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Who am I, that the Lord of all the earth
Would care to know my name
Would care to feel my hurt
Who am I, that the bright and morning Star
Would choose to light the way
For my ever wandering heart
Not because of who I am
But because of what You've done
Not because of what I've done
But because of who You are
I am a flower quickly fading
Here today and gone tomorrow
A wave tossed in the ocean
A vapor in the wind
Still You hear me when I'm calling
Lord, You catch me when I'm falling
And You've told me who I am
I am Yours, I am Yours
Who am I, that the eyes that see my sin
Would look on me with love
and watch me rise again
Who am I, that the voice that calmed the sea
Would call out through the rain
And calm the storm in me
Whom shall I fear
Whom shall I fear
I am yours
dailies
Sunday, December 17, 2006
-3:37 PM
It was after Christmas caroling practice. Lee Ching left a sms for me. I guessed she was feeling extremely uncomfortable and probably suffering from excruciating pain as well. All the symptoms, according to her, remind her of a past serious case of food poisoning. And the worse scenario is – she was all alone at home as her husband was overseas. I rushed over. It was my first time. Usually, my sense of direction is atrocious and the fact that it was night time was not very helpful. I prayed. Asked God to speed me to her safely. God answers prayers! Very quickly, I saw her pale-looking face and vulnerability at her door. I did not really take care of her but I was just there. We chatted and she felt better after taking some oral medicine. It was past 3 in the wee hours of the morning and I was about to take a cab home. Lee Ching really warmed me with her hospitality. She made me stay over night. A friend in need is a friend indeed. Learnt another thing. How nice it is to feel God near you when you are most down. He does not have to say a word but your knowing of that fact that He never leaves nor forsakes us is exceptionally uplifting.
Have been busy. Many may be thinking this is impossible since I am having my holidays. But it is the truth. All the stories and anecdotes are to be unfolded gradually.
Caroling practices have commenced not too long ago. I must say it is quite fun though others may find otherwise. I sang consecutively for 5 days, including practice at cell and worship practice for Sunday Service. And I just saw my new cell member. My heart nearly jumped out of my mouth when I spotted him because he closely resembles my lecturer in NIE. But the similarity stops there. He was reserved and introverted.
Was pleasantly surprised by my tuition kids. They actually bought me a present, with their savings, in my favourite colour. They told their mother that I am a Christian (which is obvious, haha) and thus I celebrate Christmas. Saccharine sweet kids. Had a great time with them at Swensons when I bought them a meal there to celebrate their improvement in their grades. Not a wrong choice at all to be in the teaching profession. Alright, there will be still kids who can almost drive you to your grave but they are genuinely nice, I believe.
Often experience déjà vu and this really got me interested in the sermon preached by Rev Daniel not too long ago. Cell discussion on this was equally engaging for me. Coincidentally, went for a show with that name quite recently with Zhiyong. Boy, I must say he is impressive because he actually saw what was coming in the movie!
Had dinner at Fish & Co. with Tommy and Sharon last Sunday. Sharon loves mussels and calamari. I will give the former a miss at all times. The complimentary mints they gave after we paid for our bills are very good. I remember Weiling loves them. I had tried searching for them at all super marts but to no avail. Jokingly, I asked the waiter if they do sell the sweets, to which he smiled rather sheepishly and replied that they do. I went to the counter and purchased 1 kilogram of Endearmints. Veeerrryyy nice. Candy coated soft mints. Yummy. If you are into mints, get a sample from me. Not that Fish & Co. is paying me commission but good things are meant to be shared.
Experimenting with decorating on shoes recently. The school shoes are really comfortable but the personalized hand painted ones are rather costly, given the fact that I can buy a pair of plain ones off the shelf at $5. So, I went to Art Friend, got myself fabric glues, brushes and colour dyes. Will find a few khakis to go to Sharon’s place one day for some real fun with the shoes. But I was too excited and so I did a pair on my own first. Not the pretty pretty kind. Kind of abstract I would say. Going to paste the hearts (made from straw) which Shumin gave me, unto the shoes.
Had dinner at Café Cartel with Zhen Zhi and Pearlyn. Had a great time catching up and taking pictures. Promised to meet up soon. Well, I have to pass them their Christmas presents. I think this is the year I bought the most number of presents. Not that they are all costly but adding the total amount up can be scary. Anyway, it is the thought that counts right?
Just last night, I attended my first Christmas party for 2006. It was organized by Jonathan and held at a function hall at Uncle Stanley’s condominium. We had fabulous food. Sautéed mushrooms and prawns, turkey, ham, assorted sausages, salad, mushroom soup, cheesecake, spaghetti, biscuits with assorted cheese, cheesecake, chicken wings and drumlets, and log cake. For gift exchange, I received an adorable massager bought by Eliz. I took the chance to distribute some Christmas presents because I know I will not have the hands to carry them all to church on Sunday morning. It will an excited time of thanksgiving on Sunday!
I went gaga over him. Could not help it. It was uncontrollable. All the suppressed intense longing for him just came flooding back. I need to see him again. I need to touch him again. I need to hear him again. These are the results of catching a glimpse of my most beloved Joash. This is Gillian, for you. He seems to have grown just over a week! And a few of the youths refused to believe that I am Joash’s real Godma! I am! I am!
Finally got to catch up a little with precious Wendy. She brought another friend along. Very nice gal. As usual, I gave names to them. Jonathon (Mei Qi) is No Flag, Wendy (Xue Qi) is Snow Flag and Xiao Qi is Small Flag. Promised to meet up on Wednesday with the two gals. Pray that the change in Wendy’s working schedule will not be affected, else we have to wait for another chance to find out how we have been doing in life. I know she has not been having an easy time at work. This is an adult life in the society. Hope that she will do something about the challenges she is facing now, and that God will see her through it all.
Am super excited now. Going to Night Safari with the Yeung sisters and others later. I remember the supper we had after watching Sister Anna’s performance. It was exceedingly fun as we were all crappy. It can sometimes take a lot to have people let down their hair totally and be real with you. That is the Yeung sisters for you.
