Time of Emergency

What would be your respond in time of emergency?

Who would you asked for help?

 One fine morning, I read an article that sounds like this:

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My husband, Steve, graduated from dental school in 1981. For the first two years, I was his only employee:  his dental hygienist, dental assistant, receptionist, and insurance clerk.  On the days that I was not helping him, I worked for another dentist in town.  I was so exhausted most of the time that our joke became, "Sharon works six days a week and cries on the seventh."  

One thing that amazed me, in starting a new practice, was all the emergency phone calls that Steve received on nights and weekends.  I usually answered the phone and asked the caller several questions, one of which was, "Mrs. Jones, how long have you been having this problem?"   Invariably the patient would say, "three days," "two weeks," "a month."  I always thought, "So why did you wait until Saturday to call?"  Of course, being the sweet person that I am, I never said that. 

One night the phone rang at about 2:00 a.m.  I groggily picked up the phone and managed a weak, "Hello."

"Hello," the woman on the other end stated.  "My son is having a terrible toothache.  Is the doctor in?"

Where did she think he would be, other than "in" at 2:00 in the morning?   "Yes ma'am, he is.  How long has this tooth been bothering your son?" 

"Oh, I'd say for about two weeks," she answered. 

So why did you wait until now to call (thought, not said, of course). I spoke with this mother for a few more minutes. Something about this call signaled a red flag in my mind. Then I asked, "Ma'am, how old is your son?" 

"Twenty-seven," She answered.  "My son is twenty-seven-years- old."  

I was so shocked that I quickly sat up in the bed, accidentally jerking the phone cord out of the wall, and disconnecting the caller.  She did not call back.  I had envisioned a distraught mother with a crying five year old.  But twenty-seven?  Oh my. 

I laid back down complaining and grumbling.  "Lord, why is it that people won't go to the doctor regularly but only want help on demand when they have an emergency?" 

When I got quiet enough to listen, I heard God's still small voice whisper to my heart - "Now you know how I feel."

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I am truly inspired by this real life story (taken from Girlfriends in God).

And this is what has happened to us most of the time.

In each area of our life, let us come and commit to Him.

Ask for His help, ask for His leading, ask for His guidance.

He is just always there waiting for us.

Let us not keep Him waiting anymore, for He is just so eager to give us His helping hands.

Call to Him now...

Blessed day to you~

Disturbed

I was having a short nap (after not having good rest for few days)

when someone came in

and made me awoke

and the person asked

can I "bla bla bla"

"bla bla bla" = something not important nor urgent

I was like "WHAT?"

You disturbed my sleep just to ask me to do something which is not important

and I hated most when someone disturb me while I am sleeping

or when I am not able to have a good rest.

Though, my respond was to wake up without saying anything

and did what she has asked me

and ended up in a bad mood with slight headache (due to being awaken while sleeping soundly)

Sigh...

There gone my mood of the day...

One morning...

Today is public holiday.

That means I am off today.

Though, it does not mean that I got nothing to do.

There are tasks awaiting for me to finish it.

I woke up as usual, six in the morning.

I enjoyed the morning breeze and the quietness.

This morning is a bit different.

I went out of my room,

and I saw that the study room's door is closed.

I suspected that someone is inside, but having no clue at all.

I knocked on the door,

opened it,

and I saw someone was sleeping inside.

The person responded to the knocking and I quickly get my things and went out.

I ended up sitting in the kitchen doing my things.

I heard sounds when I was in the kitchen.

Someone has woke up.

Then comes the sound of people taking bath,

door being opened,

the car's engine sound.

A sister has went back to her hometown.

I continued with my work,

with raining sound accompanying me.

It is a wonderful early morning.

I did not regret waking up that early on holiday.

All this while, I am the kind that need much of my personal time.

I prefer quietness and silent most of the time.

However, when it is time to party, to play around,

then I will enjoy the craziness, the noise, the fellowship.

Ever since I started to work in kindergarten,

things started to change.

I bet you can imagine, how noisy it will be of those small little children.

Some will be crying for mommy,

some will be asking you for this and that,

some will be crying after fighting with one another,

some will be shouting and yelling out of nothing,

and the list goes on.

After having a "sound-polluted-morning",

I would prefer to have a quiet afternoon and night.

And that is the reason I am waking up early on public holiday~

Random

It has been quite some time since I have updated my blog.

One of the reason is busy.

Another is because I do not know what to write.

Not that my life is not happening,

but it does not seem appropriate to write it here.

This month I started a new job, working half day.

The first week was tough.

At the end of the first week,

all my muscles were in pain.

At the same time,

it is both a sweet and sour experience.

As for the second week,

work seems a bit better.

However, my body knows it well.

My body finally tells me that I truly needed some rest.

It is not all because of this new job.

I have other things to do during the other half day.

And recently, the workload seems to get heavier.

On top of that, I am emotionally breakdown.

I have been having many thinking.

Both the negative and positive thinking are fighting against each other.

I am truly tired mentally and physically.

I realized one thing as well.

People not able and hardly understand me.

Some still think that I am the previous me,

where I am actually moved on to another level.

Some misunderstood me.

Some just see me another way.

Why is it so?

Someone told me because I am a deep thinker.

Some may say because I hardly share my thoughts.

And so on and so forth.

In my view,

if someone does not take his/her time to try to listen to me and understand me,

then I will give up on explaining to them.

There's no point to share,

when the other party is not willing to listen with their heart.

And it is not really hard to make me share my thoughts,

if you show that you do really care.

However, I see that my "love tank" is in low level.

How long will I be able to sustain?

Will I end up saying I just want to give up?

What's next?

p/s: Just a random post of my random thoughts.

Back to hometown

In less than 2 hours time, I will be sitting on the bus, heading back to Ipoh, my hometown.

I should be happy and excited to go back, but somehow I left with a heavy heart.

Not because I do not feel like leaving, but because I know much more is awaiting for me.

And it seems that much thing is uncertain.

I am truly pressured.

Am I ready to face it all after this short holiday?

Hopefully I am.

Just forget about it.

Do not want to think anymore.

Focus on spending time with family.

bye~

written for my daddy and mommy

I read an article from a newspaper,
entitled “和爸爸牵手”

While I read through this article
my memory started to flash back
I seemed to see myself in the story

Years ago, while I was still a little girl
I used to hold my dad's little finger
Wherever I go, as long as my dad is there,
I will surely hold his little finger

And now, I no longer do the same
As time flies, things changed as well
Through the years
my dad has been trying his best to earn money
for he is the sole breadwinner of the family

He sacrifices himself
by staying far away from us
not able to see us so often
not able to go through life together
just to make sure we have shelter, food and education

I still remember very clearly
there's one night
my dad was to travel back to Singapore
and I see my mom crying
I wondered why
but now I understood

Not only my dad has to sacrifice
my mom did the same
not having a husband by her side
no one to share with when she feels down
how hard it will be
to take care of the family
to be the father and mother at the same time

Dearest dad and mom,
I will never forget what both of you have done for us
how you gave your best for us
and the best ever gift is to bring us to Jesus
and our lives will not be the same anymore

Daddy and mommy,
Wish both of you joyful always
Wish both of you a blessed life
an abundant life
Love you daddy and mommy.

The story of Love and Friend

One day, Love and Friend went out together for a walk.
Suddenly, Love fell into a deep river.
Why?
Because Love is blind.


Then Friend quickly jumped to save Love.
Why?
Because good Friend will always be there for us;
whenever, wherever and whatever we need.


Friend could not find Love.
Why?
Because Love is too gentle, easy to lost when we did not take care of it.


Finally Friend gave up and left Love there.
Why?
Because Friend will leave and ignore us if we do not know how to appreciate them.


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I received this story through phone message. I love the story but not the ending.
What is your opinion?

Faith

What is faith?
Faith is to believe in what is unseen.


It is not easy to have faith, especially when human being nowadays are more towards logical thinking. And we usually will ask for proof.


Through a weekly prayer meeting,
God again speak to me regarding my faith.


It has been months that I am struggling with one thing.
And till now, it seems to have no progress at all.
It has been challenging to continue to trust that it will turn out to be good.
I have even enter the situation where the feeling of anxiety and worry is just norm.
I do not really feel that I am actually worrying.
But, I am indeed worrying.


That is a dangerous thing for me.
As a Chinese saying, "knowing your wrong then you can change."
If I do not conscious of it, then I will not see it as a problem.
The fact is that God does not want us to be worry.


Few months ago, God said to me that He will provide all my needs.
Again, it is ALL my needs.
Not just one or two, but is ALL.
Recently, I have just forgotten of this promise from Him.
God reminded me again.


During the prayer meeting, God strengthen my faith.
I seems to have the victory, and
I just sensed that the promise is already in my hand.
I am not seeing myself at this moment,
but seeing myself in the future,
with the eyes of faith.
I saw that I am not bounded by those worries that I used to have and am having,
but I have the victory and joy with me.
Praise God.
It is another reminder,
that God is good~


Phil 4:6
Do not be anxious about anything,
but in everything,
by prayer and petition,
with thanksgiving,
present your requests to God.

An interesting conversation

Received this from a friend through an email. It's really interesting...


An Atheist Professor of Philosophy was speaking to his Class on the Problem Science has With GOD, the ALMIGHTY. He asked one of his New Christian Students to stand and . . .

Professor : You are a Christian, aren't you, son ?
Student : Yes, sir.
Professor : So, you Believe in GOD ?
Student : Absolutely, sir.
Professor : Is GOD Good?
Student : Sure.
Professor : Is GOD ALL - POWERFUL?
Student : Yes.
Professor : My Brother died of Cancer even though he Prayed to GOD to Heal him. Most of us would attempt to help others who are ill. But GOD didn't. How
is this GOD good then? Hmm?

(Student was silent )

Professor : You can't answer, can you ? Let's start again, Young Fella. Is GOD Good?
Student : Yes.
Professor : Is Satan good ?
Student : No.
Professor : Where does Satan come from ?
Student : From . . . GOD . . .
Professor : That's right. Tell me son, is there evil in this World?
Student : Yes.
Professor : Evil is everywhere, isn't it ? And GOD did make everything. Correct?
Student : Yes.
Professor : So who created evil ?

(Student did not answer)

Professor : Is there Sickness? Immorality? Hatred? Ugliness?

All these terrible things exist in the World, don't they?
Student : Yes, sir.
Professor : So, who Created them ?

(Student had no answer)

Professor : Science says you have 5 Senses you use to Identify and Observe the World around you. Tell me, son . . . Have you ever Seen GOD?
Student : No, sir.
Professor : Tell us if you have ever Heard your GOD?
Student : No, sir.
Professor : Have you ever Felt your GOD , Tasted your GOD , Smelt your GOD ? Have you ever had any Sensory Perception of GOD for that matter?
Student : No, sir. I'm afraid I haven't.
Professor : Yet you still Believe in HIM?
Student : Yes.
Professor : According to Empirical, Testable, Demonstrable Protocol, Science says your GOD doesn't exist. What do you say to that, son?
Student : Nothing. I only have my Faith.
Professor : Yes, Faith. And that is the Problem Science has.

Student : Professor, is there such a thing as Heat?
Professor : Yes.
Student : And is there such a thing as Cold?
Professor : Yes.
Student : No, sir.. There isn't...

(The Lecture Theater became very quiet with this turn of events )

Student : Sir, you can have Lots of Heat, even More Heat, Superheat, Mega Heat, White Heat, a Little Heat or No Heat.

But we don't have anything called Cold. We can hit 458 Degrees below Zero which is No Heat, but we can't go any further after that.
There is no such thing as Cold. Cold is only a Word we use to describe the Absence of Heat. We cannot Measure Cold.
Heat is Energy. Cold is Not the Opposite of Heat, sir, just the Absence of it.

(There was Pin-Drop Silence in the Lecture Theater)

Student : What about Darkness, Professor? Is there such a thing as Darkness?
Professor : Yes. What is Night if there isn't Darkness?
Student : You're wrong again, sir. Darkness is the Absence of Something You can have Low Light, Normal Light, Bright Light, Flashing Light . . .

But if you have No Light constantly, you have nothing and its called Darkness, isn't it?
In reality, Darkness isn't. If it is, you would be able to make Darkness Darker, wouldn't you?
Professor : So what is the point you are making, Young Man ?
Student : Sir, my point is your Philosophical Premise is flawed.
Professor : Flawed ? Can you explain how?
Student : Sir, you are working on the Premise of Duality. You argue there is Life and then there is Death, a Good GOD and a Bad GOD.
You are viewing the Concept of GOD as something finite, something we can measure. Sir, Science can't even explain a Thought.
It uses Electricity and Magnetism, but has never seen, much less fully understood either one.
To view Death as the Opposite of Life is to be ignorant of the fact that Death cannot exist as a Substantive Thing.
Death is Not the Opposite of Life: just the Absence of it.
Now tell me, Professor, do you teach your Students that they evolved from a Monkey?
Professor : If you are referring to the Natural Evolutionary Process, yes, of course, I do.
Student : Have you ever observed Evolution with your own eyes, sir?

(The Professor shook his head with a Smile, beginning to realize where the Argument was going )

Student : Since no one has ever observed the Process of Evolution at work and Cannot even prove that this Process is an On-Going Endeavor.
Are you not teaching your Opinion, sir? Are you not a Scientist but a Preacher?

(The Class was in Uproar )

Student : Is there anyone in the Class who has ever seen the Professor's Brain?

(The Class broke out into Laughter )

Student : Is there anyone here who has ever heard the Professor's Brain, Felt it, touched or Smelt it? . . .
No one appears to have done so. So, according to the Established Rules of Empirical, Stable, Demonstrable Protocol,
Science says that You have No Brain, sir. With all due respect sir, how do we then Trust your Lectures, sir?

(The Room was Silent. The Professor stared at the Student, his face unfathomable)

Professor : I guess you'll have to take them on Faith, son.
Student : That is it sir . . . Exactly ! The Link between Man & GOD is FAITH. That is all that Keeps Things Alive and Moving.


NB:

I believe you have enjoyed the Conversation... and if so …
You'll probably want your Friends / Colleagues to enjoy the same...won't you?
Forward them to Increase their Knowledge...or FAITH.
That student was Albert Einstein.

*Credit to the one that wrote this

Mosquito

I am that kind of person that "loved" by mosquito. Most of the time, I will be the only one bitten by mosquito, whereas others will give me respond like, "Huh? Is there mosquito?" Argh...

It's nothing good being "loved" by those mosquito, that made me itchy here and there. Even in a very short while, those mosquito will be able to feed themselves to full. And I will be left alone with those mosquito bites and itchiness.

One fine morning, while I wanted to log in to my mail, my eyes are attracted to one article, named "Mosquito bites: The real reason some people are immune." And as I was always the victim, I quickly click on the article and read through.

Though, I did not find something that seems beneficial to me. I still left confused on how to prevent from being bitten by mosquito. I really hate being the victim of those mosquito, even in the afternoon time. Somehow, I have no idea on what I could do.

And on the same day, I did some cooking. Miraculously, there is not even a mosquito targeting at me. Kitchen has been the best place as the habitat of those mosquito. But on that day, though I spent few hours in the kitchen, no mosquito has bitten me.

As I realized that, I know that it's not coincident. God is good and He did it. My single heart desire, He knows it well enough. It's a simple thing, but He cares for my everything.

All praises to Him, who worth it all. God is good all the time, and all the time God is good~

A Lone Ranger

This thought come to my mind

I see myself walking in a busy street

Somehow, I am a lone ranger

Walking through journey, without anyone noticing

Without anyone knowing

People is just busy with their daily life

And what I see is they just do not bother






I do feel I am a lone ranger at times

Where I am the only one doing it

I am the one that standing firm on it

Other may not understand

Other may see me as a bad gal

Why should I care?

No matter how, there is still someone

That truly understands me

Sis, I am glad to know you

You never think anything bad about me

You are always there to support me

Thank you so much

The journey has not been a smooth path

Neither a wide path

Instead it is a narrow path

That is the journey of Christian life

But He promised that He will be there

Throughout the journey

And indeed He is there all the time

No matter what, He is still there

Even everyone is against me

I will never be a lone ranger

For You are with me

A little prayer

Lord,

again You have reminded me,

of my salvation.

If it is not You,

I will not be who I am today.

I will still lost,

blind,

and deaf.

Now,

I have found my life purpose in You,

I see many great things that You have done,

I hear the small voice of You speaking to me.

Freely I have received the salvation from You,

freely I shall give it to others,

no conditions,

no limits,no boundaries.

Lord,

many are lost,

many are blind,

many are deaf,

to the presence of You.

Give me a compassionate heart,

give me a loving heart,

give me a pure heart,

a heart that seek after You,

a heart that follow after You,

a heart that worship You.

Lord,

I desire to see people coming to You,

I desire to see life changes in people,

I desire to see people worshiping You,

I desire to see more in Your kingdom.

Lord,

use me as Your vessel,

to do Your work,

to fulfill Your will,

to accomplish Your great commission.

This is my prayer to You.

New Intake

A new generation,

is what I asked for.

The old has gone,

the new has come.

A new generation,

a new heartbeat,

a new desire,

a new vision.

July,

is significant to me,

as the month I was brought into the world;

is significant to God,

as the month of fishing and harvesting.

New intake will be coming in,

it is a time for evangelism,

a time to sow the seed,

a time to bring hope to people,

a time to bring people to God.

Lord,

into Your hands I commit all,

may Your will be done,

on earth as it is in heaven.

Amen.

Congrats~

Today I chatted with my cousin brother through msn.

It has been quite some time since we last keep in touch.

One of the updated info about him is that he is now attached!

I mean he is having girlfriend.

Congrats to him.

I guess this is his first girlfriend, after he was on this earth for 26 years.

He is a very nice guy.

He may not be so well educated (still, he is SPM leaver),

but he has a pure and kind heart.

He is the kind that seldom will say 'No' when asked for help.

Not just that, he treated his friends equal good.

He is just willing to go all the way to help, unless he is not able.

Though he is not very rich,

but he has a generous heart.

He willingly give and he always treat us when we have gathering.

Other than that, he is a family man as well.He takes care of his
family - his parents and younger sister.

When he was working in Singapore,

he never fail in sending back money for his parents.

Okay, I have written too much about him.

It's better to discover ourselves, rather than listening from others.

I believe this gal will be happy being together with my cousin brother.

All the best to both of you.

Waiting for the "red bomb" in time to come. =p

Again...

Lord,

again I come into Your presence,

again I commit myself to You,

again I surrender all to You,

again I ask from You,

again I seek after You,

again I wait on You.

Lord,

I am weak,

I am not able,

I am not good in speech,

I do not have much wisdom,

I do not know what to do,

I do not know is that the right way.

Lord,

You are my strength,

in You nothing is impossible,

You able to put words in my mouth,

You granted me wisdom,

You taught me what to do,

You guided me to the right path.

Lord,

I want to remember Your attributes,

I want to remember Your promises,

I want to remember Your love,

I want to remember Your joy,

I want to remember Your hope.

Lord,

fill me right now,

set me free,

cover over me,

give me strength,

renew me,

refresh me.

I needed much of You.

I just can't live without having You.

I truly love You, my wonderful Savior.

Searching for food

It was another Saturday,

where we were busy with the invitations.

And as usual,

we went to night market (pasar malam)

to buy food for our dinner.

But it was an unusual night market,

where most of the food stalls are not in business.

No laksa.

No fried mee.

No nasi lemak, nasi dagang and nasi kerabu.

Those left are more towards snack type.

I wanted something that will look like a full meal.

And at the end Siew Ling spotted one stall,

that was selling "chee cheong fun".

I am so happy and glad.

It feels like "Finally, I have found one."

Thank God for He knows me well enough.

Knowing what I wanted and needed.

You are such a wonderful Father. =)

Conversation with God

I was making myself a cup of coffee,

but my heart is not at peace.

There is just something that bothering me,

but I am wordless,

do not know what to say.

I started to speak in tongue,

and eventually,

something come to my mind,

and I just talked to God,

"Lord, they are your sheep,

they are not mine."

Very quickly, God responded to me,

"I will take care of them."

He comforted me,

when I needed Him most.

In His special way,

He again assured me that He is right there.

Again, I surrender to God,

to let Him lead,

to let Him guide,

to let Him control.

Lord, I fully surrender all to you again.

I wanted to protect them,

but that is not the way God wants it to be.

Lord, may Your will be done,

may Your kingdom come.

My dearly sis

Out of sudden, I just feel like something is missing.

I have just back from spending precious time with my dearly sis.

It has been a wonderful moment;

where we shared our life, food, thoughts, and experiences.

Thinking back,

it is just like a miracle

to be able to find someone like her in my life.

It is really not easy, to find someone that you can really trusted on.

And on top of that, there is just no jealousy between us.

What a pure relationship we have.

When either one is in trouble,

or just facing some problems,

the other one will surely try to help out.

At least will stand by the side,

to be a supporter,

a listener,

and a comforter.

This time round, we are not able to spend much time together,

we are not able to catch up much with one another,

but still, time and distance will not be able to separate us.

Once, we may be walking together in the same path.

Now, we are getting far,

for we are walking in different paths of life.

But I just believe,

nothing will be able to separate us,

for we really treasure the friendship we have.

Sis,

I hope you will be joyful always.

I wish and pray for your success,

in study and in life

and as the children of God.

You are truly a wonderful sister to me...

Thank you for all that you have done.

Miss you...

Specially dedicated to Siew Cheng

A forwarded SMS

I have received a message (through phone) from my friend yesterday.

It was indeed a forwarded message.

As I was going through the message, I tried to guess the answer.

The message sounds like this:

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Do you know what happened last night?

In my room?

On my bed?

When the time was 3am?

When all others were sleeping?

I was also sleeping!

(-_-)"z"Z

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And my respond was like, "Okay.... I was sleeping as well."

*sweat*

So what was in your mind when you are reading through this?