that's right! i did it... i asked the question... the priceless question... "will you marry me?" and the very obvious fact is that HF said "YES!" (if she didn't say yes, i wouldn't be telling the whole world what a happy and blessed man i am!!!)
well, many woud have read HF blog to find out the details from her side ... now let me tell you all my side...hahaha...
it all started beginning of this year, march to be exact. prior to then, i already had thoughts of wanting to propose by year end and was starting to "hunt" for the bling bling... thanks to my beloved mentor and his lovely wife, they educated me on the bling bling and my mentor brought me to see some bling bling (no use teaching me without using teaching aids right... have to have the real stuff so that i could learn better...).
intially i thought to myself, "oh man, its so expensive!! how can i afford it here..." so with all the education i received from my mentor, i decided that i will go to Spore to find the bling bling...(cos its cheaper back home, better quality diamonds at an affordable price...) and off to singapore i went in April. one of the reasons for the trip home was to find the "ONE" ring that rules them all... hahaha... cut to the chase, bought the ring 1 day before i got back to Perth. my concerns were that would the ring fit my dear HF perfectly... its hard to gauge what the ring size would be cos she DOESN"T wear any rings!!! would she like the ring?? would it be too big or too small (diamond size i mean)?? after much human strength, i decided to seek Godly strength and wisdom... went ahead and bought the ring in april and kept it till yesterday 30th Sept.
all this time, HF didn't know that i bought the ring already and i have been very hush hush about it... obviously!! so to cut the long story short, last night, i got down on my knees (thats right!! got down on my knees), with the Perth Royal Show fireworks as my back drop, and proposed!!! she said YES!!! and the test came when i put the ring on her... IT FITS PERFECTLY!!! wooo hoooo.. hahha... she loves the ring and the diamond size was perfect... taking into consideration HF has small hands and fingers...:P
well, nervous... yes i was. excited... very. how i felt when i was on my knees... OMG!!! is it for real!! hahaha. how i felt when she said YES!... the happiest and blessed man in the world!! where to from nw... PLAN PLAN PLAN for the wedding!! hahaa...
i just want to thank all my friends that knew that i had the bling bling and have kept it as a secret all this time. thanks for all the well wishes from all our friends and truly a blessing to share this joy to all of you...
ponder...
lunch time at work... just had indian rojak (home cooked)... shut my office door and i am in my own space. whatever happens outside... who cares.. unless there is a fire or something...
just sitting at my desk and my mind starts to wander off and am just recalling what has happened over the past few days... very eventful i must say. HF's parents and my dad are leaving soon for their respective countries and guess things are very different now as compared to before they arrive in perth. i thank God for even allowing me to see how both families are and how different things work in the families. all i can say is that God is great and He was in control of all situations and He provided wisdom when needed and grace when it was needed the most. ultimately, there was a sweet presence and a promise from God over HF and mine life as well as over our families.
in addition to having our parents around, the last few days have opened my eyes to see how much appreciation you can give to a person or receive. all i can say to all reading this... appreciate the people around you and treasure their presence and their lives. i really wana thank God for putting awesome people in my life to guide me and nurture my growth in Christ. Besides HF, her family and my family, i really wana honour my mentor.
guess many would know who he is... and i just wana honour him for all the things he has done in my life. how he has spoken into my life, walked with me and really taken care of me both spiritually and physically (we grow together alot in this area... :P) over the last 5-6 years. i thank God for sending him into my life and allowing him to speak so dearly into my life. i respect him as a man of wisdom and a man that fears God more than men. i appreciate the life skills that he has taught me. i wana commend him for always "taking one for the team" even though he doesn't deserve to. he doesn't complain and he quietly serves the people in church. indeed, he is a man that is worth thanking God for! thank you my dear mentor...
well, many more exciting things to come in the next few weeks... exams coming up exactly in a months time (which i am starting to panic)... coming to year end and will need to seek God for direction for the ministry for next year... another awesome year to come and another awesome group of people to serve. i am looking forward to the adventures that God is going to lay before me...
just sitting at my desk and my mind starts to wander off and am just recalling what has happened over the past few days... very eventful i must say. HF's parents and my dad are leaving soon for their respective countries and guess things are very different now as compared to before they arrive in perth. i thank God for even allowing me to see how both families are and how different things work in the families. all i can say is that God is great and He was in control of all situations and He provided wisdom when needed and grace when it was needed the most. ultimately, there was a sweet presence and a promise from God over HF and mine life as well as over our families.
in addition to having our parents around, the last few days have opened my eyes to see how much appreciation you can give to a person or receive. all i can say to all reading this... appreciate the people around you and treasure their presence and their lives. i really wana thank God for putting awesome people in my life to guide me and nurture my growth in Christ. Besides HF, her family and my family, i really wana honour my mentor.
guess many would know who he is... and i just wana honour him for all the things he has done in my life. how he has spoken into my life, walked with me and really taken care of me both spiritually and physically (we grow together alot in this area... :P) over the last 5-6 years. i thank God for sending him into my life and allowing him to speak so dearly into my life. i respect him as a man of wisdom and a man that fears God more than men. i appreciate the life skills that he has taught me. i wana commend him for always "taking one for the team" even though he doesn't deserve to. he doesn't complain and he quietly serves the people in church. indeed, he is a man that is worth thanking God for! thank you my dear mentor...
well, many more exciting things to come in the next few weeks... exams coming up exactly in a months time (which i am starting to panic)... coming to year end and will need to seek God for direction for the ministry for next year... another awesome year to come and another awesome group of people to serve. i am looking forward to the adventures that God is going to lay before me...
we have made contact....
just got back from dinner and coffee with HF's parents and mine. dinner was great... fellowship was awesome... guess the highlight of the night would be coffee time.
just pondering what had happen... hmmm... guess whatever that is coming is going to be a road that is worth taking. one thing for such, my mandarin needs major improving... thanks to my on-site "references", i managed to speak not as fluent but good enough mandarin for the night. didn't expect to have so many things to consider...
well, i guess its hard to express how i was feeling inside but all i could feel was my heart pounding like crazy... i truly respect HF's parents and their love for their precious daughter. how they want the best for her and protect her as much as they could... listening attentively to what they had to say about things and issues really brought to light many things which i previously thought i had it covered well... many times i kept asking myself what am i doing there and what am i leading myself into... i know that its a beautiful journey that we are both embarking and boy, i was sure nervous.
i have to commend my parents for their effort through out the whole night. despite the language barriers, i believe God intervene most of the night... both families could converse and were able to have decent conversations...
ultimately, its down to HF and i... what we want and what we have to say to them... my thoughts now are all over the place and i am still overwhelmed by the whole experience... i think HF is just as overwhelmed if not worse than i am... it must be hard for her at this point in time but i know that God is good and its my prayer that He will comfort her and watch over her...
well, it was a long night... just wana thank God for being there and watching every word that was released. i just wana commit everything that has been discussed and mentioned to Him and place my faith in the great GOD. He is amazing and we are blessed to be His children.
just pondering what had happen... hmmm... guess whatever that is coming is going to be a road that is worth taking. one thing for such, my mandarin needs major improving... thanks to my on-site "references", i managed to speak not as fluent but good enough mandarin for the night. didn't expect to have so many things to consider...
well, i guess its hard to express how i was feeling inside but all i could feel was my heart pounding like crazy... i truly respect HF's parents and their love for their precious daughter. how they want the best for her and protect her as much as they could... listening attentively to what they had to say about things and issues really brought to light many things which i previously thought i had it covered well... many times i kept asking myself what am i doing there and what am i leading myself into... i know that its a beautiful journey that we are both embarking and boy, i was sure nervous.
i have to commend my parents for their effort through out the whole night. despite the language barriers, i believe God intervene most of the night... both families could converse and were able to have decent conversations...
ultimately, its down to HF and i... what we want and what we have to say to them... my thoughts now are all over the place and i am still overwhelmed by the whole experience... i think HF is just as overwhelmed if not worse than i am... it must be hard for her at this point in time but i know that God is good and its my prayer that He will comfort her and watch over her...
well, it was a long night... just wana thank God for being there and watching every word that was released. i just wana commit everything that has been discussed and mentioned to Him and place my faith in the great GOD. He is amazing and we are blessed to be His children.
they are here...
that's right... HF parents are finally here. had an opportunity to meet up with them briefly...
honestly, don't know what to expect for the next few days... it seems like a uphill experience for me. the last time i met them was about 1 and a half years ago.. or maybe longer in LKW. well, i believe it is going to be great just hanging out with them. i trust God has His perfect plan all unfolding as time past by...
i guess this time round its kinda crucial to have them in perth. have been looking forward to this week and wanting to touch base with HF family esp her parents... well will see how things unfold and i believe that it would open up my eyes to see more things from a wider perspective.
needless to say, it would be nerve wrecking for me... i trust God will see me through this...
honestly, don't know what to expect for the next few days... it seems like a uphill experience for me. the last time i met them was about 1 and a half years ago.. or maybe longer in LKW. well, i believe it is going to be great just hanging out with them. i trust God has His perfect plan all unfolding as time past by...
i guess this time round its kinda crucial to have them in perth. have been looking forward to this week and wanting to touch base with HF family esp her parents... well will see how things unfold and i believe that it would open up my eyes to see more things from a wider perspective.
needless to say, it would be nerve wrecking for me... i trust God will see me through this...
the final countdown!
one more sleep and HF's parents are here. the long awaited arrival of her parents. its gona be an interesting week ahead. think its better for me not to blog the details of why they are here... but in short, its important.
it has been an eventful week for me... have been having dinners during the week days with my parents. its rare cos me dad doesn't stay here in perth. to have him here close to 4 weeks is awesome! well, things have changed tremendously since i went to army till now. have been living a very independent life and have to look after myself. its kind of weird to have to live with the family again but after close to 10 months of it, i am blessed to have done it.
nothing spectacular has happened during the week just that my dear HF just went for a job interview and she has been told to go back for her 3rd interview... truly God is doing something about this. 3 interviews in the short span of 1 week. Amazing man... thank God for the opportunity.
recalling the time when i got my first interview... man, it sure was exciting! hahaha... all i can say to you HF is trust God and allow Him to show you His favour upon your life. You are a daughter of a God that gives the best for His children. Look up to Him!
lastly, just wana say to CarIan, i miss you guys... you guys are a blessing from God!
it has been an eventful week for me... have been having dinners during the week days with my parents. its rare cos me dad doesn't stay here in perth. to have him here close to 4 weeks is awesome! well, things have changed tremendously since i went to army till now. have been living a very independent life and have to look after myself. its kind of weird to have to live with the family again but after close to 10 months of it, i am blessed to have done it.
nothing spectacular has happened during the week just that my dear HF just went for a job interview and she has been told to go back for her 3rd interview... truly God is doing something about this. 3 interviews in the short span of 1 week. Amazing man... thank God for the opportunity.
recalling the time when i got my first interview... man, it sure was exciting! hahaha... all i can say to you HF is trust God and allow Him to show you His favour upon your life. You are a daughter of a God that gives the best for His children. Look up to Him!
lastly, just wana say to CarIan, i miss you guys... you guys are a blessing from God!
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