Yesterday was a self declared public holiday. I gave myself the excuse that due to my jabs which gave me some discomfort. But I was uncomfortable and my mind couldnt concentrate due to the pain and stiffness. I rested but I have some aches still but not serious so no worries at all. And this morning I feel so hot as in like warm till now. I dun think I am sick. Just that my temperature is really odd. Everyone is wearing jackets n there I am in short sleeve and I still feel warm. Thats weird!Worse still, people around me say that they are cold. Then I was like.. err.. but I feel hot!

I was supposed to go for more jabs today but I didnt in the end cos I felt that my body couldnt take it. But I dun think I can drag any longer. Will try to get it quick though... probably next week.. I am scared of jabs..

Today was an interesting day for me. I had a medical appointment. I am not sick. Just needed to take some jabs prior to the mission trip. Feeling abit dizzy now. Had a blood test today to test for mumps. measles and rubella. I have taken the jabs when I was a baby but the doctor insisted on checking if I still had immunity to it. After blood test, she decided on her OWN to proceed to give me a few jabs for Diphtheria, Tetanus and Typhoid. After the jabs, she told me I will experience pain on the jab spots tmr. She should have told me before that. Argh! Nevermind. Just that now I can feel some pain and stiffness.

Tmr there is round 2! Got to make a trip to the Chest Clinic along North Terrace for a jab of BCG! I wasnt jabbed at sch at 12 cos my immune system was good then but now need to take some precautions to minimise risk! And round 3 next thursday to review the blood test results to see if I need more jabs!

The doctor was quite funny. Female doctor from Uni. Before she took blood from me, the following conversation took place.

Doc: Will u faint at the sight of blood?
Pris: err .. No!
Doc: Good, I wont have time to help if u do ( There is a long queue outside so imagine how fast she finish all her jabs! )

Yeah thats the highlight of the day!

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Reached home to see one msn message from Yoshi!

It says " Exam timetable is out! "

So obviously I checked ..

Immunology -- 6th Nov
Genetics -- 8th Nov
Chemistry -- 13th Nov

Then I will be done for this year... time to study..

William and I spoke yesterday. He shared with me some stuff. He mentioned that many times we as humans always run to something physical first. And God becomes second choice and he himself had such times. I guess we r weak. We need someone physically present. But today, without thinking I chose to run to God first. Isnt it amazing? God knows my thoughts and my words even before they come to my mind or speak them. Something clouded my thoughts this morning but its over now.

During prayer meet yesterday, I had a good time sharing with addielle. A dear sister whom I respect and learn from. Just caught up with her on the daily things. I shared with her much that is on my heart and she prayed with me and encouraged me. Such a sister is precious in my sight and annointed by God. Her grace, her love is beyond description.

I saw the sms from Laza this morning when I woke up. I am encouraged by him. It is so timely. I see God's hand and his favour on us. He alone can make all things possible and everything beautiful.

" I am praying for you and ur team Priscilla. Be courageous and fight the good fight! May God lead, empower and protect you!"

My mission comm is having meeting today from afternoon till night. I am blessed to be amongst people passionate about God. Do pray for them!

Deuteronomy 31:6

"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."

The last 24 hours, I have been mugging on my essay. I still have a little editing and referencing left which I am going to leave it for later cos its really getting into me. But it will be over soon but mean while I shall upload the pictures from our OCF AU 50th Anniversary. It is so much more enjoyable then doing my essay..argh!!

Commemorating AU 50th Anniversary

The next series of pictures coming up.. Lunch after church.. hey hey.. Been taking a lot of photos.. actually not me.. its SAMUEL!!!

My laptop is finally back with me last night. Surviving without it is really hard. That means no internet, cant do assignment, cant check emails basically cannot do anything, kinda unsettled. Everything seems hanging in the air. But praise God, Danny has managed to fix it. Thanks a million man! I am relieved. Really I am with thanksgiving in my heart and glory all unto God. I had a busy week. I came back from Sydney on Wednesday and schedule has been hectic since then. No.. I should say.. it has been hectic all these while. The Sydney trip is fruitful. I learnt a lot and seeing them so enthusiastic labouring for the Lord really gets me onboard with them. Aaron passed me some cds on chinese sermons. Got to listen to them soon. My chinese standard has been degrading since 2 years ago and now I have to figure that out again! But its alright I guess cos Desiree is around haha.. our chinese teacher and fellow warrior! There is much to learn about the Thai language as well along with all my other portfolios. But I am enjoying every minute of this. Its so exciting!!!!

I went for picnic with my coursemates on thursday. It was a sunny day for a picnic. Perfect weather at Botanic gardens. We hardly have the opportunity to hang out as a whole group together cos our schedules are too tight. Now is our mid term break. There is a little time for enjoyment but not much still. Exams are coming in 6 weeks time. Its time to get myself prepared again. I dun wan all that stress when its drawing too near. But let me finished my 2 assignments first then I will start.

I met up with Tracy and her brother on thursday too. Had a late lunch with them. They were here to visit adelaide and Me but seriously I wanted to bring them sightseeing but I couldnt due to other committments and I was dead tired since I came back and I just handed up an assignment that day and another 2 looming the skies next week. Its really time to get started before panic kicks in again..haha..

I really got to have breakfast n start cracking on work..

* My hp has some problem ( Both my Three phone and the prepaid.. the Three phone I dunno whats wrong..just cannot switch on at all and the prepaid one obviously has no credit.. uncontactable for now.. sorry)

These stories are a demostration of how God can turn our lifes around.

Spend time going to the links. Its worth it!

A Time to Die ( http://www.au.omf.org/content.asp?id=35462 )

Sompit put the gun in her handbag, climbed onto her motorbike, and began the slow deliberate journey to her death.

Outreach to the outcast ( http://www.au.omf.org/content.asp?id=35443)

A church reaches beyond class and tribal barriers to the outcast and the HIV positive

Serving the Spirits ( http://www.au.omf.org/content.asp?id=35450 )

A former witch doctor finds faith

I have been meditating on this song since thursday night.. singing it in the airport.. on the plane.. when I am not with anyone.. at home.. during shopping.. God's presence is simply all around me.. He is with me everywhere I go.. People gave me strange looks but I wasnt concerned at all.. God is pleased thats what matters..

This song comprises of God's promises to me and my response to Him.. I just love the lyrics..

Cover Me

Cover me, Lord my God,
And lead me into your presence,
My soul relieved, Trials may come,
And darkness upon me, But still
Your hand it guides me

My saving grace, My one embrace,
My first true love, I will exalt thee

I love You, Jesus I thank You,
For your hand that covers me

I will worship You, I will worship You
I will worship You My blessed saviour.

I reflected on my priorities.

There is a neccesity to make some changes.

So now it would be :

1. God
2. Studies
3. Family and Self ( Including health )
4. Mission Trip N Ministry ( Includes friends )

Yesterday I visited St Barnabas Church. The church service is conducted in a different way cos its of a different domination but that doesnt matter at all. I enjoyed with service without the slightest doubt. There was sharing by Liz Burns who has come back from a recent mission trip. God's timing is forever perfect. Her experience is valuable n I learnt much from her sharing. I saw the hunger of the people. The joy on their faces when they recieved their first bible. I saw how Liz broke the barriers and God's work in her and through her. Its great. After service I caught up with many Sydney OCFers, spent quality time together. Bonded over lunch and fellowship at Clarence's place. His place is really beautiful.. a condominium facing the sea. The scenery is beyond description. Very much the whole day was spent at their place ( play Risk, cards, cook dinner n shopping too cos there is factory outlets beside their place n the things r so cheap..serious.. )cos he is leaving with his wife to America on work purposes soon.

Saturday I met up with Daniel as well.. After a few months.. We went to fish market n tucked ourselves in OYSTERS, SASHIMI and FISH PLATTER.. so yummy..

I was mad this morning.. I got to know something which I was excluded cos I am in Sydney.. Its a joke.. really it is.. I guess.. being away = being forgotten. Reality it is.. I shall not bother myself with that.. My heart is set on the mission trip and I know it involves a lot of sacrifises .. it may seem like minor sacrifises at one look.. but on further look.. I know its not something minor.. Actually I wan very much to go for convention this year but I cant.. its a struggle within me which noone can see but God alone.. I have chosen to set that aside.. this is just one of the many.. n more are on my way..

I met up with my comm over the past weekend.. Vivian and Aaron its my first time meeting them but they are really warm and loving people who put me at ease.. We are like family..discussing..praying..laughing together.. Now is still our beginning stage of planning but all of us are enthusiastic abt it.. its the fire within us.. we have distributed our portfolios..

Many of us are taking more than 1 portfolio. For myself, I will be taking 3 portfolios. One of them in charge by me and the other 2 larger portfolios shared. Its good to share portfolio. Good to have someone to discuss with. I will be doing the prayer points from now till the end of the trip on a weekly basis and sending them to my comm for prayer. The other 2 portfolios are ( reporter/photographer) by Leanne n myself and also teaching by Vivian and me. I will be preparing a lot of this trip from this day forward so please pray for us if u can. It means I have to forgo some stuff even though I really want to be part of. I have to ignore whatever comments people pass on me ( otherwise life is going to get hard if I listen to everyone ). Following Christ is never easy.. Denying myself each day. .

Matthew 16:24

Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.

There was much sharing during our meeting.. sharing our expectations, hopes n reasons why we want to be part of this team. I am inspired by them, really I am. I see disciples of Christ and the hope of bringing the Gospel to those who have not heard.

I landed in Sydney yesterday morning. The feeling is like coming home. I was very comfortable during my last stay. I feel so much at home with the OCFers here. Meeting them once again has brought back all these memories. Though this time my stay is short but I know it will be fruitful. Yesterday cos most of them r busy with stuff ( they are not having holidays yet.. I understand but they are around for me when I needed help which already warms my heart.. I am not expecting more.. ). I bumped around city area, paddy's, pitt street n was suprisingly not lost..haha.. in a way its an achievement cos I am ALWAYS lost.. well..its sad but thats the truth..I am bad at directions.. then after that dropped by sam's office before we went for dinner with Linus at Super Bowl. Its familiar place, familiar people, familiar food. I had a great meal. So full until the 3 of us had to move so slowly after we got out from the restaurant.. but we still went for dessert at passionflower ( Thanks Linus ).. the dessert there is beyond description..how I wish they can open a branch in adelaide.. it is that good..

Had a long chat with Sam when we came home.. Havent seen her for 2 months.. I have so much to tell her.. dunno y.. maybe cos we just connect well with each other..

In an hour's time I will be meeting Daniel.. It will be quality time.. It is gonna be a busy day.. Finally meeting my comm tonight.. till late..

I am at Sam's place now. Both Jiamin and her have gone for AGM. The quietness of this house and the album being played, the lyrics, God's Spirit filled my heart. God is in this place. Its something so joyous that words can never express it. This joy is meant to be shared n not just keep within me. The thought that God placed in my heart since thursday was once again refreshed by him on this morning. He has been repeatedly telling me the same thing over the last 2 days n now I choose to do wat he is telling me. Thursday I went to Edge Conference with my connect group. That day, God spoke to me particularly on 2 people. Both of them whom God wants me to reach out too. One of them is close to me but the other one is not. But it doesnt matter at all. Something is forming in my mind. Something I know which will come to pass soon because God's hand is in it.

My computer is going for repair tmr.. severely sick.. infested with 46 viruses.. dun ask me y.. I also dunno.. Currently using Jega's computer to do my assignments.. Thanks so much..

I will be away in Sydney from friday till wed.. wont be blogging much I guess.. dun miss me.. I know u guys will..haha..

My laptop is sick.. So m I..Hopefully it doesnt hang on me anytime soon..