Katherine's Bridal Shower @ Fort Canning Lodge

Girls who came after the above picture was taken (please imagine them in...ahahah...not funny) - Carol, Elisa, Becky
(Hui Im, the photographer, is reflected in the mirror...look carefully...)

Absent with apologies - Elizabeth, Jasmine, Cosette

Katherine's getting ROM on Wednesday, 3 Dec 2008! Woohoo!

-Jocelyn-

-posted by the photographer la...

hi all,

be inspired.

if a human dad can do it for his son, how much more God will do for all of you, His children?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flRvsO8m_KI&feature=related

it did well my eyes with tears after watching it as there are currently tensions at home, especially with my dad.

i am not seeking for prayers, but just want to share this clip and reiterate what i have written above:

if a human dad can do it for his son, how much more God will do for all of you, His children?

-touched, chunquan

Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord...

LORD, I need STRENGTH!!!

Children's Camp starting tmr. Rhythm and Rhyme Camp starting tmr. Brain Booster Camp starting next week. Dazzle and Delight Camp starting next next week. I'm tired....

Dear JK,

Haven't had time to share with you people what's going on in my life...so u can read a little over here.

Just wanna share how I think God gave me a little push on Sunday...

I was tired...(for those who noticed, I was really really tired--physically, mentally). I was complaining to God and wondering why am I doing so many things and getting myself so tired. I can't complain to anyone because sometimes I think it is me who got myself into all these. If I complain to them, they will just think why would I want to be involved in so many things in the first place. Sigh....
So I kept everything between myself and God. I feel like I'm breaking down that on Saturday morning, I just feel like giving up everything. It was quite scary...because I thot of pulling out from MT. I really wanted to. I need REST.
On Sunday, my complaining mood continues...I told God to give me strength and passion to move on. During worship, I tried to give everything to God. I want to return everything to Him. I just teared before God because I can't do so before men. It was good after the release of emotions. During communion, I lifted up my hand to receive the bread (as usual) and waited...Pastor came, put the bread on my hand, close my hand and said the word....STRENGTH... I can't remember what he said..but I heard the word "STRENGTH" and my heart was encouraged. Never had I heard anything other than "Jesus' blood/bread keeps you in eternal life". I thought that was God revealing to me that my strength is in Him.

Read Psalm 107 yesterday and I realised before God restored His people, they need to cry out to Him "Lord, help!" I thought that's me. I need to cry out to Him, "Lord, help!"

Well, this is my season of life. Pray for all my camps please, esp for children's camp (thu-sun).

cosetteSONG!!

.would.you.use.yours.the.way.she.uses.it.?.

hi all,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKPDSGaTlBM

just find it amazing! isnt it a gimmick?

-chun quan -lcq -jun quan

.update.

hi all,

3 entries in a row! yep, i am that free.

just to inform all who will read this blog that since i am certified 'unfit to fly' for 2 months, i am now 'grounded'.

i have started reporting for work at my training centre. my job is pretty easy, an assistant to sort out thousands of letters of compliments. well, we do receive many, since 'we are a great way to fly!'.

830 to 530. can go off on the dot. cool! hahaha... but i have to leave my home by 7 in order not to be late.

now that i have to squeeze with many commuters on the mrt and bus, i cant help but start to miss my flying days.

hopefully, with God's grace, i am fit to do so.

ha... actually, pretty lost. fly or not? the ball is not in my court to decide.

happy sunday tomorrow!

-chun quan -lcq -jun quan

.just.for.a.saturday.laugh.

hi all,

just saw this on my friend's blog and decided to amuse all of you, especially to those who are mugging away. do take a little break, have a hearty laugh. no offence intended to anyone in the process of reproducing the following:

This is hilarious ...Why Chinese shouldn't have English names?

Confusing Chinese Names

Caller: Hello, can I speak to Annie Wan (anyone)?

Operator: Yes, you can speak to me.

Caller: No, I want to speak to Annie Wan (anyone)!

Operator: You are talking to someone! Who is this?

Caller: I'm Sam Wan (Someone). And I need to talk to Annie Wan (anyone)! It's urgent.

Operator: I know you are someone and you want to talk to anyone! But what's this urgent matter about?

Caller: Well... just tell my sister Annie Wan (anyone) that our brother Noel Wan (no one)has involved in an accident. Noel Wan (no one)got injured and now Noel Wan (no one) is being sent to the hospital. Right now, Avery Wan (everyone) is on his way to the hospital.

Operator: Look if no one was injured and no one was sent to the hospital, then the accident isn't an urgent matter! You may find this hilarious but I don't have time for this!

Caller: You are so rude! Who are you?

Operator: I'm Saw Lee (Sorry).

Caller: Yes! You should be sorry. Now give me your name!!!

More examples below:

Anne Chang => Dirty (Mandarin)
Anne Chin => Keep Quiet (Mandarin)
Faye Chen => Dusty (Mandarin)
Carl Cheng => Buttock (Hokkien)
Monica Cheng => Touching your buttocks (Hokkien)
Lucy Leow => You are dead (Hokkien)
Jane Tan => Frying eggs (Mandarin)
Suzie Leow => Lose till death (Hokkien)
Henry Mah => Hate your mum (Mandarin)
Corrine Tai => Poor fellow (Hokkien)
Paul Chan => Bankrupt (Mandarin)
Nelson Tan => Bird laying eggs (Mandarin)
Leslie Tong => Rubbish Bin (Mandarin)
Carmen Teng => Leg hair long (Hokkien)
Connie Mah => Call your mother (Cantonese)
Danny See => Squeeze you to death (Hokkien)
Rosie Teng => Screws and nails (Hokkien)
Pete Tsai => Nose droppings (Hokkien)
Macy Koh => Never die before (Cantonese)

-chun quan -lcq -jun quan

.know.your.God.know.yourself.know.your.friends.

hi all,

pretty in a bad shape recently, but am i giving up? or have i been too beaten by the tests and trials that i became numb and having this 'hit-me-more,-it-doesnt-matter-at-all' attitude?

all thanks to therry theodore, i was blessed by him with the daily bread. the month of october has been talking about the story that God is trying to tell, for each and everyone of us.

i am still all ears. both ears are cleaned and 'de-waxed' so as to know what is God trying to do.

some told me that we are just human beings, we have limited wisdom. all we need and must do is to trust and obey God.

this old hymn i used to sing during assembly back in my days in sas goes, 'trust and obey, for there is no other way... but to trust and obey'.

i know, i may have been a let-down to many. i am definitely not the best 'lao jiao' (as in, the senior ones in the cell group) to lead and set an example for the younger ones to follow, but just a word of encouragement to all and i quote the verse that i used to believe strongly, 'have faith in God', mark verse 11:22.

simple as it is. have faith. like what jayne shared during sermon on sunday, faith is our 'title deed'.

maybe you have sinned. come'on, who hasnt? we are all sinners. but if you think that you have committed something which you cant even forgive yourself for, do you think God will?

the answer is yes. God will. He loves you. if you cant forgive yourself when God can, you are saying that you are mightier than God. He can forgive, you cant. the truth is, you arent that great. so, forgive yourself and move on!

the above mentioned statement, i have heard it many times and yet, it isnt easy when it is applied to my complicated life.

i read on someone's nick on msn which says, 'live simply the complicated life'.

sometimes, we really do not need to worry unduly. God already has His plan for you. yes, you. you who is reading this now, who has been patient with me for my sudden burst of expressions.

i would like to extend my most sincere gratitude to all who are concerned for my health. there is a reason behind it. i believe. you may not have told me, but i do want to thank you for praying and encouraging me.

a warm hug and a big thank you to you!

and dont find me a naggy old man, for those who are having the privilege to study, please do your utmost best, for only for yourself and your future, but for God too. He will definitely honour what you have done for Him.

study well. stay focused on your books. if in doubt, please clarify! have plentiful of rest and drink a lot of water. last but it is the most important thing to do, is to pray for wisdom, peace and good health during this period of 'battle of the brains'.

jia you!

chun quan-jun quan-lcq