Dear husband, you have my blessing

I was reluctant when my husband told me of his wish to help in the Disciple I class. Our teachers/facilitators, Bro Kueh and Sis Hilda, invited him to be a helper along with Bro Daivd. Now, my husband always has the burden to teach and he knows clearly of his gifts and calling. That’s why he took over the CG leader post from Anthony and now he plans to take more.

I am in a dilemma as we are expecting our first child ealy next year and he has been away so frequently due to his work. If he helps in the Disciple I class, it would mean lesser time at home.. with me. As a helper now, he will eventually graduate to be a teacher/facilitator, that would mean more responsibility and again, lesser time with me. I’m not sure if I can cope with a new baby and new stage of life on my own.

But on the other hand, he needs my support and blessing to go ahead. I don’t want to be a stumbling block to him just because I am weak. And, is he not a gift from God to me? Does he not belong to God? Who am I to hold him back in his service to his Creator? He giveth and He taketh away. He has the power and right to take back his life, what is a few hours?

I got a bit sad when he was leaving for the 1st class this evening. God reminded me of the above, I hugged him and sent him away. See you real soon, honey. I’ll leave the light on for you.

Unsolved Mysteries

Many things in life never cease to amaze and puzzle me. Things like the orderly manner our planet works; the complexity of the ecosystem; the diverse culture of different tongues and tribes, and why dogs chase after their own tails. Or something like that.

I made a trip to Hong Kong, 10 days after I discovered that I “might” be pregnant. The trip was planned months before and it would be an inconvenience to the organizer if I were to cancel the trip at last minute. Besides that, air ticket would be wasted too. But most importantly, no one would be home to “aiyoh, aiyoh” me if I did not go with my husband in this one-week company trip. So, the Pearl of Orient, here I come.

I was in Hong Kong from 5 – 12 June, first attending a training provided by one of our company’s suppliers, and then followed by International Congress of Audiology (ICA), a biennial congress that is held in different part of the world to discuss important issues in relation to audiology (ie hearing science).

I know the events must sound fancy to you but too bad I was in such bad shape I ended up in my hotel room most of the time espcially during ICA. Extremely nauseous and tired, I could only stomach… guess what… instant noodles and McDonald’s. Steak, tempura, sushi, dim sum, roasted goose, wan tan mee and all classy food in Hong Kong, sorry, maybe next time.

So all in all, I had fast food four times and instant noodles three times in the later five days of my stay. I know, I know, it is not nutritious for my baby, but they were the only food that I could tolerate. And I need food to beat that horrible nausea, and besides, the good doctor said to eat anything I want! This brings me back to a time when I was about 10 years old. I was sick for a few days and the only food that I could take without it coming out of my food pipe is chicken nuggets from KFC!

Is there any expert out there who can tell me why? Or am I just a fast food addict?