Today, one of the girl in my KidzNet Saturday Programme cried. I thought she was doing well but suddenly, she just broke into tears. No one knew why she cried. Her father came over and calm her down. I had to get the class going so her father took her out for awhile. When she came back to join the class, she looked alright but somehow different. I cannot help but wonder what upset her.
I spoke to her after the lesson and asked her why she cried. She kept quiet and kept shaking her head. That instant, I pray and ask Lord to work through me so I can help this girl. As I was praying in my mind, I could see tears filling her eyes and instantly I told her: "Hey Abi, I'm not angry with you! I just want to be your friend and be there for you when you are upset. I want to help you too." She looked at me and said very softly because she felt she wasn't playing well as I had blown her for 2 obstructions. I couldn't help it and I said to her: "Silly girl!" then I went on and told her that when I just started learning netball, I had more than 2 obstruction but I told myself, never mind, I will learn and in the end I played well. What made my day was she left the training smiling.
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Anyway, after the coaching session and since I am at CCAB, I decided to make use of the facilities available there. I went for a run. Actually, to be more accurate, I did a circuit. This is the 1st circuit after (self-proclaim) recovering from my knee injury. I ran 1 round around the track followed by 20 push-ups, 20 crutches and 20 star jumps. Unfortunately, I only managed to do 2sets of it. Target for next Sat is to do 3 sets.
Come to think of it, my job gives me a good opportunity to workout everyday. I just need to plan to see which school I can do my circuit trainings at the same time giving me enough time allowance to travel from school to school and have lunch. Tomorrow is the start of new DB season and I am not attending training due as I have to serve at Rock Kidz. I would say I am still relatively new in the team so I am not sure if I can get a seat for SRR. Well, leave it to God. Meanwhile, hope all my little efforts in training myself up will help
God's will be done :)
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Today is Baby Zach's 1st month celebration! Well, I was quite tired from a week of coaching and still recovering from flu so I wasn't really going around talking to the relatives. Only sticked with my closest cousin, Pam. Honestly, that was good enough for me. It's such a blessing to be able to spend quality time with your family. Just looking at everybody's happy faces, I am blessed! Yeah. It is really just this simple for me.
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Well, enough of updates! Time to sleep. Tomorrow is Sunday. The day I commit my time to serve none but Daddy God. To serve in Rock Kidz is the most amazing experience ever. To see how Daddy God impact the little ones is just awesome. Pointing them to Jesus, helping them know Jesus and His loveliness. How cool is this!
Good night!
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Simple truth
The simple truth of life is nobody cares except our faithful God. Our Abba, our Father, our Daddy God.
And when He cares and you know He cares, NOTHING else in this world matters.
Just when I think I am going to give in to the virus in my body, I choose to look to Him and believe that all diseases, sickness and illness cannot do any harm to me because I am the beloved child of God. And as I look to Him, no, I did not get better. Hahaha. I am still as sick but things around me got better.
God turned my situations around. It is amazing. Suddenly all plans turned out well. The children are happy, the teachers are pleased and my coaches are well prepared. Hallelujah! Thank you Abba.
Yes, I am sick but it will not be long. I am down but not out. God is keeping all things going well. How cool is that. I am at peace knowing He is looking after all that matters to me.
And when He cares and you know He cares, NOTHING else in this world matters.
Just when I think I am going to give in to the virus in my body, I choose to look to Him and believe that all diseases, sickness and illness cannot do any harm to me because I am the beloved child of God. And as I look to Him, no, I did not get better. Hahaha. I am still as sick but things around me got better.
God turned my situations around. It is amazing. Suddenly all plans turned out well. The children are happy, the teachers are pleased and my coaches are well prepared. Hallelujah! Thank you Abba.
Yes, I am sick but it will not be long. I am down but not out. God is keeping all things going well. How cool is that. I am at peace knowing He is looking after all that matters to me.
Its all about Him
Daddy God... Ms Low told me that there is this virus that is going on now. Teachers, students and coaches are falling sick. I too is caught by this virus. It feels awful.
Daddy, come and take this awful virus away so it will stop causing pain to your beloved children.
I cling on to you and I trust that I am healed because Jesus was broken that I may be healed. As He sits by Your right hand, so am I in this world.
Daddy, come and take this awful virus away so it will stop causing pain to your beloved children.
I cling on to you and I trust that I am healed because Jesus was broken that I may be healed. As He sits by Your right hand, so am I in this world.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
it's Wednesday Again
I love Wednesdays.
But not today cos I am down with sore throat and blocked nose and had to drag myself out of bed to go coaching. I was almost late. Praise God the traffic was smooth.
Still, thank God it's Wednesday. One day closer to weekend.
I asked a fellow coach if she was free to relief me for 2 of my session but she couldn't make it. Can't be help, it was so last minute. Anyway, praise the Lord, the teacher in charge was really awesome. She could hear from my voice I wasn't well and helped me with a little managing of the class. Thank God, the girls were such darlings too. It's funny how sometimes children can be so sweet when they know you are not too well, they will be nice. Hahaha.
I've been feeling so weak lately. Must be all the burning of the midnight oil to finish up my assignment. I really need to have better time management. Lord, stretch my time for work, school, family, training and me time!!! Hahaha.
This Sunday marks the start of DB new season. I found out from Jon that this season, we have to fight for seats. Honestly, I refuse to let this thought bother me. If I do well, I do well, if I don't, God's will be done. I know it seems silly to leave such matters to God. But who am I to live without His consent? Everything I am doing and will be doing is His plan.
Whatever I do now, I live in the present and flow with the peace of my heart. I want to do what I have on hands well. If I am coaching now, I give the best of what I know to the girls. If I am in school, be it a class or lecture, I make sure I pay attention, ask questions and take down notes. When I am at the gym, I make sure I give my muscles a good workout. When I am playing leisure netball, I make sure I go for every single ball and help my team win. When I am rowing, I make sure I row with the team.
If all else fail. Never mind. There is still Daddy God. He loves me no matter I do well or not and His good thoughts for me will never fail me.
Thank you Daddy God. *hugs
But not today cos I am down with sore throat and blocked nose and had to drag myself out of bed to go coaching. I was almost late. Praise God the traffic was smooth.
Still, thank God it's Wednesday. One day closer to weekend.
I asked a fellow coach if she was free to relief me for 2 of my session but she couldn't make it. Can't be help, it was so last minute. Anyway, praise the Lord, the teacher in charge was really awesome. She could hear from my voice I wasn't well and helped me with a little managing of the class. Thank God, the girls were such darlings too. It's funny how sometimes children can be so sweet when they know you are not too well, they will be nice. Hahaha.
I've been feeling so weak lately. Must be all the burning of the midnight oil to finish up my assignment. I really need to have better time management. Lord, stretch my time for work, school, family, training and me time!!! Hahaha.
This Sunday marks the start of DB new season. I found out from Jon that this season, we have to fight for seats. Honestly, I refuse to let this thought bother me. If I do well, I do well, if I don't, God's will be done. I know it seems silly to leave such matters to God. But who am I to live without His consent? Everything I am doing and will be doing is His plan.
Whatever I do now, I live in the present and flow with the peace of my heart. I want to do what I have on hands well. If I am coaching now, I give the best of what I know to the girls. If I am in school, be it a class or lecture, I make sure I pay attention, ask questions and take down notes. When I am at the gym, I make sure I give my muscles a good workout. When I am playing leisure netball, I make sure I go for every single ball and help my team win. When I am rowing, I make sure I row with the team.
If all else fail. Never mind. There is still Daddy God. He loves me no matter I do well or not and His good thoughts for me will never fail me.
Thank you Daddy God. *hugs
Friday, July 23, 2010
Thursday, July 15, 2010
I cant take the pain anymore
The nature of my job requires me to be standing most of the time. This is torturing for me as I have pronated feets. Basically, my feets are rolled inwards. This leads to heel pain. Pain that I can feel the moment I stepped off my bed.
So it's either I quit coaching (which is not an option) or I do something about my feets.
Last semester in sch, we learn about the different types of legs and how to prevent it from causing pain and soreness to us. That's when I found out about motion controlled shoes for pronated feets. Ever since, I've been wanting to buy a pair. But these shoes are customized and customized stuffs arent cheap. The cheaper option is motion controlled insoles. It is slightly more affordable than a whole shoe. But I'm so broke after paying sch fees.
so...
Anyone willing to sponsor me w/o anything in return?
So it's either I quit coaching (which is not an option) or I do something about my feets.
Last semester in sch, we learn about the different types of legs and how to prevent it from causing pain and soreness to us. That's when I found out about motion controlled shoes for pronated feets. Ever since, I've been wanting to buy a pair. But these shoes are customized and customized stuffs arent cheap. The cheaper option is motion controlled insoles. It is slightly more affordable than a whole shoe. But I'm so broke after paying sch fees.
so...
Anyone willing to sponsor me w/o anything in return?
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
It's Wednesday
Wednesday is the day I sing to the P1 girls: "Are you ready? Are you ready?" and they sing back: "Yes we are, yes we are!" hahaha.
I love Wednesdays :) It is my longest day of the week (for now) where I start at 7.30am and end at 6.30pm. Awesome day because I get to see all the cute, little and adorable P1 girls. Those that will hug you like a teddy bear, ever so eager to be right in front of you even if they have to strain their necks, follow you everywhere like you are the magnet and they the paperclips and EVERYTHING they do, they will smile and laugh it off. I don't feel like I am coaching them... more like playing with them. hahahaha.
I was put to a challenge today and I am glad I did it well. In fact I realised that it was because my company have exposed me to many different coaching opportunities which have mold me to who I am today that I was able to be so flexible to different situation.
Thank God.
I love Wednesdays :) It is my longest day of the week (for now) where I start at 7.30am and end at 6.30pm. Awesome day because I get to see all the cute, little and adorable P1 girls. Those that will hug you like a teddy bear, ever so eager to be right in front of you even if they have to strain their necks, follow you everywhere like you are the magnet and they the paperclips and EVERYTHING they do, they will smile and laugh it off. I don't feel like I am coaching them... more like playing with them. hahahaha.
I was put to a challenge today and I am glad I did it well. In fact I realised that it was because my company have exposed me to many different coaching opportunities which have mold me to who I am today that I was able to be so flexible to different situation.
Thank God.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
anti-social me
Anti-social me.. yes... this is another entry on work. I just need to express how I feel.
Today is another unfateful day. Work have been quite eventful lately, even my colleagues are feeling the heat. I'm getting a little tired with dealing with all the LAST MINUTE challenges (bombs) that is landing on me. Yes, another 2 today.
Dear Lord, I know that whatever challenges I face now is already deal with by Jesus on the cross. Becos He is in me, His strength will help me overcome all the obstacles ahead. I pray in Jesus almighty name that tomorrow will be a good day. The sick shall heal by tonight and the tired ones (me) will be re-charged. AMEN!
I was upset with my teenage brother today. One word. RUDE. I am not angry with him, but his actions are totally wrong. Best part, he always think that there is nothing wrong with his attitude. Suddenly, I wondered if I was like this during my teenage years. Anyway, totally disappointed. The guys ego and pride is setting in for him. Always too cool to admit he is wrong.
But you know what when you admit your mistake, not only you are cool, you earn people's respect and trust too. Now that's cool.
Today is another unfateful day. Work have been quite eventful lately, even my colleagues are feeling the heat. I'm getting a little tired with dealing with all the LAST MINUTE challenges (bombs) that is landing on me. Yes, another 2 today.
Dear Lord, I know that whatever challenges I face now is already deal with by Jesus on the cross. Becos He is in me, His strength will help me overcome all the obstacles ahead. I pray in Jesus almighty name that tomorrow will be a good day. The sick shall heal by tonight and the tired ones (me) will be re-charged. AMEN!
I was upset with my teenage brother today. One word. RUDE. I am not angry with him, but his actions are totally wrong. Best part, he always think that there is nothing wrong with his attitude. Suddenly, I wondered if I was like this during my teenage years. Anyway, totally disappointed. The guys ego and pride is setting in for him. Always too cool to admit he is wrong.
But you know what when you admit your mistake, not only you are cool, you earn people's respect and trust too. Now that's cool.
Monday, July 12, 2010
It's MONday :p
It's Monday. First coaching session starts at 10.30am. Praise the Lord. It is one of those day I can sleep in abit, wake up, wash up, have breakfast with mom without worrying about being late for work.
Today 2 'bombs' landed on me. Hahaha. I should stop calling them 'bombs'. Let's just call them 'challenges'. I'm not going into details but I felt partially responsible for 1. If I was to be more concern and reminded my co-worker, we could have avoided the situation today. Well, lesson learn. It's not easy to manage people and I pray for wisdom in this area.
I'm going gym tomorrow morning. I am finally re-charged. My body is still trying to get use to my new schedule. Especially Wednesday. Last 2 years, the maximum no of hours I can coach a day is 5 full hours. This year, it reached a new record of 8 full hours. It's challenging not because of the coaching but from the traveling time to different schools. That drains me mentally. I am now doing my best to feed myself with good food. No, I should say nutritious foods. In fact I eat up to 6 meals a day now cos I have no time to sit down to have a proper meal.
My dearest body, thank you. You have served me well and it is now my utmost duty to make sure you are well taken care of. My lovely legs, I know I am suppose to let you rest as much as possible but looking at my work schedule, you and I both know it is not very possible. Thank you for being so understanding and have endured till today. You awesome. Well done. I promise I will bring you to see Fizah for a good rub whenever possible. By the way, netball is out for now so no change of directions needed :) But rehab is getting on still. Be good kay. Glorious days are ahead of us. Be patience and we will take the court together again :)
Thank God for today. Nothing spectacular but full of your blessings. Esp when I managed to find the perfect seat pad. I don't even know why I was in that shop! Lol.
Today 2 'bombs' landed on me. Hahaha. I should stop calling them 'bombs'. Let's just call them 'challenges'. I'm not going into details but I felt partially responsible for 1. If I was to be more concern and reminded my co-worker, we could have avoided the situation today. Well, lesson learn. It's not easy to manage people and I pray for wisdom in this area.
I'm going gym tomorrow morning. I am finally re-charged. My body is still trying to get use to my new schedule. Especially Wednesday. Last 2 years, the maximum no of hours I can coach a day is 5 full hours. This year, it reached a new record of 8 full hours. It's challenging not because of the coaching but from the traveling time to different schools. That drains me mentally. I am now doing my best to feed myself with good food. No, I should say nutritious foods. In fact I eat up to 6 meals a day now cos I have no time to sit down to have a proper meal.
My dearest body, thank you. You have served me well and it is now my utmost duty to make sure you are well taken care of. My lovely legs, I know I am suppose to let you rest as much as possible but looking at my work schedule, you and I both know it is not very possible. Thank you for being so understanding and have endured till today. You awesome. Well done. I promise I will bring you to see Fizah for a good rub whenever possible. By the way, netball is out for now so no change of directions needed :) But rehab is getting on still. Be good kay. Glorious days are ahead of us. Be patience and we will take the court together again :)
Thank God for today. Nothing spectacular but full of your blessings. Esp when I managed to find the perfect seat pad. I don't even know why I was in that shop! Lol.
Friday, July 2, 2010
my journey to becoming a praying coach
Its been a hectic week. I am burned out and tired. But it is all worthwhile. Thank you Daddy God that all my coaching session this week went well.
Early last month, I had a conversation with Zoey regarding work. She suggested that I can pray before every coaching session. I thought it was a good idea so I decided to give it a go. I noticed the difference almost immediately. Not that my coaching style changed or the children are more well behaved. By God's grace, my prospective that changed. The way I looked at the children changed. suddenly, I was able to see the children needs and their different learning ability above all else. As a result I was able to conduct the appropriate activities to engage them and keep them excited. It is one of the most incredible feeling ever. Thank you Lord.
I've been coaching close to 3 years now. This week, everyday, I feel so anointed. It is really awesome. It really keeps me going knowing that God is with me all the time. Every time I pray and ask Him to bless the session and keep the children safe while they are having fun, it is already happening. On top of all these, I find favor with the children and was able to influence them to play better.Praise the Lord! all glory to Him!
Not only did my children enjoy the session, I too find it a joy delivering the session. It also keep the passion fire in my heart burning. I love the feeling.
Early last month, I had a conversation with Zoey regarding work. She suggested that I can pray before every coaching session. I thought it was a good idea so I decided to give it a go. I noticed the difference almost immediately. Not that my coaching style changed or the children are more well behaved. By God's grace, my prospective that changed. The way I looked at the children changed. suddenly, I was able to see the children needs and their different learning ability above all else. As a result I was able to conduct the appropriate activities to engage them and keep them excited. It is one of the most incredible feeling ever. Thank you Lord.
I've been coaching close to 3 years now. This week, everyday, I feel so anointed. It is really awesome. It really keeps me going knowing that God is with me all the time. Every time I pray and ask Him to bless the session and keep the children safe while they are having fun, it is already happening. On top of all these, I find favor with the children and was able to influence them to play better.Praise the Lord! all glory to Him!
Not only did my children enjoy the session, I too find it a joy delivering the session. It also keep the passion fire in my heart burning. I love the feeling.
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