Christ is the reason for Christmas!

....and we have to be reminded of it constantly!!
For those disillusioned by this silly season, here's a new Christmas CD that speaks of biblical Christmas, "King of Christmas!" (kids version but very true still).

December rolled in with tinsels and busyness. To my dismay, only half of what I have set out to achieved is done and there's more piling up as we speak. The girls are well but BUSY! Even little Mathena is into the swing of things and is asking to go for "car-rides" and "shopping" a lot. She loves looking at the "de-ca-ra-sions" and "teng-teng" (lights) in the shops.

Letitia will be all geared up for the next few weeks. Her BIG (big to us!) role as a "star" in the Peter Pan concert is due for opening on the 8th Thursday night. On the very same day, her school has a end of year thanksgiving evening for the little ones and she is also a little "sheep" in a presentation. Because of this, we have (1) a school rehearsal from 9-11am then (2) another from 11.30-2pm for Peter Pan, home for a rest and then off again to (3) the Schools thanksgiving at 4.30pm-7pm and finally, scurry to the (4) performing arts complex by 7.30pm for the Dance concert. All you moms who thinks that I am out of my mind are right, I am!! This will be the first and the last. I REALLY did not bargain for this and am not aware of the drama involved. Do think of us...

After that, we can just wind down for "make up" swimming classes and expect weekends after weekends of social and family get togethers.

We are happy to say that the CHUAs from Brissy will be joining us for a few days this year, and with that, my dad will be coming along. I am looking forward to having him at home with us and giving me a bit of free time while we later venture further away more...for sightseeing. That's the other bit,....we enjoy the family outings with the grandparents here and the girls will love waking their "ah kong" and "ah mah"(due in February) up!....while we get a sleep in???

It's just going to "zoom by" this year....so before I miss the chance, hope all of you, my world-wide family and friends, have a nice year end and remember that, if all falls apart, we have been redeemed by our Lord Jesus Christ. When we set our eyes and standards on HIM, His glory, His rewards and His kingdom, all will only pale in comparison. This is WHY we celebrate the birth of our Jesus Christ. God Bless you all and thanks for all the care, phone calls, prayers and emails.

The Chan Gang