The day had finally arrived—PSLE results and the announcement of DSA results.
We arrived at school around 11 a.m. While the parents were seated in the hall, the students were in a separate hall.
One by one, they were called to receive six years’ worth of hard work. Some got emotional, while others were excited and beaming with joy. Tromson shared that his results were below his expectations, but he had secured a place at the secondary school he wanted—a goal far more important than the scores themselves.
We took some photos as keepsakes and celebrated with lunch at McDonald’s. Later, we had a lovely dinner to mark the graduation of Tromson and Richie.
Mama wrote this story so Tromson will always remember that God is with him and has done great things in his life.
Tromson was never the sporty type. Given the choice between exercising or watching TV, he would always choose the latter.
In his CCA, he only switched to volleyball in Primary 5, and he had never been part of the school team.
But one day in January this year, Mama received a WhatsApp message from his coach. The coach said he wanted Tromson to join the school team and asked for our permission to train him twice a week and even in the mornings before school.
We were quite surprised, but we agreed — thinking it would simply be a good chance for him to exercise, without any big expectations.
That decision turned out to change his life.
Even though he only sat on the bench during NSG, he was still officially part of the QIFA volleyball team. And because of that, he became eligible for DSA.
Long story short, Tromson was selected for trials and interviews at three schools, all well-known for their volleyball programs. This week, the results came in: he got one “waiting list” and “confirmed” offers.
Even though his dream school only put him on the waiting list, there is still hope.
Mama reminded him that all of this is purely by God’s grace. If he gets into the school he really wants, it will be nothing short of a miracle — because we have no control over the outcome.
What I want Tromson to always remember is this: everything he has achieved so far is not just his own effort, but truly by the grace of God.
We celebrated Tromson’s birthday in the midst of PSLE preparation — and despite the busy season, we had a truly meaningful and joyful day together.
The day began with back-to-back Sunday Masses, as Mama needed to attend the Commissioning Mass for the Communion Ministry. Afterwards, we treated ourselves to a late lunch at Yakiniku Like — it’s been a while since we enjoyed something a little more "special" in Singapore, hehe…
For dinner, Tromson had a McDonald's treat — a rare occasion, as we usually reserve fast food for special celebrations. We ended the day with a simple candle-blowing moment at home and a family movie night watching The Book of Daniel.
Happy blessed birthday, Tromson. May your heart always remain pure, and may God guide you with His wisdom.
We pray that God grants the desires of your heart — especially your wish to enter your dream secondary school — and that He strengthens you as you prepare for PSLE.
Papa and Mama wish you nothing but good health and the grace to become the best version of yourself.
This was one of the best holidays we’ve had—everything was fully sponsored by papa’s company.
We hadn’t planned any trips for June because both kids needed to prepare for their final-year exams. But thankfully, my husband’s company organized a Family Day at Telunas Private Island. It was our first time visiting a private island, and we were beyond excited.
Our journey began with a ferry ride from HarbourFront to Sekupang, Batam. From there, we continued by speedboat to Telunas Resort. Each leg of the trip took about an hour.
We arrived just in time for lunch and were treated to a delicious three-course set menu: Thai beef salad as the appetizer, prawn balado with steamed rice for the main course, and Thai mango sticky rice for dessert.
After lunch, we headed to our villa for some free-and-easy time. The kids chose to fish from the balcony. After nearly two hours of patience and excitement, they caught four fish and asked the kitchen to cook them for dinner.
Since the weather was scorching hot, we cooled off with a swim while watching the sunset. The sky was stunningly clear—no clouds in sight. Later, we had dinner with the group, followed by a bonfire and toasted marshmallows under the stars.
We slept soundly that night.
The next morning, we took a short 3-minute wooden boat ride to a nearby island resort for a team-building activity: raft building. It was our first time doing this! We had to build a raft, sail it to a designated point, return, and disassemble it. Challenging but so much fun!
After returning to the villa and having lunch, the kids took part in a pottery class while the adults relaxed and enjoyed some quiet time.
That evening, we had a BBQ dinner followed by a company appreciation ceremony.
On our final morning, before checking out, the kids were eager to go fishing one last time—an activity they can’t easily do in Singapore. After lunch, we packed up and headed home.
It was a truly special experience, even though the weather was humid and incredibly hot. Staying in the villa for 3 days and 2 nights was just what we needed to recharge and reconnect. When we got back home, we felt so grateful for air conditioning—something we often take for granted, yet can’t live without!
This year’s Easter feels extra special, as all the boys at home—including the kids and papa—were actively serving in church from Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, all the way through to Easter Sunday and this was the first Easter for Ted to serve.
They poured their hearts into every preparation, making countless trips to and from the church—especially our firstborn, who showed remarkable dedication.
Witnessing this has filled our hearts with overwhelming gratitude. We’re reminded that the greatest gift we can pass on to our children isn’t material wealth, but a legacy of faith.
Material things come and go, but faith endures. It provides a strong foundation, especially when life doesn’t go as planned.
It’s not about what we’ve done right as parents—it’s purely by God’s grace that their hearts have been touched to love their Creator above all else.
We may not know what the future holds for our boys, but one thing is certain: as long as they walk in the right path, they will find true fulfillment in life.
While I’m still navigating the early challenges of my new business venture, seeing their faith grow brings me deep comfort and joy.
We kept our Easter celebration simple—sharing Vietnamese food and Fong Seng nasi lemak during the Easter Vigil, and enjoying Easter lunch at Milan Shokudo.
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