Strenth for a friend

A friend's father passed away yesterday. He was a victim of H1N1. So sudden, so sad. I visited him in ICU on Monday & Tuesday. No, I did not know him, but it's more to give support and comfot to RR.

I feel bad that I can't make it to the funeral. I feel sd that I can't go to her and hug her and hold her hands and comfort her. But I think she understands. I think she understands that certain commitments can't be broken.

I pray for strength for her, and may she and her family be comforted.

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Twenty Ten

2010 !!!!!

Ten years ago, many were talking about the end of the world! They say scheduled to happen when the clock strikes 12 on 1/1/00......

So....The world is still around the last time I checked.... although somewhat more polluted and aged, and technology has advanced humankind to the level where it's possible to send your kids (who happens to be just in the next room) messages on Facebook to tell them that "they better log-out now or else....", and it's easier to update your friends (and the rest of the world who dont give a peep about you) on the latest in your life, without having to take the trouble to call and chit-chat. Me - I'm GUILTY :-P


So... how did we herald in the New Year? With friends and food of course. We invited a group of couples (who attended the CMPC - Catholic Marriage Preparation Course - with us), intending to countdown together. The kids were so excited, and kept asking if it's time yet. We were chatting and sharing stories, and before we knew it.... we missed the countdown!!! hahaha. TV3 was 2 minutes earlier than the clock in my kitchen!!

Kids insisted on counting-down anyway!!! So we did .....  from 5...4...3...2....1 - HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

Hugs and Kisses all around!!!

Christmas

Christmas - Jesus' Birthday!!

Christmas Eve - the usual 'do' with my side of the family - but this year, my Father was not around. After everyone has gone hme, the kids said 'something' seems missing in the celebrations. Then we all got teary-eyed when we realised 'WHO' is missing.

Christmas Day Lunch with Anthony's side of the family. Quite a small gathering. Not everyone is here this year. My MIL was in Penang celebrating Christmas with her daughters. A close cousin was in Genting with her children and grandchildren.

Christmas Day Dinner @ my home. We're really blessed with so many friends who brought so much food !!!

Digging into the turkey drumstick. Yum!!!

This turkey was huge & yummy. Many thanks to Ryan!!!

Helping to blow out Jesus' Burthday Candle :-)

It's about making others Happy!! The Giver is happier than the Receiver!

Day after Christmas Lunch - Cousin's wedding. Eat again. Will be followed by the actual Wedding Dinner on New Year's Day.

Day after Christmas Dinner - Friend's 25th Wedding Anniversary Celebration @ The Armada Hotel.


Blessed,
So Blessed

Thank you Jesus.

Sisters Buddies

It's school holiday. The two girls have been at each other.

Mommy Jie-Jie (Elder Sister) did this
Mommy Jo-Jo did that
Mommy Jie-Jie not helping
Mommy Jo-Jo didn't help just now
Mommy Jie-Jie snatched
Mommy Jo-Jo wouldn't share
Mommy, Mommy, Mommy, Mommeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

(and the final straw)
Mommy Jie Jie hit me
Mommy Jo Jo started it first

I've warn you before..... no hitting!!!
And guess what I did?
I gave them each a stroke of the rotan! (so much about leading by example :-P)

Now they're best buddies again..... and angry with me. There's nothing like having a common enemy to go against to patch things up.

Names

I made a digital scrapbook album for a good friend for her birthday and wrote her name and the origin of her name on it. Shortly after, she IM me:


CW: hey
CW: what does light/moon mean?
CW: on the cover of the photo album?
GY: that's the meaning of Cindy
GY: greek origin
GY: means light or moon
CW: oh yeah kah
CW: didnt know that
GY: :-)
GY: so suitable hor
GY: you're the light to those in darkness
CW: yup
CW: :-)
CW: what does your name mean in greek?
GY: Queen :-D
GY: latin origin
CW: LOL
CW: your name is very very apt
GY: see - english name Queen
GY: chinese name KENG - King
CW: LOL
CW: habis la
CW: pau ka liau
CW: all you sapu
GY: i pau-ka-liau
GY: ;-)

Anyway - HAPPY BIRTHDAY CW!!