" I am able to do all things
through Him who gives me strength."
Philippians 4:13
My Upbringing
Like many Chinese families, my parents like to compare me with other kids all the time. I always think there is nothing I can do in life will ever please them and make them proud of me. I remember one thing my parents constantly told me is that dream can’t buy you food. You have to get a stable job that provides you security. Don’t chase after something that won’t earn you money.
Praying for Change
My life is simple and routine. I have a full time job which I have worked for 10 years. However, I do not enjoy it at all. No passion. No satisfaction. I know that I have talent and passion for art; however, I do not dare to pursue it. So life went on, but I was not happy at all. In October 2010, I started to pray for a change to happen. I wanted to do something different, most importantly something I enjoy doing. God has answered my prayer. Instead of giving me a new job, He gave me a talent and passion to sew. Something I have never thought of doing before but now I just fall in love with it. It is such an amazing and a rewarding experience to know that people like my felted goods. I never knew that I can do something to touch and inspire people like this with my hands. From then I knew my courage is back. And it's time to chase after the long forgotten dreams …
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