What on earth are we here for?

Think about this--are we who we are because it is determined at conception or the nurture of our parents and environment played their role? If you browse through many preschools' philosophies, the typical ones are (rephrased), "Every child is uniquely individual", "Unfolds the child's potential", "Moulding young lives" and "Shaping our children for our future".

Mama always wonder if God owns a preschool, what would His philosophy on children be like? Are we as children born with innate God-given potentials, characters and talents, just waiting for the world to unfold? Or the world around us has the responsibility to shape us into who we should be? And who should determine what we should be?

I know, I sound Chim for a 22 months old kiddo :P But hey, it's my life and I have the rights to question. Food for thought!

But Mama found this song very meaningful. All we know is that we were made to worship no matter who we are. I may grow up one day being dominant and leadership driven, influential and sociable, steady and systematic or cautious and organized. All these put together is GOD--all-perfect.

So I think, both plays a part; at conception of what God has given me and the nurture of the environment. The latter is to strive to be who God wants us to be--in His image, isn't it?! But at the end of the day, we are all called to worship Him regardless of who I am. I am humbled.

Jesus loves the little children

Here are some adhoc photos of my outings with my doting Yeye and Nainai. Whenever Yeye's free, he would bring Nainai and me out for gai gai. So far we had been to Botanic Gardens, goat farm, Vivo City, Marine Parade, Pasir Ris Park/Beach, Downtown East, airport, art gallery & many more that my parents might not even know of.

Looking at how many people that dote on me, shower me with love and attention (and did I mention Nainai quit her job in church to look after me since birth? She loves to serve in church, but now, looking after me is her new ministry) make Mama realised how great God's love is. Mama always think I am a blessed child. She can't help but believes that Jesus really loves the little children. It is an overwhelming experience to witness God's love in already great measures here and there and to fathom that God's love is still above all.

I know I am still too young to understand the concept of God Almighty and His love. But I am happy to know He loves me through these people. My parents and grams say grace and pray with me. Most days, Nainai will listen to Godly music and pray as I am playing nearby. In previous months, Nainai had prayer meetings with her sisters at home (my Yi Pohs) and they would cry or speak in loud tongues. I might not understand what exactly was going on, but I do know they were touched because if it was otherwise, I would normally be terrified and cried too. But I didn't. I used to pull tissues for their wet faces and was very calmed. I stayed near them as they prayed and interceded.

Mama envies me in a way because I am growing up in an environment of Godly values and love. My parents only prayer (if they have only one to choose),is that as I grow up, I'll embrace God and His love too.

I may be too young to understand why I say, "Amen" at every, "In Jesus's name we pray", but Mama believes that one day I'll truly know that this Jesus really loves me so, and I'll spread this love to others as well.

Lantern festival @ Clark Quay

My grams and parents brought me to Clark Quay to see the beautiful huge lanterns on display. Well, they decided to go for this one because it was free and nice, instead of the one at Chinese Garden. We went there last year and had a "horrible" (Papa and Mama's secret :P) experience.

So, in order not to "relive" the bad trauma, we settled for Clark Quay, and also because Yeye was the one driving lah! So he's the boss! HAhaha....For me, I'm ok with either as long as I get to go outdoors. I literally spent the time running and dancing. I think people thought I must had caught on the festive mood, heh?! Or I was one of the street entertainers. Papa was hoping some of them will drop some $$! Wei! So rude!

They tried to take photos of me, and with me too. But nothing worked. Then a brilliant idea struck Yeye! He told me to observe the different characters on display and followed their actions. So smart huh, my Yeye! He knew I like to imitate so as I was doing the actions, he just kept clicking away on his precious blackie! Then my parents in their desperation to take with me, tried to discreetly "intercept" into the picture as much as they could.

I had a great time on the whole. Looking forward to Christmas now! I think I would love the music, decorations and most of all, presents!!

Happy at Yeye's house (Pt 2)