in memory of george w bushytail

three no and a yes

my eighteen year old completed his Army Corporal course and is now attending a 3 month course to be certified as an Army Fitness Specialist. His desire is to be a Physical Training Instructor (PTI). He was inspired by his PTI during his first nine weeks in the boot camp. It was very encouraging to hear him shared how the Lord made the way for him to get into this course.

First, he found out that his name was not on the list.
Then he found out that there was a swimming proficiency test for those who are interested in the course. He needed permission from his Platoon Commander and it was a "No." But the training ended early that day and he made it in time for the test! He had an interview after that but was told he has little chance to get into the course.

(He came home rather dejected, and told me it will take a miracle to get in.)

Guess WHO was on his side?! Yes, and he was the only one from his platoon to get into the course. He was one of only four from his company of 200 attending this course.

but by the grace of God!

carefree children

i wonder how it is like growing up on an island?

back from Tioman

and here's a few of my favorite pictures!

birthday & reunion

we filled up two tables for the occasion - it was the first time we had two people sharing the same birth date - a reunion with a group of friends from the early '90s.

there were a lot of laughter from the other table as our children, now teenagers interacted with each other.

we have certainly come a long way since our kids were toddlers in the playgroup!
i suppose this is part of the legacy that we want to pass on to the next generation, keeping the ties that bind us together as family and old friends.

to top it off, we had D24 durians for dinner with the Gohs, friends who are closer than brothers.