Shalom!
Flashback of 07
Fifteen years passed since I graduated from college. I feel my brain stagnated which seems need updating.During my birthday last December, I was led to take stock of my lifes journey. I am so grateful for this gift to study. This is one rare opportunity that I can avail in my lifetime. I am also thankful for Gods gift of life and work of grace. How can I ask for more?
Student life continues to be very tough and full of challenges. I am stretched to the limit. I hope for more creative juices to be squeezed out. I take each day a step at a time in order to cope with what lies before me day after day. Despite difficulties, Gods grace sustains me and I am increasingly encouraged. I hardly go out and most of the time, I am at DTC. The week seems to be endlessly busy. It is amazing how God knows my every need. He surprises me by bringing in friends. They are breathers when the place here seems to be dull and dreary. These simple joys that He allows me to experience are so much to cherish and treasure while Im here.
Fabulous revelry in 08
The Year 2008 started with two weddings in my family, my cousin’s and then my brother’s. The sad part was that I missed both of these special occasions. I had to be in Singapore to renew my student visa in two weeks before it expired. Female students are given only six months visa.
Last February 7-8 was public holiday in Singapore. The Chinese community celebrated Chinese New Year, and by tradition its a 15 days celebration. Some schools had a one-week holiday just to give ample time for foreign students to travel to Mainland China to celebrate this important family tradition. For us here at DTC, it
was a 2 days break and was supposedly our chance to catch up with our readings and final assignments. However, there were make up classes for subjects affected by the schedule. I had my first steam boat dinner during our pastoral group Chinese New Year celebration.
Fast Break
March 1-16 is our short break. Everyone of us looked forward to this time out. It is a time to just relax, stretch, and have long hours sleep. It is also a time to reflect on what God has done to our lives the past term. Thank God for Sabbath. Whew! The days pass so quickly. One more term and I have already done one school year!! God indeed is good!!
In your prayers remember me
* Pray for my studies that Ill have understanding, wisdom & knowledge to write my papers.
* Pray for obedience & faithfulness in words and deeds: my personal walk with the Lord.
* Pray for renewed strength &readiness for the 4th Qtr.
* Pray for my ministry field involvement
Thank you for your prayers and partnership. Thanks too for sharing your lifes journey which encourages me, knowing that our God is gracious to deliver us when we are in difficult situation. There is no doubt that He is sovereign in His ways.
In His grace,
Yvette