I have been bugged by some of my readers to update on how I am doing. I don’t know why they are so interested to know about my boring life but well….here it is. hahahah

The word ‘Shalom’ has been rather meaningful to us in Kota Kemuning since the message was preached by Pastor Lim. We have been sincerely blessed and therefore I entitled this post Shalom because it is truly amazing how God works things out and creates a wholeness in us and peace beyond human understanding.

I have been rather blue before my arrival here and therefore rather down. I just couldn’t see why things were the way they were. Now when I’m here, I can only thank God and praise Him. I came back from ‘Shalom’ clinic (coincidental?) today from my health check. Hopefully I will get through all these formalities soon. It felt so odd taking my shirt off to a female doctor and also nurse.

Oh well, I have been struggling to settle down here because things are rather different in terms of functions and pace. More so I just feel like everything is spinning too fast and also the feeling like I’m in a can like a sardine all the time. I have done so many things I don’t usually do just to survive. Thank God I am more than alive besides the fact that my back hurts very bad.

I had a wonderful conversation with a colleague today who was new just like me. I know what you are thinking….she is married with kids. We talked about how God leads us through life. Talking to her felt as if I was meant to be there at that moment in time. Felt as if this was a moment I was created for. Her kid is AD/HD and just relating how God has worked in my family and hers almost moved us to tears. Suddenly it dawned upon me how God was moulding us and making us whole. God has led me this far and I know He will continue to do so as long as I am willing and obedient to Him.

I just can’t wait to see what God has installed for me! You see….since I have been here, God has shown me His provision in unexpected ways. First the love offerings from the people that came for my farewell has enabled me to have provisions to have just enough to eat this month before I get paid.

Even more, some blessed me with gifts that I will cherish and remember always.

I placed them right in front of me when I play my music…..if you don’t see your gift, don’t worry it is somewhere here ahhaahha

Now I haven’t had a pair of slippers for some time. I also needed some shoes for work. My Kota Kemuning cell group were so kind to collect a small amount to provide for my needs. So I got these that I really like. They are ssssssoooooooooo comfortable!

Nice? I love them. I feel like I’m walking on air. Helps my back!

I would like to thank Uncle Jeff and Aunty Jen, you guys have loved me in ways I can never repay. Uncle David and Aunty Josephine for really trusting me and accepting me. Aunty Blossom who in many ways has always been so so kind. Szu Li for being a great friend. Wil for putting his trust in me as a person all this time. Lei Ngoh for being the sister I never had and of course Aunty Nancy who really is marvelous beyond words. I thank you all for these shoes! Also the remainder will go into nice looking working shirts!

I went to church early in the morning and you know what? The father’s day message was superb. I was so moved that I messaged my dad straight away telling him how much I loved him. It was such a defining moment for me. It even made me so proud of my mom!

My mom was eyeing the Asus because she wanted something small when she travels for classes. I was in my heart wishing so much that I could grant her hearts desires. Then it happened! God hears her heart and mine. Let me tell you why….. I went to the Singaporean PC Fair to get myself and Internet package as I was desperate to have my own connection here! Little did I expect the huge crowd! It is estimated that over 1.2 million people had come to this fair over the past three days.

I hate crowds but decided to brave this one so that I could blog and catch up with you all because I miss you all so much!! So here I go like a madman pushing through the crowds braving some who smell worse that rotten fish….sweating harder than I would on a treadmill. Soon after my back was killing me. I had to sit every 500m of walking. I was there at 2 pm. Lining up. Guess what time I was done? 7PM!!!!

These are the picture of just people sitting, lining up and waiting to get served. Yes I am using StarHub yay!

It was madness but was more than worth it….. Back to the reason I’m telling you this. I was contemplating what Internet package to get and guess what. The offer was made in this fair for a perfect Internet package for me. First I would get a home package of 8mbps in speed then they will also give a 1mbps mobile Internet sim card with unlimited access for free! Perfect as I want to leave my Dell on almost 24/7 and then I can use the mobile for when I’m on the move. Problem is now I got 3 sim cards and only one phone. My Malaysian number, my temporary Singaporean number and my mobile Internet. Guess what! They gave me a free cheap Nokia phone because I was the first 200 customers wor! Lining up so hard was worth it! I nearly wanted to buy an extra cheap phone but they gave this free!

Nice? I like it, I reminds me of my old phones. Simple and yet usable. Lasting too on the battery.

So now I have my Singaporean number in this nokia and my mobile Internet in my V6 until I get my new line that will come with a new phone. Then I can discard this prepaid line. What is more amazing is that is not the only free thing I got. I got a free modem that costs $99 too. Then I got a cheap tiny cute wireless router that was pretty much dirt cheap to accompany it. It is now setup to look like this in my room. The router is so cool, it is just 2/3 of my hand size.

See how small it is?

What is even more more amazing is they also gave me a free HP 2133!

Yes, it is a sub-notebook like my Asus and therefore I can give the Asus to my MOM!!! Isn’t this amazing? I got all this by God’s grace because of the timing we were there and it was just a heavenly feeling to know that God provided all this for me. All I am paying is the same amount I usually pay for my Internet in Malaysia as well.

So when I had the conversation with my colleague today, I just can’t help but feel the word ‘Shalom’ speak so loud and clear in my heart. I had frustrating moments here too but I know God is here, hearing my heart. I can truly say Shalom because He lives. May all be well with you. May God make you whole. May His face shine upon you and give you peace. As long as He is there, I’m certain there will be better tomorrow’s. I couldn’t see it coming. God knew and gave the best for me. He certainly has the best installed for those who choose to love Him. I have now the faith and peace that God will be able to use a simple person like me to do as He wills and what He has in store for me is going to be great!

Romans 8:28 We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to His purpose.

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