These few days were remarkably good perhaps because I have been productive.
A mixture of meeting up with family and loved ones, as well as quality lone time.
To be honest, I do think Singapore is tiring. Perhaps because the time back is always limited. Hence, meeting up family and friends feature as high priority, amidst work. Steve forgot that his trip back to Singapore was a holiday, whereas for me, it is work-as-usual. :-D
In any case, even while the flesh is tired, I am always so happy and glad to meet up with different ones. To me, relationships are most important. People are most important.
In our busyness, how then do we strike a balance between the demands of family life, friends, church ministry, work, and all others? That requires some prioritization and planning, and also wisdom. So perhaps, these 3 weeks past, while it has been tiring, I must say it was so good too.
I also made some decisions (yet again). And this time, I will endeavour to live well.
Today's church sermon reinforced that. While we always find ourselves surrounded by difficult moments, hope carries us forward. There is always a new beginning.
Yesterday was beautiful. I explored Macritchie Reservoir by myself. I was pretty tired after meeting 3 different groups, so Macritchie was god-sent. My antidote to tiredness and confusion is to run and sweat, to let it out. I didn't know Macritchie was just so close to Braddell Hill. The sunset was awesome. I ran through some man-made boardwalks, and also took the trail, and found myself just exploring the place, hearing my own heart-beat and breathing, occasionally stopping to take pictures of flora and fauna, and met some monkeys. I was a little worried that I will get caught in the dark but all was good. The waters were calm and green... saw lovers hand-in-hand. Ran up some inclines and enjoyed the down-slops. All in all, it was just exactly what I needed. A rest even while running. :)) I love the feeling of sore muscles and intense sweat. Love the tiredness yet the happiness. Love the calmness of the surroundings and yet the adrenalin of the run. I shall go again later.
And Chinese New Year really is a time of family reunion and celebration. I had a very good fellowship with mummy, then with parents-in-law. SUPER. Many times, it is taking a walk down memory lane as I go back home. I felt all the memories surge back, flood back. The humble 3-room HDB flat, the at-home feeling, where you can sit and sleep anywhere you want. It is after all, the place called home. May my mummy always be in good health, always know that God loves her.
Seeing Tiffany and Trevor were awesome too. :) A family makan together - all 3 of us sisters with my mum. It is really 难得。 I think mummy looks the best in her striking red blouse.
And whailin giving birth to her darling on CNY Day 2. Very very very happy for her. Super happy to see her well. :)
And.... fellowship with Zeal - thankful that God strengthens, God restores, God heals. A walk always does wonders, especially if it is at Pasir Ris. :-D
Superb CNY Church Service - the group of friends I can always count on.
"The Lord bless you and keep you;
The Lord make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you;
The Lord lift up His countenance upon you,
And give you peace." (Num, 6:24-26)
And I can go on and on remembering all these special moments of 2018.
But to sum it up, it is really in the quietness and trust in God that I regain strength. :) Therefore, Macritchie, here I come. :))
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