Best Buddies

Is it not that the above photo gave us a lot pondering about friendship...best buddies in and around our life ?

Buddy whom you can talk about almost anything and trusting that he or she will keep the secret only for himself/herself. A person who could share your burden at the least have a listening ear...

A buddy is more than just a friend. To some, it may be even a closer definition than to a brother or sister ? but definitely not closer than your husband or wife (I hope I do not start a domestic enquiry over this definition).

I have received a message over email sometime ago, it said..."A true buddies is like angels lifting you up or helping you to remember how to fly your wings when they are down..."

In my very first writing, I did mention about friend and buddy...listing them down and value them individually....so how many buddies that you have in your life so far ??

Don't confess here...just count it in your pure heart, after that pray for each one of them...okie ! (I hope I am one of them...hehehe)

Real Sweat

With a new racket, I was eager to test it to the max since the day it was return to me but I was only able to try it out yesterday. It is indeed a better racket than the older brother. More power and control felt throughout the game with Rich.

This is also the first the two brothers met each other on court. Their length is the same except the netting area differs. The younger chap seems to have longer and bigger spacing on netting.

It was a hard game though we have only played two sets (A Draw-one each). In fact, I have not played a game since a month ago. Judging from the photo I took, you would agree indeed I would need a lot of fast games to improve my stamina and sharpen my rusty skills...

Luckily, Mr. Tee is not free to join the game....if not the earlier prophecy shall be or not fulfilled...hehehe

It's a Miracle ! I Believe

Before anyone trying to ask me why am I blogging at this hour, I wish to declare that I have a stomache and already went twice to the loos. This is probably due to the good food I had this evening...after few days under green scrutiny (this is norm as when after too long not having oily food, suddenly you have a big sum....your stomache will get upset and the other reason is heaty situation). Well, I am not going to talk about this and totally not my intention to mention this except to explain why I am up blogging....

I have a real story to share where I have personally heard from her personal experience yesterday evening during our Legion of Mary's 16th Annual Gathering with 30 others stand witnessing.

Sister Adrianna Tiong is a 66 years old Catholic nun who soon after promoted as Sister General of local Convent was diagnosed with few complication of health in late 2006; kidney function is about 20%, heart problems with main artery blocked 100%, few others swollen and lung accumulated with waters. Doctor has strongly advised for immediate heart surgery in order to ensure her life can be preserved but due to her weak kidney, the doctors need to cure the kidney situation. Over that period, Sr. Adrianna was going through very difficult moments with a weak heart, heavy breathing and tiredness but she has considered not to go for heart surgery as she felt that she is already old and had lived long enough...thus leaving to God for his arrangement.

Few months back, Bob Canton (a wellknown Catholic spiritual leader from US) has organised a 3 days spiritual rally at Blessed Sacrament Church (at BDC). It was a good opportunity for many people in Kuching to experience the spiritual healing as many has witnessed in Bob's previous visit to Kuching few years back. A friend of Sr. Adrianna had called (persuaded) Sr to come back from Sibu to join this good opportunity. Sr. Adrianna finally managed to fly back and join in the second day of the rally. There was nothing experienced on the first day of attending. But on the 2nd day (3rd day of the rally), I think towards the end of the rally, Bob shared that he received a word of knowledge that God wants to give a person new heart, the person who suffer blocked arteries and a lot of fluid containment. Almost immediately Sr. Adrianna jump out to claim for the healing. As Bob prayed over her, she can feel the heat coming from Bob's palms and she laid down in the spirit. She was experiencing heavy breathing and a slight pain on the left chest. At that moment of time, there were 4 Emmause prayer members were praying deeply (3 ladies on the left side and 1 guy on the right side of Sr) and Bob was praying in tougue. Slowly, she felt her breathing is smoother and smoother. One of the Emmause lady member who was praying beside Sr. Adrianna shared that she had a vision witnessing that God had done a heart surgery on Sr. Adrianna, giving her a new heart.

From that moment onwards, Sr. Adrianna experienced stronger and strengthen as she does not felt tired anymore and later when she went for medical checkups, her health condition has recovered and normal. The doctor was amazed ! Praise the Lord ! Alleluia ! I have personally hear this from her tonight and I can experience her strength, joy and love for the Lord who has given her a new heart. It was really a fanstastic moment to share !

Nothing is impossible, all is possible with the Almighty. We do all the possible and let our God carry out the impossible. In his time, he will bless us abundantly and we only need to keep a faithful acts to his will.

Hmmm..I need to resume my sleep liao...my stomach still a bit pain (feeling heaty) but I think I can bear with it....Good night (oops morning now)...

Lost & Found

My 2 days old racket has been found !

My darling was the prize winner and well, I will reward her a nice gift (at least RM100). I am so happy to receive her call this morning. Before she disclose her finding, she cleverly requested me to reaffirm my reward offer. I did and she said the racket was left at our usual car washing outlet at Jalan Ellis. The boss who knew us well inform my wife of this...

Hmm,...I could not believe it as it was not possible to have left it there ??? I was assured by my guest that he saw my racket in the boot earlier ?

Yes, I did send my car to cleaning outlet in that particular Friday afternoon but in the evening I am picking up my guest and he confirmed that it is there. Actually, I was about to buy a new Prince racket worth RM290.00 (weight 120gm) and I have to double check in KL this evening before deciding before the weekend.

Well, I am so happy but also wary that I need to inform my friends about the joy that I have this moment...so I called and inform Heroes and then my guest, just to keep him alert (although he never check on the lost since my last checking with him two weeks back).

Last but not least, thank you for all your prayers. (Never give up in your prayers...)

Debate

Tonight there is a live telecast of debate over the increase of petrol between two leaders from different political parties. I do not watch as I do not subscribe to Astro or having the usual tv antenna to capture two channels. I believe it can be very fiery and interesting.

Reflecting on debate, I have only joined in one competition (in Form 5..i think) whereby we won 3rd prize...but I could remember when was it. It is definitely a special art to perform especially when we are trying to deflect and defuse the attacks from the opposition and those statements made must be valid and convincing with clear uttering of words. Emotion must be in check always as to ensure it does not run wild. Deduction of points will be made if one got mad and out of context.

Presenting one's opinion in clear and right manner are a good point of communication. Good communicating skills will win many favours from listeners whether they are friends or foes. If we are able to speak clearly with art and skill, one can win many hearts and solve many misunderstanding.

In negotiating terms and contracts, we need the art and skill deeply to present our case and attract our customer to understand and support our cause.

It is disheartening when we fail to communicate our ideas clearly or at times we do face challenges of expressing our views in direct and clear manners due to certain unwarranted cirscumtances.

Over years, I believe we must always have the courage to speak up and also to accept well of others' opinion. A win-win situation must be the aim for long term relationship although in business, it can be very "mean" with no hard feelings.

Going back to the live telecast, can anyone share with me how was last night's debate ?

Bitter Root

If anyone can recalled what I have mentioned in one of my blogs where I said I was reading a book written by a Christian Preacher, Joel Osteen. Umm...that was probably about 4 months back...and I am still reading it.

Well, this morning (actually yesterday morning as now it is already 3.00a.m)...I have managed to finish reading another 2 chapters and left with probably 5 more chapters....it is a fast reading for my standard in 30 minutes. These two chapters have touches much of most of our current affairs in the company or family . Let me summarise the gist of the learning here in my own words;

a) We must respect the person in the authority (on the chair) although he or she is not doing what we like. We must work in the favour of the Lord and work with good faith and action. Our God is a fair God and he will pay back all we have done and all those who have done to him. Time will tell as we may not see it in time but it will come in time.

b) We must always appreciate our wife, children and family no matter how. We ought to spend quality time with them before they are gone or we are perished first. All the little things that they have done, appreciate them. Refrain from condemning them for mistakes but highlight the reason why you are not happy with their actions. Communicate well and share sincerely, and the relationship will be much strengthen. If you could not share all with them, then who can you share ?

c) Do not get even with your enemies but let God does the wonder. Be patience and forgive them like Jesus forgave all his oppressors but God raise him up and sit him next to him. It is not easy but if we are willing to make the first step, God is willing to be walk with us through the journey.

d) A bitter root cannot bear good fruit. What is rotten inside and if not being cure, whatever cured externally will not be lasting. If there is anger inside us, spit it out and make peace with the person or situation. If there are person we have wrong, seek forgiveness. Once this is clear, we will experience real peace and we will bear good fruits.

e) Do not soak ourself in negativities for long.... (suffering, anger, rejection, demotivation is understandable especially when going through sad tragic moments) we must stand up, let go and move on. God knows our pain but the choice is always ours to make. If we choose life, then let there be life...if we choose condemnation, we will doom ourself.

Lead a faithful life as the journey to salvation is a real testing before the final rewards. The choice is ours....Have a nice weekend.

Lost Notice

"Head Liquidmetal 140 Flexipoint"

I am hereby pleased to put up this notice to inform that anyone who are able to find and return the above squash racket, a handsome reward shall be readily served.

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The last time I saw my 2 days old new racket was on Friday evening when I opened my Matrix car booth as my guest from outstation puts in his bag. I have actually had also newly strung string & grip and had been hopeful to try it out with Mr. Tee that evening but due to assignment given, I had to serve my guest and forgo the games.

Indeed the price of serving is huge considering this racket was my most pricey investment since my first time having a racket (Dunlop Graphite back in 1990 - my mum actually approved the buying after I had earned my salary whilst working a coffee boy during school break)..(sigh...)

From a Sherlock Holmes' mind, I would think that the racket may have actually "slipped" out when my guest opened up the booth when I sent him back to his relative's house at Satok (behind the wet market). The racket is in its original slim cover and I have only put at the side (near the edge of the booth). In fact earlier, I have the 6th feeling that it may easily drop out if one is not careful when opening and closing the door but I suppress that feeling as I believe one's aware and sensitive and such will not happen. It could not be due to theft as my new big orange sport bag is still intact in the booth.

Well, what can I say ? For sure, I will not let this shortcoming to influence my mental, spiritual and physical growth though it is wasted as much resources is involved. I have learned (or reminders) another chapter great lesson....

LIFE

(This is a contribution story from my wife who had received it from her friend and I thought it is worthwhile to share with all of you)

A boy was born to a couple after eleven years of marriage. They were a loving couple and the boy was the gem of their eyes. When the boy was around two years old, one morning the husband saw a medicine bottle open. He was late for office so he asked his wife to cap the bottle and keep it in the cupboard. His wife, preoccupied in the kitchen totally forgot the matter. The boy saw the bottle and playfully went to the bottle fascinated by its color and drank it all. It happened to be a poisonous medicine meant for adults in small dosages. When the child collapsed the mother hurried him to the hospital, where he died. The mother was stunned. She was terrified how to face her husband. When the distraught father came to the hospital and saw the dead child, he looked at his wife and uttered just five words.

QUESTIONS :
1. What were the five words ?
2. What is the implication of this story?