Romans 8:28

I no longer call myself an Herbalife Distributor anymore... Time passed, things happened and I am where I am now. Well, I might not have what it takes to be the best network marketeer but I learned so much during my journey as one. Talk about how persistent I was in my previous post, I feel a little embarassed! It doesn't matter now. The embarassment. I realised that as I went through all my older posts, last year's journey was a pitstop, because I was not meant to be out there. Different people have different goals. Different purposes. Different destiny. 

Before I wanted to answer my call as a fulltime worker, I have always told myself and God, "Let me make it first outside, so that no one can say that I end up in church because I was unable to be successful." Again, that was sheer arrogance. Come to think of it, I am a real arrogant woman before God. Always wanted to impose my ways to Him. So, He let me try beating around the bush. 

Ok, to cut the story short. I am now working in church. Are you happy now? I am! Haha!! The only setback I face right now is wanting to spend more time with my family. Being in fulltime is really time and energy zapping! You will have to attend this, go to this event, di di da da... because it's compulsory, you are a fulltime worker! But I never forget that I am a fulltime wife and a fulltime mother, too. There's no part time to that! So, I am really relying on God to make things work for me. I am sure He will not short change me in anyway. It's not that bad actually, now that both my kids are in school. See how time flies! See how they have grown, my Shane and Kate... 

Romans 8:28 says.. "And we know in all things God works for good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose."

Yup! I am holding on to that alright!

Dear Lord,

I need You daily, in fact every moment of my life. I seek to please You. Enable to do that, Lord. When I see You face to face, I pray that I will hear You saying to me, "Well done, good and faithful servant! ...Come share in your Master's happiness!" I also pray that God, You will keep my family safe. Help us so that we can fulfill our destinies in You. In Jesus' Name, Amen.

Life with Herbalife - THE BIG-ginning

There's a huge time gap since my last post. Carmen was saying that she didn't see any of my updates lately. So, I am a little compelled to write ;-p

These past months, beginning from after the Chinese New Year's holidays (somewhere mid-Feb), has been full of challenges! I worked on myself. What's that? Well, for me to grow, I'll need to work on myself... grow-up, grow-out, not to be too comfortable yet at the same time focus on Jesus. Uphill task!!! Sacrifices after sacrifices... I am not complaining, in fact I thank God for every little thing that I went through. I look back, though they were not all pleasant experiences but they were definitely sweet. They make me grow.

Business as an Herbalife (also pronounce as 'Erbalife') Independent Distributor was literally like a bed of roses. Flowers with thorns! Wanna know what I went through?

I have to give out flyers! Hundreds of them daily. I would go to town where my nutrition club is, to give out invitations and flyers. This is normally from 11am to 12.30pm. Then, I'll be in the club attending to my guests. Great experience, really.

I would have to talk to strangers. Explain to them the importance of taking good nutrition (with my lack of words and confidence, I don't know how I have survived!). Wah! I didn't know I could do that. It's quite noble, actually, apart from the money-making thingy, because a lot of people do not know how to take care of their health. Some know a little, some think they know a lot but most of them don't have a clue. How sad... Sometimes, I feel like when I share all these to people, the Lord is teaching me something, it's just like sharing Him with others.

Learn from the experts. Trainings after trainings. Sometimes, I'll need to attend service on Sundays then go to the trainings after that. Confession, I missed a couple of church services, too. Very tiring and trying!

Put my kids under my parents' care for about half a day, during the weekdays. This is hard for me because my kids have been under my care all these while.

And the list goes on... rejection after rejection, a lot of effort and discipline, making mistakes and learning from them...

I know being a 'businesswoman' will never be an easy task, especially for a naive, simple person like me who have always been in a protected environment (been working in church for 5 years since 19 years old, homemaker for 2 and half years after giving birth to my son, taught in a Christian kindergarten for 3 years where my son studied, and again full-time housewife after delivering my daughter). See what I mean?

At times, many times, I fee so small, so vulnerable.

But I am really determined to make it to the top! Some of the top people in the company are Christians, they inspire me, too. Because God says He made us the head and not the tail. To make it in the world and to be God-centred at the same time is close to impossible. I can do all things through Christ. His faithfulness and love never fail. I pray that I have been a good testimony for Jesus thus far, and as I continue on, I'll be better each day for His glory sake.

At this point of time, I am going through an intensive learning process. Only God can sustain me. Thank God for Danny, too, for his little surprises that make me feel so special. Looking at my 2 adorable kids, recharges me!

Only people who have what it takes will stay on in this kind of business - the network marketing realm.. haha! And I want to be one of them! I pray I will always get His blessings and also very important, the blessings from the people around me.

Lord, it's because of You that I have the courage to face the world. You said put You first... You also said, faith without action is dead. Keep me strong, Lord. My family keeps me 'fighting'. Bless me with people who wants to be helped and need the opportunity. Meet me with people who have what it takes. Teach me so that I can teach and encourage others. I don't know how to lead, Lord. But I know to lead is to show by example and not to manipulate. So, help me do that well, so that others can follow. I ask, therefore I will receive. I will keep on sowing, knowing that for as long as I keep on sowing, I will reap. Thank You so, so much, Jesus. Amen!!!

New Year ~ New Adventure!

I am really excited about the new year! A little bit anxious but very excited.

I have never felt like this about new year for a long, long time. I know God has so much in store for me... just waiting to unveil His wonderful promises and blessings... yup, one at a time.

Proverbs 31 speaks... and I am convicted in more ways than one. Let's just say, I am not going to sit there and do nothing about it. Just like the Scripture says about '...faith without work is dead.' Oh, I have been whining and complaining... guilty, guilty... so... I am going to stop that and put action into the plow!

And Lisa, let's do it! Thanks for just being there for me. May this venture make our friendship stronger than ever, and our relationship with the Lord unshakeable!

Lord, I still know whatever happens, it's all about You! I pray that You will lead us every step. And all glory back to You. In Jesus glorious Name. Amen!

It's Been A While...

It's been more than a month since my last post. The internet connection in my area is terrible, literally terrible! You don't really feel like writing anymore after waiting for the pages to load... hmmm, I wonder how I did it the last time...

Quite a lot has happened since. We did the house dedication and got most of the church staff over for the favour, when for seafood noodle in Segambut (with Lisa, Uncle, Auntie Bella and Sook Leng). Shane's final exam, concert and graduation... A big boy now, hehe... and it's school holidays now and I've never been busier! Kate is always eager to walk... 'Walk-walk' is her favourite word, overused! I don't know how many hundred miles I've been walking around the house letting her hold my pointer finger (she refuses to walk on her own, tsk-tsk...). The PD trip was one of the highlights thus far. Haha!

Proud Shane with his castle...

Sexy Kate!

Hope to write again soon...

Happy Birthday, My Darling Kate!

My girl just turned 1 on 13 October 2007. We celebrated her birthday a day later because a friend (May) was having her wedding dinner on the 13th. Time really flies!

It was a great party! Family and friends came over and it was merry! I counted (the day after lar..) there were more than 100 people came!!! Everybody was everywhere... Kids were everywhere... they almost killed our 2 pet hamsters! Aiyo! That's the scary part! But the best part was catching up though. Not sure whether Kate was having fun, but she seems to be very occupied ~ with loads of attention. Shane was a wonderful host to the kids. Love you, Shane *smooooooch*!

Here's the Liang Family...

... and The Cake (was sooooo yummmyy!!),

it's Secret Recipe's Moist Chocolate Cake...

Kate with her Gung-gung...

and Yeh-yeh...

Finally, the presents...

Here, we would like to say a very BIG thank you to all who made it to the party... Thanks for making it so extra-special for Kate. I wish we could take more photos though with all who came... I hope Uncle Lau did a better job that us... Thanks, Uncle for bringing your camera over!

Thank You, Lord, for everything.

The Art Director

These few days... something has been in my head, bugging me. I know it is not from God because it is causing me fear and confusion.

Spirituality. How can we check? Measure? Well, we have to see whether it's scriptural, some say. What if they are all scriptural but don't flow together, I mean the focus. It does scare me where spiritual things are concerned. Not because I am not certain in God... I believe in God with all of my heart. I love Him and I do have conversations with Him. I do feel Him close to me. But when people go different directions, it bothers me. It's the same Spirit we are talking about. Yet it can be so subjective. No proofs, no evidence. I know my God does not cause fear and confusion to me.

So, I questioned Him...

He answered... 'It's like a humongous artwork.. with different artists but the same Art Director. Only I have the picture in mind, you are to work on your patch.'

'No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what I have prepared for those who love Me... I am Spirit, I reveal in Spirit... There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are different kinds of service but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but the same God works all of them in all men.' (1 Corinthians 2:9;12:4-6)

I went on to read the subsequent verses and understood. He is God, He has full control over what is being received, perceived and achieved! Then He went on to give me a vision... different streams of rivers flow in different directions, yet arrive at the same ocean. He is the ultimate destination.

It is impossible to know fully how God works, what the entire picture looks like but for now, it is sufficient for me to just catch a glimpse. He is God, anyways. Like a little child, I am so excited that I get to have my hands dirty to paint. I am convicted to work towards fulfilling my portion of artwork, let others do theirs, and when all is patched up, we will ( I am sure!) complete with a wonderful, a more beautiful than beautiful masterpiece for the Lord!

Thank You, Lord...

Proud Mommy ~ That's ME!

We brought Shane to his first dental visit! 'We' consists of Uncle Lau, Aunty Bella, Kate and myself. Haha! Uncle Lau offered to bring us there because his concern was I might have trouble finding Dr. Lawrence's clinic. Also, he wanted to lend support to my little boy, who he exclaims is his favourite boy =)

Let me show you some photos... hehehe...

See the baby tooth that's blocking the permanent tooth from growing in it's rightful place? Now, we needed to get this fixed. So I told Shane that we need to pull out the baby tooth... hmm, he seemed to be ok with that, sort of like, yay! I am a big boy now. Dr. Lawrence was very very good. I thank God I made the right choice to bring Shane there. Shane wanted it actually... he told me 'I want Timothy's daddy to pull out my tooth.'





There! It's gone! Ahaha... My boy showing off the gap. Wow! Shane was brave. I am so so so proud of him. Now, all he has to do to put the new tooth into the right position is to use his tongue to push it out every now and then.








See, he doesn't even look bothered by the missing tooth!
Come to think of it, I am more nervous than my son! Mothers!

Thanks, Uncle and Aunty Bella, and also Dr. Lawrence for the pleasant experience!