have bigger expectations of her; that she be independent, be mature enough to take care of her sisters, be responsible n polite; and the list goes on n on..I'm thankful for her in my life and a lot of times as I look at the past photos, I often am reminded that she is the one taking care of me rather than the other way around. Academically she did very well this yr too. I just hope that all of us won't b too caught up in the exam race that we forget that the tests / exams r juz stations in life but it doesn't end our lives.
Grace
She's the one that will kiss me more often than the other 2.. still innocent and bubbly , mama juz hope that u will take yr time to grow up. And I pray that you will look at joy as yr role model. She's also the one that has visited the hospital more frequently than the others, i'm thankful that she being the braver one is not afraid of all the misfortunes that has happened in 2015.
Vera
The little princess of the family, I have to constantly remind myself that she isn't that little anymore. That even though she's the mei Mei of the family , she is actually only 1 min younger than grace. . 😂 she has come v far from the colicky baby in her 1st yr. She is still demanding and at times I won't have the confidence to manage her. And for this , I'm thankful for uncle pig. .that bcoz of his stern dad personality, the kids won't dare step on too many lines. .hahaha.. ever always so thankful for him to be in my life.
In the past , I'm always worried when the yr ends.. coz it means that for the coming yr I need to find new biz n sometimes the future didn't seem that clear.. but in recent yrs I'm no longer afraid or jittery. I know God is here and He will be with us in all circumstances. He's the only 1 constant in my life and no matter how rocky the future might b, He is here. And that's what it all matters.
Recently met up with some ex-colleagues and someone asked if I've qualified for this xxx incentive or that xxx incentive coz he just started his "run". To which, I've already qualified 2 tickets each to the incentives. . I don't know how it happened and my only explanation is God allowed it to happen. I wasn't tracking on either of the incentives but was notified few weeks ago when I've achieved it. I pray that God will give me the right words to speak to the people, so that they won't think I'm crazy or extreme, but it is really a fact that all is becoz of Him. And we really only need to entrust and believe that He knows best. It's like going into an investment not knowing where or what it's investing in but u know it's 101% guarantee that is the best for u. 😊
Right now I wanna pray for 2 of my friends' parents who have recently had stroke. One of them is still in the hospital while the other is discharged and recuperating at home. The recovery path is long and tedious . I wanna pray that Lord , you strengthen the family members and give them hope . You carry them in their woes and I also want to pray that they recover soon. In jesus name I pray, amen.
Wishing all family and friends a happy new yr and may the new yr bring you joy, hope and peace.
