
CHANS
40 Walmington Fold
West Finchley
London N12 7LL
0208-445 1621 (house)
0776-443 1442 (Stephen’s mobile)
schanws@hotmail.com
shkhoo@hotmail.com
2003 has been a hectic but memorable year. We welcomed a new baby into our family, moved from Japan and are in the process of moving (again!) to England. Yet in the midst of it all, God has once again demonstrated His faithfulness. It was amazing to see how He was there with us every step of the way and also at the same time, a step ahead. When I discovered that I was expecting last year, the girls and I moved back to Malaysia as I was suffering terrible morning sickness. Stephen was fortunate that his company required him to work on some projects in Malaysia and so he managed to spend quite a bit of time with the family. Although Stephen planned to be back 2 weeks prior to the delivery, Deborah had other ideas and arrived earlier than anticipated. In June, after having lived and worked in Japan for 4 ˝ years, Stephen accepted a new job based in England. So we all flew back to Japan to pack up the house and to our goodbyes. After endless rounds of sorting and packing we came back to Malaysia at the end of August. Since September Stephen has been working in London. Fortunately his work has brought him to this part of the world several times and so we have managed to see him. As he will be busy with work travels till early February 2004, we plan to join him after that. We pray that God will provide us with a house large enough to accommodate all the family and friends who have indicated that they will be visiting!! Seriously, we pray especially for the children to adapt well to another new country. ***STEPHEN*** I have been away from the family quite a bit this year and really missed seeing the girls grow. I am now settled in my new job and also managed to rent a house in Finchley in North London. We hope to eventually own a house and will appreciate your prayers in this area. ***SU*** The best gift I received this year is the birth of Deborah. I enjoy caring for a baby again. Although looking after 3 is a real challenge, my parents have been a great help. My prayer is that God will use me to build up my family and be an encouragement to others. ***SARAH*** I started kindergarten this year and especially like colouring and drawing. I would love to be a writer when I grow up (this is always changing!). Mum also enrolled me in ballet and I love to practice twirling with Joanna. I pray that I will adjust well to school in London. ***JOANNA*** I turned 2 in August and can express myself better now. I love to “cook” with Sarah Che Che (sister) and my favourite fruit is durian! Please pray that I will be obedient. ***DEBORAH*** Since I arrived, many have been puzzled with my appearance as I do not resemble either Sarah or Joanna Che Che. I am now 8 months old and love to be carried by Mummy only. As I am a little small for my age, I pray that I will grow well.