Great is thy faithfulness over the years

It has been such a long time since i write another blog post. This moment, is exactly two weeks before 10,000 words submission to turnitin and after this meant graduation from uni and 4 years of work life for me. Looking back, it is incredibly unbelievable how I have manage to go through university. The transition from polytechnic to university is immense. I still remember the first time i was told to do a 5,000 words essay alone for research methods module, was pure daunting. But, somehow I have overcome each and every work and essay given to me, to the point that I am working on my dissertation at this point. This however, has taught me a lot. I have learnt that God is a faithful God, who always have better plans and purpose for me. This is very true because each and every hurdle in life that has attempted to put me down, is overcame in the end. And I know this is not because my own effort alone. God is great because he blessed me with family members who never fail to offer me with continuous support and encouragement. taking for instance, daddy who will brew a cup of coffee, sit down and talk to me when I feel so stressed up to meet the deadline. God has also given me a helpful senior that I can confide in terms of my work. Even in instances that I am at the brink of giving up, God always arrange someone to be beside me.

This incredible journey of my life started ever since i failed english and thought that there was no more hope, that there will not be any course that take me in. After which, God has showed his providence by allowing me to enter into the nursing course in poly. And after poly, God continue to show me his grace and mercy by leading me into university with my friends. So i believe that everything has a reason. Perhaps I was to fail english then, to allow me to realise that I have such supportive family members and friends that are worth to be cherish. Perhaps, I have a lesson to learn which is to put my faith and trust in God and not lean on my own understanding and from phillipians 4 which is in everything by prayer and petition, present the request to the lord and the peace of God which transcend all understanding will descend upon you.

Lord, help me to continue to put my faith and trust in you and remove my faithlessness when I depend on my own strength and forget about your great love and will for me.

2014. A brand new start, a brand new beginning

It is unbelievable to see how I have progressed from year one to year three in nursing studies and finally the long anticipated time : graduation! To be frank, there are times in my studies that I felt that I could not go on anymore, time that I felt weak and time that I needed encouragement and i thank God for the friends that always stood by for me and of course my subgroup who were willing to stay back after school with me to have discussions and to complete the project. These three years had also shown me how God guides me to an area which I did not have confidence and how he graciously shared his words through the bible to spur me on. As many of us now embarks on our lives' journey, where some had to work while others chose to study, I was fortunate to be able to be be offered a place in a uni where i would not believe that i had a chance to enter. Indeed, God has his plans and he promise to guide each and other in our lives, however we must continue to have faith in his plans for us because when sarah was barren and did not believe that she could conceive, the lord said "Is anything too hard for the lord"? May this new year be a fulfilling year of goals to be met,dreams to be achieved, filled with happiness.

God's love is marvelous

God's plan is really so marvelous.God is able to foresee our future,plan our way ahead and give us the strength that we need.This is indeed true in my life when i actually see how he plans my way for me.At first,when i thought there is no way out,me made a way.when i thought future is bleak,he shows me the hope.When i thought i was in my darkest moment,there was only one set of foot print because he was carrying me.When i say"Lord please strengthen me and grant me wisdom",He help me to cross the hurdles in my life.When i say" lord, i will try to walk the way you have plan for me",he grant me more than what i expected and bless me.I really praise the lord because he bless my grades,grant me supporting friends and sustain me with all that he has.Thanks be to God for all he has done.Edwina really appreciate it.There is no words to express the love of God.It is indeed a blessing to experience the Lord's love.May the Lord continue to grant each and everyone i know a joyful hearts and help them to trust in the Lord.May all things be done according to the Lord's will.

My eyes are tired

This period is the holiday period for many.but to me,it is also a time to study for my examinations.had already did the 20 percent of the exam the other 80 percent,i am still working on it.Now my eyes feels very sore and tired as if it needed lots of rests by looking at the trees.Hopefully the degree do not spiral up again. Commiting the rest to the lord...

"For i know the plans i have for you," declares the lord."plans to prosper you and not to harm you,plans to give you a hope and a purpose."

Jeremiah 29:11

Someone remembered my birthday!

Holiday is always a time when i would be able to meet my beloved friends from my secondary school.This Holiday season was no different.At first i met Eunice,my best friend or sister ,who had been there for me for the past nine years since primary school.It was then followed by meeting Angeline and annajoy to ikea and to meet angeline personally.Meeting eunice was great,we had sushi together and had a great time sharing our experience at work and school.I love catching up with her,because she always understood me or you could say as a confidante.This year,we go through thick and thin together.We take english exams together this year and share personal experience in school and work.we chat on school and questions like "how are you doing now in the new study environment".Well,eunice surprised me completely.She actually gave me an early birthday present of cosmetic products which was very costly and a handmade card.I was overwhelmed with happiness!Really appreciate her for her effort in preparing my gift.Thanks Eunice!

Two days later,i met up with angeline and annajoy.First ,i met up with angeline in the early morning at jurong east interchange.We exchanged hugs and was so happy to see each other.Angeline said that it has been more than half a year before we finally get to meet up.We soon ate ice cream together and wait for anna joy to come.I felt a sense of happiness as when three of us met up,it was as if we were back to our secondary days when we went for recess together and run the race together.At first we had meatballs and salmon.We also went to Anchor point and had a very good tea time together at tcc.the drink that angeline and i had picked was really a very miraculous blend,it was a blend of lychee and coffee.

Of course,meeting angeline individually was a great joy.we planned to give annajoy and tiffany a make over and plan for future meetings together.We even went for the SMURF movie and the movie was great .In the show i admired the father's love for the other smurf the most.He was so noble that he could even give up his life to save his children's life.But fortunately he was saved by others in the end.With angeline,i shop with her many cute little products and met a lot of children by chance.When we were having lunch together,there was a little girl who was having her lunch with her mother.She kept fixing her eyes on angeline and I and smiled on us brightly.Her smiles are like sunshine ,so warm and so pure.Angeline and i was so happy to see her.Even when she accidentally fling her spoon over,we felt that children are so adorable.Also angeline also brought me a good news.she said that a nurse who receive high education could actually teach children of age of two and below.Thus,meeting angel had really brought much joy and laughter.

It was such a good time meeting friends!Indeed friends are the ones who brighten our day,share our joy and bitterness.

By the way, i had also picked up some learning point at my attachment time:
1)To live each day with thanksgiving and praise
2)Do not feel small in everything you do because every little gestures touches the heart of others
3)Smile always because every smile brightens the day of others

Crossing another hurdle

Today is a day of examination again,i guess i need to cross a few more hurdles this month.Well,today marks the first day of a series of exams that is coming my way.though how tired and lethargic i may be,i still met up vivian to do a one to one revision time.we met at school's library in the morning at nine and then studied one last round and tested each other's knowledge with potential exam's question.though we were equally knackered due to a series of test coming our way,i guess that it was all worth it.Thank God for that the exam questions were manageable and we were able to cope as a series of question were revised through earlier.Also,thank God for annajoy.she had been a great and friendly lady who actually prayed for me when i am having my exams.Her encouragement and an sms have given me more strength to do my best.She is always so thoughtful.though she was sick on saturday,she still helped me and encouraged me.I have also learned from her that every small little act of love really brightens other day.Really pray for more strength and courage to go through other consecutive exams tomorrow,wednesday and thursday.Probably after that i will be able to catch a breather and meet up with friends.

How time flies

It is already august 2011 and exams are approaching very quickly.recalling the time when i am still with my secondary school friends,i have to admit,time flies just as fast.it is as fast as when you find close your eyes and find yourself starting a brand you days,facing new challenges and satisfaction every day.Not long later, i will be taking a series of exams,finding myself to be memorising numerous facts and eyes getting sore and tired.But i am thankful to have friends like annajoy and caryn whom i am contacting the most out of my secondary school friends.they have listen to my grumbles and my fears and given me precious advice and encouragements.It is very hard to meet up these days too,probably because we all have different schedules and different commitments in life.I also re-examine myself today whether i am going to continue my studies now till three years later or i am switching course. Well,this has been a burning question from my relatives and friends because they are concern whether i am certain of my choice.However,i could only reply them that till now i do not have the thought of switching course.Actually to review my choice last time that i wanted to focus on chinese now,i am really uncertain of my choice last time.Did i choose chinese only because it was my strength?Or because i really love it?this year,i feel that i am really exposed .Exposed to people of different country,different age group and different experiences in life.Sometimes,in life we learn while exposing to different environment.every day in my life now,i really experience the fact that you reap what you sow,because for biology,i really studied and is really satisfied when the results came out.even just having to give up seats to people who need it more,brings a smile on my face.Is it the power of helping?i don't know.But,edwina is indeed learning more than before and trying hard to excel.Dear lord, please strengthen me as i go through all this challenges and help me make decisions that is according to your will as you are the one who have plans all mapped out for me.