{"id":6560,"date":"2025-10-06T10:53:18","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T10:53:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/?p=6560"},"modified":"2025-10-10T06:41:34","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T06:41:34","slug":"gods-gifts-through-every-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/index.php\/2025\/10\/06\/gods-gifts-through-every-season\/","title":{"rendered":"God&#8217;s Gifts through Every Season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>by Cara Lee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Children\u2019s Day is not just a day for gifts and treats. It&#8217;s a pause button in our fast-moving lives, a precious day to look into our children&#8217;s eyes and remember that these moments won&#8217;t come twice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year, we spoke to three parents at different stages of the parenting journey \u2014 from holding a newborn to sharing life with adult children \u2013 and&nbsp;asked them what it means to celebrate the children we love, and what this day means to them. Their stories remind us that no matter how old our children are, the heart of Children\u2019s Day remains the same: love, laughter, and the moments that last forever.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"yvonne-a-mothers-first-season\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Yvonne: <strong>A Mother&#8217;s First Season<\/strong><\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;Celebrating my baby is not just on this specific day, but every single day. We find ourselves celebrating every small milestone such as first sleep through the night, first flip, first successful day home after coming back from the hospital. This has taught me and my husband that despite the uncertainty as new parents, there is something to celebrate over our little one every single day. Celebrate the small wins!&#8221;<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-16 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"6591\" src=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Yvonne-1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6591\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Yvonne-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Yvonne-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Yvonne-1-380x507.jpg 380w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Yvonne-1-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Yvonne-1.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"6593\" src=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Yvonne-3-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6593\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Yvonne-3-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Yvonne-3-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Yvonne-3-380x507.jpg 380w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Yvonne-3-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Yvonne-3.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"6594\" src=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Yvonne-4-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6594\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Yvonne-4-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Yvonne-4-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Yvonne-4-380x507.jpg 380w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Yvonne-4-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Yvonne-4.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-944936b635bde70fad6e9fb90d5e9251\">Every smile, every moment, is precious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Motherhood has shown Yvonne what unconditional love looks like.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;As a first-time mum, there are many things that I am still learning on the go. We are not perfect and sometimes we may fail, however, our little one shows us what love is. No matter what happens or how much you feel you are not doing well enough as a parent, your child thinks that you are the best in the world, and that is more than enough to keep you going on days that you feel like you can\u2019t do it anymore.&#8221;<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-17 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"1280\" data-id=\"6592\" src=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Yvonne-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6592\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Yvonne-2.jpg 720w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Yvonne-2-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Yvonne-2-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Yvonne-2-380x676.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"1280\" data-id=\"6595\" src=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Yvonne-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Yvonne-5.jpg 720w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Yvonne-5-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Yvonne-5-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Yvonne-5-380x676.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-abcaedba1439107335a13e28ea5ffdb2\">Yvonne and her husband with their newborn son.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her prayer is simple yet profound:\u202f<em>&#8220;Thank you for loving me unconditionally as your mummy and being patient with me as I learn how to be the best for you. Mummy and Daddy love you very much, but know that there\u2019s someone who loves you even more than us and that is Daddy God.&#8221;<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As she relishes the time spent with her newborn, this season lays the foundation for their little family in preparing for their years ahead.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"alan-learning-through-little-eyes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Alan: Learning Through Little Eyes<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For Alan, a dad of two preschoolers, Noelle and Nathan, Children\u2019s Day is not just about gifts or parties \u2014 it is a reminder to slow down and treasure each passing moment. <em>\u201cAfter a while, you realise that you will never get every moment \u2014 the cuteness, the voice, the facial expressions. You will never get that back again.\u201d<\/em> Every celebration, even a simple Saturday spent choosing where to eat or going swimming, becomes a precious way to honour their joy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More than just milestones, Alan reflects on how parenting has reshaped his heart. He recalls moments when a passing adult remark like <em>\u201cmosquito bite\u201d<\/em> becomes a prayer request in his daughter Noelle\u2019s hands \u2014 a childlike faith so pure it humbles him. <em>\u201cIt really shows that they have very simple faith\u2026 we adults may not pray at the first instance, but our children show us that it can be as simple as their prayers.\u201d&nbsp;<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-18 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"6602\" src=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Alan-1-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Alan-1-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Alan-1-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Alan-1-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Alan-1-380x507.jpeg 380w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Alan-1-800x1067.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Alan-1-1160x1547.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Alan-1.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"6606\" src=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Alan-5-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6606\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Alan-5-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Alan-5-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Alan-5-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Alan-5-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Alan-5-380x507.jpeg 380w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Alan-5-800x1067.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Alan-5-1160x1547.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Alan-5-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-e195bb42a214a6005078b44cecbed3bb\">Alan&#8217;s preschoolers, Noelle and Nathan, having some sibling fun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From handling sibling spats to spilled curry, Alan shares how his children have taught him patience, humility, and the value of seeing through their eyes. <em>\u201cWe also, like children \u2014 we don\u2019t know everything, and we can also ask for help.\u201d<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through everyday routines like Bible reading, bedtime prayers, and greeting each family member by name, Alan and his wife create meaningful traditions they hope their children will carry into adulthood. <em>\u201cOur children are literally God\u2019s gifts,\u201d<\/em> Alan shares, echoing the meaning of his daughter\u2019s name, Noelle. <em>\u201cWe should celebrate every single moment of it.\u201d<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"every-day-feels-like-childrens-day\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Every Day Feels Like Children\u2019s Day<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cTo be honest, every Saturday is like Children\u2019s Day, it\u2019s like a way of life\u2026 Every time they have a whole day with us, they really look forward to it. Our presence is what\u2019s important to them.\u201d&nbsp;<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether it\u2019s eating what they like, choosing where to go, or just spending unhurried time together, Alan and his wife make it a point to honour their children\u2019s joy in the everyday. These simple, consistent rhythms have created lasting memories. Evening routines of reading Bible stories and praying together have become cherished anchors. <em>\u201cThey would even remind us,\u201d <\/em>Alan smiles.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-19 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"6604\" src=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Alan-3-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Alan-3-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Alan-3-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Alan-3-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Alan-3-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Alan-3-200x150.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Alan-3-260x195.jpeg 260w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Alan-3-380x285.jpeg 380w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Alan-3-800x600.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Alan-3-1160x870.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Alan-3.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"6603\" src=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Alan-2-683x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6603\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Alan-2-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Alan-2-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Alan-2-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Alan-2-1024x1536.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Alan-2-380x570.jpeg 380w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Alan-2-800x1200.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Alan-2-1160x1740.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Alan-2.jpeg 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-default has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-b7cfce148d24794af694a276114eb53d\">Alan and his family spending precious time together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cThey really love celebrations too \u2014 especially birthday celebrations in school. And when there\u2019s a performance or something special, she really wants us to be there\u2026 my daughter keeps reminding me: \u2018Don\u2019t be late!\u2019\u201d&nbsp;<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For this Dad, every moment spent in their world is an opportunity to affirm their worth and build faith that lasts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"teaching-values-that-last\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Teaching Values That Last<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Alan is intentional about the values he hopes to instil. <em>\u201cRespect is one thing we focus on \u2014 we make sure they call everybody by name, even extended family. Stand there until all the elders are acknowledged,\u201d <\/em>he explains. Alongside respect is kindness \u2014 something they\u2019re still learning, especially now with two children navigating sibling dynamics. <em>\u201cWe pay more attention when they\u2019re angry or upset. That\u2019s when kindness really needs to show.\u201d<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These values are taught not just through instruction, but through modelling and quiet consistency. Alan recalls how his daughter used to freeze when she made a mess, bracing for scolding. <em>\u201cBut nowadays, when we say, it\u2019s ok, accidents happen\u2026 she now apologises without fear. She knows what to do.\u201d<\/em> It&#8217;s a visible reminder that patient parenting changes not just behaviour, but the emotional atmosphere at home. <em>\u201cThey subtly build me up,\u201d<\/em> Alan reflects. <em>\u201cI&#8217;ve really grown in the last 2\u20133 years.\u201d<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p><strong><em>\u201cWhile we try to teach our children all about life,<\/em><\/strong> <strong><em>our children teach us what life is all about.\u201d <\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p><cite><strong><em>\u2014 Angela Schwindt<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"yee-kia-trusting-through-every-stage\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"> <strong>Yee Kia: Trusting Through Every Stage <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Parenting does not stop when our children become adults \u2014 it simply changes shape. For Yee Kia, mother of Jonah (22) and Kayla (20), the journey has been one of growth, redemption, and hope in God\u2019s plans for her children.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong><em>\u201cWhen we talk about leadership moments, I find myself defaulting to how I used to hold my children\u2019s hands,\u201d Yee Kia shares. \u201cIt influences how I lead today \u2014 growing a child or a person to face challenges themselves.\u201d<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>She recalls a conversation with Jonah about his PSLE days. <em>\u201cMum, you never helped me with my PSLE; you never offered me a tangible reward\u2026\u201d<\/em> she shares. <em>\u201cI\u2019ve always told them that if you get good results, you are the one who benefits.\u201d&nbsp;<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of doing the work for him, she taught him how to study independently, marking his own work, planning his revision, plotting calendars. <em>\u201cI see my role as equipping them to be adults, to face the world on their own. I see these things bearing fruit \u2014 my son is now fearless, self-sufficient, and very independent.\u201d<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-20 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1700\" height=\"2560\" data-id=\"6612\" src=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/preschool-age-2008-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/preschool-age-2008-1-scaled.jpg 1700w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/preschool-age-2008-1-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/preschool-age-2008-1-680x1024.jpg 680w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/preschool-age-2008-1-768x1156.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/preschool-age-2008-1-1020x1536.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/preschool-age-2008-1-1360x2048.jpg 1360w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/preschool-age-2008-1-380x572.jpg 380w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/preschool-age-2008-1-800x1204.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/preschool-age-2008-1-1160x1747.jpg 1160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1700px) 100vw, 1700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" data-id=\"6608\" src=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Desaru-Oct-2022-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Desaru-Oct-2022-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Desaru-Oct-2022-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Desaru-Oct-2022-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Desaru-Oct-2022-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Desaru-Oct-2022-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Desaru-Oct-2022-380x507.jpg 380w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Desaru-Oct-2022-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Desaru-Oct-2022-1160x1547.jpg 1160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" data-id=\"6607\" src=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BMT-in-covid-Jan-2022-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6607\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BMT-in-covid-Jan-2022-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BMT-in-covid-Jan-2022-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BMT-in-covid-Jan-2022-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BMT-in-covid-Jan-2022-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BMT-in-covid-Jan-2022-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BMT-in-covid-Jan-2022-380x507.jpg 380w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BMT-in-covid-Jan-2022-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BMT-in-covid-Jan-2022-1160x1547.jpg 1160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-4dae4c8da6a29845eec43898d288f587\">Time flies, from their preschool years (left), now to adults (middle)! On the right, Yee Kia and her family send Jonah off for Basic Military Training &#8211; a rite of passage for adult males in Singapore. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"redeeming-the-hard-moments\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Redeeming the Hard Moments<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Yet the journey has not always been easy. Reflecting on her early years of parenting, Yee Kia candidly shares, <em>\u201cWhen the children were in Primary school, we weren\u2019t Christians yet \u2014 I couldn\u2019t wait for them to grow up. I found it back-breaking, not something I really enjoyed.\u201d<\/em> Parenting was overwhelming, and there were moments she struggled to love well.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cThere were times when my daughter screamed so much, I felt traumatised. I even recall once wanting to whack her with her toy umbrella \u2014 but instead, I whacked the floor so hard that her favourite umbrella broke. I can\u2019t imagine what would have happened if that wrath was inflicted on her.\u201d <\/em>But God\u2019s grace met her family in unexpected ways.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cToday, our relationship is very strong. The God-moments come when our hearts change because God is in our lives. There is nothing that God cannot redeem.\u201d<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"holding-on-letting-go\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Holding On, Letting Go<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>As Jonah and Kayla became adults, Yee Kia realised parenting now means giving space while staying deeply connected. <em>\u201cMy children still really value time with us. 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When they call, we drop and go \u2014 to just be available.\u201d<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"anchored-in-gods-faithfulness\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Anchored in God\u2019s Faithfulness<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking back, Yee Kia treasures how God has been at work in her family. <em>\u201cThere were seasons when I couldn\u2019t be there, but God showed up. When I worked long hours at the bank, my husband Ryan stepped in to lead nightly devotions and prayer. During a time when he didn\u2019t have income for two years, God\u2019s mercy and grace continued to flow into our family.\u201d<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, as her children walk their individual faith journeys, Yee Kia holds on to God\u2019s promises. <em>\u201cWhile we pray for our children to have their God-encounters, let us not lose hope. God still has a purpose and plan for our children, even as adults. We can continue to hope in an unchanging God.\u201d<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p><strong><em>\u201cChildren are not a distraction from more important work. <\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;<br><strong><em>They are the most important work.\u201d <\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p><cite><strong><em>\u2014 C.S. Lewis<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"every-season-of-parenthood\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Every Season of Parenthood<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>From a child\u2019s first cries to grown-up conversations, parenting is a journey marked by seasons \u2014 some long, some fleeting. Whether we are cradling a newborn, chasing a preschooler, guiding a teen, or exchanging life updates with an adult child, the celebration is the same: to see them, cherish them, and love them well.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This Children\u2019s Day, would we give them something more lasting than a gift \u2014 our time, laughter, and our presence? Long after the gifts fade, the memories will remain stitched into the fabric of who they become.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Cara Lee is the Director of Strategic Initiatives at Anglican Preschool Services<\/em>.<em> Yvonne Chen is the Principal of LSP (Church of the Good Shepherd), Alan Lee is the Finance Manager at Anglican Preschool Services, and Sng Yee Kia  is the CEO-Designate of Anglican Preschool Services.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Real parents share their journeys, this Children&#8217;s Day\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":6615,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"csco_singular_sidebar":"","csco_page_header_type":"","csco_page_load_nextpost":"","csco_post_video_location":[],"csco_post_video_url":"","csco_post_video_bg_start_time":0,"csco_post_video_bg_end_time":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[88,102,45],"class_list":{"0":"post-6560","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-parenting","8":"tag-childrens-day","9":"tag-early-childhood-education","10":"tag-parenting","11":"cs-entry","12":"cs-video-wrap"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v19.7.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>God&#039;s Gifts through Every Season - Our Learning Journey<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Three parents share their journeys raising children through different seasons\u2014from newborns to adults. 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