Time to give credit to our Lord!

As I pondered back all these months, the wonderful and miraculous things that the Lord has done, I felt compelled to blog my heartfelt thanks to Him. God, thanks for being there for me and Samuel. The journey is tough, the future is bleak and insecure, lot of anxieties and yet looking forward for Evangeline to arrive as she has been such joy and blessing in our life.

1) Thank God for guiding Samuel and his studies. Samuel has been struggling both his studies and finding time for family. Time is so limited, not much for himself to breathe or even to catch up with his friends and family. If it wasn't for God's grace and mercy, he wouldn't have even done well for his examinations, his papers and assignments. It is indeed a miracle that he can still be mentally and physically strong to handle all the pressure. All these come with a sacrifice too, sacrificing the quality time with family but I am glad he tries and makes effort all the time.

2)Thank God for my pregnancy. So far, my pregnancy has been smooth. No morning sickness, no cravings for particular food or having any signs of rejection for certain food. Normal appetite, eat as per normal and my lifestyle has not much been changed, still the same as before I was pregnant. Everyone says I am blessed and indeed, I am. My baby is also healthy and results for every check up and scans are normal, healthy and positive. Thanks be to God.

3) Thank God for ample time for mental, physical, emotional preparation for the arrival of Evangeline. Ever since I stopped working in March, I have been praying and trying to find a temporary job just for these few months till delivery to help in relieving the financial aspect of the household. Despite earnestly applying for tuition assignments and applying to be a relief teacher, doors were not opened for me. After a while, I understood why and I am glad that GOd knows what's best for me and Samuel. If I am working, I wouldn't be able to settle all the things needed for Evangeline. During these months, I am able to do research, read up about pregnancy, spend time taking care and helping Samuel whenever he needs help. I also have the opportunity to have a taste of how it is like to be a full time housewife which will prepares me to be a SAHM (stay at home mum).

4) Thank God for providence. Depending on one person's income is indeed challenging. We have to change our lifestyle, the way we spend our money, becoming very calculative and careful in the things we wanted to buy. We are thankful that by nature, in terms of the way we are brought up, we are able to live simply thus it was not tough changing our lifestyle and habits in such a short time. As we have one more member in the family soon. Expenses are extremely high as we need to buy things for baby. Thus God gave us wonderful ppl in our life to provide for us. Baby clothes, rocker, baby cot were all given by others..that really save us lots of money as those are expensive items. Now, we only need to spend on daily necessities like diapers, milk bottles etc.

5) Thank God for my parents especially my mum. I specially mentioned my mother because she is not a christian but yet show the characteristics and personalities of one. She is self-less, loving and willing to go extra mile in caring for others. All these months and years, she took good care of Samuel and I. During my pregnancy, she was the one who bought and cooked the tonic, bird nest and sometimes did marketing for us. Despite us wanting to pay for those items, she refused and told us to save that money up. Samuel and I feel very touched by her gestures and love. Those items are not cheap and she is not rich either, but she uses her hard-earned money to show such extention of love to me and baby, what a sacrificing love and heart she has! Thanks Mummy! You are the best and I love you lots!

6)Thank God for friends. I am glad to have friends to ask and seek support in my whole pregnancy journey. They gave me valuable advise, support, encouragements to help me curb my anxieties and insecurities. Without them, I am clueless and may even fumble when baby arrives. Thanks my friends who pray for us and being there when we needed help!

7) Thank God for bringing Samuel and I closer together thru this child. A lot have changed even since we have this child. Unknowingly, we became more patient, loving and understanding towards each other. We used to take lot of things and each other for granted. We quarrel, lose temper at one another and at times having cold wars to spite each other. But things are different now. We know that we needed to be role models, to set up the right environment for our baby. We wouldn't want baby to inherit certain negative traits from us and allow generation bondages to pass down to our children. Role and responsibilities as husband and wife, as father and mother were shown clearly to us thru God's words and we placed these commandments dearly in our hearts. We became more joyful as parents and as a couple. We learn to love each other more deeply and in special ways. Thank you God for such a change.

Continue to pray with us as we move on from one stage to another. May the Lord bless you abundantly in each of your lives just as how you have been a blessing to us!

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