I am inspired....=)
I happened to know the wife of this man. They are in my church. This man, Mr Huang is the founder of Heartware network. With a only 8 staff but a huge pool of volunteers and has done many good works. WOW. It's a success for VWOs. (Voluntary Welfare Organisation). However, though inspired by Mr Huang, i esteemed his wife more because and truly, behind every successful man's back, there is the support of a successful, supportive and big-hearted woman..and she is also one woman with leadership, depth and capabilities. But, putting all her talents into serving and supporting her husband and children..that is sacrfice of a Godly woman. I am so glad that her husband treasures and loves her.
WOW. i am inspired and would learn from her if I can.
It happened a long time ago in China where a pair of newly-weds were honeymooning. The young man was a representative for a company that he worked for and the wife faithfully remained at his side, learning the fine art of culinary skills, beginning from labouring 4 hours to prepare a dinner (while the man slept waiting) to eventually whipping up dinner parties for a dozen people.
This man loved his home country and would spend his leisure time promoting her good name and his company’s image. It was disheartening on numerous occasions when he realised that many of the 130 foreign representatives from the same industry stationed in China was ambivalent about his country and the insignificance of this “little red dot of an island passionately the young man called “home" ". More stunning were the remarks made by a fellow countryman he met while celebrating their nation’s 33rd National Day. The man, who had worked overseas for 17 years in multinational corporations, was obviously a good family man with one wife and 2 or 3 daughters. However, when asked what he would do if danger befell their homeland, the man remarked that his primary responsibility was to move his entire family to another country and nothing else mattered
That remark left this young man troubled. During his 2 and a half years in China, he was more troubled as he saw that there were even lakes bigger than his homeland, mountains higher than the highest peak at home and at one point, even experienced hundreds of thousands of young people protesting on the streets over the bombing of their embassy overseas. I
magine these people protesting against his homeland, he thought he was also awakened by his Prime Minister’s remarks that people actually thought of his beloved country as a 5-star hotel, checking in and out at their convenience.
Nevertheless, the young man and his wife were encouraged by the selfless contributions of other countryman and women serving their overseas community, putting in their personal time and money and without asking for any certificates of appreciation. These were the people that had to be dragged out to take photos with the VIPs.
Yes, the young man thought there was hope.Seriously, dear friends, if you have not guessed by now, I was the young man in the story and that beautiful wife is still my beautiful wife and a good cook today, I must affirm.
~taken from http://www.heartware.org/
Reconcilation?
For all who do not really know me..i really value people in my life. Some people are there for a season of your life..some are for a lifetime. I do work hard and intentional in building relationships with people.
Was at a corporate devotion todaes and my colleague went through an relationship mapping exercise. I realised how more important people are to me. And, i might need to reconcile some.
Should I reconcile with him? Is it wise now?
There is a timing for everything. I only prayed for myself to take the wisest move in hope for the best of everything.
Jesus loves me like nobody can
Had a night with God. Was feeling upset, frustrated and worthless for quite some time. Nobody knows it except for God and He told me this and I teared:
Dearest Dawn,
I have been desiring you. I have been loving and caring for you. I have been protecting and treasuring you. I find you special. Eversince you were a child, you have found favor in my eyes. I know it had been tough for you, growing up but I have never left you. You are always on my mind. When I wanted you, you told me to "go away." When I drew near, you ran away. It hurts me to see you in pain, going in circles everytime. I have keep breaking you to bring you back to Me.
Remember what I told you before and now, I will remind you. "I have love you with an everlasting love and with lovingkindness i have drawn you."-Jeremiah 31:3. There is only ME who would love you like nobody did. I am faithful and I would never leave you. Remember that I always love you."
Always and Agapae,
God
I have the Spiritual gift of discernment that i could literally "SEE" the moods of everyone. HAHs..like below. =D
Hms....HAHAs.
January Birthdae Babies~My Belovees!
We celebrated @ naked Fish Shoppe! Great place, Great staff
Great food!
Me and the Bday Babies~Lawrence, Jan and Elaine =)
Me and Janjan~Glad you are happy that day!
Me and Flown-back-fr-Australia~Klement! Miss you, Bro!
Retreat w God
If circumstances allowed, as much as possible, i would like to spend time like how i did last yr and this yr~my every 01 January of every year with God. Without question, it was an amazing time. He is close. I was lookg forward so much to being alone with Him for a long long time, just conversing with Him about stuff. =)
My Bible and Prayer Diary ~The Necessities! =)Day 01/01/2009
I had a late new year eve BUT, i look forward to not sleep in the next morning and spend time w God. I am soooo excited. I went out to Naked Fish Shoppe (a restaurant) to settle some party matters. Then, i started my retreat there with the very favor of God. The manager of the restaurant blesses me with two expensive cocktail drink. (I seriously don't know why) Thank God for His favor and assurance that He is with me. I sat there praying and reading His Word. It was really good because He impressed upon my heart to give Him the best and first fruits for the year. I mediated on the thought "What are the areas I could give Him my best and first fruits?"
I reached my actual retreat chalet @ a super-pretty place. I forgot the actual name but it's was really a blessing! =) Imagine my excitment! I spent the rest of the evening just talking to God about some stuff. I don't really know how to describe the details but I felt the peace of God throughout. There is no big bang experience w Him but just being with Him, close to Him is really good enough for me.
The pretty place I am in. Have to take a pic for memory =)
Spot my breakfast? Heez.Day 02 02/01/2009
I spent my morning in reading His word and cycling at the beach. It was great weather =) thank God. I was alittle frustrated w Him that day, bringing some questions and confusion to Him once more..it was some question marks in the past. God is very very gracious to answer my confusion awhile later. I am very grateful.
Pretty pretty view?=)
Finally! My retreat partner..thank God for her!God has allowed open discussion with me on an aspect of my life. I am really happy about that. Wells. I don't know how to explain further how I had that impression but I knew that We were b more conversations =)
Dear God,
I look forward to talk to You every time. You are so amazing and I like to listen to You too. Sometimes, I wouldn't be able to understand Your ways and thoughts but I am assured that You are always with me and has seen me in Your Son, Jesus. I have found favor in Your eyes even though I don't deserve anything. Thank You, Lord.
We can never doubt the goodness of God.
Amen?