Happy Birthday, Singapore

For many years, Monte and I have been trying to attend the National Day Parade (NDP) but we were not able to get tickets for it. Every year, we would find ideal locations to watch the fireworks.

This year, we balloted and won tickets for NDP 2010. We are overjoyed. Today is our country's big day. Happy birthday, Singapore! We are looking forward to the spectacular event of the year.

Each national day celebration brings back fond memories of warm tears that flow down our faces when we sing the national anthem as the Singapore flag flies across the sky. Pride, joy and gratitude overwhelmed each person's heart as we stand united as one people in this wonderful nation.

The Lord has blessed Singapore with an able and honest government. What we enjoy in this wonderful tiny country is a dream to people all over the world. We are blessed with excellent infrastructure, transportation, healthcare, education, housing and amenities. This is a safe place to live and work and build our dream. God has blessed Singapore. It is our shared responsibility and honour to pray for our country and government.