Grandma

Thank you all who are praying along with me with regard to grandma's condition. Please continue to join me in prayers that there will be no further complications and that she will recover soon from the stroke. She can't be discharged cos her temperature is still very unstable.

Today my visit to grandma today wasn't really pleasant cos I felt very useless. Grandma cannot speak now but as I held her hand and looked into her eyes we had a heart to heart talk...

I wish to hear her voice...

Kian Tat Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.

Was having remedial class and I was going through a comprehension passage with the class.

Soo Wei: So can anyone tell me what's the meaning of 'hospitable'?
Kian Tat: I know! *eagerly raised his hands*

He usually does give quite brilliant answers.

Soo Wei: Yes Kian Tat?
Kian Tat: It means that the woman is very very sick and is in the hospital.
Soo Wei: ................

I nearly flipped.

Temptation.

Caught up with Zhaoru recently with Jeanie at Ichiban Boshi. Was fun going to those ding ding dong dong shops with Zhaoru and see how she exclaimed at every strawberry shortcake items. Haaaa

Anyway, @ the restaurant, I ordered my usual and its none other but the ultimate value-for-$$ Salmon Fishhead Miso Soup. This time round, it wasn't that ultimate cos they did not give me fishhead, instead, some other parts of the fish. It din taste that bad but of course I thought it could be better. Anyway, soo wei being soo wei, I decided to feedback. My original intention was just to alert the staff but the staff who was hearing it turned nasty. I was ridiculed after I made the comment. She did not take me seriously and made fun of my comments. I was mocked. Seriously, no exaggeration. At that moment, the Miss Sim instinct took over and I curtly said, "Do you have a feedback form?"

Her expressions and tone changed. More approachable and receptive. But I was still upset. I instantaneously looked for an email address cos I wanted to write in. Just then, I felt the Holy Spirit stopping me. Some thoughts went through my head:

"she could have had a bad day.."
"she could be sacked from my complain"
"she is worried about the complain that I am about to make"

I believe the girl who ridiculed me would most likely realised that she had offended me cos she later served us each a free scoop of mocha ice cream. I was still angry then but decided not to feed my anger. I wrote another feedback form, this time was for Fang Fang, this waiteress smiled at us while we were dining there. That moment, I had the power to either tear someone down or build someone up, I chose the latter. I was happy :)

Have you noticed?

After Peter preached, about 3000 were added to their number that day...

"..They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need. Everyday they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved."

Acts 2:42-47

Last Saturday, usual. I met up with Audrey for our bible study. She is amazing, still met me despite her exam week. 2 thumbs up for you girl! :) It was ChengYee's birthday and so Jessie, Cindy and Vivian came along to join us in the B.S as well. They are from F.C.B.C and I initially thought they just wanted to celebrate her birthday and by chance join us for B.S. But I was so wrong. These girls were seriously inspiring. While I was sharing, they took out their note books to jot down what I said as they did not have the follow up material which Audrey and Cheng yee have. They even brought their bibles. :) I was so blessed teaching. Such pleasure and joy to feed the hungry. Reminded me of how I would like to cook and see people enjoying the food. I take pleasure in seeing people enjoy the food I have prepared. I guess the principle is somewhat the same when I share the word of God.

Taught them on the topic of fellowship and Acts was one of the many passages that we have read, which left me thinking. Met up with Pastor CX and Regina that night for mentoring. Pastor CX asked us to feed her with the word of God and this very passage came to my mind again.

I was impressed with the closeness amongst the people in the early church.
They "...Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need." They must have been so close to one another that they know one another's needs that well to be able to meet them. They must have communicated much, shared much and trusted much. They were so committed to the church and to one another.

Is church the same today? The passage did not say "Peter sold his possessions and gave" it was the believers; everyone was doing it. Giving was everyone's responsibilities. Caring was everyone's call.

"...the Lord added to their number daily.."

For a church to be revived, it doesn't just take the leaders to give, share and find out about people's life. It's not a pastor's job nor a leader's commitment. Its yours and mine - every believer. When was the last time ....

you noticed a brother's or a sister's need?
you said, " can I pray with you?"
you offered, "let me treat you to lunch/breakfast/din/tea!"
you asked, "how have you been?"
you prayed, "Dear Lord, bring someone to my mind that I can pray for..."

The pastors and leaders are not the church. We are....

Daily.

What's In:
Alive Yogurt by Magnolia (Strawberry Flavor)

What's Out:
Strawberry Ice-Cream by Haagen

Recently, I am in this ALIVE Yogurt Craze. Jie introduced it to me some time back and I am still a great fan of it. It is absolutely mouthwatering, tongue tantalizing and I mean its a All -Should-Grab-1-Now Snack to be stock up in your fridge. Hmmm maybe not just 1. :)

If you have yet try one, its time to make your purchase from your nearest supermart. NTUC has the best deal now by the way. :) Strawberry is my personal favourite though Pomelo and apple taste as good. *wink*

Jeanie asked if there are any side effects to eating daily and that got me thinking for a while...

Here's what I read:


"Eating yogurt may help with digestion, but for yogurt to have this positive effect, you not only have to eat it with live bacteria, but you should also eat it daily. Why? Only a small amount of the bacteria it contains can withstand the acidity of our stomachs and reach the intestines. As well, the bacteria will pass through your digestive system within a day or two, so to ensure that it is in your intestines at all time, you should eat yogurt every day."

http://www.canadianliving.com/health/nutrition/the_health_benefits_of_yogurt.php

Yogurt - A healthier Choice.
SLURPS!

My Primary School Friends.

These are my primary school friends. We meet 4 times a year to celebrate our birthdays. Since couple of years back, we started to have new additions to our clique. They are none others but Weiyi's Darlings - Joshua and Jovan. These little ones can be a handful @ times and each dinner, we would take turns to babysit so that Mummy Weiyi can eat in peace. :(

From L to R: Aimei (the gentle and blur one), Wanjuan (the quick-witted one), Joshua (Weiyi's eldest son) Weiyi (the Koala Bear mummy carrying Jovan who was fast asleep) and Suhui (the__________) too much to fill in ha!

I think this is our first pic together! Haaa....

Weiyi's hands were too full to hold the camera for us... self take then...

The greatness of a mummy...
During our last dinner, I saw how the boys clung to their mummy and I thought "wah! that is most probably what most mummies go through too and my mum included". That night, I was 'mummy' for a while. Brought Joshua to play, sit rides, restroom, feeding, disciplined.... its a tough calling to be a mother. *Salutes Weiyi*

Nearly heading home ....and was glad that this little one was happy after having his Banana Split.