Philip's Dream Team

Banana Crumble Cheese Cake topped with cherries and blueberries.



Making a birthday wish.....



Alie working hard for her meal.



Hungry boys with the hippo smile....according to Philip.



A birthday salute for the birthday girl.

During Jordan's baptism class we were shown a short video clip and the simple message is “ Children see, children do”. It really sinks the message of parenthood even deeper into our hearts. For instance, if parents smoke, the likelihood of their offspring doing so is very high, if we curse and swear, they too will follow, and if we are inconsiderate, rude and unkind, guess who are closing watching us? The minister was reminding us parents that if we don't walk the talk our kids will know . I remember many years ago, a friend commented to me how a mutual friend was always verbally abusive to her maid and what had shocked my friend was that this mutual friend's daughter who was not more that 5 yrs old was equally abusive to the maid too. Guess who she was imitating??

I love my littlest nephew, Asher. He is clearly modelling the adults around him. He reprimands his sister Faith in true adult fashion. Even the intonation of his voice and his body gesture is perfect .

Let us all be reminded that in the family of God we as His children have Jesus the perfect One to whom we are to model our lives after. He has set us an example to follow. When we follow after Him we will be better models for our children.

I was baptised last Sunday in Church. I accepted Christ on 15 November 2008. I know about Jesus because my mummy and daddy talk to me about Him. I read my Bible every night. I have a special little book from Aunty Shirley that teaches me about God.



Baptism means that I tell people that I'm a child of God. When I went into the baptismal, the water was very cold. I'm a new Jordan now.

In times of joy and peace, when life is good
I thank You for You're there
In times of trials and pain, when life is tough
You're the God who sees me through
For You promised to be with me
Emmanuel
As I cast all my cares upon You
You deliver me from them all
Emmanuel

There are carols in the air wherever we go during this Christmas season. Peace and joy are always the themes of many Christmas carols. As I ponder upon the many dinners and programs, my thoughts are with some of you reading this blog, whom I know, and also those whom I have never met who are going through worrying or tough times in your health, career , marriage, family or finance. Let me encourage you that God is a God who never fails. That is how impressive His track record is. One of the greatest comfort anyone can receive this Christmas is Emmanuel, meaning God with us. Yes, God is with you through thick and thin. This is a song written just for you. Remember to cast all your cares upon God, because He cares for you. If only we realized that the creator of heaven and earth cares about us, we will be more than able to face our tomorrows with greater confidence and courage. I remember when I went through very tough times, one of the greatest comfort I received from God was knowing that He knew about my pain. Yes, knowing that He KNOWS is enough, very good enough, because our Heavenly Father is able to get you out of any trouble because He knows. When facing big bullies, little children always say this: Wait till I tell my father.... Yes, your Father in Heaven already knows and He is working behind the scenes to help you. May the peace of God surround you and I declare His everlasting goodness over your life. He will bless you and keep you this Christmas for He is faithful.

Lord, This Christmas
I come before You
Bow at Your feet, I worship You
The King of kings
Came as a humble child
I know You came for me.
Christmas lights, Christmas stars
There are all here
Remind us of the Season that changed our lives
Light a light, and start a fire
I’m burning again
A revival is ignited to mark my Saviour’s birth.

The lighting of the Olympic Torch during the 1992 Barcelona Olympics was probably the most dramatic in the history of the Games. Also fresh in our minds was the spectacular lighting of the Olympic flame during the Beijing Olympics recently. These are defining moments of the beginnings of great events.

I have been very busy lately, but deep inside I desire something more than the Christmas lights that I see everywhere. God spoke to me this morning about reaching out to Him and for Him to ignite the flame in me so that I can be passing on His flame to others.

About 100 years ago, a man named Evan Roberts started seeking the Lord fervently and God rewarded him with a nation-wide Welsh revival in 1904. Evan Roberts said: I have touched the flame of God. The result of this revival was people’s lives were changed, great miracles from God became a norm.

Friends, if you ask God for a flame to burn in your heart, He will give you a revival that will change your life, and you will never be the same again. This is the victorious life that God intended you to have. Also, the flame of revival is contagious. It will surely bring changes to people around you, and joy will fill your entire household and surroundings.

Just as the annual lighting of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree marks the beginning of the holiday season in New York City, I pray that this Christmas, you will join me in seeking God for His flame. Lets ask God to ignite the light of revival in us as a mark of a truly meaningful Christmas, and you will have a very happy and bright new year.

If you have not made a decision in accepting Jesus as your personal Saviour, why not make this Christmas a special one by doing so, and joy will come to you today.

Merry Christmas !

Normally school holidays are pretty quiet and I only pop into the office averaging twice a week and even then its only a couple of hours max. But this year I am popping into the office almost daily and for longer hours too.

It's half way through the holidays now and my stress level is still on the high side. Every other day something would just crop up and there are days I wait with bated breathe for the outcome of decisions. Needless to say, many SOSes have been sent heavenward for great favour and grace.

Just last week, I had to do a power point presentation for the Ministry of Education and guess what... my school does not even have anything remotely resembling a power point to begin with, so we had to start from scratch. My victim...is none other than Philip. I know nuts about computer and he had never done a power point before so he had to get cracking. It's one of those times in the history of our lives when “I don't know how” is just not acceptable. He managed to complete it in time and I was simply amazed!!! It was beautifully done and I almost wanted to put in a slide to thank him!!!


So many unexpected things happened at work this holiday. I really need quantum of solace and also yearning for a break. In the midst of all these challenges, I am learning to have peace and to trust God for every decision made. It's training myself to take every thought captive and not let it run like a runaway train. Tho I may not like some of the circumstances , yet I can't deny that it is in these situations that God is moulding and teaching me His precepts for abundant living. Knowing His word is one thing but to put into practice is another thing. It's really all by His grace.

Last nite we went to “tHe Spring” to do our Christmas shopping and boy am I impressed. This is the first time we in Kuching actually have a nice place to shop at Christmas. The mall is beautifully decorated and it lends a Christmassy feeling to the air. Also it makes you want to spend money. That's the dangerous bit.


It was really nice just wandering around the mall and seeing people of all races mingling and smiling. And of course Kuching being such a small city compared to London....( we are actually peanut size compared to other bigger cities), hence we end up meeting many familiar faces.

At home, the decorations are up as well. The tree needed to be repaired. The poor thing's leg broke but as usual Philip being very handy managed to fix it so its standing tall & proud. The stockings will soon be bulging with goodies. The kids are looking longingly at the presents under the tree and wondering when they can open it. This is the true test of self control for the kids.

Our calendar is starting to fill up with more and more Christmas parties and dinners. There are a few pot bless dinners to go and I have yet to scour the recipe books which are collecting dust on the shelf. There are a few dress up dinners to go so it will be ransacking the wardrobe for the right attire.

Philip and Heather are caught up with various church activities....practices and more practices until the real thing.

Christmas can be so FULL of activities, food and merry making that we can end up forgetting the REAL REASON for the SEASON. I have to slow down and remind myself that the very familiar story of the babe in the manger is a powerful event in history which has a profound and everlasting effect in my life. He continues to change lives and give hope to everyone who reaches out to Him. Our family's life has been totally transformed by this babe in the manger. He is worthy of our worship.