Another Covid anniversary. I count it a blessing to be able to celebrate my birthday in the comfort of my home. Indeed each additional year is a gift from God. It is so easy to fall into the trap of wanting more, achieving more, being more but birthdays are a time to remember what is life on earth about and why life on earth?
It reminds me to reflect on why God made me and what is my purpose here on earth because there will come a time when I won't be able to blow another candle, where I won't be able to contribute, won't be able to move, won't be able to wake up and see the morning rise. My life's motto is to make my life count which is also why I started this blog and how this blog got its name. I want to count in the Kingdom of God, to count to those people around me & to count to the generation after me. This does not mean that life will be rosy nor will life always feel purposeful but it's having a mind that is determined to live a life worthy of His calling.
Just to soak in the blessings that came from family and friends, here's an account of the day.
Woke up and was greeted with 'siu keong' in the bathroom. So glad that mummy was already awake at 5am. Die 'Siu Keong'! You are no match for my mummy...
I am no match for mummy's hug and birthday blessings too before I can head back to bed and snooze more.
Did the usual routine of morning walk with mummy dearest and she cooked the traditional foo chow birthday dish (because she's traditional that way) which I love very much and was blessed to be able to spend virtual time with my one and only. Thank you dear for carving time out to spend time virtually with me. Lastly, my beloved siblings for calling in for a virtual family birthday celebration together.
Signature Market goodies from Mei Chern (International). Mum thought it was from my one and only.
Mummy's effort and love. Yummy....
They symbolic red eggs for Birthdays which symbolizes birth or new start and red which symbolizes prosperity and good fortune.
All the way from Kuching.
Chapatians decided to give me a break from weekend cooking. It lasted us 2 meals plus.
Birthday dinner thanks to Ervinna
And sweet treats to sweeten the day
Some of the goodies that were shipped out to mummy's students because of the abundant food received.
Carrot walnut cake which was filled with walnuts from Santhia (International)
My beloved siblings. May we continue to grow as a family and celebrate each other's life
A proper saint photo of me
From the CG gals and Joshua. Sweet treats!
And from none other than my one and only! Love the song you wrote too my dear. Haven't been able to celebrate my birthday with you since we went official. :( 2 years in a row...
Thankful for the birthday wishes and Levina's Ukulele Birthday dedication song.
It has indeed been such a blessing. Thankful for the opportunity to have a family and also to have friends and close by. And now... to reach out to the unknown and live a life of faith!
Laura Story : Hello Unknown
I am letting go
Of everything I've known
Farewell predictable, oh-oh
No more playing safe
I'll free fall into faith
I'll say goodbye control
Hello unknown
https://open.spotify.com/track/1UDDh8YhurIBKhu4XzKTPM?si=3a8746c75ea346d1
