Home made Milk-Shake

Here is what you need for Milk shake:

1. UHT milk, a little, if you don't want to have waterly milk shake.
2. Vanilla / Chocolate / Strawberry ice-cream 3 to 4 scoops

That is it... put them in a blender, blend them up! and ready to be served for one!

GNC monoplax

GNC (Gabriel Ng Cinemax) does not have wide space of room, does not have leather arm-chair, and surround sound system, but it serves free milk-shake, provide blankies.. and pillows...

Last Saturday after SES chair-dance practice, me and Gab went for dinner at Maju-maju for Tosai, and I just had a glass of Teh-alia, Gab ordered strawberry milk shake.

The surprise was in the milk-shake, very super extremely sweet, even Gab did not take the 2nd sip, it was actually milk+1 scoop of strawberry ice-cream+condensed milk, that they call milk shake, RM3.50, and I took one sip, Gab took one sip, urghhh...! I poured in half bottle of mineral water, and it still tasted super duper sweet, we gave up the one!

Then I told Gab: "I know how to make milk shake, and mommy's milk shake is so much better than this one!". Gab suggested: " really? then we can watch DVD at home, ok?" Then we start planning for the our Saturday movie date.

"Ok, so I took my shower first, then your turn, while you are taking your shower, mommy make the milk shake......" I suggested.

Later, when came to his turn, he told me not to go into our room first, so I didn't, I went preparing the things needed to make milk shake.

Look for Home made milk-shake for things needed.

As soon as we got our milk-shake...

Then we walked into our room, "ta da...! " he sang this ... =.=", I have to co-ordinate with him and showed him the "suprised look" (keke, I am quite a good actor!) He got ready the blankies, and make a cosy seat with pillows, chosen a DVD ready to press the button. I remembered that time, when I was looking for the controller, Gab said: " ma, no need, you just sit down." then I saw his hand slip into blankie, held out the controller, and press the button, haha he is just too cute!.

So .. GNC is just 'shiioook'. He said he wants to charge RM5 per ticket, free milk shake, wonderful GNC! Gab had made the "Movie date at home" so special and unique.

Thanks to the Lord, because He has given me what I needed the most!

Jane Lee
scfjanelee.blogspot.com

SonShine Playhouse

Today, I was invited to conduct 'creative time' for SonShine Playhouse by Justine Ng, thanks to her invitation, I am able to have a chance to share with parents and guide them to twist a simple balloon sculpture, the insect of the week is dragonfly.

SCF SonShine Playhouse is a playgroup run mainly by volunteer mothers in the church premises, to prepare a happy, safe and relaxed environment for little ones to learn life skills through plays, songs, musics and movement and story tellings, every Tuesday 9:30am at Dream Hub.

It was so fun to talk to those toddler... can be both challenging and rewarding, why did I say so? It is nearly impossible to get them to listen to you, most of the time they are not listening, some hopping around, some day dreaming, some just standing still and looking at you with their mouth open, some are still sucking their fingers, basically I was just talking to the parents, because I got parents replied in a *funny cute baby voice. Meanwhile have to talk like a kiddy child in order to make it interesting to those adorable toddlers.

The Weekly Activities

The creative time (craft/handwork/library) starts at 10:30am, I was there at about 10:10am after sending Gabriel to my brother's house.

As I enter into Dream Hub, I saw them were dancing and singing, toddlers scattered all around the hall, do as they wish, I got a warm welcome from them by shouting "Hello Auntie Jane!'' My heart is warmed and my smile is sweet.

I hurried to fellowship hall, start pumbing balloons with the help of Esther, she is a volunteer helper as well as Kingdom Kidz's Sunday School Teacher, have been partnership with her from the very beginning of my serving.

There were total 15 toddlers, ballooning started as soon as they finished singing and dancing (morning exersice..haha). I have pre-twisted two balloon dragonflies, I called them My Pets, one named GreenPea, another named Orange, obviously one is in green and another in orange, purpose is to create a topic to start communicating... well, like I have said, mostly parent replied, haha. It was still fun to talk to them, to instruct them, they were good and took instrution carefully.

Most parents were afraid of twisting balloons, I saw many expressions from their face, they were brave for their children, then we came out the Bible verse "Be strong and courageous'', ''Be bold'' to encourage those mommies.

To make a balloon dragonfly, I use:

1. Inflate one 260Q Qualatex tube balloon and leave about two inches uninflated in the tail end for body


2. Inflate one small round balloon 5" inches in diameter, about half of the actual size.


3. Inflate one 160 Thailand made tube balloon and leave about half inche for wings

Balloon Dragonfly twisting instructions:

Dragonfly's body

1. Make an 1.5" bubble, then a loop (fold twist) that is big enough to allow the tube balloon to go through, then make a lock twist with the first bubble.


2. Repeat the step '1' again, hence you will have one bubble, one loop, one bubble and follow by another loop in order.


3. Take the end of the balloon and insert it through the 2 loops, continue to pull the balloon till it make a 'small handle' allow to fit in 'eyes' of the dragonfly.

Eyes of the dragonfly

1. Get the center of the small round balloon, align with the nozzle to the center of the balloon.


2. Use fingers to press the center of the round balloon, twisted to get two kidney shapes bubbles. Make sure the nozzle (knot) is hidden in the center of the twist.


3. Slide in the two kidney shapers bubbles through the 'small handle' of the dragonfly body.

The wings

1. Make a big loop by tying both ends of 160 Thailand made tube balloon together.


2. Get the center point, left hand holds the nozzle, right hand pull the loop to another side to make get the center point, pinch with two fingers, pull it to the nozzle, then make a twist at the nozzle and the center point, you will then get an '8'.


3. Attach the center of '8' balloon with the first bubble of the dragonfly body, twist the bubble around the center of '8' to tie them up, with some adjustment for the last step of ''Making balloon dragonfly'.

Kids were so excited holding their new pet cruising around the hall, 'kissing' each other, boys were having 'pet fighting'.

I am rewarded with a cup of black tea and a plate filled with swiss roll, crakers, biscuits, chocolates, and... arghhh, forgot. Of course the most rewarding is their lovely smiles, and hugs.

Ballooning is just one of the activities we have in Sonshine Playhouse, there are more crafts and acivities going on through the year. Visit SonShine Playhouse for more info.

Check out this Photo Album here!

Jane Lee

http://scfjanelee.blogspot.com

http://sonshineplayhouse.blogspot.com

~♥~ Lunch with Gab and Brian ~♥~

8th Nov, Brian and I brough Gab for lunch after Sunday service, an outing Gab and dad had after ...I think about 3 to 4 months ago... can't remember when was it.

Gab ordered his favourite- Cheese pita bread, and stick with daddy the whole session, hmmm... I am not jealous, I just felt... the place was so warm, why sat so near, haha it's ok, I know he missed daddy.

~♥~ We had gread meal and fellowship in Restaurant Chilis ~♥~
Somehow, the food served here are better than TGIF.

Fleeing Temptation

Fleeing Temptation by Alan Smith

There are times when running away is the proper response. In his first letter to the Crinthians, Paul said to "Flee sexual immorality" ( 1 Cor. 6:18 ) and "Flee from idolatry." ( 1 Cor. 10:14 ). Fleeing is especially important when we encounter temptation. We sometimes make the mistake of putting ourselves in situations where we are tempted, thinking that we are strong enough to handle it.

Sometimes we are, but often we are not.

Remember when Joseph was tempted by Potiphar’s wife? She “cast longing eyes on Joseph and she said, ‘Lie with me.’” (Gen. 39:7). Joseph refused to commit adultery with her, but she persisted to the point that finally Joseph needed to flee. “He left his garment in her hand, and fled outside.” (Gen. 39:12).

There may not be a Potiphar’s wife in your life, but there is likely some temptation which you find difficult to resist. If alcohol is your temptation, flee. Make a decision to avoid people and places where alcohol will be readily available. If sexual impurity with a boyfriend or girlfriend is a temptation, flee. Make a decision to avoid situations where you are alone and the temptation is stronger. If inappropriate use of your money is a temptation, flee. Stay away from the mall!

The worst mistake any of us can make is to think that “I can handle it. I know this is a strong temptation but I won’t give in. I’ll hang around close, but I won’t cross the line.” The real question we need to consider is this: “Who (or what) do we want to stay close to?” Because fleeing is not just running away from something; it is also running toward something.

“But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness.” (I Timothy 6:11)

Father, more than anything in this world I desire to be close to you. Help me to flee from those things which tend to pull me away from you, and draw me close. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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There is another article about Fleeing Temptation:

FLEE

This is a long one, but it is good to know more.



Jane's Note:

Knowing me who always overconfident in thinking I can resist temptations and influences without fleeing.

Result shows that I am so vulnerable, and weak before temptations. From my experience and here I hope that you allow me to give you this caveat: ''Friends.... run away from the thing you called it temptations.'', and if you allow yourself live with it, not long you will find yourself falling in to commit the first sin, then one sin leads to another, therefore God says flee from it, He knows our weaknesses, it is never too late, now.... ''RUN!''

Jane Lee
http://scfjanelee.blogspot.com

Ultimate Plan

I know He is faithful and true, I know everything that in His plan, has His ultimate purpose...

NOW I KNOW why He made that 'JOKE'.

Jesus, you are:

• Awesome
• Righteous
• Holy
• True
• Almighty
• Love
• Faithful
• Gentle
• Powerful
• Forgiving
• Patience
• My refuge

Thank you Lord, my redeemer!

You make me whole

The God I Know

The God I Know (Lyrics): "Words and music by KC Gan, 2008

When the stage is bare tonight
There’s no one else
Just You and me
When the curtains close behind
There’s no pretense
I’m on my knees

I will lay down my life
For the love sacrifice
You gave to me
It’s all because of You
All because of You

The God I know
Righteous and Holy
The God I know
Faithful and true
The God I know
My tower of refuge
Hearts are healed
Christ revealed

The God I know
Light of the City
The God I know
Strengthens the weak
The God I know
Your heart beats within me
As You are, so are we

This is my cry
My one desire
More of You
More of You

The church He knows
Righteous and Holy
The church He knows
Is faithful and true
The church He knows
A tower of refuge
Hearts are healed
Christ revealed

The church He knows
Light of this city
The church He knows
Strengthens the weak
The church He knows
Is strong and mighty
As He is, so are we"

Jane's Note:

31st October, my first heard of this song during SCF's SES (Saturday English Service), once again, reminds me of who God is... my heart ripples.... my heart is humbled by His love... my heart is yielding for His mercy...

I am crying in the dark...

Reaching out for His heart...

And He said:

You are worth more than anything

You are mine

You are precious

You are my daughter

You are free

You are strong

You are rich

You are healed

You've lack nothing

I am here with you

Come back to me...

http://www.imeem.com/aog-aog/music/dXHtP8rB/city-harvest-church-the-god-i-know-live-worship/#

Stoic Behaviour is unhealthy

There are times we feel happy, so we laugh, and we grieve when we have someone leaving us, and we tear when things don't go well according to our desire or plan.

There were times, we did not want anyone to know how we felt, especially when we grieve, and sad, we avoid tears and all appearances of grief, that is so wrong, this stoic behavior is not good, and not healthy.

There is a purpose in our pain. There is a lesson in every God's plan, we may not know and will not learn what we should if there is no pain, and no scatch.

While I am on the way to overcome the painful experience, God, open my eyes to see wonderful things from your law, and will wait for the good and look forward to the day when I will be able to share the life I have lived according to your will.

Malaysian Breakfast - Half Boiled Eggs

Half Boiled Eggs

instruction:

1. Make sure eggs are in room temperature, not direct from fridge.
2. Boil the water, turn fire off after the water is boiled
3. Roll in the eggs carefully, cover the pot, wait for about 7 minutes, if the size of the egg is small, the duration shall reduce.
4. Serve when warm, break eggs immediately after the required time.
5. Sprinkle some pepper and add some soya sauce according to your taste.
6. It could serve with toast bread ( Yin yong toast - Toasted bread with Kaya and butter spread ).

Gab would like it to be served with square biscuits, yummy!.

要弯得下腰, 才能拾起稻穗 !

[机会, 就在行动里 ! ] 戴晨志 著

行动了, 就有机会改变

另一本生活小品, 振奋心灵的励志故事,让我们思考多变的人生哲理, 培养积极的上进精神. 的确, 有许多生命确实不尽任意, 有人那到的生命之牌甚至是烂的, 但是我们都必须细心谨慎地呵护它,打造它, 彰显它,凭著信心与勇气, 让自我的生命活出奕奕光彩, 一如戴晨志所言, ''只要有刺激, 你我都能改变自己的想法. 只要有改变, 有行动, 机会和好运就一定回接踵而来啊 ! ''