Sending Off

My heart was heavy since Saturday night. Time to say good bye to my beloved sister as she will be leaving to Argentina soon. Thank God that I manage to have a very quality time with her while she was in Penang for the past few days.

Sometime I wonder what so great about her that I actually cannot help myself to treat her like my family. A feeling like taking care of her though she does not need it at all. Maybe this is just an act of me to show how much I care about this sister.

Back to topic. What had she done that actually touch my heart. A short note of encouragement during my second year study week in PBBC. A box of chocolate and biscuit...

'Gal, are you free now?', 

"Yes, why ?' (It was almost 11pm at night)

"Can you please come down for a while ? I'm just in front of your gate"

At my house gate I saw a cool girl with her motorcycle. The next thing she ask " have you eaten?"

This is the regular question she love to ask me while I was in university. Simply because she knew that i was a choosy person and used to skip meal. 

After answer her question she pass me a green box. In the box I saw chocolate bars and biscuits. 

" I know you don't like to take proper meal, but at least take some chocolate. Don't get yourself hungry and please take care your gastric." 

I almost cry when I heard this. 

This is not the first time I send her to Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal. None of the sending off feeling is good. Always it end with tears. This time I kept reminding myself that we will be able to meet up again. There are numerous of sending off in future. Well my mission fail once we hug. 

Trying so hard to stop my tears until i leave the platform. 

Thank God her husband is Max. The man of God who love her wholeheartedly. 

Lord I'm going to miss her. Thank you for taking care this lovely couple whenever they are. 

A year filled with God's goodness

Shiok Sendiri Posting :p

2011 is a tough year to my family and career. I still remember I had my very first day of 2011 in hospital. After a month of my op, my dad's turn. All of sudden, he enter hospital due to mild stroke. Later on my mum's turn. While I thought all the bad things were away from my family, mum told us that she wish to divorce with dad. They quarrel and the situation seem like no turning point. And then my career crisis. 

Well, it might start with all bad things but my God end my year with his goodness. I thank God for preserving my life. I never plan to do a check up in hospital and had an operation. My cysts burst. Doctor said I might lost my life once those toxic fluid circular through out my body. The op just happened on time. 

Besides me, dad become the first mild stroke patient in Island Hospital to be healed in the shortest time. It only took two months for dad to gain back his 95% energy. I remember while his in hospital, he can't even talk and walk. Carry a pillow is an impossible mission to him. According to doctor, such condition need a least six to eight months to recover. In the second weeks, a pastor came to my house and pray for dad. Dad have a very good sleep on that night. Before pastor leave, he told David that dad will be healed on the very second day. No one take this word seriously. On the second day early morning, I heard dad crying. He manage to carry a pillow and walk slowly without a support. This is my second time seeing dad cry. From that days onward, we can see God healing hand upon dad. And now he can drive, carry heavy stuff, hiking etc. 

Dad cut down his work load after the stroke. To our amaze, his business profit increase amazingly.I start to understand while God want us to rest. Because at the moment we rest, God work for us. He provide beyond our needs. Thanks

Mum's leg healed without op. She can even walk longer than me and Nikki while we were in Hong Kong. We were so worry about mum condition that she can't walk too much hence I cut down a lot of places to be visited in Hong Kong. End up me and Nikki cried as our leg sprain and tired. Mum's feel nothing! funny.

Dad and mum issue resolved. After the incident, our family are closer to each other. I can see dad changing, he cares about this family more than I expected. While mum suffer for depression, he is the one who stay beside her. The act of love touch me and I really salute dad for his patience, commitment, responsibility and love toward us. 

While I wonder about my work, seeking answer am I suitable in sales line, God open another door for me. The reason I choose to stay in sales is because I able to meet up different people and opportunity. My new job scope are slightly similar to sales but can stay away from all dirty money and lying.

Lord thank you. What can I say about all these ?

A year filled with God's goodness :)

Thank God for a wonderful sister

Finally the wedding is over. Kind of "empty" honestly. Maybe the wedding is something I look forward for the past one year. So called long awaited wedding and also a big gathering with those friends. Well, during the past few days, I able to spend a very good time with a dear sis, Ewei. Another beautiful princess of God. Her eye can "kill"! She has a very beautiful eyes.

I remember we knew each other through a christian concert preparation. The first impression to her was "senior". I mean she looks like what a senior suppose to look like. Honestly I kind of scare of her as she seem serious. We don't have much contact during the preparation. Later we met in PBBC for a bible course. If not mistaken, there were only two girls joining the group. To my surprise, she is not as cool as she looks like. She knows how to smile and she can speak mandarin though she is a "banana". From that day onwards, I try to know her more, text her during her birthday.. and again to my surprise, a simple wishes text can make her so happy. 

I can't remember since when I din't treat her as my senior but a friend or a junior. I become the one who like to tease her and "bully" her. So fun to treat a senior as my junior. The funny part was she always be the one who taking care of me, that's the time I will see her a my big sister. Anyway, I thank God for giving me an opportunity to serve in CF. Though this, I able to know Lia and her, wonderful sisters.

Well, we seldom share about our life until she graduate. It was because she spent most of her time with her buddy and I spent most of my time with Lia. The situation change after her graduation. I receive an email from her. I guess she needs a spiritual partner as her buddy is a non believer. We share more this time. 

I'm glad that even until now, we are still able to share through phone though we are so far apart. She always be the one who encourages me especially during the fight between mum and dad. At that moment, I was so ready to accept the fact- divorce. Thank God for sending her when I have no one to turn to. The love, care and those encouragement book and CDs all the way from Singapore really touch me. Through the sermon CDs, mum changes! God has redeemed the marriage. Praise the Lord !!

The feeling of praying for her life partner getting stronger right after the wedding. Heartache as I see her travel every weekend to Sarawak due to her brother health. 

Lord. You love her more than anyone in the world. You know her struggles and You do feel the same as she feel. It is because of your unfailing love and finished work,we can see the healing is in the progress. Soon, Ewei's brother will be complete healed and even healthier than ever before. During the healing, Lord~ grant Ewei and her family strength, patience, understanding, good health, "bird economy" and hope. Bound them with Your great love where they will never feel weary and tired.

Lord, the Match Maker,  I ask for a kind, gentle, humble, thoughtful. mature and belong to the same faith guy as Ewei life partner. I pray he will be the one who able to lead and take care Ewei and her family. Besides, he always place Ewei as his priority, cherish her, respect her and love her with all his heart. The relationship will be the blessing to people around them and even their family. If Ewei really decide to choose striking purple as her wedding theme, Lord, grant me a gorgeous striking purple dress. I asked these in Jesus' name. Amen!

Malacca Chicken Rice Ball

Right after arrival at Malacca town, we had our longing chicken rice ball in Hoe Kee restaurant. There are three famous chicken rice ball restaurant in Jonker walk. Hoe Kee is the best among all.

Hainanese Chicken- Frankly,taste like mom's cook. The texture of chicken is smooth, thick but gentle. 

Rice Ball-This is what made the Melaka chicken rice so unique

Assam Curry Fish Head - not too thick nor watery curry, just nice.

The Three Penang Food Ranger

Tan Jetty, Penang

A random visit to Tan Jetty. This was our first time here. Before that we never know there are such place exist in Penang island. Besides Tan Jetty, there too Lee and Chew Jetty along the coastal.

Entrance of Tan Jetty

As a heir of Tan, we felt home as we enter the village. I guess this is the only place where we can find true friendly and hospitable in this city. People there live like a big family. Kind of hard to imagine these culture still exist in this century, especially in city.

wc 

We wonder where does the "chocolate cake" channel to..Hmm..better don't ask.

Is this how the Penang looks like in early 40's? Hmm..Could be. 

Good place for dating:)

Penang "water village" 

Penang, what a wonderful island to stay !

Taken by an European, nice shot. Thanks !

Thank God for family.

Welcome to Tan Jetty :p

Good place to visit and shooting. Besides, there is a well known home cook restaurant along the bridge. We shall try by next visit. 

Thank you Lord for bringing us to a such beautiful place. The creator of everything, indeed Your beauty is beyond all these. Proud to be Your beloved child.

What a perfect match !

Lia + Max = Wedding

I was so touch as I flash through the slide. Finally, this day is coming. My closest sister in Christ, Lia is getting married to my president !!

Thanks Lord, we know it is not by chance neither easy for them to make this decision. This life commitment can only be perfected and completed by Your words.

oh no Lord, I can't wait to attend their wedding !! Grant me Your ideas in designing invitation card, magazine and do help me to pick a gorgeous dress for this event. Yahoooo!!

More Patience, please

Strait Quay after dinner

 After form six, it has been about 5-6 years I have not staying with family. I loved my family but sometime I just couldnt stand the nagging, noise etc. Mum is a very orientated woman. Everything has be in her schedule. She talks a lot. I guess she is a typical woman. According to scientist survey, a woman needs to release about 30,000 words per day. She hits the quota everyday. This is my fifth months at home. But still im not used with it. Intended to move for a few times. But this is not my initial plan to move back Penang. Lord, grant me strength and patience.

Blessed weekend

I always wish to have a elder sister or elder brother since young. No other reason, it just simply because I am the elder in my family. Maybe this is one of the reason I like to close with those who are slightly older than me. Is slightly older, not older or very much older..because I have a gap generation with older in term of thought, topic, taste..i just simply cannot communicate with old people.

Back to topic.
My God is an understanding God. He knew me that i was logging for a sister or brother. And He brought them to my life. The only reason I love my second year in Uni is because of their present. And this has been always my sweetest memories during my uni life. I enjoyed the feeling of being care by a sis or bro, feeling being pampered..

This particular feeling came back as I visited them in singapore last weekend. We are still very close though we hardly meet. I guess this is the what "brother and sister in Christ" means! We have common believe, we have common faith, we even have common identity, which is prince and princess of God's kingdom. The only kingdom in this universe that never be shaken nor end.

To me, "friendship forever" may only apply to those who can be friend forever, never pass away, is eternity. Well, i can use this to describe our friendship. Simply because we will meet in heaven someday. Hmm..our common "home". 

My dearest sis in christ..

so sad..nvr thought i so miss this sis so much until i saw her in convo..after she move her stuff bec to kluang..i cried for nights..during holiday, i try to put attention in other things..stop my mind to think that she is no longer around when i need some one to share..hv no more friend that i can talk to..try to make used that we can communicate thru email.sms..phone call..i thought i hv accept this fact..time past so fast especially during happy moment..Thank God that I hv 1 day to accompay her and her family..i should grateful for it..just cant stop crying as she left..cant control my tear..a bit doubt whether go singapore in dec..scare i will cry again when i left..haiz..really no mood to do anything..but my bridge cant wait ady..Lord, grant me the strength to continue my work..

Questioning Him..

This morning was wake up by a call..from mummy..she told me that she was involved in an accident..had ram an old lady and the head of the lady was injured. Mummy was very panic and as waiting to dad she call me..I can head the noise over there and as dad arrived, the first thing he did was questioning mummy..Then mum ended the call. I was so sad as dad couldnt understand mum situation especially during this period. So i sms dad and ask him to treat mum my as he treat us..Hope that my word will not hurt dad..Sorry..This 2 weeks she just a bit stabil, finding a new hope that she get a job, plan to have fellowship with some christian friend..try to open herself to others..everything was so smooth..why such thing happen that might affect her emotion and thinking..really dont understand..Really hope to have a forgeful mind, wanna delete this question, feeling, problem..I know everything happen is in His plan and something good is hidden in HIs plan..But for this moment i just cant accept this..Pls..i have to concentrate in study as i have left behind alot ady..tan sze-lyn! think positively,k?..

Encouragement from my heavenly dad..

Last nite i was cried to God for tiredness and worry. So worried to mummy and study. Nothing that i can help or do with mummy condition. Really dont have my own time to do the revision for my study as i hv serve in CF. There are so many commitment that i have make to God and myself in serving during holiday..This morning God comfort me by His word. He speak to me during my quite time. It was so amazed. Thank you Lord. I got the message and may i will choose the right way to go through these trial. Help me to walk throught these in victory and may these trial will make me better in my life. Lord, may my life will give glory to Your name. Help me to know who are You..the maker of heaven and the earth. Help me to know that You will watch over me and still care about my life. May i will rejoice in Your name,love and mercy even in these trial. Help me to grab the word of You so that i can go on my life with joy and love. Once again, thank for the encouragement, comfort and hope. Lord, You are my all in all.