Our friends who we normally stay with when in Singapore had guests and they had moved to the other side of the island so we were invited to stay with some new friends we had made from the church there. This couple are originally from Sri Lanka via Australia. They have three great kids and they live in the coolest apt complex. The complex has four large swimming pools, a fitness room and large play area for kids plus a shuttle bus that will take you around. As is usual in most of Singapore the landscapping is beautiful. We took many walks around the area.
Our friends youngest daughter is 5 and she reminded me so much of my grandson Gavin. She spent a lot of time in my lap. Very smart also. One of their friends had delievered a baby girl on Sat night and on Sunday they had a party down by the pools to celebrate. She was so cute. I really hope Jen has a girl but another boy would be welcome also, I just like the clothes. While at the party we met a couple from Texas. He works for the company that makes my contact lens solution. I had two eye infections last month because I ran out of my solution from home and the only one they sell here I am allergic to. Anyway when he found out what had happened he gave me five bottles of the solution to bring home. One of many blessings that weekend. He also just happens to live in the same small town where our friends Reece and Claudia live. Such a God thing.
On Monday, the wife of our friend, Aruni took me towndown to the shopping section of town. We managed to make it to five of the malls. They are all on the same street. I have been by there but never inside. It was such a great girls day out and then she blessed me with a beautiful new blouse. It has been a long, long time since I have shopped for myself. Another blessing.
I had my doctor appt on Tuesday. I had to go for bloodwork early then back for my appt at 2. The doctor gave me the perscriptios and I took them to the hospital pharmacy. 30 minutes later the pharmacist came out and asked how long we would be in Singapore. I told him that we were due to leave the next morning very early. He said they did not have all of the arthritis medication that I needed. He went to recheck and 15 minutes later I was out the door with everything I needed. Don't know what happened or where it came from but God did and that is all that matters.
The couple we stayed with have a huge faith. He is going to be finishing his bible courses in two years and they want to go back to Sri Lanka to work. He literally lights up when he talks about it. They have been trying to help some of the flooded areas in Sri Lanka and are raising funds to buy some new motorbikes for the pastors, that were destroyed during the rains. While we were there he got a call from a friend in Austraila that he had not seen or talked to for a long while and out of the blue this man offered to send him money for the motorbike project. I have no doubt that he will accomplish all that he sets out to do.
The final blessing of the week was on our arrival back to our apt. Since returning last August everytime we come back from the airport from anywhere the taxi drivers try to charge us a new airport fee. They think we are new to the country. In asking around we found out that there is no new fee. So I prayed because when we pay them the meter rate they always argue and want more. This time we got to our apt and I handed the driver the meter amount and guess what no arguing. He took it and walked away. I love the little ways God has of making our lives so much easier. I know that because He provides for the little things how much more He will take care of the bigger issues.
We look forward to returning next Oct to our home away from home, Singapore.
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