A Full Circle

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That's my hope and wish for Elie. That he will come into a complete full circle! =)

It's A Secret No One Knows

While driving to work this morning, this song came on radio, Mmmbop, by Hanson.

It brought back good memories of the fun schooling days, carefree and happy.

Anyway, part of the song's lyric struck some truth and almost made me misty eyes, despite it being a bouncy cheerful song.

"Plant a seed, plant a flower, plant a rose
You can plant any one of those
Keep planting to find out which one grows
It's a secret no one knows
It's a secret no one knows"

I love it....

It kinda reflects what I am doing at work. God had asked each of us to faithfully sow, sow into the life of people. As I try to faithfully sow into the lives of the little ones and their family, I faithfully scatter the seeds of love, care, faith and hope. I can keep on sowing and find out which one will grow. Its a secret that no one knows except when I see the fruits of these lives in Heaven. Amen! =)

The New Normal?

A New Normal?

Mummy dearest went through an operation few days ago. It was to remove a cancer growth. The very same day in the evening after the operation, she was already eating, walking, talking, laughing, etc....

While I was in the Miss Malaysia pageant, the beneficiary at that time was PRIDE. They did a breast cancer awareness campaign and there were ladies who had breast cancer sharing their stories. Some were really young, like in their 20's?

Many of them had smiles on their faces, and I was kinda puzzled by the outlook. After listening to their stories, I was convinced, "Hey, life goes on. Cancer doesn't stop a person from living."

So yea, when it was confirmed that the growth was malignant, I am really pleased and happy at how mom took it. She was so positive about it, yet also aware how human we are, acknowledging there will be some emotions involved.

Anyway, I like what she said. "Life still goes on!". So yea, still do expect to see her in gym, holidaying, climbing hills, and so on.

I like this one, her own brother said it. "This is a first time I see a cancer patient like you. Still so cheerful and happy."

So tell me, is this the new normal?

Mommy Dearest

The beauty of those who know their God.

I am very much my mother's daughter. The good qualities of her that is. The bad ones, well, lets just say I know how to choose.

My confidence, I got it from her.
My independent spirit, I got it from her.
My "talent" in handiwork, I got it from her.
My stubborn will, I got it from her.
My tomboyness, I got it from her.

There are many times (countless) we disagree on things, that is because we are so alike.
Each so stubborn and headstrong in what we believe in is right.
Well, we're reminded again, each are uniquely made by God.
You pursue your own dreams, I pursue mine.
Let's blossom into the unique calling and destiny He has in stored for us.

The beauty of those who know their God, I see it in my mom. I love her positive outlook for now, the peace that guards her heart and yup, life carries on. It is that blessed assurance.

It is now I slowly see the the causes of anxieties and worries of the couple years past. It was sucky times, but now I understand.

Well, let's just say mom, don't worry much. It is time to let go and let your eagles fly!