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Happy 37th Birthday (9 April 2019) - House of Transfiguration



Today is my 37th birthday, and it feels especially significant. I’m embracing a new spirit, a renewed sense of purpose, and a fresh version of myself.

Last night, our local church held the sacrament of reconciliation. As a family, we went there to humbly ask God for forgiveness and to grant us grace and the Holy Spirit, so we could embark on this new chapter striving for holiness.

This morning, I woke up early at 5:30 a.m. for some quiet time with God while everyone else was still asleep. I prayed the Rosary, asking for humility, wisdom, and guidance for today’s important decision—selecting a unit for our third house.

After finishing my prayers, I went to church for the morning Mass to receive the Eucharist, seeking strength and empowerment.

When I returned home, my husband asked if I had any inspiration or answers about which unit we should select. I remained silent, simply saying that if it was meant for us, God would reserve it.

After dropping the kids off at school, we headed to the HDB Hub for our 9:55 a.m. appointment. We arrived around 9:30 a.m. and took another look at the master plan map. The unit I liked was still available, while the units my husband preferred had already been taken.

At 9:55 a.m., we met with the officer to finalize the paperwork. When it was time to choose a unit, the one I had hoped for, #14-607—the highest floor in the complex—was still available. It felt like a divine affirmation on my special day.



We still can't believe it.
For me, the lesson learned is
1. When I decide to submit completely to my husband and God even though the result may not be according to what I want, God listens and provides for the best
2. His plan has started 4 years ago and still continue to be unfolded presently and the future, if I was not pregnant with my third child, we may not be able to get this house under Married with 3 child and above scheme.
3. The price for this unit is beyond our human ability. At first, our objective to get this second BTO is to pay off the debt in a short period of time but with this unit's price tag, it seems not easy in human eyes however, the good news is with this obstacles, it encourages us to depend more on God and not rely on our own strengths.



For my husband, the lesson learned is
1. His plan may not be God's plan. He wants to settle for the units that the price is within his ability and objective to pay off the mortgage loans so that he could slow down and not working too hard in his life, but with this price tag that we get right now, we don't know whether his objective will be able to achieved
2. God shows him that he's worthy to receive the best from God. He has this weaknesses of unworthiness to receive blessings from God and God proves it wrong

We decide to sanctify and offer this house back to God as the place where He will live and stay with us and whoever comes to our house will feel peace, joy and transformation in their life.
We call our new house is "HOUSE OF TRANSFIGURATION".



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