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So many things happened today.

Haven't prayed so much like today.

Knew from Gpp's site the night before about David, a 21 year old brother in Christ who's an old boy of HCI as well.

He just returned home from the hospice last Sunday... he's been battling stomach cancer.

Knew from Gpp not too long ago that he's just returned Home... this morning.

I was thinking of making a visit... pray with him after my remedial training this evening. Well.

He's so young... with such a bright future ahead. But what Gpp texted is true as well... at least we know where he is now. God in all His sovereignty knows best.

Had a phone conversation with one of my aunts this morning.

It didn't turn out as well.

But I guess it may be largely attributed to miscommunication on both our parts... but thankfully things are more or less settled.

This December... will be my busiest and most hectic December ever. There'll be many transitions to go through in that one month alone... and I guess I ought to start planning. These transitions... they're huge.

I foresee that there'll be lots of preparations work-wise. I may be stepping into uncharted waters... but it's going to be a really exciting journey nonetheless if what was told of me turns out to be my final jobscope. Perhaps one day I may be worn out since this will be the first time I'm taking up a full time position... but I'll trust in His strength and joy to carry me through all seasons... and busk in the joy and happiness of being able to be where I am right now. I seriously think that I'm going to love this job. :P

So that's transition number one. The larger transition comes in the form of shifting back home.

It's been two years since we've lodged at my aunt / grandpa's place. It's more convenient for mom when she has to go for physiotherapy since there is lift landing on the floor, whereas we have none.

I guess it's time we stop imposing on others... because of my family, my grandpa has to stay at my uncle's place and my aunt with another aunt and her family. My extended family has really gone out of their way to help in this regard, not to mention the financial help that they've been giving in supporting Aunty Witwit for mom.

And this will be the first time mom's heading back to our own home since June 2005! :)

It's going to be a huge transition for my family and I though... with all the packing, that aside, we have to now look into ensuring that our house is properly fitted with proper ramps so mom's wheelchair will be able to move freely.

Not to mention all the shifting and cleaning.

Am thankful for how things are turning out. Though the days ahead are really uncertain... I'll trust that Pa knows best.

Spent two wholesome hours at Starbucks catching up on some readings before my remedial training this afternoon... and I'm reminded that He's with us through all seasons... through it all.

I'm playing a minus-one track of one of my songs on loop... a song that has yet to have its vocals recorded. Don't think the album will be ready for release by the end of the year... may have to push it to a few months later... that in itself is already a great blessing. I want to do it well... and I pray that He'll use it to touch hearts, especially those who've yet to know Him.

YOU'RE FAITHFUL, LORD

Jesus
You've searched me
You know what I'm going through
You see deep inside of me
The torn and tattered parts

Teach me to trust
In all my circumstances
That Lord, You know what's best
You hold the future
In Your sovereign hand
In You I can depend

You're faithful Lord
You're faithful Lord
You see me through the seasons
Through it all
And though I walk through the valley
Of the shadow of death
I'll fear no evil
For You are with me

You're faithful Lord
You're faithful Lord
You carry me through times
When I can't see
When all else seems to fail me
I will pray and be still
And feel the hand
That's holding onto mine

This evening when I came back... One of my youths msned me and asked for my full name. She said her parents read my blog and wanted to make a contribution to my family.

I just recommitted the finances part to Him again these two days.

That came as a token of His promise and love.

Not forgetting how another of my youth's parents have graciously offered to help bear the fees for my sister's leukemia treatment.

And the cheque and message of encouragement from the parents of a student whom I'd taught and coached the year before.

And the constant support from Gpp. ( :) )

And the tokens that come in here and there... which I know I can never exactly repay.

That I may be faithful in living out the life He's called me to live.