Jason :: Pursuing Truth, Recipient of Grace

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

My Resolution I Pray

Two things I ask of God to grant me in my new role,

1. To love my students just as Christ as loved me. To have the strength to go beyond my duties to help each student grow.
2. At available opportunities, to share Christ's love with students.

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Caleb's trip to T3

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Originally uploaded by certainan

Been quite a while since we church youths last gathered. Finally, met at T3 food court and then Ya-Kun for a mini-farewell for our bro.
Oh Caleb was there too, with Grandma, haha. He kena over stimulated that day.

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Do your own passport photo

Who wants to do your own free passport photos?
Don't need to go to those photo studios and pay $7 for 4 photos which we keep losing...

http://www.epassportphoto.com/

Thursday, March 19, 2009

Farewell

(this post was created wif a baby on my arm whom i am tryin to put to sleep =X)

mar 18 was my last day at cs. it was one of the most unforgettable days ever for me as i received a great farewell frm my colleagues. i thot it was just gonna be a hand shakin plus greeting thing but wat happened was really beyond my expectations!

(ok, luckily mother in law took caleb away so i can type much faster!)

THe sweet guys gave me a super big precious card! And it in had signatures/greetings from my IT team and even the proj mgmt team which of coz i gotta thank Karen for orchestrating this.

Here's the size of it.

Besides that, they gave a big photo collage which consisted of photos taken in my whole duration at CS. Incredibly well done and I heard that they had to put many hrs, collecting photos, arranging photos and getting the photo frame putting it altogether.

Of course i had to pose with these wonderful guys with the gifts. Of my team also gave me a team t-shirt!!!

Special thanks to my teammates and also Karen and Cheri for orchestrating these...this is also not to mention the farewell lunches for which i did not post photos over here.

To express my gratitude, treated them for afternoon tea of brownies, rum balls, cakes, biscuits...

Thank you guys. Realli appreciate the efforts and it made it realli a wonderful and memorable departure. Will miss u all.

Monday, March 16, 2009

On the road to Wanaka (9)

On the road to Wanaka (9)
Originally uploaded by certainan

Let the rivers clap their hands, Let the mountains sing together for joy; let them sing before the LORD, for he comes to judge the earth.
Psalm 98: 7-9

Friday, March 13, 2009

Mummy and Grand Mummy!

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Originally uploaded by certainan

I love this comfy breast feeding pillow! I can just snuggle in it. And oh look! Mummy and Granny are beside me! Let's all pose for Daddy to snap from his borrowed D200. A pity daddy still doesn't understand the concept of ISO etc....

Mummy and Caleb!

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Originally uploaded by certainan

Both of them making funny poses at Daddy!
And btw, this is a test blog post straight from flickr.

Caleb - My Story

I love mummy! And hmm...why do I look at her so much?

Feel so comfy in grandma's arms!

My cot during my first day in the world in KK.

Oh, I learned how to open both my eyes for the first time!

Sunday, February 08, 2009

Caleb's arrival

Finally, on the 3rd of February 2009, at 1815 hrs, Caleb was brought into this world.

Peixuan was induced on Sunday, and it was a long and terrifying wait for dilation to happen as we really didn't want her to go through C-section as her fibroids ran the risk of her losing too much blood.

Thank God that after 2 days, it dilated and it was time to push. Gynae's recommendation earlier was that she try natural delivery as the fibroids are not obstructing baby's path out. And it was indeed! Her delivery actually only took 1/2 hrs! Also thanks to Mummy's super determination and pelvic muscle and strength that she pushed and pushed and pushed and Caleb came out!

When I saw Caleb for the very first time, i was in total awe. We are indeed wonderfully and fearfully made by God! There must be an intelligent designer these wonders and He is to be praised! Also thanked God that I was involved in the actual delivery, mid wife taking one side, and I taking the other, both of us helping Cat count the pushing breaths, taking a deep breath, breathing slowly...the tips, the reminders. Hubbies, hope you will find the quick tip guide to helping your wife give birth useful.

QUick Tip guide to helping your Wife Give birth

1. If possible, go enrol for antenatal classes, you might say you know already. But it really doesn't harm and gives you the added confidence to support your wife.

2. If contraction pain, ask her to breathe slowly. Appear duhz, but trust me, your reminding will help them (as verified with my wife.)

3. Talk, chit chat, with mid wife, bring some humour in to ease the tension. Must get your wife to relax

4. And err....epidural if wife can't tahan anymore, feels like heaven.

In all, I really thank God for hearing and answering our prayers. Helping Peixuan have a safe delivery. Keeping her and Caleb safe. Caleb growing well to today. Faith in Him really kept us going and facing the next moment in confidence though we may fear.

Thank God for Caleb and Cat.

Thursday, January 29, 2009

Caleb's coming out

Cat's gonna be induced coming Sun. Admission at 1pm and induction at 2pm.
Induction is needed as she has some fibroids which might get in the way of the delivery if baby is too big. So since baby is now 3.1kg (2 wks ago) and lungs are mature, will induce first.
Praying that her natural delivery will be all smooth.

Please do keep her and Caleb in prayer.

Monday, January 26, 2009

New Year, New Heart

New Year, New Heart - New Year's Eve Sunday Morning Sermon

Philippians 4

A heart of rejoicing.
4Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!

A heart of gentlesness
5Let your gentleness be evident to all.

A heart of entrusting to God, not being anxious about anything.
6Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

A healthy heart, medicated by these qualities.
8Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.

A heart of setting an example.
9Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

回顾2008 - 数算主恩

2008年实在是一个该感恩的一年。

年头，我和珮宣结了婚。过后就到纽西兰度蜜月。真好玩。自己也体验到了，神伟大的创造。

回来后不久，公司就安排我到Sydney公干两个星期。在那段时间里能和在那里居住的亲戚见面。太太也在那里陪了我一个星期。也蛮好玩的。最高兴就是能够与亲戚见面。

回到新加坡后，糟糕，工作忙起来了。但仍然神眷顾。祷告会，主日学教导，团契，崇拜，诗班仍没有缺席。

忙到了六月份，感谢主！太太怀孕了！心里又感激又欢喜。

前三月的怀胎期真不容易。若不是神的眷顾，人的眷顾就枉然劳力。但凭着神的看守，终于度过了前三月的怀胎期！

八月发现到我及格了CFA level two。真没想到会及格。但应该是不会再继续读了。也就在这期间，美国许多的投资银行开始倒塌。累积了好几年的经济繁荣泡沫终于被穿破了。也在当中看到泡沫是因为人自己的贪引起了百物高涨而造成的。认为什么物价会起。认为越不能测透的经融产品赚钱。认为越多贷款来赚更多的钱越实际。因此，从未见过的经济市场倒塌就发生在我们的眼前。

十二月-感谢神能够参加实乃断宣。太好玩了。而且又学习到儿童侍奉和各人布道，并看到神自己预备的果子。

在这月里也要感恩的是虽然经济衰退，工作仍然稳定。也看到前面的道路神预备。

当然不忘了每个星期能够教导可爱的少年人们主日学。整个过程当中也也在圣经里的话造就到自己。

主的恩典样样都要数！主的恩典都要记清楚！必能叫你惊讶立时了欢呼。

新年蒙恩！

刚刚下载了谷格（google）的中文拼音输入工具。哈哈。觉得他比windows的输入法好多了！就让我用华文来写这个部落格输入吧！

新年将来临了。很期待。也很紧张，因为。。。快要当爸爸了！但靠着神的力量，和恩惠，我会学习做个好爸爸的！

时间要到了。即将要去锡安楼开青年团契会议了！过后就是守岁礼拜，在神的家过年。

新年蒙恩！再见了！

如果你要试试谷格（google）的中文拼音输入工具，请到以下的网址下载。
ps：http://www.google.com/ime/pinyin/index.html

Thursday, December 18, 2008

Hello Caleb!!

Hello Caleb!

You are going to arrive in about 1.5 to 2 months time! I hope i can carry you well and bring you up into a fine boy! Growing in stature and in favour with man and God.

I also pray to God that i can help mummy ensure your smooth and safe delivery and both you and mummy will be fine.

Looking forward to holding you Caleb!
You are wonderfully and fearfully made by the grace and mercy of God!