My wife tells me that this is another reminder for us to not only live frugally, but to also go green, and recycle junk that we do not use or do not really need. Like my email signature quotes Eric Hoffer, who says, “ You can never get enough of what you don’t really want ”.
However, in the Advent season of giving out of love for others, it is disturbing when some people choose to save money, by recycling presents, especially old ones that have been kept away, they may not even be rewrapped, and then are passed off as brand new. Although the intention maybe general goodwill, the person receiving the recycled present actually gets an invisible and unwanted slap instead. This is why many people think that the whole deal with Christmas gift giving is a farce.
On a brighter note, 2008 has also given us a few pleasant surprises that cannot be returned, refunded, nor refused.
1. For our family, my wife and I now have 2 lovely children, Sophia and Noah.
2. On 2 January 2009, I will begin serving in full time Christian Ministry at Paya Lebar Methodist Church, in their Children’s Ministry, comprising of Sonshine Kids, and Silver Boxes.
My immediate goal is to build trust with the Leaders, Teachers, and the Children, while I uplift them with prayer and encouragement, and empower them to build and own their Ministry.
As a family, our challenge is to grow stronger in the Lord our God. As individuals, as husband and wife, as parents, and as children.
3. I would like to thank you for your prayers, encouragement, and support during my journey of faith, and ask you to keep us in your thoughts each time you pray for others. We wish you a Happy New Year, and trust God will continue to lead you to all goodness, as you serve the people in your given ministries. May we all try our best to bring glory to God in the name of his Son, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Amen !
