The tea lady at my workplace is one of the nicest person i've ever met since i got here in SG. Though language has always been a barrier, it didnt hinder us to say good morning to each other and say "ni hao ma?" everyday. and everytime she wears a new blouse, i would always tease her "aunty, ni heng piao liang!". my week is not complete without having to say "Zao an, aunty!" though my mandarin sucks, she always take the time to give me that sincere smile.
last week, i missed her coz she didnt show up for the whole week. I found out from colleagues that her husband passed away. today, she came back to work. i was so worried for her as she is already in her 70's, worried that she might feel so lonely and so depressed and weak esp now that her husband is gone. i was memorizing some mandarin words to comfort her...but the moment i saw her, she still has that cheery look on her face, she still has the smile to offer to everyone and still could say good morning even though she woke up alone this morning, without her husband.
i was so teary eyed when i ask her 'ni hao ma' today. i could see and i could feel the sadness in her eyes, but she still has that same smile every morning. and yes,she still has the same 'hao' reply.
i guess that side of her really showed how strong aunty is, despite her frailties.
i am only in my 30's and yet, when people see me, they always say i look tired. cannot even show cheerfulness no matter how i laugh or smile, its just sounds and looks so superficial.
i hope before and when i reach aunty's age, i will be as strong as she is. and will be as cheerful to others. and will be as trusting to that Supreme Being. that no matter what comes in life, my smile will still be there to brighten up someone's day.
for you aunty, who will never read this blog, this song is for you and your husband...for all those mornings he gave you a reason to smile from your heart...
A SMILE IN YOUR HEART
I had a feeling
That you're holding my heart
And i know that it is true
You wouldn't let it be broken apart
'coz it's much to dear to you
Forever we'll be together
No one can break us apart
For our love will truly be
A wonderful smile in your heart
When the night comes
And i'm keeping your heart
How i feel so much more secure
You wouldn't let me close my eyes
So i can see you through and through
You're a sweet tender lover
We are so much in love
I'm not afraid when you're far away
Just give me a smile in your heart...
You brighten my day
Showin' me my direction
You're comin' to me
And givin' me inspiration
How can i ask for more
From you my dear
Maybe just a smile in your heart
I'm always dreamin'
Of being in love
But now i know that this is true
Since you came into my life
It's true love that i had found
I pray that you wouldn't leave me
Whatever may come along
But if you do i won't feel so bad
Just give me a smile in your heart...
You brighten my day
Showin' me my direction
You're comin' to me
And givin' me inspiration
How can i ask for more
From you my dear
Maybe just a smile in your
(maybe just a smile in your heart)
You brighten my day
Showin' me my direction
You're comin' to me
And givin' me inspiration
How can i ask for more
From you my dear
Maybe just a smile in your heart
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Inspiration
Do check out the youtube link to watch the dance! :)
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One couple won one of the top prizes.The lady has one arm and the guy has one leg. They performed gracefully and beautifully.
The lady in her 30s was a dancer and was trained as one since she was a little girl. Later she got into some kind of accident and lost her entire left arm. She was depressed for a few years. It seemed that someone asked her to coach a Children's dancing group. From that point on, she realized she could not forget dancing. She still loved to dance. She wanted to dance again. So she started to do some of her old routines. But by her losing an arm, she also lost her balance. It took a while before she could even making simple turns and spins without falling. Eventually she got it.
Then she heard some guy in his 20s had lost a leg in an accident. This guy also fell into the usual denial, depression and anger type of emotional roller coaster. She looked him up (seemingly he was from a different Province) and persuaded him to dance with her. He had never danced. And to dance with one leg? Are you joking with me? No way. But she didn't give up. He reluctantly agreed. ' I have nothing else to do anyway.' She started to teach him dancing 101. The two broke up a few times because the guy had no concept of using muscle, control his body, and a few other basic things about dancing. When she became frustrated and lost patience with him, he would walk out. Eventually they came back together and started training. They hired a choreographer to design routines for them. She would fly high (held by him) with both arms (a sleeve for an arm) flying in the air. He could bend horizontally supported by one leg and she leaning on him,etc. They danced beautifully and they legitimately beat others in the competition.
I would like to share with you this most magnificent and touching performance I have ever seen! It is a living proof that strong spirit can conquer any physical limitations!
Click here for video
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One couple won one of the top prizes.The lady has one arm and the guy has one leg. They performed gracefully and beautifully.
The lady in her 30s was a dancer and was trained as one since she was a little girl. Later she got into some kind of accident and lost her entire left arm. She was depressed for a few years. It seemed that someone asked her to coach a Children's dancing group. From that point on, she realized she could not forget dancing. She still loved to dance. She wanted to dance again. So she started to do some of her old routines. But by her losing an arm, she also lost her balance. It took a while before she could even making simple turns and spins without falling. Eventually she got it.
Then she heard some guy in his 20s had lost a leg in an accident. This guy also fell into the usual denial, depression and anger type of emotional roller coaster. She looked him up (seemingly he was from a different Province) and persuaded him to dance with her. He had never danced. And to dance with one leg? Are you joking with me? No way. But she didn't give up. He reluctantly agreed. ' I have nothing else to do anyway.' She started to teach him dancing 101. The two broke up a few times because the guy had no concept of using muscle, control his body, and a few other basic things about dancing. When she became frustrated and lost patience with him, he would walk out. Eventually they came back together and started training. They hired a choreographer to design routines for them. She would fly high (held by him) with both arms (a sleeve for an arm) flying in the air. He could bend horizontally supported by one leg and she leaning on him,etc. They danced beautifully and they legitimately beat others in the competition.
I would like to share with you this most magnificent and touching performance I have ever seen! It is a living proof that strong spirit can conquer any physical limitations!
Click here for video
Reflection from last night
'when you feel you've arrived but not sure you belong'
yesterday, before i went to CG, i posted a poem here, and the above phrase is a line from that poem.
after CG last night...i felt just exactly like it.
on my way home, i can't help but ask myself...
am i in the right church?
am i with the right group?
is the God that i know and love, the same as their God?
i don't know...
all i know is that God is in the midst of everything...not only for them, but for everyone...not only for christians but for non-christians as well...not only for believers but also for those who doesnt even know He exist...His love and His faithfulness is unconditional. and no book and no person could ever put a limit to that.
yesterday, before i went to CG, i posted a poem here, and the above phrase is a line from that poem.
after CG last night...i felt just exactly like it.
on my way home, i can't help but ask myself...
am i in the right church?
am i with the right group?
is the God that i know and love, the same as their God?
i don't know...
all i know is that God is in the midst of everything...not only for them, but for everyone...not only for christians but for non-christians as well...not only for believers but also for those who doesnt even know He exist...His love and His faithfulness is unconditional. and no book and no person could ever put a limit to that.
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
God is already there...
from the top of the ladder to the end of the rope,
in the fullness of joy,
in the absence of hope,
when you're lost in the crowd,
when you feel all alone,
when you're close to the fire,
when you're far from your home;
wherever you are,
whatever your care,
God is already there.
When the river is dry,
when the sun doesn't shine,
when the shadows are long,
when you're all outta time,
when the people you love you cannot comprehend,
when you want to be real but can only pretend;
wherever you are,
whatever your care,
God is already there.
When the road makes a turn,
when the detour is long,
when the war has begun,
when the border is drawn,
when you're dying to sing
but you can't hear the song,
when your left becomes right and your right becomes wrong,
when you feel you've arrived but not sure you belong,
when you're true when you're blue,
when you're weak when you're strong;
wherever you are,
whatever your care,
God is already there.
this was sent to me in email.
most of the times, its easy to give praise and thanksgiving when things are going our way...but when trials would come and problems would arise, its so hard to remember that He is there in our midst.
let this poem remind us how faithful he is to all of us, no matter what, come what may.
rach
in the fullness of joy,
in the absence of hope,
when you're lost in the crowd,
when you feel all alone,
when you're close to the fire,
when you're far from your home;
wherever you are,
whatever your care,
God is already there.
When the river is dry,
when the sun doesn't shine,
when the shadows are long,
when you're all outta time,
when the people you love you cannot comprehend,
when you want to be real but can only pretend;
wherever you are,
whatever your care,
God is already there.
When the road makes a turn,
when the detour is long,
when the war has begun,
when the border is drawn,
when you're dying to sing
but you can't hear the song,
when your left becomes right and your right becomes wrong,
when you feel you've arrived but not sure you belong,
when you're true when you're blue,
when you're weak when you're strong;
wherever you are,
whatever your care,
God is already there.
this was sent to me in email.
most of the times, its easy to give praise and thanksgiving when things are going our way...but when trials would come and problems would arise, its so hard to remember that He is there in our midst.
let this poem remind us how faithful he is to all of us, no matter what, come what may.
rach
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