wonderment

The last time I remembered being so busy was waaay back in Mass Comm especially during the last week when all the projects were due at the same time.

It got a bit scary when I stepped into work yesterday. Let’s take a look at my To-Do list:

1) Production of 14 more programs (I have 1 script to write, my friend has to finish 2)
2) Tie up the loose ends after the marriage seminar (Accounting, debrief meeting evaluation report, return books to publisher)
3) Recording for 3 afternoons with Don and Annie Espina.
4) Interview with the crew from “Noah’s Ark” on Thursday morning
5) Collate my boss’ itinerary for July.
6) Pack the house. 70% of the house still to be packed.
7) Buy gifts for my Australian friends and pack my bags!!!

Whew.

The thought of finishing all these by this week is kinda overwhelming. Last week, I learnt to trust God no matter whether the people turned up or not, this week, I have to learn to trust that all my work will be put in order with the 24 hours I have each day. But hey, God has been gracious to me. I’ve still got time to blog.
(Then again, next time I’ll never be so “gei kiang” to schedule a trip the same time I shift house.)
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A couple of days ago, Val and I received a letter from Hillsong rejecting our billeting option. It was a real nasty surprise. Suddenly we were left without accommodation for the duration of the conference! (We initally thought we got the billet because of the last letter they sent to us.)

Hillsong offered to transfer our billeting money to a local backpackers hostel but I wasn’t too keen on staying in one given the kind of stories I’ve heard. I just prayed and hoped that God would send us to a good place to stay while we’re at the conference. Meanwhile, I popped an email over to Corine detailing our sad plight and she promised us she’ll get back to us once she recced the place.

This is where it gets just so good! Like I previously thought, the backpacker’s hotel had a shady reputation and she offered to put us up for another week! Truly, this is another miracle happening for this trip.

Also, 3 days ago, Isy Israel, the youngest son of the CCIS Australian family emailed me and arrangements are being made to go out of Sydney before the conference to visit the Marshes in Wollongong! Apparently, there’s going to be a birthday party for Levi (third son) and we’re unofficially invited so that’s going to be really something to look forward to.

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A holiday! Finally!