Can it really be December 18?

Dear friends,

I can't believe it has been over two weeks since I posted last. Sorry. Things have been hectic around here PLUS we are enjoying Christmas in Singapore. As I wrote last, the city is decorated to the hilt. It is an amazing site to see. Hope you enjoyed the pictures I sent last.

This past weekend we went to a concert in the Esplanade concert hall. It was absolutely amazing. to see the concert hall go to http://www.worldvr.com/esplanade.html. Anyway, we went to hear the Celebration Chorus (which I have signed up for and start rehearsing with in January.) It is an ecumenical choir representing many churches here in Singapore. There are 75 in the choir and after hearing them the other night, I can hardly wait to start practicing with them. They had an orchestra (PLUS a harp and a huge pipe organ!) Wow. The choir is directed by a graduate of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. How he ended up here - I can't wait to find out! Anyway, I will let you know how it goes.

I'd like to take a moment and ask for you to pray with me. My youngest daughter just called and said that one of her college friend's sister had been killed in a car accident today. Of course, death at any time is terrible, but during the holidays it just seems to be worse. Please pray for this family. You don't know their names but HE will.

I do hope that you all are having a joyous time this Christmas season and enjoying family. Rick and I are planning to go to Orchard Road on Wednesday. There will be a live Nativity scene there plus loads of caroling. Yes, we'll end up at the Hard Rock Cafe to hear "the boys". Wish you were here to go with us.

Just wish you were here....