in difficult times...

It's really a blessing to have sisters that are rooted in the word of God...

they are my encourager...and i love them so much!

My mentor, Shannon, said something that touched me so much and it goes like this;

"When the petals are on the floor.....and it all looks gloomy,

Look up and realize new flowers are budding!"

It spoke to me..the petals on the floor that is gloomy represents things that we may be experiencing that is pulling us down. For example; problems, struggles, disappointment, regrets, sadness, oppression, depression, unforgiveness, etc. If we focus on the problems and struggles, we won't be able to see what is ahead. The many blessings that God prepared for us.

There will be a waiting period between the budding and blooming of flowers. It is the period that we are waiting for God's promises to be seen and done in our lives. God has a amazing plan for everyone, but first God needs to prepare us to receive it. Trials and waiting period will be painful but always remember that, in all we are going through, God is with us!

Continue believing God,

Continue trusting God,

Continue seeking Him and,

Drawing close to Him each day..

I believe God will speak to you!!

Be blessed!

Ev

the promises of God...

A lot of times, questions do arise when something bad happens...

"why did this like this happen?"

"why did God let this happen?"

"why do i need to go through all of this?"

"why why why......?"

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I came across this poem written by a lady, Annie Johnson, who experienced symptoms of arthritis. Soon she was forced to give up her teaching job. With no way to make a living, Annie turned to writing poetry to support herself and a frail sister. As the pain increased, often she could write only a few words at a time. Yet God used her writings to encourage other suffering people. When she received a letter telling of a woman's struggles with depression, Annie wrote this poem;

"What God Hath Promised."

God hath not promised skies always blue

Flower-strewn pathways all our lives through;

God hath not promised sun without rain,

Joy without sorrow, peace without pain.

But God has promised strength for the day,

Rest for the labor, light for the way,

Grace for the trials, help from above,

Unfailing sympathy, undying love.

Annie did not complain but continue to trust and stayed close to God. Did Annie ask God to take away her pain? No doubt she did. But she did not focus on her sufferings, however, she did God's work by doing all she can.

Only God knows the reason why He wants us to go through the trial in His strength. Through time you will know and when you look back, you'll thank God for the things you learnt during the period of trial.

"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28

God bless!

Ev

=)

Hey y'all....

Yea! Im still breathing, surviving, hanging on.....
oops,lost my grip,
but hanged on again..lol

U guys might think what am i up to?
Mentally i'm still alright!
*akhem*=p

I'm done with 2 papers..
1 more to go...=D
but its on the last day of exams...
in a ways its good...
as we have more time to squeeze everything into our tiny little brains..
Best wishes for venurs, elane, and everyone!
*pray*


S P R I N G T I M E

Purple Tree @ Jacaranda

Us with purple tree

A whole stretch of Jacaranda's
*nice*><

Venurs, Swet Vern, Jia Min, Elane and Me
@ Jacaranda ;)

Till then..

God Bless all!=)


eve

Great times in August!!

Ekka EkKa EKka!!

Ekka is one of the biggest events here in Brisbane. They have it once a year for a week. There is lots of exhibitions, games, foods, goodies and farm animals to be seen. We, being the newbies in Brissie, this is a must go place for us. And so, we went on the very first day.LOL *Feels so Singaporean*akhem...no offense!=) We went that day cause it was our free day and its not that crowded during the weekdays..;)

*Toys to be won!*
We don't stand a chance, impossible to get!
*sobs*
But, there's always next year rite?;)

Venurs and Daniel

Amazingly done...
Guess what is it made up of?
Yes!Fruits.....

Daniel, Eve, Venurs n Scooby Doo!
*Won after many contributions from the 4 of us!*ha ha

Eve @ Pigs

Nicely posed sheep!

*Cute lil chick!*

Dan, chick, eve
Dan must be hungry..

Eve n Venurs

*spotted*

We 4!


Elane, Venurs, Daniel, Eve and not forgetting Scooby Doo..
oh oh...n froggy!

Ekka was great! to me.....ha ha Was tiring but it was worth it for a first timer..;) Didn't ride on any rides...probably cause we don't have sufficient time....Went for Joel's farewell after that!=)

Judah 5!

Venurs, ELane, Joel and Eve
All the best Joel!C u next year!=)

We went to Riverside one night for a light refreshment.ha ha Yea, we being really loyal students, we went to a restaurant opened by University of Queensland!;) Nah, it was just a coincidence..=p

Eve, Venurs, Elane, Dwight

We @ Story Bridge!

Nice effect!

The 4!

Dessert! *yummy*

My usuals....Coffee!=)

Michelle, Elane, Dwight, Venurs, Eve

Doulos
the final voyage...

One Saturday, Judah 5 organized an outing to Doulos, in Bretts Wharf. Finally i got a chance to step on the ship.=) Didn't get a chance when it was in Malaysia.

After 94 years at sea, Doulos purpose is bringing God's word to many countries of the world. MV Doulos made the final voyage here in Australia. On the ship, there is a world famous bookshop, and you can enjoy a superb coffee and talk to members of Doulos crew. Pictures ahead....

Elane n I @ City Cat
heading to Bretts Wharf

Yvonne and Elane

Venurs and I

Eve, Venurs and Elyssa

What else can you do 40 minutes on City Cat?=p

Wedding by the river!

*romantic*

Malaysia Boleh!

Judah 5

Then we had lunch nearby, Seafood=) This is what we ate, Fish n Chip, Avocado n prawn salad and fishcake. I can say its the best Fish n Chip tasted so far...;) *yummy*

GOd bleSs all!!=D

Love,
eve

Tagged!

My very first tag.....cling u r so lucky..*wink*

okay.....lets start..

1. At what age do you wish to marry?
erm...hm...Probably when we're (future husband and i) stable in every aspect. Not sure when that is..

2. What is your most favourite thing to do?
Right now...just going out and have fun.Sports, events...etc

3. If you have a close close close friend since childhood who loves to take away whatever you like, including guys/girls, and he/she always wins, will you still consider him/her your friend?
Define take away my things..ha ha...if its not intentionally, ABSOLUTELY..=)

4. What would you give up in return to eat all you want in the world and not get fat?
wow...this is what 'all' girls want..tough one..i would give up..hm...Nothing! i love everything i have=)

5. If you can have 1 dream to come true, what would it be?
I want to have my brother's brain!!xD

6. Do you believe you can survive without money?
Nope...*enough said*

7. What are you afraid to lose the most?
Everything.....people and what i have is just too valuable to me...

8. When was ur latest best moment?
Watching fireworks during River Festival...-pictures coming soon=)-

9. If there’s someone that you love, would you confess to him/her?
Erm.....yes? When the time is right...

10. List out 3 good points of the person who tagged you.
Erm...wow....tuff questions..LOL akhem.... Cling is a great friend with a fantastic heart and humorous...

11. What are the requirements that you wish from your other half?
My other half would have to be a guy..;) Well, he have to be smart, humorous, mature, and a great planner...etc etc...

12. What is the thing that will make you think he/she is bad?
Hm....im sure everyone can change..bad?hm...probably when he/she commits crime..

13. What is your ambition?
I wanna be someone successful...;)

14. Is anyone really perfect?
Nope but everyone wants to be prefect..

15. If you had a choice to be rich or happy, which one would you pick ?
I want both too!!xD

16. If you have a chance, which part of your character you would like to change?
Faith......i wanna have faith and do good with the faith i have..

17. Who is the person that you can share all your problems with?
I'll share different things with different friends according to situation and things we talk about...

18. If someone had found a path to immortality to be bestowed upon you in exchange for one of your abilities, would you take it, and what would you sacrifice for it?
Be immortal?hm..i would say yes if it was me few years ago.....now,nope..i believe there's a better place, in eternal life, after death...=)

19. What is the best thing that had happened in your life?
Just to be alive and blessed to know everyone around me...

Ah~~finally im done! Time to spread the love..;) I'll tag;
1. Venurs
2. Jay
3. Huey Yi
4. Sherleen
5. Jonathan
6. Ranald
7. Zi Chang
8. Wai Leng
9. Ghia Ling

*Just some random picture*

God Bless!=)

CCM Events

Last month, CCM from University of Queensland organized a Multicultural Night in uni itself. We were suppose to dress up into any culture. It was interesting to witness groups united for this special event. Every group was suppose to send a representative and impress the judges. Well, me being the most 'well dressed' and new in the group, i was given the honorable number 5!

Representing Judah 5!

Different representatives from different groups.
Crystal (Sari), Faith (Hawaii) from Judah 6, Me (Kebaya) representing Judah 5 and other groups.

The future culture. Space suit;)

Venurs, Eve, Elane

Caitlyn and Evelyn
Malaysia Boleh!
Btw, Caitlyn is from Brunei.=)

Wei Ting, Chee, Eve, Veon, Elyssa, Venurs
Love Veon's Yukata!
Elyssa and Venurs in Hawaii!=)

The results? Culture of the future generation won!Congrats! Great effort done on the suit.=) And Faith from Judah 6 won the Best Effort Award. She did a great job in getting the audience up on their feet dancing to the beat.=)
It was a scary experience for me but at the same time it really challenged my faith. I didn't win, but it was a great experience.=) Had fun!

Besides that, Judah 2 and Judah 3 held an event in the university as well. Christmas in August! Wondering why X'mas on August? Cause its winter now..i mean a month ago. Winter is ending soon and SPRING is near. Can't wait to see how beautiful it would be with flowers blooming all over. Anyways, back to the event. Christmas, what would be the first thing that comes into your mind? Christmas tree, red, and presents!=)

Adam and Venurs
We had to decorate our very own Christmas Tree by choosing someone from our group and Adam being the only guy in our GALS group. He is our lucky one!=)

Eve and Adam
Our Christmas Tree for the night=)

Aby, Elane, Venurs, Eve
Thanks Aby for inviting us!=)

We enjoyed ourselves with activities organised by CCM. It was wonderful and there are more events coming up. Telematch on Saturday and Riverside Festival in South Bank! Cant wait!=)

Till then.
God bless!=)

xoxo