God is gracious

I wrote this for Richie so that one day he will remember these days and see how great God has been—so gracious and merciful to him.

On 3rd February, he received his placement results and got into the course he wanted, Media and Art, at Singapore Polytechnic.

While waiting for school to start, he began working part-time at an F&B outlet three times a week. The pay is quite good for a student, and it has been a meaningful experience for him.

Some time ago, when I picked him up from work, we had a deep conversation. He shared how the staff—both full-time and part-time—treat him kindly, and even the owner personally shared his vision with him. I could see how encouraged he felt.

As we were about to reach home, I told him, “Do you see how great God is?”

He has given you good results, opened the door to the course you desired, and blessed you with a part-time job in such a positive environment.

He replied, “Yeah… I think God has answered my prayers.”

I gently told him, “It’s not only about prayers being answered. Your attitude—towards Mama and Papa, yourself, your brothers, and your friends—matters too. God has been merciful and generous to you because of who you are becoming.”

I hope that one day, when he faces obstacles in life, he will remember this season and hold on to the truth that God is always faithful and gracious.

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O Level Result (14 Jan 2026)

This is the day Richie has been waiting for—the result of his hard work over the past six months leading up to his final exams.

He persevered day and night, even after facing setbacks such as failing his Chinese exam and not securing early admission to the faculty he was hoping for. Still, he pressed on, studying diligently, praying earnestly during our pilgrimage, while Mama also offered a 54-day novena for him.

When the results were released, both of us were in Harbin. Around 2:00 p.m., he messaged Papa with a screenshot of his results. Mama and Papa were overjoyed—his results were far beyond our expectations.

We are incredibly proud of him. His perseverance, faith, and determination truly paid off.

Now comes the next step—choosing a faculty. We pray and hope that he will be accepted into his preferred choice, trusting that God’s plan for him is always the best.

Summer Break at Telunas Private Island

This was one of the best holidays we’ve had—everything was fully sponsored by papa’s company.

We hadn’t planned any trips for June because both kids needed to prepare for their final-year exams. But thankfully, my husband’s company organized a Family Day at Telunas Private Island. It was our first time visiting a private island, and we were beyond excited.

Our journey began with a ferry ride from HarbourFront to Sekupang, Batam. From there, we continued by speedboat to Telunas Resort. Each leg of the trip took about an hour.

We arrived just in time for lunch and were treated to a delicious three-course set menu: Thai beef salad as the appetizer, prawn balado with steamed rice for the main course, and Thai mango sticky rice for dessert.

After lunch, we headed to our villa for some free-and-easy time. The kids chose to fish from the balcony. After nearly two hours of patience and excitement, they caught four fish and asked the kitchen to cook them for dinner.

Since the weather was scorching hot, we cooled off with a swim while watching the sunset. The sky was stunningly clear—no clouds in sight. Later, we had dinner with the group, followed by a bonfire and toasted marshmallows under the stars.

We slept soundly that night.

The next morning, we took a short 3-minute wooden boat ride to a nearby island resort for a team-building activity: raft building. It was our first time doing this! We had to build a raft, sail it to a designated point, return, and disassemble it. Challenging but so much fun!

After returning to the villa and having lunch, the kids took part in a pottery class while the adults relaxed and enjoyed some quiet time.

That evening, we had a BBQ dinner followed by a company appreciation ceremony.

On our final morning, before checking out, the kids were eager to go fishing one last time—an activity they can’t easily do in Singapore. After lunch, we packed up and headed home.

It was a truly special experience, even though the weather was humid and incredibly hot. Staying in the villa for 3 days and 2 nights was just what we needed to recharge and reconnect. When we got back home, we felt so grateful for air conditioning—something we often take for granted, yet can’t live without!

Happy Blessed Easter 2025 !

This year’s Easter feels extra special, as all the boys at home—including the kids and papa—were actively serving in church from Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, all the way through to Easter Sunday and this was the first Easter for Ted to serve.

They poured their hearts into every preparation, making countless trips to and from the church—especially our firstborn, who showed remarkable dedication.

Witnessing this has filled our hearts with overwhelming gratitude. We’re reminded that the greatest gift we can pass on to our children isn’t material wealth, but a legacy of faith.

Material things come and go, but faith endures. It provides a strong foundation, especially when life doesn’t go as planned.

It’s not about what we’ve done right as parents—it’s purely by God’s grace that their hearts have been touched to love their Creator above all else.

We may not know what the future holds for our boys, but one thing is certain: as long as they walk in the right path, they will find true fulfillment in life.

While I’m still navigating the early challenges of my new business venture, seeing their faith grow brings me deep comfort and joy.

We kept our Easter celebration simple—sharing Vietnamese food and Fong Seng nasi lemak during the Easter Vigil, and enjoying Easter lunch at Milan Shokudo.

Give Thanks in the church of Lady Akita

We had the opportunity to visit the newly built Church of Our Lady of Akita at PIK, designed to resemble the original church in Akita, Japan.

This church is well known for the supernatural phenomenon where a statue of Mother Mary shed tears 101 times—scientifically confirmed to be human tears.

The atmosphere was solemn and serene. We took a moment for a short prayer, giving thanks for the past year and asking for blessings of good health, joy, peace, hope, love, and prosperity in the new year.

Happy Chinese New Year 2025 - Welcoming year of Snake

We had our Chinese New Year reunion dinner at Sentral Restaurant and were glad we chose the first session from 5:00–7:00 PM. Shortly after, heavy rain poured down, causing traffic jams and flooding everywhere.

Thankfully, we made it back to our hotel by 8:30 PM and had a good night’s rest.

The next day, we visited our grandparents' house to reunite with family and relatives. We also caught up with friends, as well as my brother and his kids—since we only get to meet once a year.

Grateful that everyone is healthy and well.