"In receptive prayer the agenda is God’s and we are ready to receive whatever He offers. We “delight” in Him (Ps. 37:4, NIV), enjoying everything that expresses Him. We may immerse ourselves in a gospel story, captivated by Jesus’ love; stand in rapt silence by the crib of a newborn, amazed at the miracle of this precious life; listen to the thunder of a cascading waterfall, enthralled by the magnificence of God’s creation; or simply look back over an ordinary day, remembering so many occasions of unexpected grace. Moments like these are crucial for replenishing our faith. They furnish fresh reasons for casting ourselves unreservedly on God’s mercy, living by His promises, and depending on Him for our daily!
From Connection! (Devotions for Every Day life) 22 Aug 2010
Tuesday, 24 August 2010
Shui diao ge tou
An excerpt from a poem by Song Dynasty poet, Su Shi quoted by Eugene Sim at the class reunion in Penang last weekend!
"People have their griefs and joys, their togetherness and separation,
The moon has its dark and clear times, its waxings and wanings.S
ituations are never ideal since long ago.
I only hope we two may have long long lives,
So that we may share the moon's beauty even though we are a three hundred miles apart."
"People have their griefs and joys, their togetherness and separation,
The moon has its dark and clear times, its waxings and wanings.S
ituations are never ideal since long ago.
I only hope we two may have long long lives,
So that we may share the moon's beauty even though we are a three hundred miles apart."
Tragic end for HK tourists in Manila
Two days ago, the hijacking of a bus-ful of HK tourists in Manila by a disgruntled ex-police officer who had been dismissed ended in tragedy when he shot eight of them.
I read the heartbreaking account of a Mrs Leung in today's Straits Times who survived by pretending to be dead as she lay on the floor of the bus when the shooting started. Later she discovered that not only her hussband but their two daughters had been killed as well. Her son, 18 is now in intensive care with a head injury.
I read the heartbreaking account of a Mrs Leung in today's Straits Times who survived by pretending to be dead as she lay on the floor of the bus when the shooting started. Later she discovered that not only her hussband but their two daughters had been killed as well. Her son, 18 is now in intensive care with a head injury.
The Reunion Continues
Singaporean MBBS 1984 will be returning Yu Gee's hospitality when he visits on 17 Sept. A dinner at Muthu's is being planned for Sat 18 Sept. I may make my way there to join them after Pastor's Class from 5-6.30pm.
Saturday, 21 August 2010
MBBS 1984
The Lost Paradise, Batu Ferringhi
Thirty of our classmates are in Penang this weekend, enjoying the gracious hospitality of Chew Yu Gee and his wife, Melody.
28 May 2010, Wong Yu Sie died a week after he suffered a massive stroke while lecturing.
16 June 2010 Lai Lai posted pictures of The Lost Paradise, Batu Ferringhi after spending a weekend at Yu Gee's home in Penang
17 July 2010 MPS Meet-Your-Peng-You Session at TCC Cafe in Great World CityRe: Kopi-O, Teh-see, Teow-hrr, Milo Dinosaur? Anyone??
Thirty of our classmates are in Penang this weekend, enjoying the gracious hospitality of Chew Yu Gee and his wife, Melody.
28 May 2010, Wong Yu Sie died a week after he suffered a massive stroke while lecturing.
16 June 2010 Lai Lai posted pictures of The Lost Paradise, Batu Ferringhi after spending a weekend at Yu Gee's home in Penang
17 July 2010 MPS Meet-Your-Peng-You Session at TCC Cafe in Great World CityRe: Kopi-O, Teh-see, Teow-hrr, Milo Dinosaur? Anyone??
Wednesday, 18 August 2010
Wednesday, 11 August 2010
Melissa's bag of silver beads
Melissa is very pleased with her bag of silver beads and shows them to almost everyone she meets including Marcus last night!
All's well that ends well!
Victoria's 18th birthday celebration at Cedele in Wheelock Place yesterday evening with Marcus as our special guest was saved from being a disaster by the manager relenting after I spoke to her over the phone at the service counter and allowed her to choose a complimentary birthday cake. We were only informed after we had placed our orders and Victoria had handed over her Strawberry Shortcake from Bakerzin that no outside cakes were allowed to be consumed. Praise God for His divine intervention and the prayers of many during the day for Victoria and our family.
Brian in Yushu
After yet another reminder, I finally posted about a dozen pictures on our Yushu medical relief trip laast month!
Monday, 9 August 2010
Baptist Medical Missions
Alan Phua, Missions Director of the Singapore Baptist Convention, hopes to start a Baptist Medical Missions with a database of dostors, nurses, paramedics, pharmacists, physiotherapists, counsellors, social workers, medical students, dentists, army medics and other healthcare workers.
Mummy
I pray Mummy will guard her tongue and that her speech will be gracious and encouraging instead of critical and condemning.
Papa
Papa had three stents inserted on 31 May at the NHC. I am thankful for Prof Ng who decided to refer him for a cardio review after an A&E ECG showed 1st degree AV block and atrial ectopics causing him to suspect underlying IHD.
Shih-Yen
After the battery of our Mazda 3 died two more times while I was in Yushu and had to be towed from Biopolis twice, SY decided to trade it in for a secondhand Toyota Camry. We took possession of the car on Fri 23 July and I pray that it serves us well, that our family will be kept safe while travelling in it, for God's protection from accidents and costly repairs and His provision to repay the car loan.
Victoria
Victoria turns eighteen tomorrow 10 August. She has temporarily suspended her chess training to focus on her 'A' level preparations and said she will resume working towards her WIM norms and title after her 'A' levels.
Yesterday we celebrated Dad's birthday at Lee Tong Kee. Richard and Victoria's friend, Marcus her senior from Hwa Chong and now serving NS, joined us. From my own experiences and mistakes, I would have preferred Brian, Melissa and Victoria to complete their tertiary studies like my medical classmates did and trust God to provide a life partner in His time and according to His will and not tie themselves down to one person in their late teens.
Yesterday we celebrated Dad's birthday at Lee Tong Kee. Richard and Victoria's friend, Marcus her senior from Hwa Chong and now serving NS, joined us. From my own experiences and mistakes, I would have preferred Brian, Melissa and Victoria to complete their tertiary studies like my medical classmates did and trust God to provide a life partner in His time and according to His will and not tie themselves down to one person in their late teens.
Melissa
Melissa started her second year in NAFA on 19 July, the day Brian and I arrived back from Yushu quake relief. I was thankful for God's timing that I could drive her to school and pray a blessing upon her as I dropped her off. She was excited that they were told to purchase half a kg of silver for their jewellery design course work this semester (it cost $450, a day's wages from my locum work at Michael Koh's clinic three days later). The jewellery design HOD, Mr Desmond is an inspiration to Melissa and the other students and I pray for his health, and protection of his job and position at NAFA for the duration of Melissa's studies there.
Brian
Brian starts his third year in NUS tomorrow 10 August. I have enjoyed his company and appreciated his help with the pets and housework during his long vacation and pray God blesses him with the modules he hopes to do with his friends this semester.
Gansu Province landslide
Torrential rains on Sat 7 Aug triggered a landlslide in Zhouqu country in Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Gansu Province, NW China killing 127 people and with 2000 people reported missing.
HB who helped us with the IBC-Hua Mei International Sichuan quake medical relief in May 2008 met us in Xining when Brian and I went to NW China with the Convention's team for Yushu quake relief in July 2010. He is now teaching English at a university in Gansu Province.
HB who helped us with the IBC-Hua Mei International Sichuan quake medical relief in May 2008 met us in Xining when Brian and I went to NW China with the Convention's team for Yushu quake relief in July 2010. He is now teaching English at a university in Gansu Province.
Pakistan flood relief
9 August 2010
Heavy monsoon rains in Pakistan have caused the country's worst recorded flooding that has claimed over 1600 lives and affected more than 12 million people. The rain is continuing to fall and the flood waters are flowing down the Indus River towards the sea causing half a million people to be evacuated from Sindh. Dams are threatening to burst and the harvest from Pakistan's bread basket destroyed.
Crisis Relief Singapore is considering sending a medical recce team and I am praying if and when to go.
Heavy monsoon rains in Pakistan have caused the country's worst recorded flooding that has claimed over 1600 lives and affected more than 12 million people. The rain is continuing to fall and the flood waters are flowing down the Indus River towards the sea causing half a million people to be evacuated from Sindh. Dams are threatening to burst and the harvest from Pakistan's bread basket destroyed.
Crisis Relief Singapore is considering sending a medical recce team and I am praying if and when to go.
Dr Karen Woo
9 August 2010
Dr Karen Woo was a doctor from London who was gunned down with nine other members of their International Assistance Mission (IAM) medical team in Afghanistan four days ago.
The BBC article I read online yesterday evening had a link to her blog, Dr Karen Explores Healthcare in Afghanistan.
In her last entry dated 20 July 2010, she wrote that she was sad to leave her rose garden, five kittens, two tortoises and multiple rabbits.
I wonder who is looking after them now.
Today's Straits Times reported that she was apparently planning to get married in two weeks' time.
Dr Karen Woo was a doctor from London who was gunned down with nine other members of their International Assistance Mission (IAM) medical team in Afghanistan four days ago.
The BBC article I read online yesterday evening had a link to her blog, Dr Karen Explores Healthcare in Afghanistan.
In her last entry dated 20 July 2010, she wrote that she was sad to leave her rose garden, five kittens, two tortoises and multiple rabbits.
I wonder who is looking after them now.
Today's Straits Times reported that she was apparently planning to get married in two weeks' time.
Home
9 August 2010
"This is home
Truly
Where I know I must be
Where my dreams wait for me
Where the river always flow"
"This is home
Truly
Where I know I must be
Where my dreams wait for me
Where the river always flow"
National Day
9 August 2010
Today Singapore celebrates its 45th National Day. Happy Birthday, Singapore! May Singaporeans be a blessing to the nations around them in SE Asia, Asia and beyond as we have been blessed.
Today Singapore celebrates its 45th National Day. Happy Birthday, Singapore! May Singaporeans be a blessing to the nations around them in SE Asia, Asia and beyond as we have been blessed.
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