Calm in the storm

November 15, 2011 · By ·

I am experiencing the toughest season of my life. And I am still in the midst of the storm.

Too much to put it down in words, but it is easy to blame the hb for some, but I know that our lives are a result of choices that we made. And I had a part to play as well.

What we have learnt from this is that we can never depend on our own assumptions, strength, abilities or intelligence…and never take our eyes off God. The positives that have resulted from this is that hb and I have started doing couple devotional time together. I have always been focused on my own spiritual growth and never been a very good team player when it comes to growing together as a couple in Christ.

I am amazed really. Amazed by how much strength and peace that the Lord has given me to sustain me, the joy that I still have in Him despite the difficulties. I am certain that if I do not have God in my life, I would have been crying like mad and panicking like a headless chicken. I did not shed a tear once. And the only response to my panic was to go into prayer. Prayer for the God's hand on the situation, thanksgiving for the daily sustenance and providence. And again God has proven to be so real and faithful in my life, I really felt the words of this verse coming to pass;

Philippians 4:6-7

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

I will continue running with endurance in this last leg of the race for I know 'Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.' – James 1:12

Despite whatever I am experiencing, it is nothing compared to the millions of people out there that are way less fortunate than I am. I am still working on the handmades (for fund raising for Children's Hunger Fund) to help me to remind myself of how blessed I really am.

And I know with utmost certainty that I will be able triump over the storm and soon will be able to exclaim that all glory goes to God!

Hebrews 12:1-3

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.

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Memories are for keeps

October 7, 2011 · By ·

From pinterest

Blogging can feel quite surreal sometimes. Especially when I look back at my old posts, I realise that it is really no mean feat to have accumulated 4 years of my life stories.

There are many reasons why people blog; some do it for themselves, for a business online, to share an interest or just for their family. I have actually thought about how it would have been if my mom was a blogger. It would have been quite interesting to read about how it was like for my mom at my age and have some of my questions answered about how it was like growing up;

What was she most passionate about at that point?

What were her favorite recipes?

What was it that I used to do that amused or irritated her?

I still could ask her some of these questions now, but I guess it wouldn't be the same.

Lately, I came across a remark on another blog, the blogger mentioned that said that she did not want to post some content, as it would probably be too dull for people to read. I wonder how many of us, especially parent bloggers hesitate to put up something on our blog because it is not entertaining enough

Here are some of my sentiments about why I blog;

I do not blog to amuse or entertain

I do not blog to be someone else we are not

I blog in the hope that my experience will benefit someone else who reads my blog

What is written here on the blog is pretty much what you get. As a mom, in the busyness of daily routines and hiccups, alot of things get forgotten. So when I look at my old posts and pictures, I don't even remember some of them very clearly, but I am glad that I wrote it down on the blog.

Sure, I experience seasons when there is really nothing much to take down, when the same old, same old happens. And there are also moments in time, when I have too much going on and lots to talk about.

So how do I find the time to blog? It's tough to squeeze that time from the regular schedules, but since I value the memories in this space and not want to them lost, I make time.

So here's to 4 years of blogging and cherished memories online!

From pinterest

For those with blogs, how about turning your blog into a book as a memento to keep for your kids? Or you could get your photos printed in a book. I think this is a fabulous way to finally get those pictures printed. I hope you are not like me, who have have tons of soft copies of old photos.

No blog? Start blogging to tell your story. If you don't take it down, it will just get lost in the deep recesses of your brain.

Go ahead and write it down, it will definitely be worth your time. 

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Illustration Wednesday – Sleep

October 5, 2011 · By ·

We sat on the couch for like almost half an hour, staring into space.

His face still streaked from the hot tears that fell from his eyes, having woken up from the nightmare he had a moment before.

Scenes from a dream that were still vivid and fresh in his mind, I see in his eyes the fear that gripped him.

It has been like that for the past 6 days, the same nightmare, the same cast of characters in his dreams.

All he can tell me is, "Instruments, playing themselves in our hall, very very loudly."

I consoled and comforted him, explained the confusion he was experiencing, between dream and reality.

Praying silently that the nightmares will plague me instead…

 

That's how life for me has been the past one week. The boy and I haven't been getting much of a restful sleep, he gets waken by the recurring nightmare, while I am such a light sleeper these days, that any noise around the house easily rouses me from my sleep.

Getting short naps in the afternoon is a luxury, as he hardly sleeps more than an hour these days, while I hardly fall into deep sleep.

Feeling tired, really tired…knowing that this is only momentary, but really feels like forever when I am in it.

So, excuse me while I illustrate what I badly need now; curled comfortably on my couch, alone in my hall, enjoying the peace and quiet of slumber without any delirious instruments wildly playing in the background.

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