.030109. New Year Poem
New Song in blog: Mighty To Save - Laura Story
I have not written a poem for quite some time already though and I just had the sudden mood to write something out. Nothing artsy or fancy though, just some words that came to my mind from my heart. Guess most of us are still in a festive and new year mood!! On top of that, chinese new year is coming already...
Just a small dedication from me to all of you...
A new year has been unfold
An unknown history is about to be written
The forgettable past I shall not hold
For a bigger purpose from Christ I've been given
It's a year of increasing capacity
As well as inculcating culture
I know He is waiting for me
To put down my burdens and follow him
In the midst of my wilderness
I hear a still small voice whispering
"Come back my child and stop wandering"
For greater things are still to be done
Whatever the storms of life may bring
I know I'm in safe hands
For He will not leave me nor forsake me
But watch over and keep me throughout
Another year of service
Another year of blessing
Another year of giving
And another year of rejoicing
It matters not how long we live
But how well we live for Him
This year will be another great year
For I have faith in Him
We mustn’t let anything hold us back
Instead, rise up and take our place
Be all that God wants us to be
With a fresh touch of His grace
I went for my church's first service of the year and was realy inspired by the worship and message today! It's really a year of increasing capacity and I believe that God wants us to rise up and take our place!!
*cheerios*
Zhepaniah 3:17 says "The Lord your God is with you, He is mighty to save!"
2 Corinthians 5:15 says "And He died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for Him who died for them and was raised again."
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Saturday, January 3, 2009
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Drewnity's 2008 Chronology
.311208. drewnity's 2008 chronology
2008 has come to an end and just before I usher the new year in, I thought it would be great just to reflect back of all the bits and pieces that I have been through this year, and thank God for all that has happened!! I believe everything does happen for a reason and it takes time before we finally realise the why's behind the what's that has happened.
2008 has been a very eventful year for me and the most significant changes of my life this year has to be me, serving in the worship ministry in SIBKL, attending cell group every Friday in Goshen, started to blog and hanging around in the blogosphere, photography is also an obvious new found talent this year and most importantly, getting closer to God and to being in the right path is what I continue to hope and cling on to.
In this 2008 chronology post entry, I will bring out some of the best activity and event together with some photos to reflect back of all the things I've been through this year and thank God for them. After all, as my blog title explains, it's about momentz of my life...
January
This is the month where I began to join cell group in SIBKL and thank God for placing me in Goshen, where I found the members has been really encouraging to me and helped me to grow alot this year! It also marked the start of my new blog where back then it was http://momentzofmylife.blogspot.com/. What inspired me to blog was the interest in web design and photography that I learned back then when I was working as an internship in a web solution company. By month end, I finally got hold of my new dlsr camera, a Nikon d40! And my photography began then...
February
March is pretty significant as it was then, I made my decision to join the worship ministry in church and attended the audition and interview. Praise the Lord for passing me!! =D It was also the time when I first got a chance to experience my first ever "photoshoot" when I was invited by my sifu to shoot for a fashion show in Zouk KL organised by Nottingham University. Apart from that, I also began to do alot of shooting for self improvement!! Visiting orphanage in Puchong was also a first time experience in my life then. Lotsa fun!!
April
I love June!! As in the month of June coz it's my birthday month of course!! =) And I'm still in Kota Kinabalu then... LOL =D More bloggers gathering, more photoshoot and more blogging!! It never ended!! It's the time of my life where I began to know more people and improving my photography skills. =P
July
It's the month where I started my real full time job in Pico and it was also the time when I realise that sleep is very important! Haha... I was also invited once again by Nuffnang, specifically Robb, to the practise session of Chelsea's training just before they take on our national squad!! More and more photoshoots and Henessy Artistry was happening then as well!
August
More movie screenings and blogger gatherings as usual and the most happening thing this month was attending a Worship Retreat to Malacca with all the team members!! It was a super fun and cozy trip being close again to the nature!! It was a great weekend getaway from work though! Had a few company dinners and celebrations as well with colleagues.
October
One of the very funtastic month of course as I resigned from my work in Pico after 3 months when I realise it's slowly eating up my weekend time and commitment in church. Anyway, it was also one of the best time of the year when I flew to Hong Kong with my sister to attend the Passion World Tour Conference that I missed back then in August!! For the first time, I went to Disneyland!! =D Another added blessing was it was our cell multiplication as well and praise God for that!! I was heavy hearted but all of us knew it was neccessary =D Our church had YA Camp @ Kajang Country Heights and I had my first food sampling/review invitation the same month! =D
November
More food reviews this month and more outings which led to more photoshoots!! Seriously, I'm owing people to much photos liao!! hahaha... =D I think it was in November that all of the sudden we were struck with char siew fever!! LOL +D Was also given the opportunity to bless Seng Khuay and Jane's wedding @ Sime Darby Convention! Went to Kelong You @ Johor for a fishing trip with my dad!!
December
I believe it's like the best time of the year where holiday and festive seasons surround us with joy and fun!! Was in Singapore with my grandma to visit my sister and hang around with a few bloggers and get mesmerised with the night lights and Christmas deco across the street of Orchard Road and Clarke Quay. Enjoyed the most anticipated worship duty on Christmas Day itself and love the first ever Christmas production movie by SIBKL this year entitled The Shoebox Tale!! Praise God for all the 200+ salvations and redidication we had!! Chosen to be the official blog contributor for Malaysian Dreamgirls Season 2 and for the first time ever, I worship led and emcee my cell member's wedding dinner reception @ Sierramas West Clubhouse!! Enjoyed a whole new experience of Christmas eve in Osbert's residence with a few other worship team members!! I even hosted ShoutOut Year End Gathering this year in my house!!
I believe my chronology is not even half what what had happened throughout the year but for everything that has happened, I really thank God for them and I know that He has a bigger plan and purpose for me in the days to come!! This year has been great in one way or another and I'll be looking forward to 2009 where I will see change in my life tremendously for sure!! Many catching up to do, new phase in life, more responsibilities, new working environment, planning, church commitments, family relationship, friendship, brother and sisterhood, self improvement and development, financial stability, and above all that, walk with God and increasing my own faith capacity is ultimately the most important goal in 2009 and beyond!! =D
*momentz of my life in 2008*
2008 has come to an end and just before I usher the new year in, I thought it would be great just to reflect back of all the bits and pieces that I have been through this year, and thank God for all that has happened!! I believe everything does happen for a reason and it takes time before we finally realise the why's behind the what's that has happened.
2008 has been a very eventful year for me and the most significant changes of my life this year has to be me, serving in the worship ministry in SIBKL, attending cell group every Friday in Goshen, started to blog and hanging around in the blogosphere, photography is also an obvious new found talent this year and most importantly, getting closer to God and to being in the right path is what I continue to hope and cling on to.
In this 2008 chronology post entry, I will bring out some of the best activity and event together with some photos to reflect back of all the things I've been through this year and thank God for them. After all, as my blog title explains, it's about momentz of my life...
January
*photo back then, taken with my 2.0mp handphone camera*
This is the month where I began to join cell group in SIBKL and thank God for placing me in Goshen, where I found the members has been really encouraging to me and helped me to grow alot this year! It also marked the start of my new blog where back then it was http://momentzofmylife.blogspot.com/. What inspired me to blog was the interest in web design and photography that I learned back then when I was working as an internship in a web solution company. By month end, I finally got hold of my new dlsr camera, a Nikon d40! And my photography began then...
February
*one of the photos I love most!!*
*it's chinese new year!! and thought it would be nice to have such photos*
My passion for photography began to grow as I had my new camera to play with and one of my very first so called "masterpiece" was taken during an outing to Chiling Waterfall in KKB where I shot a photo of a spider!! It's also the month where I started to find interest in collecting coca cola from around there world; simply because it's one of the cheapest form of souvenir we can get from overseas!! =D On the same month, I also first tasted the fun and thrill of water rafting in KKB together with some of my unimates and seriously, I have to think twice now whether to do it again or not if I were to have another plan on that! +D
March
March
*one of my very first noobie shoot after the zouk fashion shoot*
*was caught shooting in Zouk during my first fashion shoot*
March is pretty significant as it was then, I made my decision to join the worship ministry in church and attended the audition and interview. Praise the Lord for passing me!! =D It was also the time when I first got a chance to experience my first ever "photoshoot" when I was invited by my sifu to shoot for a fashion show in Zouk KL organised by Nottingham University. Apart from that, I also began to do alot of shooting for self improvement!! Visiting orphanage in Puchong was also a first time experience in my life then. Lotsa fun!!
April
*my ferrari model collections for 2008*
*paintball aka PAINball outing @ TT sports*
The month I was officially accepted into the worship ministry and also invited to the Malaysian Dreamgirls Season 1 Finale @ One Utama. Apparently, I am chosen as one of the official blog contributor for Season 2 beginning in 2009 and both occasion, credits to Nuffnang!! During this time, my church and cell also kicked start the Cat & Dog Theology which was very good!! Had lotsa outings and trips like paintball and hiking!
May
May
*taken on my flight to Kota Kinabalu*
*signing my name in front of MMU lightbox using handphone light*
One of the most eventful month of the year!! It's the month where Man Utd beat Chelsea in a super dramatic final of the EUFA Champions League in Moscow!! I attended Hillsong United's concert too with the ticket no 0001 @ Glad Tidings PJ. It's also the month where I had the most photoshoot with my unimates in Cyberjaya, Putrajaya and Malacca!! It was also in May when I first attended a bloggers gathering with the KSCB gang in Kelana Jaya's Talipon Steamboat Restaurant!! I had another fashion shoot in One Utama the same month and the most significant experience during this time of my life was when a few of us flew to Kota Kinabalu for a 5 days 4 nights trip to conquer Mount Kinabalu and had fun in the sandy beaches with crystal clear waters!!
June
June
*been there!! done that!! conquering Mount Kinabalu!!*
*beautiful sandy beaches with crystal clear waters @ sabah*
I love June!! As in the month of June coz it's my birthday month of course!! =) And I'm still in Kota Kinabalu then... LOL =D More bloggers gathering, more photoshoot and more blogging!! It never ended!! It's the time of my life where I began to know more people and improving my photography skills. =P
July
*photoshoot @ malacca with mmu brothers*
*hennessy artistry @ mont kiara indoor arena*
It's the month where I started my real full time job in Pico and it was also the time when I realise that sleep is very important! Haha... I was also invited once again by Nuffnang, specifically Robb, to the practise session of Chelsea's training just before they take on our national squad!! More and more photoshoots and Henessy Artistry was happening then as well!
August
*myfm shoot then with KY, Alice and Lorna*
One of the most significant transition of my blog when I changed my domain to http://drewnity.com/ from http://momentzofmylife.blogspot.com/ on 08/08/08. But I am still hosting it through blogspot.com. Will only decide to get a hosting sometime later!!=D PC Fair II was happening then where I was part of the official contractor and Passion World Tour was also happening then which I missed the chance of going which I eventually make up for it in October. The month of Beijing Olympics when we almost got the chance to clinch our first nation's gold, only to be shattered into pieces by LinDan without any mercy... Attended MYFM 10th Anniversary @ Genting's Arena of Stars as one of the media photographer!!
September
September
*photo taken during my yacamp in kajang country heights*
*something that i first started in putrajaya shoot with "random lights art"*
*photoshoot @ putrajaya with sandra, waiseng, karena and logicyuan*
More movie screenings and blogger gatherings as usual and the most happening thing this month was attending a Worship Retreat to Malacca with all the team members!! It was a super fun and cozy trip being close again to the nature!! It was a great weekend getaway from work though! Had a few company dinners and celebrations as well with colleagues.
October
*photo taken in hong kong's lui yan kai @ wong kok*
*all my beloved cell members during cell multiplication night*
One of the very funtastic month of course as I resigned from my work in Pico after 3 months when I realise it's slowly eating up my weekend time and commitment in church. Anyway, it was also one of the best time of the year when I flew to Hong Kong with my sister to attend the Passion World Tour Conference that I missed back then in August!! For the first time, I went to Disneyland!! =D Another added blessing was it was our cell multiplication as well and praise God for that!! I was heavy hearted but all of us knew it was neccessary =D Our church had YA Camp @ Kajang Country Heights and I had my first food sampling/review invitation the same month! =D
November
*fishing trip with dad at kelong @ Johor*
*photo taken during photoshoot @ mandarin oriental, GE 100th anniversary*
More food reviews this month and more outings which led to more photoshoots!! Seriously, I'm owing people to much photos liao!! hahaha... =D I think it was in November that all of the sudden we were struck with char siew fever!! LOL +D Was also given the opportunity to bless Seng Khuay and Jane's wedding @ Sime Darby Convention! Went to Kelong You @ Johor for a fishing trip with my dad!!
December
*christmas season of the year!!*
*singapore christmas trip*
*singapore christmas trip*
*first time hosting a bloggers/shouters gathering @ home*
*another favourite photo of the year, taken by osbert*
I believe it's like the best time of the year where holiday and festive seasons surround us with joy and fun!! Was in Singapore with my grandma to visit my sister and hang around with a few bloggers and get mesmerised with the night lights and Christmas deco across the street of Orchard Road and Clarke Quay. Enjoyed the most anticipated worship duty on Christmas Day itself and love the first ever Christmas production movie by SIBKL this year entitled The Shoebox Tale!! Praise God for all the 200+ salvations and redidication we had!! Chosen to be the official blog contributor for Malaysian Dreamgirls Season 2 and for the first time ever, I worship led and emcee my cell member's wedding dinner reception @ Sierramas West Clubhouse!! Enjoyed a whole new experience of Christmas eve in Osbert's residence with a few other worship team members!! I even hosted ShoutOut Year End Gathering this year in my house!!
I believe my chronology is not even half what what had happened throughout the year but for everything that has happened, I really thank God for them and I know that He has a bigger plan and purpose for me in the days to come!! This year has been great in one way or another and I'll be looking forward to 2009 where I will see change in my life tremendously for sure!! Many catching up to do, new phase in life, more responsibilities, new working environment, planning, church commitments, family relationship, friendship, brother and sisterhood, self improvement and development, financial stability, and above all that, walk with God and increasing my own faith capacity is ultimately the most important goal in 2009 and beyond!! =D
*new header design for a new year!!*
Looking forward to a great year ahead and stay tuned for a whole new header design to usher 2009 in!!
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Blessed Christmas To All Readers/Visitors!!
.251208. Merry Christmas 08'
Christmas eve this year was a little different!! I had a whole new cozy experience of Christmas eve celebration with some of my worship team members and the night was super fun and jolly with home cooked carbonara, home made char siew, white and red wine, lemonade with beer shandy, nachos with different types of cheeses, games, christmas songs, and most importantly, a very warm bonding with brothers and sisters in Christ!!
I just got home not long and I thought it would be nice to post up my Christmas photo for today and wish all my family, friends, relatives, readers, visitors, bloggers that I know of and I don't know, brothers and sisters in Christ and everyone out there a very blessed Christmas 08!!
Christmas is today and the most anticipated worship session of the year is just 7 hours away and I got to be in church by 6.45am and yet, here am I writing my Christmas post entr at 2.00am ++. I'm so looking forward to church's service today and the message that's to be shared!! =D
May God continue to shower His blessings upon you and that the joy of Christmas, the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ gives you hope and peace!! *cheerios*
-signing off-
Christmas eve this year was a little different!! I had a whole new cozy experience of Christmas eve celebration with some of my worship team members and the night was super fun and jolly with home cooked carbonara, home made char siew, white and red wine, lemonade with beer shandy, nachos with different types of cheeses, games, christmas songs, and most importantly, a very warm bonding with brothers and sisters in Christ!!
I just got home not long and I thought it would be nice to post up my Christmas photo for today and wish all my family, friends, relatives, readers, visitors, bloggers that I know of and I don't know, brothers and sisters in Christ and everyone out there a very blessed Christmas 08!!
*Blessed Christmas 08 and a Happy 2009 ahead!*
Christmas is today and the most anticipated worship session of the year is just 7 hours away and I got to be in church by 6.45am and yet, here am I writing my Christmas post entr at 2.00am ++. I'm so looking forward to church's service today and the message that's to be shared!! =D
May God continue to shower His blessings upon you and that the joy of Christmas, the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ gives you hope and peace!! *cheerios*
-signing off-
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Goshen2 Christmas Party
.111208. Christmas Party Update 1 @ Goshen 2
Just got home from Singapore and it was certainly a great 5 days and 4 nights stay over there, crashing in at my sister's house!! Thanks Cher for the warm hospitality and taking care of grandma and me. Sis brought me to many places for food and fun!! More updates about it soon...
Owh, before I continue... Got a shocking news from Joshua that I am selected as one of the official blog contributor for Malaysian Dreamgirl Season 2 beginning this Sunday!! Goshh!! I am so overwhelmed and looking forward to start a whole new blogging experience with the team involved!! =D
Now back to where I left off... Last Saturday, I went for 2 Christmas parties. The first one was in Jason's house at 3pm while the latter one was in Sai Kit's house. Had great food, fun carols and of course, a wonderful story about the "Cradle of Life"!! The true meaning of Christmas unveiled. In John 3:16, it says "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life". The greatest truth I've ever known!! Hehehe.. And of course singing Christmas carols is always fun!!
And here it was...
Just got home from Singapore and it was certainly a great 5 days and 4 nights stay over there, crashing in at my sister's house!! Thanks Cher for the warm hospitality and taking care of grandma and me. Sis brought me to many places for food and fun!! More updates about it soon...
*amazing night view at esplanade*
Owh, before I continue... Got a shocking news from Joshua that I am selected as one of the official blog contributor for Malaysian Dreamgirl Season 2 beginning this Sunday!! Goshh!! I am so overwhelmed and looking forward to start a whole new blogging experience with the team involved!! =D
Now back to where I left off... Last Saturday, I went for 2 Christmas parties. The first one was in Jason's house at 3pm while the latter one was in Sai Kit's house. Had great food, fun carols and of course, a wonderful story about the "Cradle of Life"!! The true meaning of Christmas unveiled. In John 3:16, it says "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life". The greatest truth I've ever known!! Hehehe.. And of course singing Christmas carols is always fun!!
And here it was...
*door gift beautifully prepared by G2 members*
*pretty decos in Jason's house*
*Os led us into a time of Christmas Carols*
*showing just a few of the many home made dishes*
*special dish from our Aussie friend, Alison*
*true meaning of Christmas unfold*
We had great fun that day!! Fun games led by Sheila and Juni. The sharing of cradle of life story by Lydia together with Lui and Hao Yee and also a great testimony and sharing by Michael. All in all, everyone enjoyed themselves that afternoon and we ended the party with gift exchange !!
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Christmas Party Update
.061208. Goshen Cell Christmas Party @ Aman Suria
Will be signing off from my blog tomorrow to SINGAPORE for a good 5 days and 4 nights trip. Just got home from my cell leader's house and I saw so many comments and responses.. Am really very tired and I decided to sleep... Will be back on Thursday night, 11th December 08!! Will only reply all the comments and shouts then!! Nites ppl...
Will be signing off from my blog tomorrow to SINGAPORE for a good 5 days and 4 nights trip. Just got home from my cell leader's house and I saw so many comments and responses.. Am really very tired and I decided to sleep... Will be back on Thursday night, 11th December 08!! Will only reply all the comments and shouts then!! Nites ppl...
*i'm dreaming of a green christmas!!*
Very very tireddzz.zz.z.z.z.z.zz.zzzzz.z.z.z.....
Singapore!! Here I come!! See you there Sandra, Karena and Gideon.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
What Life is Really All About?
.201108. Random - Life...
Have you ever paused for a moment in the midst of your loneliness, busyness, happiness, sadness or even when you are not thinking about anything, and wonder, what life is really all about?
Is life really only about growing up, go to school, get a degree, pursue a Master or a PhD, enjoy life and hangout with friends, write a good blog, be famous, get a great job, be successful, start a family, raise your kids, see them grow and be successful, retire, enjoy your EPF, grow old and DIE??
Is it that simple??
Or do you think life is only a journey on earth and Heaven is our true destination?? Unless some of us think that hell is a better place then go ahead... Have you ever even think of how only will I be able to enter Heaven??
When I was young, I always have this thought of 'no matter what, we will die one day and I know that "that day" has to come!! and what will happen after that??'... Seriously I don't know. I often cry on my bed then, when I stuck myself with that thought. *having a deep thought already?*
It was until one day when I was on my way to school in the morning, while I was in the car and my dad fetching me, that I found one great truth. I was having the thought again of dying and never ever being able to escape from it and i cried in the car.
My dad turned to me and ask, "Why are you crying?". I told him that I was afraid of death and I do not know what is going to happen the day I have to leave this world.
There are so many things on Earth that is so dear to us that we will be so heavy hearted to leave them right??? Hope you are having the same thought with me right now though.
My dad finally answered me with this, "Son, we have a hope that God has promised us. We shall have no fear for Jesus has conquered death the day he died on the cross for our sins. In John 3:16, it says *For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life*".
From that moment on, I kept the promise from God that my dad reminded me about. That day forth, I have no fear of death anymore for I know where Jesus leads me to. I now have a purpose in life; to serve Him on earth for the advancement of His Kingdom in Heaven. That's what life is really all about; at least to me... =)
*what matters most to you?? think about it...*
Have you ever paused for a moment in the midst of your loneliness, busyness, happiness, sadness or even when you are not thinking about anything, and wonder, what life is really all about?
Is life really only about growing up, go to school, get a degree, pursue a Master or a PhD, enjoy life and hangout with friends, write a good blog, be famous, get a great job, be successful, start a family, raise your kids, see them grow and be successful, retire, enjoy your EPF, grow old and DIE??
Is it that simple??
Or do you think life is only a journey on earth and Heaven is our true destination?? Unless some of us think that hell is a better place then go ahead... Have you ever even think of how only will I be able to enter Heaven??
When I was young, I always have this thought of 'no matter what, we will die one day and I know that "that day" has to come!! and what will happen after that??'... Seriously I don't know. I often cry on my bed then, when I stuck myself with that thought. *having a deep thought already?*
It was until one day when I was on my way to school in the morning, while I was in the car and my dad fetching me, that I found one great truth. I was having the thought again of dying and never ever being able to escape from it and i cried in the car.
My dad turned to me and ask, "Why are you crying?". I told him that I was afraid of death and I do not know what is going to happen the day I have to leave this world.
There are so many things on Earth that is so dear to us that we will be so heavy hearted to leave them right??? Hope you are having the same thought with me right now though.
My dad finally answered me with this, "Son, we have a hope that God has promised us. We shall have no fear for Jesus has conquered death the day he died on the cross for our sins. In John 3:16, it says *For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life*".
From that moment on, I kept the promise from God that my dad reminded me about. That day forth, I have no fear of death anymore for I know where Jesus leads me to. I now have a purpose in life; to serve Him on earth for the advancement of His Kingdom in Heaven. That's what life is really all about; at least to me... =)
Sunday, November 16, 2008
A Boy, A Doll and A White Rose
.161108.
Something I read today that touched my heart deeply and I thought it's a very meaningful story of a little boy to share with all of you...
Read it through till the end... I hope it will touch your heart as well...
I was walking around in a Target store, when I saw a Cashier hand this little boy some money back.
The boy couldn't have been more than 5 or 6 years old..
The Cashier said, 'I'm sorry, but you don't have enough money to buy this doll.'
Then the little boy turned to the old woman next to him: ''Granny, are you sure I don't have enough money?'' The old lady replied: ''You know that you don't have enough money to buy this doll, my dear.''
Then she asked him to stay there for just 5 minutes while she went to look a round. She left quickly. The little boy was still holding the doll in his hand.
Finally, I walked toward him and I asked him who he wished to give this doll to. 'It's the doll that my sister loved most and wanted so much for Christmas. She was sure that Santa Claus would bring it to her.'
I replied to him that maybe Santa Claus would bring it to her after all, and not to worry. But he replied to me sadly. 'No, Santa Claus can't bring it to her where she is now.
I have to give the doll to my mommy so that she can give it to my sister when she goes there.'
His eyes were so sad while saying this. 'My Sister has gone to be with God.
Daddy says that Mommy is going to see God very soon too, so I thought that she could take the doll with her to give it to my sister.''
My heart nearly stopped.
The little boy looked up at me and said: 'I told daddy to tell mommy not to go yet. I need her to wait until I come back from the mall.'
Then he showed me a very nice photo of him where he was laughing. He then told me 'I want mommy to take my picture with her so she won't forget me.' '
I love my mommy and I wish she doesn't have to leave me, but daddy says that she has to go to be with my little sister.' Then he looked again at the doll with sad eyes, very quietly.
I quickly reached for my wallet and said to the boy. 'Suppose we check again, just in case you do have enough money for the doll?'' 'OK' he said, 'I hope I do have enough.' I added some of my money to his with out him seeing and we started to count it. There was enough for the doll and even some spare money.
The little boy said: 'Thank you God for giving me enough money!'
Then he looked at me and added, 'I asked last night before I went to sleep for God to make sure I had enough money to buy this doll, so that mommy could give It to my sister.
He heard me!''
'I also wanted to have enough money to buy a white rose for my mommy, but I didn't dare to ask God for too much. But He gave me enough to buy the doll and a white rose.''
'My mommy loves white roses.'
A few minutes later, the old lady returned and I left with my basket. I finished my shopping in a totally different state from when I started. I couldn't get the little boy out of my mind.
Then I remembered a local news paper article two days ago, which mentioned a drunk man in a truck, who hit a car occupied by a young woman and a little girl.
The little girl died right away, and the mother was left in a critical state. The family had to decide whether to pull the plug on the life-sustaining machine, because the young woman would not be able to recover from the coma.
Was this the family of the little boy?
Two days after this encounter with the little boy, I read in the news paper that the young woman had passed away. I couldn't stop myself as I bought a bunch of white roses and I went to the funeral home where the body of the young woman was exposed for people to see and make last wishes before her burial.
She was there, in her coffin, holding a beautiful white rose in her hand with the photo of the little boy and the doll placed over her chest.
I left the place, teary-eyed, feeling that my life had been changed forever..
The love that the little boy had for his mother and his sister is still, to this day, hard to imagine. And in a fraction of a second, a drunk driver had taken all this away from him.
Something I read today that touched my heart deeply and I thought it's a very meaningful story of a little boy to share with all of you...
Read it through till the end... I hope it will touch your heart as well...
I was walking around in a Target store, when I saw a Cashier hand this little boy some money back.
The boy couldn't have been more than 5 or 6 years old..
The Cashier said, 'I'm sorry, but you don't have enough money to buy this doll.'
Then the little boy turned to the old woman next to him: ''Granny, are you sure I don't have enough money?'' The old lady replied: ''You know that you don't have enough money to buy this doll, my dear.''
Then she asked him to stay there for just 5 minutes while she went to look a round. She left quickly. The little boy was still holding the doll in his hand.
Finally, I walked toward him and I asked him who he wished to give this doll to. 'It's the doll that my sister loved most and wanted so much for Christmas. She was sure that Santa Claus would bring it to her.'
I replied to him that maybe Santa Claus would bring it to her after all, and not to worry. But he replied to me sadly. 'No, Santa Claus can't bring it to her where she is now.
I have to give the doll to my mommy so that she can give it to my sister when she goes there.'
His eyes were so sad while saying this. 'My Sister has gone to be with God.
Daddy says that Mommy is going to see God very soon too, so I thought that she could take the doll with her to give it to my sister.''
My heart nearly stopped.
The little boy looked up at me and said: 'I told daddy to tell mommy not to go yet. I need her to wait until I come back from the mall.'
Then he showed me a very nice photo of him where he was laughing. He then told me 'I want mommy to take my picture with her so she won't forget me.' '
I love my mommy and I wish she doesn't have to leave me, but daddy says that she has to go to be with my little sister.' Then he looked again at the doll with sad eyes, very quietly.
I quickly reached for my wallet and said to the boy. 'Suppose we check again, just in case you do have enough money for the doll?'' 'OK' he said, 'I hope I do have enough.' I added some of my money to his with out him seeing and we started to count it. There was enough for the doll and even some spare money.
The little boy said: 'Thank you God for giving me enough money!'
Then he looked at me and added, 'I asked last night before I went to sleep for God to make sure I had enough money to buy this doll, so that mommy could give It to my sister.
He heard me!''
'I also wanted to have enough money to buy a white rose for my mommy, but I didn't dare to ask God for too much. But He gave me enough to buy the doll and a white rose.''
'My mommy loves white roses.'
A few minutes later, the old lady returned and I left with my basket. I finished my shopping in a totally different state from when I started. I couldn't get the little boy out of my mind.
Then I remembered a local news paper article two days ago, which mentioned a drunk man in a truck, who hit a car occupied by a young woman and a little girl.
The little girl died right away, and the mother was left in a critical state. The family had to decide whether to pull the plug on the life-sustaining machine, because the young woman would not be able to recover from the coma.
Was this the family of the little boy?
Two days after this encounter with the little boy, I read in the news paper that the young woman had passed away. I couldn't stop myself as I bought a bunch of white roses and I went to the funeral home where the body of the young woman was exposed for people to see and make last wishes before her burial.
She was there, in her coffin, holding a beautiful white rose in her hand with the photo of the little boy and the doll placed over her chest.
I left the place, teary-eyed, feeling that my life had been changed forever..
The love that the little boy had for his mother and his sister is still, to this day, hard to imagine. And in a fraction of a second, a drunk driver had taken all this away from him.
*1 Corinthians 13:8 - Love never fails!!*
Have a blessed week ahead!!
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Dream Further
.251008. SIBKL YA Camp @ Kajang Country Heights Villa
Last month, I was in Kajang Country Heights Villa for my church's young adult camp. God is good as always, weather was fine throughout!! =D The place was rather peaceful and what a good choice of venue to go for a get-a-way relaxation trip. I think we had about 160 participants spread into 10 groups which name themselves after local Malaysian food. My group was "rojak" and we came out with our team cheer after the song, "MAMA MIA".
Our team cheer goes like this ----> "Rojak Rojak, we are one again... Rojak, How can you resist us... We areeeee...... R O J A K!!!"
Anyway, here are some photos that I took when we got there, before starting our first game session...
Last month, I was in Kajang Country Heights Villa for my church's young adult camp. God is good as always, weather was fine throughout!! =D The place was rather peaceful and what a good choice of venue to go for a get-a-way relaxation trip. I think we had about 160 participants spread into 10 groups which name themselves after local Malaysian food. My group was "rojak" and we came out with our team cheer after the song, "MAMA MIA".
Our team cheer goes like this ----> "Rojak Rojak, we are one again... Rojak, How can you resist us... We areeeee...... R O J A K!!!"
Anyway, here are some photos that I took when we got there, before starting our first game session...
*beautiful place to stay for a camp like this*
*wonderful greenery with peaceful surroundings*
*basic rule, you must know the camp dance!!*
*lunch time!! let's queue up!! simple yet delicious*
*this is only half of the group... 160 of us*
*eat so sikit enough or not o?? that's my plate btw... haha*
*it makes you wanna jump into it on a hot sunny day rite?*
*it's good to dream big and of reachable heights*
More photos and updates on the camp soon..
Friday, October 24, 2008
Passion World Tour Hong Kong
.161008. Hong Kong Trip Pt 5 @ Queen Elizabeth Stadium
Oh goshh... It's only Pt 5 (and still counting) and it's only day 2. zzzz... Anyway, Passion Conference is finally here and we're just few hours away!! My sister and I reached QES at about 3pm and the registeration counter was only starting to set up their booth. One of the girl said "Isn't it a little too early??" My sister replied, "Back in Malaysia, the que is already building up".
Well, maybe it was a weekday compared to Passion KL which fell on a Sunday. And so, my sister and I was definitely the first in line for the queue that day and from 3pm, we literally sat there and waited till 6pm before the que eventually started. I had my McD pork burger there which we bought earlier on. (My sis stole 2 bites of course =p)
Not long after I saw Chris Tomlin walking in and managed to just say hi! as he was busy chatting with the organiser. Then Louie and team came and my sister had a quick chat with him. Soon, we heard the sound check and it was pretty cool even from down there. We were like getting so excited already!! Haha..
As the que started, we were in front and made new friends with a group of worship team all the way from Manila, Phillipinnes. They were so cool and friendly. When the door was finally opened, we managed to grab the first row of seats and settled down before cameras starts flashing all over the hall!!
Here are some highlights before I tell you of the whole Passion Conference in my next update after I'm back from my church's Young Adult Camp @ Kajang Country Heights!!
Oh goshh... It's only Pt 5 (and still counting) and it's only day 2. zzzz... Anyway, Passion Conference is finally here and we're just few hours away!! My sister and I reached QES at about 3pm and the registeration counter was only starting to set up their booth. One of the girl said "Isn't it a little too early??" My sister replied, "Back in Malaysia, the que is already building up".
Well, maybe it was a weekday compared to Passion KL which fell on a Sunday. And so, my sister and I was definitely the first in line for the queue that day and from 3pm, we literally sat there and waited till 6pm before the que eventually started. I had my McD pork burger there which we bought earlier on. (My sis stole 2 bites of course =p)
Not long after I saw Chris Tomlin walking in and managed to just say hi! as he was busy chatting with the organiser. Then Louie and team came and my sister had a quick chat with him. Soon, we heard the sound check and it was pretty cool even from down there. We were like getting so excited already!! Haha..
As the que started, we were in front and made new friends with a group of worship team all the way from Manila, Phillipinnes. They were so cool and friendly. When the door was finally opened, we managed to grab the first row of seats and settled down before cameras starts flashing all over the hall!!
Here are some highlights before I tell you of the whole Passion Conference in my next update after I'm back from my church's Young Adult Camp @ Kajang Country Heights!!
*we reached here at bout 3pm after 15 minutes of walk from Wan Chai station*
*pretty interior design of QES*
*my lunch for that day that lasted me till 11pm*
*our online tickets from URBTIX*
*here's the Passion team's official photographer!!*
*a quick chat with Louie before they headed for a quick lunch*
*here's the list of 17 cities across 6 continents of Passion's move*
*6pm odd and it's already getting dark!! the que is already building up*
*the stage that unfold the wonderful testimony of a girl name Ashley*
I'll be off for my church camp @ Kajang Country Heights from 25th - 27th of October. Will be having a fantastic time listening to Pastor Victor Wong, speaker for the camp!! Till then, I'll share with you the wonderful testimony from Passion Conference when I get back from my camp!! tooodles!!
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