When Parent’s Patience Gets Tested
“Mommy, I need to make a mind map (for a school assignment). Can you send me an example of a mind map?”*10 minutes later*“Have you sent me the mind map?”“Not yet. I had to restart my computer, and...
View ArticleCar Rides: Encouraging Family Talks
Processed with VSCO with a5 preset Over the years, more specifically since we have a car in Jakarta (and that’s 9.5 years ago since we last moved here! Too fast!), we have created this habit of “car...
View ArticleHope in the Lord
Those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles;they will run and not grow weary,they will walk and not be faint.Isaiah 40:31…Not easy to stay consistent. May...
View ArticleFace the Fear and Conquer It
We checked out the Bike Park at BSD Xtreme Park yesterday. When we got there, our 10yo Brie rode a rented BMX bike, and as soon as she sat on it, she said the handle was too far (her first time riding...
View ArticleHave Our Children Been Prepared to Live in the World?
I look at my 3 kids and I feel time flies real fast. (The eldest turns 18 in less than 2 months!)Anyway, just the other day, I found my old notes from attending a parenting seminar some years ago. Am...
View ArticleChange in Kids: Not the Works of the Parents’
Parents need to have the habit of praying for their children, unceasingly.We must pray for our children, we must create good habits at home, we must be present in our children’s day to day to guide...
View ArticleTwosome Time with the Youngest
The youngest and I spent time together, just the two of us for a few good hours. Lunch (plus bubble tea!), a casual stroll at the mall, me listening to her sharing with me all kinds of things (that...
View ArticleShowing Our Appreciation
Recently we’ve been discussing this with the kids:Remember the people who are kind and helpful towards us. Show our genuine appreciation to them so that they know how we are grateful for them and what...
View ArticleEaster is …
Everyone dies.Whether you are rich or poor, a person of great power and wealth or a beggar, a famous celebrity or a plain somebody. Death comes to every one of us, and no power, money or anything can...
View ArticleTreasuring Children, While We Still Can
When children are little, parents wish for more “me time”, time away from their little ones’ seemingly constant talks and questions.When children are all grown up, away from parents, they miss their...
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