Activities, Motivating Li-Ann, Therapies

Reflecting on ARISE 2012

ARISE this year, for the first time in history, connected with every time zone to fulfill the vision of continual praise and worship across the globe. I know a friend whose 3 children were also involved in ARISE in another Asian country. It was exciting to know that we are praising God together although we… Continue reading Reflecting on ARISE 2012

Activities, Motivating Li-Ann, My Family

ARISE 2012

ARISE 2012 is here again!! We were really eager to sign up for ARISE 2012 when they recruited children for the choir at the end of last year. We have been so encouraged  by ARISE 2010 and I know that the girls will be excited to worship together with the ARISE team to prepared for ARISE 2012.… Continue reading ARISE 2012

Activities, My Family

RDA Flag Day III – How to Get More Donations

After the flag day, we brainstormed some ideas on how to get more donations. Maybe you will find it useful too 🙂 1. Be cute and smile. 2. Be warm and polite in your greeting - eg. Happy New Year, Good morning, Hello, Hi. 3. Choose a good location where human traffic is high. 4.… Continue reading RDA Flag Day III – How to Get More Donations

Activities, My Family, Pray and Give Thanks

RDA Flag Day II – The ‘Most…’ Moments

Most innocent... We had this little preschooler put some coins into our tin. When we thanked him, he kept thanking us too. Such a sweet boy! Most heartwarming... When we asked this Korean family, the mom said she didn't have small change. I told her it's alright and she can put her change into any… Continue reading RDA Flag Day II – The ‘Most…’ Moments

Activities, My Family, Self-Help Skills

RDA Flag Day I – A Family Project

I have wondered for a long time whether I should get all of us involved in a Flag Day. I wanted the children to experience the hard work required in raising funds. So after discussing with CM, I signed up for RDA's Flag Day on 28 January 2012. Li-Ann has been blessed by opportunities to… Continue reading RDA Flag Day I – A Family Project