Friday, June 30, 2006
A little light into their life, and mine.
It's been a couple of months now since i've officially been in a ministry.
You know how you feel out of place sometimes when you go somewhere new? You feel awkward when you are with a bunch of people you hardly know? You feel stupid when you are trying to make conversation with a stranger?
I hardly felt these emotions.
Amazingly, i feel totally at ease when i am serving in this ministry. Don't ask me why or how. It just is. It's the feeling you feel when you are at the right place.
Serving the terminally ill. That's quite a statement. Sometimes you get off work and rush down to that ulu place, you feel pretty crazy. With your heavy handbag, your tired shoulders, you walk for a solid 20 mins before reaching the place. Drenched in sweat, you sit in a stuffy room and sit through a briefing. And then you start work.
The amazing thing is, i always leave the building more refreshed then i went in. I leave the place feeling lighter. Don't get me wrong, seeing those terminally ill patients can be rather tormenting for the spirit. You feel like you can do so little to help, so little to change their situation. BUT, when you see how a stupid joke you crack can bring a smile to their face, a grin to their cheeks, you tell yourself perhaps you are doing something for them.
I learn from my seniors, those who've been serving for years now. They talk to the patients easily, don't get offended if the patients are unfriendly or angry and they eagerly reach out and massage their legs. Touch therapy, that's what we call it. Sometimes, a touch is really better than a thousand words. Especially for these patients, many of whom are shunned and feared by even the people closest to them.
I like this place that i've found. And i really pray that God will continue guiding me in this line. I pray that this renewed spirit i found wouldn't run out.
Go try for yourself friends, sometimes a simple something can mean so much to someone else.
You know how you feel out of place sometimes when you go somewhere new? You feel awkward when you are with a bunch of people you hardly know? You feel stupid when you are trying to make conversation with a stranger?
I hardly felt these emotions.
Amazingly, i feel totally at ease when i am serving in this ministry. Don't ask me why or how. It just is. It's the feeling you feel when you are at the right place.
Serving the terminally ill. That's quite a statement. Sometimes you get off work and rush down to that ulu place, you feel pretty crazy. With your heavy handbag, your tired shoulders, you walk for a solid 20 mins before reaching the place. Drenched in sweat, you sit in a stuffy room and sit through a briefing. And then you start work.
The amazing thing is, i always leave the building more refreshed then i went in. I leave the place feeling lighter. Don't get me wrong, seeing those terminally ill patients can be rather tormenting for the spirit. You feel like you can do so little to help, so little to change their situation. BUT, when you see how a stupid joke you crack can bring a smile to their face, a grin to their cheeks, you tell yourself perhaps you are doing something for them.
I learn from my seniors, those who've been serving for years now. They talk to the patients easily, don't get offended if the patients are unfriendly or angry and they eagerly reach out and massage their legs. Touch therapy, that's what we call it. Sometimes, a touch is really better than a thousand words. Especially for these patients, many of whom are shunned and feared by even the people closest to them.
I like this place that i've found. And i really pray that God will continue guiding me in this line. I pray that this renewed spirit i found wouldn't run out.
Go try for yourself friends, sometimes a simple something can mean so much to someone else.
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
What is Commitment?
Commitment is a strong, whole-hearted belief in an idea or system - which results in one spending time and resources sacrificially supporting it, and which is clearly visible by one's behavior and actions. It is the opposite of being casual - which results in one doing something half-heartedly, without being overly inconvenienced, when one is free.
Christian commitment is further strengthened by the realization that the church is an organism (ie, a body) rather than an organization. Therefore, every member of the church is vital to the proper functioning of the organism - and a failure of one member to do his part, seriously affects the whole church. Christians should have the following attitude towards work: "Work as if everything depends on us, and know that everything depends on God."
Christian commitment is further strengthened by the realization that the church is an organism (ie, a body) rather than an organization. Therefore, every member of the church is vital to the proper functioning of the organism - and a failure of one member to do his part, seriously affects the whole church. Christians should have the following attitude towards work: "Work as if everything depends on us, and know that everything depends on God."
Thursday, June 22, 2006
Guess What Is This?
Saturday, June 10, 2006
Dead But Resurrected,Submerged But Emerged!
Monday, June 05, 2006
Alas...Something I Owed U!
Hey, we had great time rite? I like the cards version animal game. We also had some 5 fruits heart attack cards. SSsOoo FUN!!! And FUNNY!
(Click Photo To See Who Am I)
And.. we sisters and brothers not only sang at K. We dance too!
Oh.. I feel like dancing. =)
Sunday, June 04, 2006
Peace.
Ever been in a situation whereby someone accuses you of something you didn't do? Ever tried coming up with a thousand reasons to defend yourself but it just seems to make things worse? Exactly what i felt today.
Came home rather disappointed, frustrated and angry. So i talked to God. He let me to a passage, and guess what?
"Give ear, Job, listen to me;
Hold your peace, and i will speak.
If you have anything to say,
answer me;
Speak, for i desire to justify you.
If not, listen to me;
Hold your peace and i will teach you wisdom."
- Job33:31-33
Exactly what i needed. When you are crying out in vain, God knows. After reading this, though my situation hasn't changed, i feel completely at peace. The peace of God, better than a thousand words.
Came home rather disappointed, frustrated and angry. So i talked to God. He let me to a passage, and guess what?
"Give ear, Job, listen to me;
Hold your peace, and i will speak.
If you have anything to say,
answer me;
Speak, for i desire to justify you.
If not, listen to me;
Hold your peace and i will teach you wisdom."
- Job33:31-33
Exactly what i needed. When you are crying out in vain, God knows. After reading this, though my situation hasn't changed, i feel completely at peace. The peace of God, better than a thousand words.
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