Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is. Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 5:15-20
. I dreamt of my youngest brother last night. He was that little boy who would never stop teasing me, tailing my behind, and clinging onto my thigh like one would hug a tree trunk. So cute.
The kid had such a huge bag of funny bones to tickle. Every new move I made he would laugh and quiver like jelly, like this baby in the video.
My 20 year old laughing pie has flown to Australia this morning to lend some military support for 3 weeks.
I'll be missing his voice till he's back. Meanwhile, I shan't forget to laugh like he always wants me to. :) God bless the child and bring him home safe.
. The garden's landscaping is officially completed last Friday, YAY, except for the outrageously good looking guys aren't coming anymore unless their service is required. =P
Anyway, the completion is perfectly timed before a long weekend. So we seized the period to finalise some touchups in DIY style!
First, we borrowed a truck for transporting some weighty hardware! We laughed and joked so much along the bumpy ride, it's definitely my first and most memorable experience on a mini truck. =D
Then, we spent hours partitioning the vegetation plot from the lawn. Love the wavy design of the blocks!
Watering the lawn diligently and applying weight so that they'll get rooted nicely.
Planting Violas around the symbol tree. They are one of my favourite colours.
Acquiring discounted bulbs!
There's very little left to DIY though. Well, at least the rest is up to us now. ;)
Let's see if I can make a bird-waterer with clay, next Spring.
Most if not all of my closest friends know how much I adore dad.
I ditched every guy whom dad said 'no'. If dad is a brand, I'll wear him from head to toe. I'm that favourite child though obviously he has another 2, none of us vie for his affection. It's sad how disciplinarians are sometimes misunderstood, dad's stern correction sends vibes of love to my inner soul. His values I fasten dearly to, his approving smile rockets me to the moon. The inspiration of a guy I should spend my life with - Love me, love my dad.
Every atom in me sings 'I'm dad's baby!!'.
We may be miles apart, but this heart always skips back to him. To the sweetest, greatest, bestest man in my life : Happy birthday DAD!
. Down poured an autumn shower yesterday, like it had to rain a volume for the entire season.I was happy for the trees planted at home, but then again sad; for rain would mean quite another to others.
Lately, some of our dearest aren't having the best gait of their lives.
As I battled with the raining questions that challenge to drench what's already a sadly-soaked faith, the Sunday message kept reliving in my head.
Remain in Me. Trust Me.
I fell from a trance to a sleep after watching the rain for some time, only to wake up with a startle. Do you have childhood memories of waking up in the middle of a nightmare? You couldn't recall what the dream was but fear was capable of haunting you by transiting dimensions? I rushed for the door as I needed air badly. And there outside the rain has stopped, the air was cool, sky was clearing up, but my heart was that of a helpless childlike state.
Remain in Me. Trust Me. How?
I noticed an aunt passing by, watching me. In order not to confuse her with my perhaps uncollected countenance I pretended to study the maple tree. But she hanged around, so I faced her eventually... 'Let me show you something good' she said and made her point.
If you look carefully, it's a double.
While Christians have this biblical understanding about rainbow, my believing years have sort of got it reformulated. Like a private covenant between God and myself, it's an reassurance, a sign that He understands. And God's control ensues, there's nothing I need to see to or hold on to so badly. I can't anyway.
When it looked like the sun wasn’t gonna shine anymore, God put a rainbow in the clouds.
This is how my faith has got me going on through the years. It's tailored for me. 'Remain in Me, trust Me' my Tailor says.
Since the landscaping project commenced, curious passerbys have been slowing down their pace to observe the facelift.Which is quite an amusing sight to watch behind the curtains, as Japs are generally reserved people who maintain a poised impression at all times.
I wish there is a back door for me to slip out and join the onlookers. These days, I've been thinning my presence as much as possible so as not to lay any pressure on the workers. Imagine me stealing glances when I offer them drinks. The only time I get to watch openly is when the workers have called it a day. Bad Bear just laughs at me acting mousey.
Greeted the symbol tree this morning, which was the first to rise yesterday! We've picked a Japanese snowbell ( エゴノキ ), also known as Pink chimes. Can't wait to see it bloom in Spring! >.<
Time that I rise on my toes too, after having injured my foot since last Autumn. Half of the foot still feels dislocated at bad times, how comfy is that you think? But I reckon I've rested enough since the fella isn't bruising... And my heart skips at the thought of putting on my ballet shoes again in a fortnight! ;)
There she stood in a corner, trying hard to tidy up her emotions, but her tears were not controllable.
Sometimes, happiness is like one's favorite blueberry pie. It's not good enough unless everyone has a portion to partake, and finishes with a thankful smile. What good is it with only me having the entire pie? But sometimes, as much as I desire to share it, it's not happening.
Nobody is at fault. And God, I'm not going to question You cos it's written "My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways,' says the Lord. 'For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, And My thoughts than your thoughts." Isaiah 55:8-9
But surely Father, You understand our prayers even when we can't find the words to say them, right?
And I don't want to forget to thank You, for our portion, big or small, in good times and bad. Thank you for never forsaking us.
As for "Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn." Romans 12:15, I totally get You. But Lord, if it's not too much to ask, may Your compassion falls upon the couple and brings on a miracle. Surely, nothing is impossible with You. Amen.
