Scotland - A Memory Land

Received a mail this morning on honeymoon destinations.
They recommend Scotland as one of the most romantic honeymoon destinations on the globe.

I miss Glasgow, Edinburgh, Castles, Lochs, Highlands, the weather, drinking water, ........... every part of it!

An inspiration

Dr Tan Tow Shung left and to be with God last week. Many of us couldn't believe this fact. We were sad. He was young, smart, kind and he was an oncologist, helping hundreds and hundreds of patients.

I asked Daniel "why?". I asked myself for many times "why?"

I didn't understand until i read through his journals on his blog.

He wrote:

A patient recently mentioned to me that it is seems life seems unfair. Despite doing all the right things, being a good person, and having lots of people praying, this patient unfortunately was progressing despite chemotherapy. Knowing that I was a cancer patient myself, they asked me how I felt about it.

I guess I believe that this earthly life is inherently unfair. It is a broken world, and we are mortals. The law of nature applies to all of us and unfortunately that includes sickness, disease, natural disasters etc.

And yet, I find it difficult to blame God, or circumstances, fate, or whatever you want to call it. Is it unfair for me to be going through this? I don't think so. If I believe that is it unfair, it is because I think that I am 'too good', and do not 'deserve' this. But I look back at my life, and count my blessings. I grew up in a relatively peaceful country, in a wonderful home, with parents/family that love me. I have never worried about my next meal, shelter, clothing, education etc. I have had the privilege of living and learning in foreign countries, and now am working/learning in a field I enjoy. I am training in, and receiving treatment in one of the most advanced cancer centers in the world. I have wonderful friends and colleagues and last but not least I am engaged to be married to the wonderful love of my life. If anything, life is indeed unfair for blessing me with so much. So how can I accept the blessings that God and life has showered on me, and yet denounce any trials that come my way as unfair? Especially when I look around me, read the news, and see how people are living here even in the 'richest' nation in the world, and even more so people living in the poor areas of africa, south america, asia etc.

I suppose that is one of the reasons I don't really believe in 'why me' questions. People who do believe that they don't deserve the hand fate has dealt them often get angry and depressed. It is difficult for them to find acceptance and move on. From my standpoint nobody deserves cancer, it is never 'fair'. I see cancer patients everyday, and have NOT seen someone who 'deserves' cancer. On the other hand, neither have I seen someone who was 'too good' to have a cancer diagnoses. So instead of focusing on how unfair things are, I focus on what I need to do each day. One small step at a time, learning to look outwards rather than inwards. Learning to count our blessings, and enjoy what we have.

Such an inspiration! The strength, the faith, the peace and the attitude that he carried......

This is the address of his blog. God bless you!

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/towshungtan

A trip to breath

Desperately for hubby and myself to go off and take a fresh breath!

Happy to see my own improvement

While i am still struggling working on my PhD research proposal, i received this encouraging e-mail from my supervisor.

Dear Guat See,
Very much improve from the previous ones. Really proud to see that you're improving tremendously and you had shown us the maturation of your thinking process as a PhD student.

Really thank God for His divine guidance and leading.
I am glad to have a God who keep telling me not to give up.

Chinese New Year

This is my second year of giving away ang pao.
A season to give thanks.

A season to share love.

A season to give and sow.

Expecting the best from God

Feb 2011 is going to mark my marriage for the 2nd anniversary.

2/2/2011 - A day for me to expect a great gift from God.... I believe in Him and i will never let Him go. I will not give up until He answers my prayer for the wonderful gift from Heaven.

The Book

This is the only book that i have made my deicision to read it again and again until i leave the world.
This book accompanies me through my ups and downs. I can awlays find comfort, peace, joy and solution in it. It is so real, so close to my heart...
I've a few in my house and i just always don't mind to have an extra one, especially those with nice and colorful cover :)

Present to you...

I think i'm going to get this in Dec!

Can't wait to own a colorful NKJV Bible :)

Letters to Juliet

Spent a quiet afternoon to watch this movie alone in our little living room.
Love is beautiful!
Love has no expired date.
Let's fill this world with genuine love!

All time favourite

Used to hear quite a lot good feedback about JW Marriot Hotel.

Happened to stay once at Marriot Courdyard Hotel in Phuket.

Since then...

Fall in love with the Marriots'!

Trying to browse through Marriots in other location.
Wishing to visit one of them soon.... hehe...

Marriot Courdyard @ Phuket

An encouraging story

Browsed through the official website of AYA Awards 2010.
Happenned to read this wonderful story of a past receipient.
Most Outstanding Youth of 2006 - Sia Ling Ling

This is her beautiful story:-
Born with muscular dystrophy, a condition that weakens her muscles and prevents her from walking normally and after facing much discrimination in her hometown, Ling Ling moved to Kuala Lumpur at the age of 14 to make a living by selling handicrafts. Now married, she works at the Beautiful Gate Foundation, helping others who are disabled. “It was such an encouragement to me. Winning the Award was like a sign from God for me to keep going on,” says Ling Ling, “I am now convinced that there is much more in store for me — more people to encourage and changes to bring about.”

At the 2007 AYA Awards Night, she performed with the Beautiful Gate Creative Arts Troupe two wheelchair dances that truly inspired and moved the audience. Soon after that, her spirit was once again tested when an ‘impossible’ situation was thrown her way as her dream of motherhood was dampened by her disabilities and health.

Yet through it all, she held on to God and soon found herself to be with child. Faced with yet another obstacle and fear of the health of the child, she pressed on in faith during her pregnancy. Last year, she gave birth to a healthy baby boy in an almost painless delivery that only took 15 minutes. During her pregnancy, she also took up an intermediate and advanced deejaying course at 98.8FM Radio. Having graduated, she is currently living her dream as a part-time radio deejay.

Apart from her part-time deejaying career, Ling Ling is also gearing her dance troupe towards more charity events while developing their self-image. This year, she is particularly busy with the registration of a new association for women and families of the disabled. This association will be first of its kind in Malaysia where disabled women and their families will be able to seek help, tackling issues like unemployment, lack of societal opportunity and self-esteem.

If you’re interested to invest or lend a hand in any way, please do not hesitate to check out http://www.beautifulgate.org.my/.

Moral of the story: Hold on to God and press on in faith. Miracles are going to happen!

最幸福的事....

经历了生命中一段又一段的起起落落。今天当我回想起我的人生的时候，发现了生命中数不尽的恩典。29年里，我拥有太多太多美好回忆。

最幸福的事......

- 出生在一个幸福快乐，无忧无虑，充满父母亲完全的爱的家庭。有着父母和妹妹的陪伴成长。

- 遇见生命最重要最爱的男人。对彼此一心一意的爱，一起要完成梦想，渡过一生的丈夫。

因着爱，我的生命如此的灿烂。

因着爱，我的生命得以完整。

因着爱，我的生命犹如音乐般的美妙。

因着爱，我有勇气继续我的人生。

因着爱，我相信更好的将会来到。

Thank you Jesus! It's all because of You!

A Love Song for Jesus

Love this song since i was a teen.

Celine Dion - Because you loved me!

For all those times you stood by me

For all the truth that you made me see

For all the joy you brought to my life

For all the wrong that you made right

For every dream you made come true

For all the love I found in you

I'll be forever thankful baby

You're the one who held me up

Never let me fall

You're the one who saw me through through it all

You were my strength when I was weak

You were my voice when I couldn't speak

You were my eyes when I couldn't see

You saw the best there was in me

Lifted me up when I couldn't reach

You gave me faith 'coz you believed

I'm everything I am

Because you loved me

You gave me wings and made me fly

You touched my hand I could touch the sky

I lost my faith, you gave it back to me

You said no star was out of reach

You stood by me and I stood tall

I had your love I had it all

I'm grateful for each day you gave me

Maybe I don't know that much

But I know this much is true

I was blessed because I was loved by you

You were always there for me

The tender wind that carried me

A light in the dark shining your love into my life

You've been my inspiration

Through the lies you were the truth

My world is a better place because of you

I'm everything I am

Because you loved me

Dear Jesus, I'm grateful for each day. I am blessed because I am loved by You. I'm going to enjoy the process so much! Give me faith and be my strength!

Craving for Dessert

I'm back!
To Hard Rock Cafe Penang...
For my all time favourite appertizer and dessert :)

Love is in the air

I have been attending wedding after wedding recently in these few months.

I can really feel the love in the air!

I have been married for 1 year and almost 5 months now....

The vow that i have made to my hubby on 020209 is still effective till now. Besides, expiry date is not applicable :)

We are married and still in love !!

Asia Conference 2010

I'm excited for the coming up Asia Conference 2010 in Singapore.
2 years ago i was there, a fresh graduated SOT student, with my boy friend.

2 years later, i will definitely be there again. And i'm going with my hubby.
Our leaders are going with us as well.
I believe we will experience a lot there. I'm prepared to get many solutions and answers from God regarding my life. I am ready to be touched by Him once again...in every sessions, morning and night.
I miss the strong spiritual atmosphere so so much, the presence of God, the breath of Holy Spirit, i can't wait to be there.........

Gonna finish work in 1-hour time, reach home in 2-hour time, have leader's meeting in 4-hour time, fly off to Spore in 24-hour time!
AC! I'm coming!!!!!

P/S How i wish my sweet-heart will be there with me to experience God together, but....
Yet, My hope and strength is in Jesus! I'm a conquerer, a overcomer!

What's A Good Wife All About?

A good wife:~
She takes care of her home and runs it well.
She knows how to buy and sell and make wise investments.
She keeps herself healthy and strong and dresses attractively.
She works diligently and has skills which are marketable.
She is giving and conscientiously prepares for the future.
She contributes to her husband's good reputation.
She is strong, solid, honorable, and not afraid of growing older.
She speaks wisely and kindly.
She doesn't sit around doing nothing, but carefully watches what goes on in her home.
Her children and her husband praise her.
She doesn't reply on charm and beauty but knows that the fear of the Lord is what is most attractive.
She supports her husband and still has a fruitful life of her own which speaks loudly for itself.

[From Bible: Proverbs 31]

A NEW DAY WITH FAITH

Ps 5:4
In the morning, O LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation.

Matt 21:22
If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.

Mujuzat Itu Nyata
Tak terbatas kuasa-mu Tuhan
Semua dapat kau lakukan
Apa yang kelihatan mustahil bagiku
Itu sangat mungkin bagi-Mu

Di saat ke tak berdaya
Kuasa-Mu yang sempurna
Ketika ku percaya
Mujizat itu nyata

Bukan kar'na kekuatan
Namun roh-Mu ya Tuhan
Ketika ku berdoa
Mujizat itu nyata

JESUS IS THE ONLY ANSWER AND SOLUTION!!

Draw Strength

The Desert Song
This is my prayer in the desert
And all that's within me feels dry
This is my prayer in the hunger in me
My God is a God who provides

And this is my prayer in the fire
In weakness or trial or pain
There is a faith proved
Of more worth than gold
So refine me Lord through the flames

And I will bring praise
I will bring praise
No weapon forged against me shall remain
I will rejoice
I will declare
God is my victory and
He is here

And this is my prayer in the battle
And triumph is still on it's way
I am a conqueror and co-heir with Christ
So firm on His promise I'll stand

All of my life
In every season
You are still God
I have a reason to sing
I have a reason to worship

This is my prayer in the harvest
When favor and providence flow
I know I'm filled to be empited again
The seed I've recieved I will sow

Back to Home

Glad that i joined CHC service at Expo last Sunday.

The feeling is like i am back HOME!

The presence of God was very strong.

Starting from praise songs.....

I sang with tears, with hands lifted up so high, with all the voice that i have.

People may think that i'm crazy

but this is the feeling the atmosphere that i hunger for.......

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Jesus is the reason that i live

Jesus is the reason that i sing

Jesus is more than everything

Jesus is everything to me

Jesus i believe in You

I belong to Jesus

Thinking....

Alone in Starbucks.
Enjoy the environment, the music, the time.

Relax......

Yet i'm thinking about my future.

Going to start our new journey life soon.....

How will it be?

..

...

I don't know but one thing i know

With Him, my life will never be the same again!

With Him, i can face all things!

With Him, i can conquer the world!