My life thus far in a nutshell

My account of what I had experienced in ACJC and my life after college was posted on the Reunion site. I was asked at first to write my story because  some were fascinated by my homeschooling my older boys. But the best thing that had happened to me in college was finding Jesus and his love for me. How to reconcile the two?

Then it struck me, so obvious. Without my faith, how could I have gone on my journey? Jesus has been with me from Day one of Parenting with the older boys and all the way till now. Through all the trials and pains. Heartaches and tears.

SPOTLIGHT ON LEE PEW YING (AC5)

In enrolling into ACJC in 1977, Lee Pew Ying (AC5) received more than just a junior college education. It was in the brand-new school hall that she met God. Since that day, her faith has sustained her through the different phases of life, and she will continue to draw strength in her Lord. As Pew Ying shares:
“This is my story, thus is my song.
The best thing that happened to me in ACJC was that I became a Christian. For the first time in my life, I was overwhelmed by a God who loved me in spite of my sins. I cried non-stop at the end of Religious Emphasis Week – tears of repentance and joy at the reality that Jesus loved me so much.
This love has sustained me all these years through University, marriage, career and family life. I graduated, became a teacher, married a wonderful guy, Mathew, and we have three boys. Jeremy, Joseph and Alyon are now 24, 22 and 18 respectively.
In 2000, my youngest son was diagnosed as having ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder). My eldest son had attention problems (later also diagnosed as Asperger's). My middle son also began showing behavioural problems because I was spending so much time on No.1 and No. 3.
I cried out to God and He answered. My husband and I decided that I would home-school the two older boys. Released from the academic pressure of the Singapore school system, I could also concentrate on helping our youngest. This was 15 years ago, and home-schooling was a relatively new concept. We were treading on unfamiliar territory. Some people thought we were crazy.
God was faithful and gave us the wisdom to do home-school our sons. Our two older boys graduated from the local polytechnics with diplomas. Jeremy has served National Service (NS) and will be completing his University studies. Joseph is finishing NS soon and will be going on to University. Our youngest will be sitting for his ‘O’ levels this year.
Currently, I do part-time teaching and help out in a Parents Support Group for Parents of Children with Special Needs. I'm also writing a blog to record my journey with my sons to encourage other parents with ASD children.
What I have obtained in ACJC was not just an 'A' level certificate. I have received the gift of a new life in Christ, which has helped me overcome problems and emerge joyful and full of hope. To God be the glory.”