Well, Jan’s gonna be left behind for a week while we are on our missions impact trip to Taiwan, Miaoli from 11-17 Aug.
The decision to go on a missions trip was not a difficult one as it was quite a loud and clear command from God to “GO!”. However, the thought of being separated from Jan for a week was a tad too long for me to bear. To prepare her mentally, we’ve been telling her about the trip and that we’ll not be able to see her for a week. Not that she can’t go with us, but we figured it would be better if she stayed home so that we can focus on doing God’s work. I’ll definitely bring her along when she’s slightly older :)
It’s been amazing how God has prepared the way for us so that we are able to leave for the trip in peace:
1. Mum was willing to take care of Jan while we are away;
2. SQ had a 2-to-go promotion so the airfare was actually quite comparable to budget airline;
3. I managed to take leave even though it was a busy period at work for me.
Thank God for his favour!
Before we left for the airport, we took some pictures of Jan monkeying with our luggage, toddling around the house and exploring the box of her new hi-fi set (which Papa managed to set it up within half an hour… amazing!!).
I was fighting back my tears as I left the house. It didn’t help when mum called to say that Jan was knocking at my room door when she woke up from her morning nap calling out for mama. She actually cried when mum told her that we are not home and have left for Taiwan! It does make me wonder if she really did understand.
We’ll miss you little girl and see you back home SOON!
p.s. Do pray for us whenever you think about us! :)
