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I thought I should put down for the record that today was a good day, all things considering.

Aunty Evelyn, my Dad's father's sister's daughter (... ok ok... Dad's cousin), invited us for lunch. I met 10 of my grandfather's sibling's grandchildren -- most of whom I was meeting for the first time.

Aunty Evelyn pulled out a quickly scribbled family tree showing how we were all related. How exciting to hear vignettes of different ones of my family members. Aunt also prepared us a genuine, homemade peranakan lunch, with contributions by some of the "cousins."

After the yummy meal, I discovered other hidden talents of my "cousins." We had a sing-a-long session complete with guitar accompaniment provided by my "cousin" Richard, and keyboard by my brother, Brian. (Richard used to play in a band -- now, he mostly plays for church.)

I found out that one of my "cousins" married a journalist who used to be with the Straits Times. Now she freelances as a magazine editor. We had a good talking -- we even discover we had mutual friends.

I think everyone really enjoyed themselves. We said we'd plan to meet again.

I am awed by God, and the family God has put me in.

The Bottom line...

Say the word and I will sing for You
Over oceans deep, I will follow
If each star was a song
And every breath of wind, praise
It would still fail by far to say
All my heart contains
I simply live, I simply live for You

Chorus:
As the glory of Your presence
Now fills this place
In worship, we will meet You face to face
There is nothing in this world
To which You can be compared
Glory on glory, praise upon praise
You bind the broken hearted
And save all my tears
By Your word, You set the captives free
There is nothing in this world
That You cannot do
I simply live, I simply live for You

I simply live for you, Jesus

Words and Music by Russell Fragar
Performed by Hillsongs Australia

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Why?

Too close to the truth

This is too close to home to be funny!

P.S. Ask me and I'll tell you... you've read this far into my blog, you deserve to know!