boon's log 5210.03: Faith of a Child

One night Ab was talking to her Mom...

Ab: "Mom, when I was sick, we prayed to God and He made me well again!"
Mom: "Really?"
Ab: "Yeah, really really."
Mom: "How do you know it was God?"
Ab: "I just know la. It was God."

"Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it" - Mark 15:10.

May you re-discover that child-like-faith this Christmas and find the true reason of the season.

Oh... Mom continued to ask, "So, where is God?"

Ab: "He's in the clouds!" (Haha! thanks to the children bible story cartoon portraying God in the clouds - i.e. in the story of Moses meeting God in the mountain) :)

Blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year to all!





boon out...

boon's log 5209.07: Blessed Christmas 2009

Merry Christmas 2009 - from boonspot.blogspot.com

Has it really been a year already?! It was just like yesterday that we were stuck in OR during the 2008 US NW snow storm and were driving around in the snow in our neighborhood enjoying the Christmas lights and decorations. Anyways, Christmas this year is truly different - IL, Ab and I truly enjoyed ourselves. With an extended holiday (thanks to our babysitter... ;)), we really spent loads of time together this Christmas. We also managed to fulfil our "family tradition" of watching Home Alone (I) during Christmas - last year, we watched it at the Embassy Suites, Tigard.

We also got to spend some time with our cell group at the Roadhouse Grill. Too bad we did not get to stay throughout the entire time (I've heard reports that they partied on till about 2AM... them party animals!!!).

Also, this year, Ab's been asking a lot about Christmas, about Jesus and God too - she's at the "why" age, and we've been having loads of fun (and challenge) explaining the concept of God to her. We=IL, our cellgroup and I. But one thing that soothed her inquisitive mind were the bible stories... :) Thank God!


Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus... in Ab's bible.

Well, it's been a wonderful Christmas for all of us. We hope that you have had a wonderful time celebrating Christmas with your family and friends, and love ones - remembering that without Him, all this would not have been possible. May the peace, love, joy and hope of the Lord be unto you as we celebrate Christ-mas, and as we usher in the new year, 2010. Blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year... Keong Hee, Keong Hee...


Christmas Party and the Lim's Residence


Christmas Party-cum-Birthday Celebration for Elliot and Robin
- Happy Birthday, guys!


Ab's gift to us... a sticker-stacker on the wall :)


boon out...

boon's log 5209.03: Dark Knight at Queens

We're taking over the fulltime babysitting job for the week because our babysitter's (a.k.a. Aunt) taking in all the Sun at Bali. :)

Today, we promised Ab that we'd bring her to see Batman at Queensbay. The Dark Knight is Queensbay Mall's Christmas theme this year. At first we were wondering what's all the hype about - with all the Batman and Joker posters all over the mall. IL was even asking if there was a new Batman movie in town.

Anyway, as part of the whole Batman theme/promo, there is also a stage show that that runs at the center court of the mall. That was what we promised Ab, that we'll bring her. The entire show was quite impressive - with the costumes, choreography and all - if only it was a little bit longer...

here are some photos...


Ab enjoying the Batman show... you can see that she is quite excited - her left hand stayed like that for at least 5 minutes


Batman-Joker in action...


"I'm not a hero..."

I was telling IL that they could also make it a little more interactive, with Batman or the Joker make surprise visits / walks in the mall and take pictures with the folks - just like in the themeparks. I'm sure people would like to have their pictures taken with them. :)

boon out...