Our Tie Dye Shirts


This is our second time doing tie dye. The first time we did, we didn’t really satisfied with the results. So we try using another kit this time and hopefully it will turn great 🤞🏻



The instruction of this new kit is a bit different compared to the first one. This time we had to soak the clothes first in soda ash with warm water for about 20 minutes.



I didn’t take any photos or videos when the kids did the tie dye because all of our hands were very messy, haha.. but I’ll show you the results later.. We have to wait for 12-24 hours :)


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So after waiting for the next day, here are the results and we love it! 😍





Messy Garage

Lately, I love listening to Francis and Lisa Chan’s talks through RightNowMedia app.. I love this couple so much.. And it’s interesting to see that they recorded one of their video series not in a beautiful living room, or in a perfect looking kitchen.. but in their messy garage! They said that they want people to know that their lives are not perfect, they are also a human being that still live in the process, same like other people..


After watching that video, I feel really inspired to also show to other people, my messy garage! Haha.. We live in a social media world that always try to show a perfect looking house.. People try to post a perfect looking photos of their lives, their marriage, their family, their holidays, etc. that can make others feel jealous and insecure.. but nobody wants to show their “messy garage” in social media.. lol 😝 


Here is what we want people to see in the social media (just a little bit part of our life):



But what people don’t know, we also have our messy garage behind the scene, haha.. We have lived in this house for about 6 years and somehow this garage has turned into a storage and we’re still in the process to get it organised 😅





My life is far from perfect.. What you see in social media is not always the same as the reality.. Let’s be real and be open, so others can see how God works in us.. in our weaknesses and in our struggles.. I don’t want to make people jealous or feel insecure when they see my life.. but I want people to see how God still loves me, even in my imperfections.. and my life right now is all because of God’s grace ❤️


2 Corinthians 12:9

"My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness..”




Our Christmas Day


We always try to make our day simple on Christmas Day. Yesterday we started our day by going to church. And then we went back home to get ready to open all the presents. But before that, we sat down together.. we said Happy Birthday to Jesus and talked about what we love about Jesus (so precious!) and then we prayed together.. we thanked God for his blessings, but we also prayed for others who are struggling at the moment and having hard times 🙏


After opening all the presents, we let the kids enjoy and play with their new toys (we keep half of the toys for the next day, haha..) The kids watched some videos of Christmas stories.. and we ended our day by driving around to see some Christmas lights :) Simple way to celebrate Christmas, but meaningful..



This Christmas God reminds me to think and pray for those who feel lonely, alone and have no family around.. those who just lost their loved ones and in the process of grieving.. those who don’t have enough money to buy food and presents.. those who just lost everything because of disaster.. those who are struggling with trauma and grief after the Bondi attack recently 😢 My heart is heavy for them..


Christmas Day is not about celebration, party or presents.. because Jesus was born in an inconvenient situation, in a lonely manger.. So many baby boys also killed after Christmas and so many families went through grief and sad times.. This is not a happy season for everyone, but Jesus came to bring hope to everyone and light into the darkness ❤️


I pray that Jesus will be the answer for everyone who is searching for hope this Christmas.. Amen 🙏











Merry Christmas 2025 🎄

We didn’t take any family photos for Christmas this year, but I want to share our latest family photos that were taken in autumn, in Macedon, by our friend (AW) from Indonesia when he came to visit us.. Thanks AW! And Merry Christmas 2025 to you all!








PS: I also want to share this very cool video..

The Lego Christmas Story !






First Time Surfing 🏄‍♂️

Glenn and Joel, I’m so proud of you for trying to do new things today! It was really fun and exciting watching both of you learning to surf and you guys never give up 👍








Also Levi, for enjoying and having fun in small things: sand and water 😁 while waiting for your brothers..




Well done, everyone! 👏🏻

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Date: Wednesday, 24 December 2025

Location: Go Ride A Wave, Torquay



 
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