I asked for a miracle, He gave it to me.

The wondering and anticipation has come to an end. I've finally received all my results back! Whoopieeeee! That felt so great. Really it was God who helped me so much especially on my Maths. Called for a celebration by dropping in on the newest cafe in town.

I will be your strong tower and guide you every hour, just place your life completely in My hands.

Summer days

I woke up early feeling all excited. It was the same excitement I had back in primary school, when my teachers brought the class out on an excursion trip! This time though, I was the teacher. Weather was just perfect for what we planned, Games Day!

The kids were all ready with their cute lunch boxes and colourful hats. We hired 2 'songtaews' out to a nature park 20mins away from town. We played so hard, once I touch my bed tonight I'd just konk off. Oh! how it makes me so happy to see them running around. The wonderness of a carefree life. I hope these pictures might bring you a little bit of joy too!

Jesus loves the little children,
all the children of the world,
red and yellow, black and white,
they are precious in His sight,
Jesus loves the little children of the world.

Mug shot

I make people look like this. For the past few afternoons, Lois and I went down to Bethel Bible College to teach whatever we know about mime, which really isn't alot but we tried our best to share skills on this silent art.

They gave me the name "Mrs. Bean". Not sure if I should take that as a compliment. Anyway, I take interest in miming because you don't have to open your mouth! Just through your body and facial expressions you can convey a complex story. If there be a time in my life I don't feel like talking, hopefully I'd still be understood.

By the way...

This makes me laugh everytime I look at it.

Remind me

I have a little secret to tell you... I enjoy working in such a position too! I know it's a terrible posture, I'm trying to change but I like my knees... alot haha. These boys are always so absorbed in doing their craft.

Looking back on this week, I realised how self absorbed I was. I have been worried about the stories/messages I am doing for children's camps, whether or not the programme planned flows well. As much as I know God's in-charge, a part of me was stressed out because I felt like I had bring it about. I was responsible to make it good, to please Him.

Thankfully God had a talk with me through the message at church today. "The discipline of the silence of the heart" I have been tied down with busyness and have forgotten that rest I have in Him. God is not pleased based on how much I can accomplish for Him, He looks at my heart! That was liberating. It's only when I abide in Him, that I'd be able to serve Him and love Him tirelessly.

Meet Marvin.

Puppet making workshop. Cut, sew, glue, dry, paste, sew more and more, come up with a script. Very useful skill but I am tired to the max! Haah. I'll let Marvin talk on my behalf...

3rd Yr Anniversary

I missed posting this on the actual day- 1st March 09, but there was a good reason behind it! The 3 ladies in our family were down with food poisoning. There seems to be an outbreak of this in Mae Sai! Thank God for Dr. Dad who nursed us all back to health.

This evening as I watch the day depart, I asked myself what has been the most exciting experiences these years... It's been those where God does something through my life that only He can do, those where I realise I can do nothing.

Mae Sai, Thailand has become my home. Home is where the heart is. I surveyed my family's feelings. Lois said, "It's been a faith growing experience." "Like a roller coaster ride" said Mom. "I can't thank God enough." Dad whispered. I shut my eyes for a minute, listening to the crickets of the night. "Amen" I muttered.

I thought I should take this opportunity to share with you about how God has lead me to apply for admission to East Asia School of Theology. Even as I treasure the remaining months I have here, I know that God is leading me a step at a time.

- God spoke to me through this verse, “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.” (2 Tim 2:15).

- The first week of our return to Mae Sai in Oct '08, I called P.Sam & P.Kul to invite them over to our place for lunch. During the call, P.Sam asked me how my exploratory visits to the bible colleges. I told him that I was more inclined towards East Asia School of Theology. Guess what? He told me that after much prayer God was leading them both to EAST too! I felt absolutely cared for by God. If I were to head there, God even had my classmates planned out.

- 6th Oct, I received a letter from my brother. He left me with many encouraging thoughts. His most important question to me was “What does God want you to do? How do you know?” As I wrote to him, things became a little clearer to me. My brother gave me a couple of verses and this was my favorite “I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body whether by life or by death.” (Phil 1:20)

- I continued praying and fasting, waiting upon His will. I gave myself a personal deadline of 31st Oct, when I would decide to fill in the application forms or not.

- On 30th Oct evening, just before heading for bed, I received an email from the EAST admissions officer asking if my application was on the way. She also mentioned that she will be praying for me until the day I physically enroll.

- Most Friday nights, our family gets together to catch a movie on DVD. On this night, 31st Oct, we watched ‘Prince Caspian’. You might think I’m totally nuts. How can a show speak to you, Lydia? But I certainly felt it did.

“Arise, kings and queens of Narnia.” (Prince Caspian remained bowed low)
“All of you” said Aslan.
“I do not think I am ready” said Caspian
“It’s for that very reason I know you are.” Aslan replied.

- Dad also confirmed with me regarding my training. “We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone mature in Christ.” (Col 1:28)

Thank you for all your encouragements and faithful prayers in my life!