| Things to do after exam |
[Nov. 25th, 2009|09:51 pm] |
Here is the list of my to-dos after exam:
1. Finish writing my sermon, prepare the materials needed for mission trip.
2. Continue preparing for JLTA 2010.
3. More planning for 2010. More meetings. Taking on the new role of Group Commander, continue running AJTC, holding Easter Camp, doing my NYAA Gold, attending reservist, while at the same time fulfilling my duty as a student in a new semester and a trainee teacher for a new 5-week practicum and still prepare for my wedding is going to be C-R-A-Z-Y. But i am not backing down!!! Rawr!!! My God is always greater than my circumstance. One thing at a time.
4. Look around for bridal stuff and look for a church to hold the wedding.
5. Sit in the cafe with a book in hand.
Looks like i am working all year round. At least i can look forward to a bigger mansion in my Father's place.
Sighs, the thought of Dilys leaving for her exchange program is bothering me. God, this is the one and only sister You have given me. Please prepare her sufficiently and take good care of her when she is there. Teach me to love her and treasure her as an older brother, even as i am learning to become a good husband for my future wife. Let her know that when i am marrying -=Princess=-, she is not losing her brother but gaining a sister who loves her dearly too.
The plus point is that when she is back, she is going to help me in the preparation of my wedding and i can go to school with my fiancee and my sister. How cool is that man. |
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| My love with -=Princess=- |
[Nov. 19th, 2009|12:08 am] |
Many people asked. I think i've better pen it down before my memory fails. Useful for the coming wedding too.
1. The first time i chance upon a person by the name of Lynn Yeo was when i was 14, in Bethel YouthAlive. She looked beautiful, but I only knew her from a distance. It would be 5 years before we got attached at 19 years old.
2. The first time i actually spoke with her and worked with her was when i was 16. We were in the committee for Youth Retreat and we happened to work closely for publicity. It was when we had long hours of phonecalls sorting out the details. I realised she has a certain vibe around her that makes people comfortable and happy. She was crazy about Netball and the colour Blue, and i was crazy about Basketball and the same colour as well.
3. The first time i saw her right after she woke up ws during the Youth Retreat. I was knocking on doors to wake the committee and she answered. Man, she look pretty even when she just woke up.
4. The first rose i got for her was when i knew she was attending prom. Back then, we were 17. I was kind of poor and so i could only afford one. Even then, she was so embarrassed that she walked away and didn't accept it until her schoolmates pulled her back.
5. The first sunflower (i later found out that she likes sunflower) i got for her was when we were 18. It was during valentine and i got one for a best friend too.
6. The first big quarrel we had was when i wanted to send her home after a revision with her friends. We were 17 and i thought i was being a gentlemen. But it failed and so we quarreled.
7. The first time i met her parents at the house was when i was 18. I was with Dilys and we were hanging out with Melvin as well, during our school holiday.
8. 07/01/2006 was the official date we got attached. We were 19!!! It was bad. We quarreled about what we want to eat right away, but we made up. Before we got attached, she already knew my calling and ministry commitment. She learnt to accept it and adjust accordingly, though not without much fight :)
9. 05/02/08. I ORD-ed from the army, just in time to celebrate her 21st birthday the next day. God kept us through the 2 years and she was fiercely faithful and understanding about what i was going through. She was with me as i worked for and achieved my GMA (the highest achievement in Royal Rangers) and knew my desire to serve God through my calling and ministry.
10. We prayed and told God. If He want us to marry during our university days, let one of us enter NIE (i already knew i wanted to get in NIE) and we will scrimp and save from our income. Lynn already wanted to do some part time business degree and work at the same time. But we both knew we want to save up and marry one another. The amazing thing was i ORD-ed and she graduated from the poly at the same period. It was a transition made together.
11. Lynn received news she was accepted into NIE though it was not her 1st choice.
about 1 month later...
12. I received news i was accepted into NIE.
13. We decided to save our income for marriage, knowing God answered our prayers.
14. It was really fun doing the registration and going for orientation together. We had each other in a new environment.
15. I decided to give God 100% of my 1st income even though we were saving and it was scary!!!
16. We went through the 1st year of studies. It was such a joy to share the same friends and even attend the same lecture, tutorial and work in the same project group. We enjoyed the love and care from our NIE friends as a couple.
17. I prayed and decided to marry Lynn. Then comes the talk with our mentors cmdr Chong and cmdr Tres. At the session, i was even more sure.
18. Prayed, prayed, prayed. I am someone who needs to be totally confident before i do something. If any moment i was afraid, it was then. But God spoke clearly, and it was "by all means." That's even more scary!!!
19. Planned the proposal with my sister. Watched tons of youtube video on successful and failed proposals. Contrary to gossips, i had the intention to do something so grand that it would blow alot of people's mind. I budgeted $2000. But, i realised for a successful proposal, its lies not in how grand it is, but how well you can tailor it to tug the heart. (Many failed proposals were grand too, you know) For Lynn, she had certain conditions:
a. cannot be infront of too many people, but must still have her close friends as witnesses
b. must be a surprise. To let some ppl who don't know me well know, she reads my mind and nothing escape her. Many surprises failed throughout our courtship.
c. must be at night
c. must have flowers
d. the ring must cost at least some of you readers' parent' 1 month salary (or close la)
And i realised i can only do it the way it was done. (please look at the slight preview in FB. Detailed photos and video will be shown at our wedding)
With the help of love ones, i've met the criterias. I was choked with emotions when i was proposing. Never felt like that. Duh, once in a lifetime. :)
20. We searched for hotels and finally found a nice 5-star hotel in Singapore. The cheque is written and we are signing next week.
By social norm, i would not marry Lynn. 'Cause you are right and we are really young. By social norm, i wouldn't have done many things in obedience to Christ as well. But as we walk through our courtship, God's favor was always there, both as individuals and as a couple. Our parents and close friends further confirmed it. I am certain and sure enough that i am making the best choice in my life other than accepting Jesus (and joining RR. Teehee).
If it is time, it is now, since we saved hard, it is time to also see the desire of our hearts being fulfilled by God. Who says God cannot bring someone special into your life. And who says you cannot find the one for you even when you are young. God has His timing and we only have to trust in Him. If you are jealous, don't be. My God provides. Come to know Him
Pray for us as we prepare. Thank you for your many blessings. And if people gossip and want to know more, don't gossip. God hates gossiper. Don't sin and just ask us straight.
18th and 19th December 2010 will be our special days. |
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[Nov. 18th, 2009|09:38 pm] |
1 Corinthians 2:5
...which made it clear that your life of faith is a response to God's power, not to some fancy mental or emotional footwork by me or anyone else
When i am sick, God is my Healer.
When i am tired, God is my strength.
When i am stressed, i know i already have the victory in Christ Jesus.
When things doesn't seem to go its way, i need to know my faith is a response to God's power. My faith in Christ is determined neither by the physical circumstance, nor by the way people think.
That when all else seems to fail, Christ has NEVER fail me.
My God has been faithful, and by God has brought me thus far. My God will continue to bring me further.
Psalm 23
A psalm of David.
1 The Lord is my shepherd;
I have all that I need.
2 He lets me rest in green meadows;
he leads me beside peaceful streams.
3 He renews my strength.
He guides me along right paths,
bringing honor to his name.
4 Even when I walk
through the darkest valley,[a]
I will not be afraid,
for you are close beside me.
Your rod and your staff
protect and comfort me.
5 You prepare a feast for me
in the presence of my enemies.
You honor me by anointing my head with oil.
My cup overflows with blessings.
6 Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me
all the days of my life,
and I will live in the house of the Lord
forever.
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