Problems and God

I hate having a lot of problems. They make life harder, and sometimes they frustate me, keeping my mind distracted from all the good plans I have in life.

Nevertheless, problems are actually one of those ways that make me realise that I am actually nothing. I am just really worthless, and I came from nothing. Without God, I am just who I am. Dirty, hopeless, and futureless. Nevertheless, I have come to realise that yes, God is there, problems are not here to stay, and they make me dependent more on the God almighty, the Great I Am… and the only answer to my problems.

It’s almost weekend!

It’s been another super busy week. Jonah’s cough has finally calmed down, and I am glad it was really nothing serious, considering Pat’s son, Joey had to be on antibiotic as his cough turned out to be some nasty bacterial infection. 

Anyway, I got crazy on Wednesday, and booked ourselves tickets to LA in December! I can’t believe I actually did it. Used most of Ian’s points on Frequent flyer. 192,000 points altogether, for the three of us (since Jonah is still travelling free). The tax, however, turned out to be $1228 for the 3 of us! Can’t believe the figure when it first popped up on my computer screen… but well, it’s so much cheaper than paying the full fare. I checked bestflights web, and to travel to LA in December costs more than $3000AUD per person! My gosh. It would’ve been $6500 gone for the tickets already. Thank God for frequent flyer. 

I’m still very nervous about this decision. It’ll be a long 3 weeks in the US, and I hope I can stay at Caroline’s place. She offered once… I hope the offer is still valid!

Ian, however, is still a bit nervous about leaving our house unattended for that long. And to add more craziness to it, we’re flying straight from LA to Melbourne, to join my parents on one of the RCI resorts. Aargh…. I think I AM crazy!

It’s been a really productive and great day. I managed to vacuum the second floor (all the bedrooms), and Ian downstairs. 
I took Jonah to Victoria Park to play at the playground. Met Fang2 and Alfred there. Had fun with the slides and the swing. For the first time Jonah managed to slide by himself, though it was in a dangerous position: head down. Nevertheless, we all had fun.

Then later on in the afternoon we went to Bondi, bought some groceries (rice bubbles, milk, and other stuff). Jonah was unbelievable though… when he saw the big rice bubbles box, he screamed and demanded a meal. So we sat in a cafe and gave him rice bubbles and milk in a coffee cup. I can’t believe he has grown to loooove these things. Neither Ian or I eat them!

It’s half past eight now, and I’m so sleepy already…. The effect of having a child!

Thank God it’s Friday!

How glad I am it is really the end of the week! 

Jonah has been coughing since last night so we took him to the GP, just to make sure it’s nothing serious. There’re so many things going around at the moment, and I just didn’t want to worry about it at work. So I got to work about 40 minutes late (thanks to my hubby who drove me to work). Thank God it’s nothing serious. We also got Jimmy (the doctor) to weigh him. He’s 9.89kg with his clothes on. That is so great, considering that it took him almost half a year from 8 kg to 9 kg… and now in about 2 months he’s gained another kilo. 

It’s also amazing how he’s suddenly talking! Ian noticed he was saying “apple” while playing with his Fisher Price toy which has got a red apple as one of the toys… He doesn’t say it well though, he says “a-po”, or “a-bo”….

And today, at my mum’s place, he was saying “choo-choo” while looking for his train under my mum’s bed. It is just simply amazing, how suddenly his vocabulary just improves like that. 

I just love having a 1.5 year old. He has been the best thing that has happened so far. Definitely God’s greatest blessing in our life. 

Hillsong conference next year will just be 3 days and 4 nights. I’m seriously considering to go. I have asked Ian, and he seems to be keen on going too. It’ll be good if we both go (along with Jonah, ofcourse). There will be Joel Osteen, and some other great speakers. I will have to make up my mind soon to get the conference special price of $149.

It’ll be a busy weekend. Tomorrow we’ve got Sam and Meling’s farewell, and Sunday will be Julius’ bday dinner. I’m gonna spend my weekend with Jonah…. for sure. I may have to work overtime on Tuesday until 7 p.m. to catch up with some work. This is the first time, ever, we have been asked to do some O/T. They said they’d pay us, and give us dinner. Hmmh… money is probably good, but I will definitely miss Jonah. They said it’s up to me… but if I said ‘no’ it will be selfish… as all the others are doing it. 

Anyway, I won’t bother about it. Weekend is here, and I am going to enjoy it.

A visit to CUSCAL

Had a lunch date with Laurice at CUSCAL. Bought lemon pepper chicken from Big Bite to share with her. She loved it, and it is so worth sharing, as the $8 portion is way to big for one.

Anyway, I always love visiting CUSCAL. I still know a lot of people there, and I just love their kitchen. Sharon got promoted to replace Sean as the Direct Entry Supervisor, and Laurice asked me why had I not applied… Well, no one told me! I would have applied, for sure. Oh well, I promise myself I won’t ask these ‘what if’ questions, and be happy with where I am.

Love your enemies

“But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you” Matthew 5:44

When I was a new Christian, every thing seemed easy. I took every word that was preached to me, and God was on top of my priorities. I am being challenged again these days. Why am I so easily annoyed at people’s comments? Why am I not open to others as much as I used to be? 

True that during my Christian walk, I have faced some disappointments and bitterness. But have I forgiven those who were against me? Who has probably said something offensive to me? Who acted not in the ways that “I” would have liked? Or is it probably just me who has been oversensitive and got offended at them?
Nevertheless, the bible says to LOVE my enemies. And it goes further to “PRAY” for those who spitefully use and persecute me. It is a strong command, and definitely not an easy one. But I am going to try to put that into practice.

My prayer is that I can always “love” those who are my enemies. Let my attitude show love, not bitterness. Let my words speak kindness, not hatred. And it is only God, in me, who can help me do that.

Amen.

First post!

Yay! My blog…. I have been wanting to start a blog, especially that Jonah, my 1.5 year old is growing too fast. I am afraid I will regret not recording his milestones in life, and pictures…

Anyway, had a super great weekend. Went to Yuli’s baby shower on Saturday without Jonah (asleep at home). It was so organised, with one male coffee maker, and one masseuse, it was such a pleasant event. The nursery was beautifully painted in purple. Purple cot, purple wall… very well done. I am dreaming to have one like that too! Maybe for the next one.

Jonah has been eating so well, I can’t believe how ‘bigger’ he has become in just over a week. He still loves his cornflakes and rice bubbles. It is good that he is eating lots, but now it’s a bit hard to get him to eat normal food. All he wants is rice bubbles or cornflakes only!

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