Tuesday, March 11, 2008

life goes on

it is a real kaleidoscope we live in - same earth, same country, same city, but vastly different goings-on.

pastor olive is picking up the pieces, catching up with housework, and moving on instead of looking back - the only way to go. she's such a strong woman, God bless her.

in the same breath, here I am getting ready to go for my much-earned and much awaited holiday. i just am not looking forward to the fourteen hours flight time. i like to have my feet on the ground; the feeling that i am in control. being 40000 ft above ground level, and being controlled by the pilot is certainly not my idea of being in control - this is where I rest and leave it to God.

then there is our friend who has lost his job overnight - a swish of politics in play and a swash of reality into the real world; all within 24 hours.

and the thousands out there doing this or that, going here or there, happily or sadly - life does move on, with or without us.

ok ok, my next blog will be a funny one!

see you in three weeks.....

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

In memory of Pastor Danny


It was a very normal morning to wake up to - puppies wagging their tails as I open the door, the sound of traffic downstairs, and the still of the morning being felt in the house as people around us start their day.

Except - when I turned on my handphone, there was an sms waiting - and what a shock it was, such that I was completely shellshocked, and didn't know what to do or think for a few minutes.

This young, vibrant, musically talented, friendly, helpful, and very healthy Pastor, as seen above with his wife Pastor Olive, had died suddenly..

How do you explain to a young child that he will never see his dad again?

What do you say to the wife and children left behind ?

Nothing that would immediately make sense really, except that our prayers are with them, and that we hold on to our faith that God will give them the strength to carry on.

We know that in our saddest and most difficult moments, God will always be there for us, and with us, and He will show us the way to go on.

I did not know Pastor Danny very well, but the few times that I met with him were very pleasant. He was always ready with a smile, always polite and friendly, and ever willing to lend a hand.
I admired his great musical talent - a booming singing voice, and making music with spoons, amongst a few.

We know that Pastor Danny is now with Jesus, in a much better place than here; and that God has more work for him there.

We say goodbye, Pastor Danny, with a lot of sadness, but also joy that you are with the Lord now. Thank you for blessing our lives with your smile.

Saturday, March 1, 2008

Happy??

how many of you can honestly say you are Happy? and this question is addressed to over 24 year olds - anyone younger than that has not lived enough yet to maturely make a judgement. those of you over 24 who can say you are happy, are a very blessed lot, and but a minority.

most people i talk to have to think hard - and when that happens, their 'happy' is generally being optimistic or positive-minded, or they actually mean 'contented'.

so many mistakes are made throughout life - some revocable, others not. we learn not to regret, but to learn from these mistakes and not make them again. it is difficult not to regret, but it is good to try hard and eventually we can - it's called 'blank out'..

some of us repeat the mistakes, and at the time of repetition, do not realise we are jumping from the oil into the fire, until it's too late. sad, but then we have to make the best of it - wear fireproof clothes all the time!

some of us are faster learners and are smart enough to make changes for the better - these among us will reach happiness sooner.

and a few of us actually do not know what 'unhappy' means - such blessed, charmed lives- it's true, there are such enviable people around - i know one or two myself; and the amazing thing is - the blessings and charm continue even after marriage!

as for me - so what if I'm not happy - doesn't change what I do each day. perhaps i smile a bit less, perhaps i lose a bit of me each day, but life does go on!
so I'll make the most of what I have.. and hope all of you will too....