Resolution 2009
1. Not letting disappointments get to me. (checked!) I did it! =)
2. To be nicer to people and get to know them genuinely. (checked!) I did it! =)
3. To grow spiritually and consistently. (.....) working on it -_-
4. To have fun again! =D yay!
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Resolution 2010
1. To smile more! =D =D =D
2. Continue to be nice to people, and to get to know them genuinely! =)
3. To fit into the unique mould God has for me. Learn to worship Him again. =)
4. And of course, take time to have fun! =D
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Dear Friends
Dear friends,
I don't really know how to write this post, but I want to try. Trying to think how to begin.....
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Spare a Fifty?
Update on Elie
Elie Is A Young Man Now
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If you have been reading my previous posts, you will probably know who Elie is. He is my 'son', a boy from Lebanon whom I have been sponsoring the past five years through World Vision Malaysia. I have written a few posts about him and have shared about how his life has enriched mine. Many times, in ways bigger than what mere 50 ringgit can buy in Malaysia.
Two weeks ago, I received the usual newsletter from World Vision. I could not believe my eyes when I saw Lebanon would be part of the upcoming sponsors' visit in 2010. I was just saying that prayer few months ago!! O_O" Tear of joy were slowly brimming in my eyes, and then it happened..... It is going to cost RM 6,000 - RM 6,500 for that trip! A different type of tears started shedding.....
Where am I to find that kind of fund? How am I able to save up that much? What am I to do?!
I asked God and I committed it to Him.
Not when I have waited this long, that I am going to let finances to hold me back from this trip.
I have called World Vision Malaysia a couple of times to inquire about this trip. They can't provide much details yet, they could only tell me that it will tentatively be in June or July 2010. They will keep me informed about the trip. I told them it would be great if the trip could be confirmed. I could then proceed with fund raising and saving for this trip.
RM 6,500.
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I am not sure who will actually read this post, but I just want to try. I have had strangers stumbling upon this blog. One of them whom I am keeping in touch with. Who would have ever thought, my simple writings would be an encouragement to a family many miles away? Half way around the globe to be exact! =)
Anyway, like I wrote in the beginning, it is a bit hard to write this entry.
I just want to say, if you are reading this and feel or lead to share on how I can raise RM 6,500 in a clean and creative way, do let me know.
Or.....
If you would like to sponsor part of the cost of this trip, do let me know too. =)
The Annual Progress Report
Letters from Elie
I don't really know how to write this post, but I want to try. Trying to think how to begin.....
====================================================
Spare a Fifty?
Update on Elie
Elie Is A Young Man Now
====================================================
If you have been reading my previous posts, you will probably know who Elie is. He is my 'son', a boy from Lebanon whom I have been sponsoring the past five years through World Vision Malaysia. I have written a few posts about him and have shared about how his life has enriched mine. Many times, in ways bigger than what mere 50 ringgit can buy in Malaysia.
Two weeks ago, I received the usual newsletter from World Vision. I could not believe my eyes when I saw Lebanon would be part of the upcoming sponsors' visit in 2010. I was just saying that prayer few months ago!! O_O" Tear of joy were slowly brimming in my eyes, and then it happened..... It is going to cost RM 6,000 - RM 6,500 for that trip! A different type of tears started shedding.....
Where am I to find that kind of fund? How am I able to save up that much? What am I to do?!
I asked God and I committed it to Him.
Not when I have waited this long, that I am going to let finances to hold me back from this trip.
I have called World Vision Malaysia a couple of times to inquire about this trip. They can't provide much details yet, they could only tell me that it will tentatively be in June or July 2010. They will keep me informed about the trip. I told them it would be great if the trip could be confirmed. I could then proceed with fund raising and saving for this trip.
RM 6,500.
====================================================
I am not sure who will actually read this post, but I just want to try. I have had strangers stumbling upon this blog. One of them whom I am keeping in touch with. Who would have ever thought, my simple writings would be an encouragement to a family many miles away? Half way around the globe to be exact! =)
Anyway, like I wrote in the beginning, it is a bit hard to write this entry.
I just want to say, if you are reading this and feel or lead to share on how I can raise RM 6,500 in a clean and creative way, do let me know.
Or.....
If you would like to sponsor part of the cost of this trip, do let me know too. =)
The Annual Progress Report
Letters from Elie
Monday, December 7, 2009
Philantropist
When I was young, I used to be in awe of the word Philantropist. I used to think they are super wealthy rich people, who gave part of their fortune to a worthy cause like education, vaccination, health care, etc... Names that came to my mind were Bill Gates, Jacky Chan, Lim Goh Tong. I had this little dream that I too wanna be a Philantropist. I've just got to wait till I get rich.
I recently looked up a dictionary to find the meaning of the word "Philanthropy".
It meant "Love of all mankind"
Wow.......
A local magazine recently featured an article of me and about what I do. The title of the article is "From Beauty Queen to Philantropist".
Philantropist. Love of all mankind. Me?
I am humbled just by the thought of it. Me a philantropist? Do I have what it takes?
God. Love for all mankind. Jesus.
Jesus modeled the way. I follow. He gives me what it takes.
I recently looked up a dictionary to find the meaning of the word "Philanthropy".
It meant "Love of all mankind"
Wow.......
A local magazine recently featured an article of me and about what I do. The title of the article is "From Beauty Queen to Philantropist".
Philantropist. Love of all mankind. Me?
I am humbled just by the thought of it. Me a philantropist? Do I have what it takes?
God. Love for all mankind. Jesus.
Jesus modeled the way. I follow. He gives me what it takes.
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Disabled fight adversity for education
Disabled fight adversity for education
I saw this in the newspaper today. I salute these young souls for advocating and championing their rights to education and daring to achieve their dreams.
I don't see why our school can't be modified to be wheelchair friendly. How hard can it be to install railings and slopes?
School that invests in these shows that they care. Government that provide funding for these shows that they care. Care shows how much value you put in a person's life.
I saw this in the newspaper today. I salute these young souls for advocating and championing their rights to education and daring to achieve their dreams.
I don't see why our school can't be modified to be wheelchair friendly. How hard can it be to install railings and slopes?
School that invests in these shows that they care. Government that provide funding for these shows that they care. Care shows how much value you put in a person's life.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Carol
Its only been a short one year of knowing her, and I am blessed.
Many of my friends were curious about her when they saw her. Some did not know how to approach her, some worried about saying the wrong things, some would rather stay away. The friendlier ones would take a bold step to get to know and talk to her.
I was always amused by the sight of it. I either laugh or smile or shake my head..... In all, I know Carol doesn't mind what people think of her. She has something in her that is bigger than life, despite her size... ;) She is just an amazing lady!
I am definitely going to miss her. I never thought it would only be for a year of knowing her. I thought many more years would come.....
Carol is a friend whom I know I can be myself. I used to think and wonder how we could click so well. I guess, it was chemistry. Or maybe it was just her wittiness; bubbly funny self that makes her interesting and attractive. ;)
She shared with me once when I first got to know her, that when she was young, she never knew or made to feel she was any different from the other children. She played along and grew up like all the other kids. It wasn't till her siblings starting going off to school and she wonders why she can't.
Its kinda funny also when she shared on how when she first went to Sunday schools, the only thing she did the first few weeks was to stare at the other children... And the other children stared back at her... (coz they haven't seen children like her, and she hasn't seen children like them). If you know Carol, it would have been a funny sight, 'coz her eyes were so big! =P hehehe, and she shared about how she used to give her teacher a hard time asking tough questions.
Carol is an outspoken lady, never fearing to say what is on her mind. I like that in her. We'll definitely gonna miss a strong advocate for the community.
My life is definitely gonna be less colourful now without her..... =( *sob!*
How now? =( =( =(
HEY CAROL!!!! When I do get to Heaven, do say "Hi!" to me k! Just in case I don't recognize you... love ya and missing ya~!
Many of my friends were curious about her when they saw her. Some did not know how to approach her, some worried about saying the wrong things, some would rather stay away. The friendlier ones would take a bold step to get to know and talk to her.
I was always amused by the sight of it. I either laugh or smile or shake my head..... In all, I know Carol doesn't mind what people think of her. She has something in her that is bigger than life, despite her size... ;) She is just an amazing lady!
I am definitely going to miss her. I never thought it would only be for a year of knowing her. I thought many more years would come.....
Carol is a friend whom I know I can be myself. I used to think and wonder how we could click so well. I guess, it was chemistry. Or maybe it was just her wittiness; bubbly funny self that makes her interesting and attractive. ;)
She shared with me once when I first got to know her, that when she was young, she never knew or made to feel she was any different from the other children. She played along and grew up like all the other kids. It wasn't till her siblings starting going off to school and she wonders why she can't.
Its kinda funny also when she shared on how when she first went to Sunday schools, the only thing she did the first few weeks was to stare at the other children... And the other children stared back at her... (coz they haven't seen children like her, and she hasn't seen children like them). If you know Carol, it would have been a funny sight, 'coz her eyes were so big! =P hehehe, and she shared about how she used to give her teacher a hard time asking tough questions.
Carol is an outspoken lady, never fearing to say what is on her mind. I like that in her. We'll definitely gonna miss a strong advocate for the community.
My life is definitely gonna be less colourful now without her..... =( *sob!*
How now? =( =( =(
HEY CAROL!!!! When I do get to Heaven, do say "Hi!" to me k! Just in case I don't recognize you... love ya and missing ya~!
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