Pray and Give Thanks

The Blessing Box – February

To check out how the Blessing Box came about, read my post in The Blessing Box - January My thanksgiving for February... * I bought a secondhand set of curriculum to teach Li-Ann word recognition and hopefully later on, writing as well. This lady sold it at a very good price and I'm grateful. A… Continue reading The Blessing Box – February

Self-Help Skills

My Pororo

Now that Li-Ann can use the fork and spoon together when she eats on a plate, I decided to teach her how to use the chopsticks. I used to have a pair of training chopsticks I bought for John from Guardian but it's not working too well so I gave it away and so had… Continue reading My Pororo

My Family

Trust ME.

God said,‘Trust Me.’ when I wondered about Li-Ann in my womb. God said,‘Trust Me.’ when the doctor saw a white dot on Li-Ann’s heart. God said,‘Trust Me.’ when I decided not to do any further tests. God said,‘Trust Me.’ when I couldn’t breastfeed Li-Ann when she was born. God said,‘Trust Me.’ when we found out… Continue reading Trust ME.

Self-Help Skills

Kor Kor Stole a Chinese New Year Cookie!

"Mama, kor kor stole a Chinese New Year cookie!" Li-Ann yelled out as she ran to me. Before I could say anything, John came in and told me that it was Li-Ann who took a cookie. For all stay-at-home moms, this is probably a familiar scenario we have to handle frequently. After verifying with John… Continue reading Kor Kor Stole a Chinese New Year Cookie!

My Family

Charis* ♥ Grace ♥ 恩

“Ann” means “grace; favour”. Her Chinese name “恩” has a similar meaning. We thanked God for His grace and kindness when He gave us Li-Ann but it was only after she was born that we see and receive these blessings. When it was confirmed that Li-Ann has Down syndrome, Chee Meng and I shared our thoughts… Continue reading Charis* ♥ Grace ♥ 恩