Pam's Blog (Life, Marriage & Parenting)

Recapturing the memories of Happy when she was young.  Trying to remember how she and I were like more than a decade ago.  More than that, I am thinking about how my folks have aged and how things are different for me now.  How will the next 10 years be like?  Only God knows. :) Pam

This morning was my turn to do devotion sharing at work.  This time it was different because I did not rehearse at home prior to my sharing.  I had an early night yesterday because I had a late night out on Monday with my sisters.  The night before, I talked to God and requested to rise early the next morning.  In my heart, I have the desire to stroll with my Daddy and Happy for sometime but I just can't seem to wake up early. The alarm clock woke me up at 5am but I was quite tired so I rested for another 25 minutes or so.  I wanted to lie on my bed further just for a few moments but I heard the jingling sound of the keys and buckling of the leash.  So I got up immediately and dashed to the door to stop my Dad.  I told him that I'll join them in a few minutes.   During our stroll, my Dad mentioned how Happy was slowly aging, just like any other human.  He also shared that my Mum has very recently started on an additional part time jo...

Lately I have been feeling a little * stressed (assuming it's good stress).  I feel that I have not accomplished much before I hit the next stage of life (perhaps some of you have been there).  In another x days, I will be Mrs Nathaniel Koh.  When I reflect on my life, I often wonder, am I prepared for the married life -- to be the wife of noble character mentioned in Proverbs 31, to be a good mother and a virtuous daughter to my parents and mother-in-law.  At the same time, I do not want to drift away from my good friends who matter a lot to me.   There are various areas that I know that I can improve on in my current lifestyle but I feel that I am not doing enough to sustain the good habits.  Just to quote an example, I want to be early for work but I find myself rushing through my morning walk to get to work on time and I feel sticky upon arrival.  I have made a mental note to myself to wake up earlier and leave home earlier but I have not be...

I am immensely disappointed by what our Prime Minister, Mr Lee Hsien Loong has to say about the haze.  http://www.todayonline.com/singapore/pm-lee-speaks-haze#inside I was hoping for him to say something like the following:- 1) The PSI level has hit beyond the hazardous level and we are ready to implement the stop-work order for the following professions which are required to work outdoor; cleaners (who needs to work outdoor), construction workers, delivery men, just to name a few, as we are concerned about their health condition. 2) We are sorry that we did not foresee that the haze will be so bad this time and we will procure N95 masks for all Singaporeans to protect them against the haze whenever the season of slash-and-burn technique is employed to farming in Indonesia. 3) Singaporeans will get an additional GST voucher to help offset their utilities bill for this month as I understand that many households are using air-conditioners. 4) Pregnant women are strongly adv...

While we may be affected by the haze, please remember to pray for: - Wisdom for the Indonesian government to do the right thing about the haze. - Indonesians who are also suffering from the damaging effects of the haze. - Animals within the region which have lost their habitat and are similarly suffering. - Young, elderly, those with existing respiratory ailments, the homeless and those who mainly work outdoor, to be able to overcome this hazardous condition.

:) Pam

Have you ever ran a marathon?  I have not.  The furthest that I have been is 21km and it was difficult.  Just like in life, there are many rough patchy paths but there are also scenic and smooth roads.  Life is as such, it is a marathon and each of us has to persevere.  It is not a sprint where the end is easily in sight. Love, Pam