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i heart my church!!!

If you think that my frequency of trips to Starbucks n’ the shops are aplenty, then you’ll probably think that the amount of time that I spend in church is crazy! Haha…

I LOVE my church, which has been my ‘home’ now for the past decade, where I’ve had the pleasure of building great relationships and where I’ve been challenged to grow in every way. (So many mindsets broken by the Word of God!)  It has also been the place where I’ve been able to give of myself in service with my talents n’ giftings… To know that my contribution, together with the sacrifices of so many others, is bigger COLLECTIVELY and more able to bless MULTITUDES MORE than I could ever dream of really makes me feel like I’m a part of something BIGGER n’ MORE AMAZING than my self, my life and my wants.

I have so much more to say about this but I’m gonna get ready to go back to my fav place now

Hanging Out With My ‘x’Homies

Monday evening… As I opened the door of my ‘just-old’ house, the little princess was sitting on the stairs… And as she turned around, the first thing she uttered were those familiar words, “TIKA-wa-wa!”

Ah… The sweet sound of my name as interpreted by a 2-year-old!

So I thought I’d drop by after work today to just hang with ze homies… just like old times! And it felt totally like it!!! A fire, S’mores, chocolate fondue, Project Runway n’ Celebrity Apprentice AND GREAT COMPANY! Feels like home… (Hmm… where have I heard that phrase?)

I still love my Ardyn, Sarah, Kati, Paul & Lando (even though I don’t think 5-month-old Lando will ever know me!!!)

O yes… and we played with Photobooth just like ‘ole times too See next post…

21 days n’ (not counting)…

Can’t remember if I’ve ever said this here… but I find that during a time of transition, everything seems more ‘meaningful.’ It’s as if your senses become heightened. Sunsets and sunrises appear more beautiful… Greens look greener, blues look bluer… And the presence of your friends?… SO precious!!!

Tonight I had the privilege of having dinner with a bunch of amazing people that I serve in church with (actually my last Connect *sob*). We had a feast (totally should do this more often!!!) and then a time when everyone just said the loveliest things to me. Everyone encouraged my heart and many spoke words that God knew I needed to hear.

I have to admit I was a little ‘nervous’ going into my first ‘farewell’ as I was sure I’d be a soppy ‘wreck!’ But ha! thanks to my crazy counterparts, there were many laughs all through the night! From the crazy game we, a competitive bunch of “only-winner-wannabes” played… to someone’s description of me being ‘multiple!!!’ (It was s’posed to be ‘mouldable’), it was just madness all around.

So I just need to say this… I am SO THANKFUL for all the VERY AMAZING people that God has put in my life thus far. I have been blessed with the FINEST friends and leaders all around and I am truly honoured to be able to do life with all of you. YOU! have totally helped me become who I am today because of your love, care, wisdom, guidance, prayers and JUST BECAUSE we are a team… and teams sharpen each other!

I am glad that I am ‘not leaving’… but just ‘extending the family!’ It’s heart-warming to know that my family now spans three continents *Yaay!*

My Dad Rocks!

I feel all warm n’ fuzzy inside ‘cuz I just had a great chat with Dad over Skype. He made me laugh and I think I’m realising where my random humour roots come from… Haha!

I love my family!!!