My Brother

At 230pm, my brother told me that he was going to watch a horror movie entitled, "The xxxx". The movie is our local production. I gave him the feedback that a few of my friends had watched the show and were frightended by it. He told me that he was going to watch alone and I called him, "seow" (way of saying that he is crazy to watch a horror movie on his own). But he still insists to go, for he said that in Taiwan, he had to walk pass cemetry in the night to reach his camp. So, nothing frightens him.

At 430pm, I recived a call from him. He told me over the phone that the show was indeed a horror movie. He was scared by some of the scences.

I laughed at him after hearing that.

Serious note here: the fear of unknown is still quite evident in man's heart.

The photos

Hey, my photos in Desaru with some cool and crazy friends of mine! Hee...

http://cherricino-aboutme.blogspot.com/2005/08/desaru1.html

Where had I been?

I was in Melaka for four days, from 22nd Aug to 25th Aug. Purpose of the trip? To help out in some work there. The opportnity has enabled me to meet up with 30 over Malaysian children.

It was a refreshing experience as I felt that the childlikeness and innocence which I could not find in most of Singaporean kids were evident in them. Through them, I saw how little things could make them so contended and happy. Example, like the games, "Jenga" and "Uno"; not many children like to play them nowadays. So many are caught up with computer games here. But to the kids in Melaka, they did not mind that these were 'old stuff'. They just played their hearts out!

The children back home here had lost the innocence of age too quickly.Many times, when I interacted with them, I felt that I am conversing with adults.

To me, it is such a pity that children should grow to become adults too quickly.

For life will then lose its colors too soon.

Something to inspire

Ever feel dejected or disappointed about life?

Recommend you a story entitled, "The Legend of the three trees". It tells of 3 different trees, each with its own hopes, dreams and aspirations.They each dreamed of becoming the great majestic treasure chest, a magnificient sailing ship and the tallest tree that points people to heaven. But their dreams didn't come true. Disappointed and dejected, the trees despair about their existence. Well, the story does not have a sad ending. For, the three trees in their own unique ways, finally interact with Jesus Christ in His birth, ministry and ultimate sacrifice. In these experiences, they learn that God has a special purpose for each of them in His kingdom.

May this story inspire you to look at life from a differnt perspective.

A two dollars fine

Yesterday (10th Aug)I was glad that both Bev and me could spend some good time together. But guess where we spent the good time at... it was in a MRT station, on a alightling platform. And because we had so many things to chat about and share, we actually exceeded a certain time limit to be in the station. The result of it? To pay a $2 fine. Compare the 2 bucks with the good time that I could spend with my dear friend, that is nothing yar. But the next time we want to spend somemore good time together, we are sure that an alighting platform will not be first on our list.

The last look

Below my flat, there is a sitting area where it allows people to chat or to take a rest after a long walk. Well, indeed it's nothing very special about the place as everywhere else also has that kind of facility. What makes this place a special one for me is this old uncle. He is about 80 years old. His favorite seat is (you're right), the sitting area which I have just told you about. Everyday, without fail, he would sit at his favourite spot. I have discovered that whoever passes by him, they would greet him. Some would even give him a sweet smile or friendly nods. He connects many of us together. And because of him, we got to know the others and would give one another the nods and smiles too.

Recently, I did not see him anymore. Have been wondering where he is. I believe the many others are also missing his presence.

But guess what, I saw him today! I almost couldn't regconise him. He has slimmed down. He looks tired. No longer cheery. The sides of his cheeks have sunken. He sat on a wheel chair. When I saw him, his back was facing me. He was staring into the air. At that moment, it seems to me that he is trying to capture as much as whatever his two eyes could see, just felt that he might be thinking he has not much time left. He hopes to keep the beautiful sights that he sees as memories. Because I was in a hurry, I did not say much to him. But my heart was burdened, for I did not know how much time he has left and whether this would be my last time seeing him.

A regret

Heard from mother that day (31st July) that "mei mei" has grown taller. Apprently, she was excited to see this grandchild of her growing strong and healthly. I should have rejoiced with her but had ended up feeling sad. Cos, whenever I thought of this niece of mine, I felt that I have owed her something. For, compared with her brother, she has spent so little time with her parents and us. She only gets to meet her parents once a month. And I only get to meet her once a month. Just heard that today she will be moving back to her nanny'c place... it's her third time moving again. I wonder what will be in the mind of this 3 years old girl whenever she moves from one place to another... ...

I was very happy that she has greeted me just now, "Gu Gu("auntie" in chinese)... bye bye." My heart was so warmed when I heard that.

Plowing the ground

Both of us walked towards Serangoon Interchange after a churh's sunday school service. Even though the sun was scorching hot, we were not bothered by the heat. He has gone with me to church for a few times. Today has marked the fourth. While we were walking, along the way, he picked up a stick and showed it to me with excitement. I smiled at him. In my mind, I was wondering how can I share the good news to him. I was thinking how much impact it would be if I do so. At the end, I decided to try, as Father in heaven will take care of the change of his heart. I began by telling him that besides the parents, there is someone else who cares very much for him . I waited for a response. And I was surprised that he repiled, "huh?". It shows that he was listening (hope so). I told him that it was Jesus. I asked him, "Do you love Jesus?" He thought for a while and nodded his head. Then, I seized the opportunity to introduce Jesus through a cross that was hanging on the top of a school's building. Not sure whether he understood but I will continue to trust.

I pray that his life will be won over for God... forever.

Sinners under one roof

Our minds were very much provoked to think about what formed the basic foundation of a good marriage. That was how engaging the first meeting with our mentors was. We were made to realise that marriage is not just about happiness or feelings of love. For the Bible has taught us that the heart of marriage is: a covenant. Covenant marriage is about a lifelong covenant partnership, solemnly made before God, in which a man and woman agree to belong together as long as they both shall love. If one understands that, when a couple enter into a marriage, there is no divorce. To grow in a covenant marriage is to continually "renew" the covenant with one another. By deliberately recalling the vow and understand what it means, is a very much needed act in maintaining a covenant marriage. Example, in one part of the vow, it says, "..for better or for worst..", if we understand this, it is saying that during the hardest times of the marriage, we have made a promise before God to stand by each other. We are not to leave each other but to keep on solving our problems and trusting God to work out the reconciliation in our life. Reconciliation of the gospel is very important, as Christian couple, we will be practising that throughout our lives as partners.