Her Name is Yixuan

Do you know that it's very important what names we give to our children? Because there is tremendous power in every name. God revealed His many names to us in the bible simply because His names reveal who He is. Jehovah Jireh-our Provider. Jehovah Rophe-our Healer.

When we gave Joey her chinese name, we wanted it to represent which direction we hope she can move towards. The 'xuan' in her chinese name means 'music/melody'. We had prayed that God will use her mightily in the area of praise & worship and in the music arena.

So it seems that I am noticing that she indeed demonstrates a love for music and lovely sounds. Some evidences to prove my point:

For a start, we have been playing Hillsongs, classical music, chinese worship songs and even Richard Clayderman the whole day, so she is surrounded by music when she's sleeping, feeding or awake. She would fall asleep really fast when we play the Hillsongs CD to her, even if it's a loud and rowdy praise song.

Not too long ago, after she has learnt how to smile, I would sing into her face during service worship time in the nursery and she would smile and smile. Well, it's definitely not because my voice is nice. It's because she simply loves music.

There is a fav chair in the office nursery that Joey loves to sit on because it plays music. She would gaze in amazement at the hanging toys infront of her eyes, and when the music changes to the next song, she will grin and be really excited that she kicks her legs and swings her hands! There's another chair without music and she would start fussing after 5 mins!

There is also a super cute Barney toy in the nursery which will shake its butt left and right to a really funny music. It never fails to entertain Joey. She would stare and stare at Barney and try to talk to it. Even I am tickled by it! Haha...

So you see, there is great power in the name that you give your kids. Make sure you give them something good & don't be haphazard about it! =P