onward we MARCH
in this period of time when the datelines are 'crashing' in, i remind of myself to take things easy as things can be done. No worries, chill and well...enjoy the remaining 1.5 yrs as much as i can. Also, i try to be less gan-chiong.
at this point of time when i'm ought to be in dreamland, i like to share with you some un-usual matters:
1. I witnessed my darling spoke firmly and confidently to passengers on board 17X along BTR when we were heading to the cathay. TWO THUMBS UP for u dear...for someone who finds it hard to talk to many. WEll, the point is this: there were spaces at the back of the buses...for goodness sake, SHIFT IN! It's as though you wouldn't be able to exit and burn in (...) if commuters shift in. sigh... on top of that, there were also commuters-namely potential scholars aka potential scumbags, students who were not gracious to fill up the space. perhaps the joy of a couple of As, the reality of a long weekend had gotten their civic-conscious mind dead.
2. I witnessed 2 seemingly cao-ah-lians leaving behind a plastic bag which had been used to carry their bread. Not only have one of them filled her mouth with food, both of them filled the surrounding with disturbing vulgarities. I looked at them with my already-tired eyes and hope the stare would conjure a mysterious power that prick their conscience... (did i spell it correctly?)...nah..they stared back... and nothing done.
3. As my folks 'celebrated' their 26th wedding anniversary, i 'celebrated' my 1.5yrs of
pah-taw-ing with dear after school. i love you dear. and ya, we went to piper's pie b4 to cathay to catch
This movie "Away from her" made me cried.
I cannot feel enough of that lost, disappointment, anguish, sadness and hope... that Grant had.
This movie has a sort of realness to it. An old couple. 44yrs of marriage. Had ups and downs and still did not forsake each other. And when dementia sets in... 1. was it a mistake to admit her? 2. was it a mistake to recollect her memories
I strongly believe i would plead like Grant.
I believe i would visit Fiona like he did.
I am not sure if I will let her go.
I do not believe that Grant teared so few times.
I strongly do not believe that I could put myself into Grant's shoe.... but i still did.
goodnight world
march-ing fwd
You know folks, i havent the time to write. Now, it's just 5 mins break that my team leader has allocated for me as we are discussing our proposal for one the modules i am doing.Through this project, i was reminded how Jacob, who has been a good brother-in-Christ to me, dealt with his terrible and unreasonable groupmates. I was reminded what Christ would do if given the same scenerio. How easy it is to love to someone who loves you...even thieves and buggers can do it too. It is a challenge for me to show as much christian love i can towards him.I used the online notepad for a while until it expires after 31 days of trial use. I remembered i listed thanksgiving items. Apart from the smaller events, there are 3 major prayers that I know God had answered. Today, i have a few more to add. 1. When i prayed for more opportunities to share Christ and sow the seed of Gospel, esp in the last 1.5 years i have in NUS, indeed, He sees to it. I manage to get into 'spiritual conversation' and also seizing chances to invite pple to events in Mar2. Thank God for leading 3 of our (chek and i) friends to Alpha course3. Thank God for Leslie Lung, the author of Freedom of Choice. Our friend, Sel is coming and my pri school fren may turn up as well... Any chance to come to church and be in the midst of christians is an experience for some, if not, for many.4. I passed an evaluation test by the grace of God. Can you imagine the timely interest of me joining the ushering team.5. One of my social work frens is coming to watch me at a mime performance on Easter Sunday. I do hope she will draw near to Christ as Christ draws near to her.6. The opportunity and courage to pick up Thai- via bible study... yay!I
was reminded to pray without ceasing...with that, i am able to trust God that He is in control.Esp now when you are in pain and when we are getting busier. I was reminded that Christ is larger than any problems we have. Fix our eyes on Him and we'll see things in His shadow. How could i now feel the hurt and pain when i see u aching and in pain? What more would our Father feel? But Christ has taken it all for us... i can only pray and pray...quietly and hoping in faith that ur discomfort subside. Apart from putting cold towels, appling oils and massaging backs...i dunno how to treat gastric, stop the churning, analyse organs.I asked myself how much my grades from previous sem would be affected if i had spent more time investing in pple's lives...and learning how to not mug and at the same time not get overly and unnecessarily stressful. Honestly, i do not know. This semester's modules are not favourable i think and i'm hovering at 2nd lower. Help me in my unbelief,O lord!
dear, thanks for bb. now dd not lonely when i'm not around le.
and also the wonderful 'trip' and sharing of the story of 29th feb on 29th feb.
the extract that you are about to read is unbelievably touching
How To Dance In The Rain
It was a busy morning, about 8:30, when an elderly gentleman in his 80's,arrived to have stitches removed from his thumb.
He said he was in a hurry as he had an appointment at 9:00 am.
I took his vital signs and had him take a seat, knowing it would be over an hour before someone would be able to see him. I saw him looking at his watch, and decided, since I was not busy with another patient, I would evaluate his wound.
On exam, it was well healed, so I talked to one of the doctors, got the needed supplies to remove his sutures and redress his wound.
While taking care of his wound, I asked him if he had another doctor's appointment this morning, as he was in such a hurry.
The gentleman told me no, that he needed to go to the nursing home to eat breakfast with his wife. I inquired as to her health; he told me that she had been there for a while and that she was a victim of Alzheimer's Disease.
As we talked, I asked if she would be upset if he was a bit late. He replied that she no longer knew who he was, that she had not recognized him in five years now.
I was surprised, and asked him, 'And you still go every morning, even though she doesn't know who you are'?
He smiled as he patted my hand and said, 'She doesn't know me, but I still know who she is'.
I had to hold back tears as he left; I had goose bumps on my arm, and thought, 'That is the kind of love I want in my life'. True love is neither physical, nor romantic. True love is an acceptance of all that is, has been, will be, and will not be.
With all the jokes and fun that are in e-mails, sometimes there is one that comes along that has an important message. This one I thought I could share with you. The happiest people don't necessarily have it! he best of everything; they just make the best of everything they have.
I hope you share this with someone you care about. 'Life isn't about how to survive the storm, But how to dance in the rain.'
The happiest people don't necessarily have it! he best of everything; they just make the best of everything they have
with this, i'll show you one very very touching video... from godtube... i saw my goosebump and my hair raised.
by now if u are still readin my entry...u deserve to know how powerful this testimony is. blessed is the Lord who gives...and takes. Give thanks in all circumstances.
