prospective perspective

Peace. “Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.” ‭‭Colossians‬ ‭3:12-15‬ (at Chongming Island) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYO8baePYzE9Ar79zi-2VuYGwOaq6zoicMxIqM0/?utm_medium=tumblr

2022. (at Shanghai, China) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYLJq78P0moPOj_DM5l2PAYj4s-Z_94WIAg37E0/?utm_medium=tumblr

This 11.11 is special in so many ways, the most significant of which is to have THE MOST INCREDIBLE TEAM to run with! You inspire me more than you know with your passion, your optimism, your creativity and your drive to be the best! I feel so blessed because I get to work alongside you! The best is yet to come! ◡̈ #mycalvins #calvinklein #tommyhilfiger #pvh (at Shanghai, China) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWJIy6nhU3PQmvR3LO_goZyWTEpHN7A26jsEiI0/?utm_medium=tumblr

Momma - I miss you every day and especially today.. each year that passes I am more aware of all that I’ve inherited from you and how you’ve shaped who I’ve become.. this year I’m thankful for your smile and energy for life that allows me to brave difficult moments.. I am so thankful you are my momma.. ♡ (at Home) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJlJG55DUdfy5UGh9TknyPBJzsMMVfQ0uN8h8I0/?igshid=djh6he2r7f9e

5 years ago, I had the privilege of spending a month with the beautiful girls, caregivers and teachers at the Rosie May Home in Sri Lanka. I got to know about RMH through Graham, my then-colleague and also father of the late Rosie May. Listening to Graham recount the tragedy and then go on to speak of the work he and Mary are doing in Sri Lanka, coupled with the time I spent and lessons I learnt from all the RMH girls, teachers and caregivers continue to live in my heart and have forever altered the way I look at life and the world. Amidst the struggles that the world is facing with the pandemic, I thought it’d be good for my heart to direct my energy towards causes I care about. So I’m going to try and run 41kms this week as I turn 41 and raise funds towards the RMH girls. Please give generously as you’re able (link in bio) and/or run/walk alongside if running is your thing - it’d be so encouraging to know we are doing this together and I will donate £1 for every km you run/walk with me ◡̈ We raised £6000 5 years ago baking granola bars before embarking on my time in Sri Lanka. I can never look at granola bars the same way again! Lol.. This sum went towards sponsoring 20 girls at RMH for a whole year! This year I’m looking to run for the purpose of sponsoring 10 girls. For more details on how funds are used, please visit the RMH site: https://www.rosie-may.com/sponsor-a-child/ https://www.instagram.com/p/CDwNcV0jOiAv118v8kSbszBK5KmtPBkBz1aSsY0/?igshid=1kkc8n8gsj460

Dearest Mum, I am thankful for you every day and I miss you so.. thank you for everything that you are and all that you’ve given to me.. Today I’m especially remembering you with this photo of 3 of my favoritest people and you looking so beautiful! Happy Mother’s Day to the best momma.. Love, girl https://www.instagram.com/p/B__dCA9jI2PYGZjDADn6dy19VIwkS-9SGJ73IA0/?igshid=7u7ryclaor6g

Thankful. . . . Lived the last day of the decade doing a few of my favourite things.. morning coffee and devotional, yoga class, went for a run, took the pups to a park, made dinner at home and now chilling on the couch with pups and music.. it may have been a rough couple of months, but Ecclesiastes 3:11 is a timely reminder that there is nothing that escapes God’s purpose and will.. He makes everything beautiful in its time.. not my time, His time.. be still my soul.. #thankful #beautifulinhistime #bestillandknow #nye #reflections #truth (at Shanghai, China) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6ve00DjxZ8xpTpkc7Wtm_JLhgJHHLdW5VUfPA0/?igshid=1i5u183v1pfxf

“Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful; But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night. He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall prosper. The ungodly are not so, But are like the chaff which the wind drives away. Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, Nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous. For the LORD knows the way of the righteous, But the way of the ungodly shall perish.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭1 (at 上海崇明𡷊東灘) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2-8yfbjC2c5_ET1leOlRaoae-cheCt4k9Y1FA0/?igshid=1n8kd26nle42e

Daddy. The man who taught me the virtue of hard work, the value of integrity and the honor that comes from being good, no matter how bad the world is. The man of fewest words because his actions are more than sufficient. The man whose heart broke irreversibly when my mother passed away, but continues to live and love in memory of her. I am so thankful for you dad. Thank you for all that you have given and sacrificed so that I may have a good life. Thank you for all the virtues you’ve imparted so that I may navigate the world today and do you proud. Thank you for caring for me now as when I was a little girl. Happy daddy’s day, dad.. I love you.. (at Singapore) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByxEdp1Dq_1_jg8_7A5PJ5U6sCuLT9xRWfwJF40/?igshid=c3u5emi582jh

Happy Mother’s Day mama.. I miss you every every day and especially especially today where I’d love to just be able to say together with the rest of the world celebrating their mamas - “thank you mama I love love love you so”.. I notice so much more of you in me now and I am eternally grateful to God for giving me a mama like you.. https://www.instagram.com/p/BxV2nbbnepFGdX5zAGmDeJQoIpBnnoILm_c8z80/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=fojam4cnq47k

Fudge and Cookie wishes all a #happylunarnewyear https://www.instagram.com/p/BtgB0rqHQK3F9KLBQlwugQfQW75IHjjudqhEHE0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=22p4jwj77dfq

Cookie. Started the year being really ill. After 5 days in the hospital, she can finally be discharged tomorrow. Poor puppy’s super traumatized by the experience. Thank God for speedy recovery and for dedicated nurses and vets who took such good care of her. https://www.instagram.com/p/BsSYoh7n-WBGTr0WU6lK1qJ1wHL8dM42HmC_XE0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1xc3gis40u2qt

D for Derrick. The only brother God has blessed me with and the only one I’ll ever need in this life. Kor lives life with a tinge of madness - the good kind, the reality distorting kind. This year for Christmas, he gifted me this pair of shoes he painted himself. Mad talented! ❤️ https://www.instagram.com/p/BsOE0IcHG5ymvDKsK9z9ZsnMiNzY3VZBj_MR9A0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ja04osly78qh

Sorrow. My dearest momma, it’s been a year since you left and today it hit me that I will not be able to make any new memories with you, and that I am entirely dependent on my fallible mortal mind to keep you alive in my heart. I miss you and every day I wish you are still here. https://www.instagram.com/p/BsLUQPYHuNlh7u14OyFlyP1RJk55-VJDKr9k2I0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ol44d39l0g56

Love. Expressed in the form of a friendship spanning 31 years, a handmade friendship band at 4am, thoughts that went into each gift and a letter that made me cry.. I thank God for you S.. https://www.instagram.com/p/BsI0M62H9jACeb3XCWNjZobEEcdmFFkiI_MnVQ0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1gcamwwhc6tfp

Light. https://www.instagram.com/p/BsGPDqlHfmiGNNA1UNeUp0arDHfz0lpVNinzzk0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1g5m51yzfnqy4