http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcjkJp9VxY8
Sacrifice by Bob Fitts

Very catchy tune and meaningful words. It's base on Abraham obedience to God that he was willing to sacrifice Isaac. Enjoy.

Jayne is doing a play that depicts the Peranakan culture. She is playing the role of a wife who was betrayed by a husband who is keeping a mistress. to win his heart, she cooks this curry with the nut (Buah kelauk). She brought home some of those nuts so I decided to try cooking this Nonya curry. I asked the children, do you think I can win my husband's heart with this curry? Most of them said can. But Joycelyn answered:" I don't think papa will leave you in the first place!" Well, it's good that our kids have confidence in our husband and wife relationship! And I' m also glad the curry turned out well.

Daniel had chinese spelling on Tuesday and I only realised it on Monday. Normally,I'll spend more than 1 week to help him review and be prepared. But I guess it was the CNY that threw me off! So in 1 afternoon, he had to read, recognise and remember 8 characters. I thought he did well, but he has no confidence and kept worrying about it. When i fetched him from school this afternoon, he told me not to be sad or angry with him because he mixed up 3 and 4. I was quite surprised because he could do it at home and there's no reason to get it mixed up. we didn't talk further about it till Ting and Davy brought out some test papers for me to sign then he said, Mummy, i tricked you! (He could do his chinese spelling!) I can't believe that at this age, he can be so cheeky!

Sat night Daniel was praying with me and his first statement: Thank you Jesus for coming into my life....! Amen to that. Lying in bed, he told me that he's still afraid of death but just little bit. Sunday morning, Joycelyn,Daniel and I were in a taxi going to church. Joyce was complaining about all the mosquito bites she got from her P5 adventure camp. Daniel was quick to assure her " It's OK. God will give you a new body, no bites, no boo-boos." Joycelyn didn't know what he's talking about, but I'm proud that he knows how to apply his faith!

Daniel had been rather paranoid that his heart might stop beating. He mentioned it again this morning and said he's afraid of death. I felt it's time to deal with the issue. We read a book together that talks about why physical death is inevitable and brought up the aspect of the spirit part of us that lives forever. He seem to accept it well when I said that the Daniel body is made of dust and to dust it will return. But the Daniel spirit will live forever and God will give a new body that will never die. He like what he heard. I shared with him that he needs Jesus to live in his heart. "Do you know how you can let Jesus live in your heart?" He said no and is ready to asked for help to pray and invite Christ into his life!

Late afternoon went to visit a colleague's father who had been ill. He had accepted Christ but his wife has yet to make a decision. Hopefully with our visits, she too will be open to Christ. Came home to fix dinner for the family and was pleasantly surprised by Daniel. He took the trouble to clear up the messes in the living room and other places just to give me a surprise. Isn't he a darling!

Finally, the last day of the CNY. I was taking a walk with Aik after sending my mother-in-law to the bus stop. Above the busy street with cars and people, stood a serene round moon. It's really beautiful with streaks of small clouds passing by from time to time. There's no time to stand and stare; not on a busy street. But I can still take a glimpse or two from time to time as I walk.Hmmm, sounds so philosophical. I want to enjoy the beautiful things in my life no matter how busy life can get. It's not wishing to have more time, but the attitude of enjoying the moment.