I have a motorcycle which I seldom use. I used it for errant in town on weekends only.(to beat traffic jam).
This evening, I took the motorcycle out for a warm-up round my housing estate. I met Mr. Puspanathan (64), my BEC member. He was out for a walk with a walking stick.
Mr. Puspanathan worked as a security guard. He worked hard and brought up four children. His eldest daughter is a lawyer, second son an accountant and third daughter a teacher. His youngest son has just completed Form Six.
One day 5 years ago, while he was travelling on his company van, it was banged by a lorry. The van caught fire. He escaped with severe injuries - broken legs and bones.
He retired on medical ground and remained home bound for more than three years. Walking was painful for him. His legs were supported by steel rods.
About nine months ago, he was diagnosed with lung cancer. He underwent chemotherapy. Lately, lumps formed on his neck. Currently he is undergoing radiotherapy to shrink the lumps.
"I am suffering.."
"Are you in pain?"
"No, but I am suffering. I asked God to take me away.."
"But you looked OK.., in fact looked better than before.."
"That is what every body said. But I am suffering... I have no peace..I know I will have to suffer pain..."
"You have undergone chemotherapy. You survived. You have no pain... you should enjoy life everyday...."
"Thank God I have no pain. I heard this cancer will make you suffer.."
"Don't think so much... you have no pain, you can walk... your son and a daughter have got married. You should be happy."
"I slogged so hard my whole life. Most of the time my meal was two pieces of Roti Chanai and a teh-O. No holiday, no leave. Now supposed to enjoy life but you see.... accident...now cancer. I am suffering.. I cannot enjoy..."
"You have no pain...you can walk, you can eat..."
"Yes, lately my appetite is very good!"
"See, you should be enjoying life... every day. Don't think so much. So far, God have blessed you. Leave it to God when he wants to take you away. Just enjoy life everyday! You are not suffering from any pain but your mind is suffering because you think too much unnecessarily!"
"Yes, I thanked God for having no pain but here (pointing to his own head) is pain...! You see my cancer has spread every where....." (pointing to his neck).
"Do you smoke?"
"Yes, very heavy! I started smoking when I was 15. My mother told me to smoke."
"What?"
"Yes. Because I got toothache, my mother told me to puff on a cigarette and hold the smoke in the month... to kill the worm. That's how I got hooked to smoking"
"For now, don't worry how the cancer has spread. Just be thankful, enjoy everyday, don't think so much, trust in God... take care"
"Thanks. So happy I come out to walk. I meet so many people... can meet you also. Bye".
Mr. Puspanathan was very reluctant to come out of the house after the accident. I am happy to see him come out to exercise. He looks better, happier- surprisingly, after he has been diagnosed with lung cancer.
May God gives him strength and courage to face the challenges ahead.
WARNING : Smoking is the single biggest cause of cancer in the world, and accounts for one in four UK cancer deaths.
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Showing posts with label People. Show all posts
Sunday, January 18, 2009
growing old 老年 (2)
I have a motorcycle which I seldom use. I used it for errant in town on weekends only.(to beat traffic jam).
This evening, I took the motorcycle out for a warm-up round my housing estate. I met Mr. Puspanathan (64), my BEC member. He was out for a walk with a walking stick.
Mr. Puspanathan worked as a security guard. He worked hard and brought up four children. His eldest daughter is a lawyer, second son an accountant and third daughter a teacher. His youngest son has just completed Form Six.
One day 5 years ago, while he was travelling on his company van, it was banged by a lorry. The van caught fire. He escaped with severe injuries - broken legs and bones.
He retired on medical ground and remained home bound for more than three years. Walking was painful for him. His legs were supported by steel rods.
About nine months ago, he was diagnosed with lung cancer. He underwent chemotherapy. Lately, lumps formed on his neck. Currently he is undergoing radiotherapy to shrink the lumps.
"I am suffering.."
"Are you in pain?"
"No, but I am suffering. I asked God to take me away.."
"But you looked OK.., in fact looked better than before.."
"That is what every body said. But I am suffering... I have no peace..I know I will have to suffer pain..."
"You have undergone chemotherapy. You survived. You have no pain... you should enjoy life everyday...."
"Thank God I have no pain. I heard this cancer will make you suffer.."
"Don't think so much... you have no pain, you can walk... your son and a daughter have got married. You should be happy."
"I slogged so hard my whole life. Most of the time my meal was two pieces of Roti Chanai and a teh-O. No holiday, no leave. Now supposed to enjoy life but you see.... accident...now cancer. I am suffering.. I cannot enjoy..."
"You have no pain...you can walk, you can eat..."
"Yes, lately my appetite is very good!"
"See, you should be enjoying life... every day. Don't think so much. So far, God have blessed you. Leave it to God when he wants to take you away. Just enjoy life everyday! You are not suffering from any pain but your mind is suffering because you think too much unnecessarily!"
"Yes, I thanked God for having no pain but here (pointing to his own head) is pain...! You see my cancer has spread every where....." (pointing to his neck).
"Do you smoke?"
"Yes, very heavy! I started smoking when I was 15. My mother told me to smoke."
"What?"
"Yes. Because I got toothache, my mother told me to puff on a cigarette and hold the smoke in the month... to kill the worm. That's how I got hooked to smoking"
"For now, don't worry how the cancer has spread. Just be thankful, enjoy everyday, don't think so much, trust in God... take care"
"Thanks. So happy I come out to walk. I meet so many people... can meet you also. Bye".
Mr. Puspanathan was very reluctant to come out of the house after the accident. I am happy to see him come out to exercise. He looks better, happier- surprisingly, after he has been diagnosed with lung cancer.
May God gives him strength and courage to face the challenges ahead.
WARNING : Smoking is the single biggest cause of cancer in the world, and accounts for one in four UK cancer deaths.
This evening, I took the motorcycle out for a warm-up round my housing estate. I met Mr. Puspanathan (64), my BEC member. He was out for a walk with a walking stick.
Mr. Puspanathan worked as a security guard. He worked hard and brought up four children. His eldest daughter is a lawyer, second son an accountant and third daughter a teacher. His youngest son has just completed Form Six.
One day 5 years ago, while he was travelling on his company van, it was banged by a lorry. The van caught fire. He escaped with severe injuries - broken legs and bones.
He retired on medical ground and remained home bound for more than three years. Walking was painful for him. His legs were supported by steel rods.
About nine months ago, he was diagnosed with lung cancer. He underwent chemotherapy. Lately, lumps formed on his neck. Currently he is undergoing radiotherapy to shrink the lumps.
"I am suffering.."
"Are you in pain?"
"No, but I am suffering. I asked God to take me away.."
"But you looked OK.., in fact looked better than before.."
"That is what every body said. But I am suffering... I have no peace..I know I will have to suffer pain..."
"You have undergone chemotherapy. You survived. You have no pain... you should enjoy life everyday...."
"Thank God I have no pain. I heard this cancer will make you suffer.."
"Don't think so much... you have no pain, you can walk... your son and a daughter have got married. You should be happy."
"I slogged so hard my whole life. Most of the time my meal was two pieces of Roti Chanai and a teh-O. No holiday, no leave. Now supposed to enjoy life but you see.... accident...now cancer. I am suffering.. I cannot enjoy..."
"You have no pain...you can walk, you can eat..."
"Yes, lately my appetite is very good!"
"See, you should be enjoying life... every day. Don't think so much. So far, God have blessed you. Leave it to God when he wants to take you away. Just enjoy life everyday! You are not suffering from any pain but your mind is suffering because you think too much unnecessarily!"
"Yes, I thanked God for having no pain but here (pointing to his own head) is pain...! You see my cancer has spread every where....." (pointing to his neck).
"Do you smoke?"
"Yes, very heavy! I started smoking when I was 15. My mother told me to smoke."
"What?"
"Yes. Because I got toothache, my mother told me to puff on a cigarette and hold the smoke in the month... to kill the worm. That's how I got hooked to smoking"
"For now, don't worry how the cancer has spread. Just be thankful, enjoy everyday, don't think so much, trust in God... take care"
"Thanks. So happy I come out to walk. I meet so many people... can meet you also. Bye".
Mr. Puspanathan was very reluctant to come out of the house after the accident. I am happy to see him come out to exercise. He looks better, happier- surprisingly, after he has been diagnosed with lung cancer.
May God gives him strength and courage to face the challenges ahead.
WARNING : Smoking is the single biggest cause of cancer in the world, and accounts for one in four UK cancer deaths.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
My friend 我的朋友
My old friend Joseph Wong from Sibu landed in LCCT at 3:00 pm today. He led a 28-member tour group for a 10-day Macau-zhuhai-Guangzhao-Shenzhen-Hongkong tour.
While his tour members continue their stay in Kuala Lumpur, I picked up Joseph from the LCCT to go to Seremban to meet up with another group to discuss a pilgrimage tour to Jerusalem next year. He is a tour leader for pilgrimage to Jerusalem, Lourdes and Fatima.
I have known Joseph, a fellow legionary, for more than 18 years. He is simple, easy going and a man of faith. I have been to Sibu many times and was well taken care of by him. Sibu is one of my favourate towns.
He is leaving for home tomorrow noon.
Joseph went shopping for a pair of new shoes for Xmas & New Year @ Jusco
禄声到 Jusco 购买新鞋过圣诞及新年
我的老朋友黄禄声，在下午三点正抵达廉价航空终站。他刚带领一团为数28人的旅游团，完成澳门、珠海，广州、深圳及香港的行程。
他的团员都继程前往吉隆坡游玩，我则到机场接载了他，前往芙蓉面洽另一组人，商谈明年前往耶路撒冷的行程。禄声专职带领前往耶路撒冷 、路德及法蒂玛朝圣团。
我认识禄声也已18年了，他也是一名圣母军团员。他信德坚强，常常祈祷，为人真诚随和，生活俭朴，知足常乐。我到过诗巫多次，都受到他热情的接待。诗巫是我喜爱的市镇之一。
他明天中午将乘达亚航班机回家。
While his tour members continue their stay in Kuala Lumpur, I picked up Joseph from the LCCT to go to Seremban to meet up with another group to discuss a pilgrimage tour to Jerusalem next year. He is a tour leader for pilgrimage to Jerusalem, Lourdes and Fatima.
I have known Joseph, a fellow legionary, for more than 18 years. He is simple, easy going and a man of faith. I have been to Sibu many times and was well taken care of by him. Sibu is one of my favourate towns.
He is leaving for home tomorrow noon.
Joseph went shopping for a pair of new shoes for Xmas & New Year @ Jusco禄声到 Jusco 购买新鞋过圣诞及新年
我的老朋友黄禄声，在下午三点正抵达廉价航空终站。他刚带领一团为数28人的旅游团，完成澳门、珠海，广州、深圳及香港的行程。
他的团员都继程前往吉隆坡游玩，我则到机场接载了他，前往芙蓉面洽另一组人，商谈明年前往耶路撒冷的行程。禄声专职带领前往耶路撒冷 、路德及法蒂玛朝圣团。
我认识禄声也已18年了，他也是一名圣母军团员。他信德坚强，常常祈祷，为人真诚随和，生活俭朴，知足常乐。我到过诗巫多次，都受到他热情的接待。诗巫是我喜爱的市镇之一。
他明天中午将乘达亚航班机回家。
My friend 我的朋友
My old friend Joseph Wong from Sibu landed in LCCT at 3:00 pm today. He led a 28-member tour group for a 10-day Macau-zhuhai-Guangzhao-Shenzhen-Hongkong tour.
While his tour members continue their stay in Kuala Lumpur, I picked up Joseph from the LCCT to go to Seremban to meet up with another group to discuss a pilgrimage tour to Jerusalem next year. He is a tour leader for pilgrimage to Jerusalem, Lourdes and Fatima.
I have known Joseph, a fellow legionary, for more than 18 years. He is simple, easy going and a man of faith. I have been to Sibu many times and was well taken care of by him. Sibu is one of my favourate towns.
He is leaving for home tomorrow noon.
Joseph went shopping for a pair of new shoes for Xmas & New Year @ Jusco
禄声到 Jusco 购买新鞋过圣诞及新年
我的老朋友黄禄声，在下午三点正抵达廉价航空终站。他刚带领一团为数28人的旅游团，完成澳门、珠海，广州、深圳及香港的行程。
他的团员都继程前往吉隆坡游玩，我则到机场接载了他，前往芙蓉面洽另一组人，商谈明年前往耶路撒冷的行程。禄声专职带领前往耶路撒冷 、路德及法蒂玛朝圣团。
我认识禄声也已18年了，他也是一名圣母军团员。他信德坚强，常常祈祷，为人真诚随和，生活俭朴，知足常乐。我到过诗巫多次，都受到他热情的接待。诗巫是我喜爱的市镇之一。
他明天中午将乘达亚航班机回家。
While his tour members continue their stay in Kuala Lumpur, I picked up Joseph from the LCCT to go to Seremban to meet up with another group to discuss a pilgrimage tour to Jerusalem next year. He is a tour leader for pilgrimage to Jerusalem, Lourdes and Fatima.
I have known Joseph, a fellow legionary, for more than 18 years. He is simple, easy going and a man of faith. I have been to Sibu many times and was well taken care of by him. Sibu is one of my favourate towns.
He is leaving for home tomorrow noon.
Joseph went shopping for a pair of new shoes for Xmas & New Year @ Jusco禄声到 Jusco 购买新鞋过圣诞及新年
我的老朋友黄禄声，在下午三点正抵达廉价航空终站。他刚带领一团为数28人的旅游团，完成澳门、珠海，广州、深圳及香港的行程。
他的团员都继程前往吉隆坡游玩，我则到机场接载了他，前往芙蓉面洽另一组人，商谈明年前往耶路撒冷的行程。禄声专职带领前往耶路撒冷 、路德及法蒂玛朝圣团。
我认识禄声也已18年了，他也是一名圣母军团员。他信德坚强，常常祈祷，为人真诚随和，生活俭朴，知足常乐。我到过诗巫多次，都受到他热情的接待。诗巫是我喜爱的市镇之一。
他明天中午将乘达亚航班机回家。
Sunday, August 3, 2008
cute baby 可爱的宝宝
My God-daughter Agnes and husband Gary, visited us today. Their daughter Samantha is seven months old. Very cute and happy.
我的乾女儿钧钡 （Agnes) 和丈夫Gary 今天来探访我们。他们的女儿 Samantha 已经七个月大了,是个非常快乐及可爱的婴儿。
cute baby 可爱的宝宝
My God-daughter Agnes and husband Gary, visited us today. Their daughter Samantha is seven months old. Very cute and happy.
我的乾女儿钧钡 （Agnes) 和丈夫Gary 今天来探访我们。他们的女儿 Samantha 已经七个月大了,是个非常快乐及可爱的婴儿。
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
People we met 我们遇见的人物 （1）
We have met many interesting people during this trip.
Fr. Bi & Mr. Song - Fr. Bi (above, white shirt) is the Parish Priest of Xiao Pu Zi and four other neighbouring small parish communities. He was ordained five years ago. He told me he has a few years working experience before joining the priesthood. He has arranged everything for us during this trip. He is in his mid- thirties，energetic， up-to-date and very happening ! He wears a wrist-handphone ( on his left hand )。
Mr. Song (above, red shirt) is the Chairman of the parish council. He, together with Fr. Bi accompanying us throughout the trip. He was baptised in 2000. He spent a lot of his time and effort for the parish so much so that, as he said, "his business fortune is going downhill"
毕胜月神父，宋会长 - 毕神父（上图，白衣）是小堡子及邻近四个小堂的主任神父。他在五年前晋铎。他告诉我，他有了几年工作经验后，才进入修院。我们这次的行程及所有的一切庆典，都是由他安排的。他三十多岁，精力充沛，资讯先进，赶上潮流，也很新潮。他是使用一个手腕戴着的流动电话（左手）。
宋先生 （上图，红衣 ）是小堡子堂区议会的会长。他和毕神父在我们这趟旅程中，全程陪伴。他是位新教友，在2000年才领先。他奉献了自己许多的时间和精力，为堂区建设努力，而使到他的“事业滑下坡”。
Fr. Kee （86）- He came from Kunming as Fr. Leo. He served in the Penang Diocese. He help to build a new church in Lu Mei Yi, his hometown in Kunming. As he has retired, he spent half of the year in China, and come back to Malaysia during the winter months. We met him on the way to Xiao Pu Zi at the church he built - Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. He treated us to a sumptuous lunch.
纪神父 （86）- 他和张神父一样，来自昆明。他在槟城教区服务至退休。他在他的家乡陆美邑，建了一间教堂。他通常会留在中国半年，然后在冬天的寒冷月份，回到马来西亚，住上半年。我们在前往小堡子的路上，到他建立的耶稣圣心堂，拜侯了他。他还请我们吃午餐。
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Fr. Bi & Mr. Song - Fr. Bi (above, white shirt) is the Parish Priest of Xiao Pu Zi and four other neighbouring small parish communities. He was ordained five years ago. He told me he has a few years working experience before joining the priesthood. He has arranged everything for us during this trip. He is in his mid- thirties，energetic， up-to-date and very happening ! He wears a wrist-handphone ( on his left hand )。
Mr. Song (above, red shirt) is the Chairman of the parish council. He, together with Fr. Bi accompanying us throughout the trip. He was baptised in 2000. He spent a lot of his time and effort for the parish so much so that, as he said, "his business fortune is going downhill"
毕胜月神父，宋会长 - 毕神父（上图，白衣）是小堡子及邻近四个小堂的主任神父。他在五年前晋铎。他告诉我，他有了几年工作经验后，才进入修院。我们这次的行程及所有的一切庆典，都是由他安排的。他三十多岁，精力充沛，资讯先进，赶上潮流，也很新潮。他是使用一个手腕戴着的流动电话（左手）。
宋先生 （上图，红衣 ）是小堡子堂区议会的会长。他和毕神父在我们这趟旅程中，全程陪伴。他是位新教友，在2000年才领先。他奉献了自己许多的时间和精力，为堂区建设努力，而使到他的“事业滑下坡”。
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Fr. Kee （86）- He came from Kunming as Fr. Leo. He served in the Penang Diocese. He help to build a new church in Lu Mei Yi, his hometown in Kunming. As he has retired, he spent half of the year in China, and come back to Malaysia during the winter months. We met him on the way to Xiao Pu Zi at the church he built - Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. He treated us to a sumptuous lunch.
纪神父 （86）- 他和张神父一样，来自昆明。他在槟城教区服务至退休。他在他的家乡陆美邑，建了一间教堂。他通常会留在中国半年，然后在冬天的寒冷月份，回到马来西亚，住上半年。我们在前往小堡子的路上，到他建立的耶稣圣心堂，拜侯了他。他还请我们吃午餐。
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People we met 我们遇见的人物 （1）
We have met many interesting people during this trip.
Fr. Bi & Mr. Song - Fr. Bi (above, white shirt) is the Parish Priest of Xiao Pu Zi and four other neighbouring small parish communities. He was ordained five years ago. He told me he has a few years working experience before joining the priesthood. He has arranged everything for us during this trip. He is in his mid- thirties，energetic， up-to-date and very happening ! He wears a wrist-handphone ( on his left hand )。
Mr. Song (above, red shirt) is the Chairman of the parish council. He, together with Fr. Bi accompanying us throughout the trip. He was baptised in 2000. He spent a lot of his time and effort for the parish so much so that, as he said, "his business fortune is going downhill"
毕胜月神父，宋会长 - 毕神父（上图，白衣）是小堡子及邻近四个小堂的主任神父。他在五年前晋铎。他告诉我，他有了几年工作经验后，才进入修院。我们这次的行程及所有的一切庆典，都是由他安排的。他三十多岁，精力充沛，资讯先进，赶上潮流，也很新潮。他是使用一个手腕戴着的流动电话（左手）。
宋先生 （上图，红衣 ）是小堡子堂区议会的会长。他和毕神父在我们这趟旅程中，全程陪伴。他是位新教友，在2000年才领先。他奉献了自己许多的时间和精力，为堂区建设努力，而使到他的“事业滑下坡”。
Fr. Kee （86）- He came from Kunming as Fr. Leo. He served in the Penang Diocese. He help to build a new church in Lu Mei Yi, his hometown in Kunming. As he has retired, he spent half of the year in China, and come back to Malaysia during the winter months. We met him on the way to Xiao Pu Zi at the church he built - Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. He treated us to a sumptuous lunch.
纪神父 （86）- 他和张神父一样，来自昆明。他在槟城教区服务至退休。他在他的家乡陆美邑，建了一间教堂。他通常会留在中国半年，然后在冬天的寒冷月份，回到马来西亚，住上半年。我们在前往小堡子的路上，到他建立的耶稣圣心堂，拜侯了他。他还请我们吃午餐。
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Fr. Bi & Mr. Song - Fr. Bi (above, white shirt) is the Parish Priest of Xiao Pu Zi and four other neighbouring small parish communities. He was ordained five years ago. He told me he has a few years working experience before joining the priesthood. He has arranged everything for us during this trip. He is in his mid- thirties，energetic， up-to-date and very happening ! He wears a wrist-handphone ( on his left hand )。
Mr. Song (above, red shirt) is the Chairman of the parish council. He, together with Fr. Bi accompanying us throughout the trip. He was baptised in 2000. He spent a lot of his time and effort for the parish so much so that, as he said, "his business fortune is going downhill"
毕胜月神父，宋会长 - 毕神父（上图，白衣）是小堡子及邻近四个小堂的主任神父。他在五年前晋铎。他告诉我，他有了几年工作经验后，才进入修院。我们这次的行程及所有的一切庆典，都是由他安排的。他三十多岁，精力充沛，资讯先进，赶上潮流，也很新潮。他是使用一个手腕戴着的流动电话（左手）。
宋先生 （上图，红衣 ）是小堡子堂区议会的会长。他和毕神父在我们这趟旅程中，全程陪伴。他是位新教友，在2000年才领先。他奉献了自己许多的时间和精力，为堂区建设努力，而使到他的“事业滑下坡”。
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Fr. Kee （86）- He came from Kunming as Fr. Leo. He served in the Penang Diocese. He help to build a new church in Lu Mei Yi, his hometown in Kunming. As he has retired, he spent half of the year in China, and come back to Malaysia during the winter months. We met him on the way to Xiao Pu Zi at the church he built - Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. He treated us to a sumptuous lunch.
纪神父 （86）- 他和张神父一样，来自昆明。他在槟城教区服务至退休。他在他的家乡陆美邑，建了一间教堂。他通常会留在中国半年，然后在冬天的寒冷月份，回到马来西亚，住上半年。我们在前往小堡子的路上，到他建立的耶稣圣心堂，拜侯了他。他还请我们吃午餐。
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Tuesday, June 10, 2008
My house maid 我家的女佣
Today we sent our maid Yani（40） to airport, to catch 2:45 pm MH flight to Medan for a three-week home leave.She is a single parent with two sons. She has been working for us past two years. In my deleted old Blog, I have mentioned that she was the survivor of the Tsunami in 2004 . Her family was staying at Nias Island off Sumatra, the epic centre of 2004 earthquake that triggered the Tsunami. They ran up the hill when the Tsunami struck. They survived and moved to Sumatra Island.
They were dirt poor, so she decided to come over to Malaysia to work as house maid. With her earning, she hoped she and her sons will have a better life.
She is coming back for another year of contract.
我们今天载送佣人 Yani 去机场，乘搭下午2:45 pm 班机回棉兰，度假三个星期。
她今年四十岁，是名单亲，有两个儿子。她在我家已经工作了两年。在我被删去的旧部落格里，我提到她是2004年大海啸的生还者。她和家人（父母，兄弟，孩子及妹妹） 住在靠近苏门打腊的尼亚岛，也就是引起海啸的大地震中心点。当海啸发生时，他们逃到高地，因此逃过了这个浩劫，但家园全毁了。他们搬到苏门答腊岛居住。
当时他们是非常的穷困。她决定来马来西亚工作，希望这里赚到的工资，能够改善她和孩子的生活。
她将会到回来继续一年的工作合约。
2008
Chinese New Year （Yani, left)
农历新年 （Yani, 左）
农历新年 （Yani, 左）
My house maid 我家的女佣
Today we sent our maid Yani（40） to airport, to catch 2:45 pm MH flight to Medan for a three-week home leave.She is a single parent with two sons. She has been working for us past two years. In my deleted old Blog, I have mentioned that she was the survivor of the Tsunami in 2004 . Her family was staying at Nias Island off Sumatra, the epic centre of 2004 earthquake that triggered the Tsunami. They ran up the hill when the Tsunami struck. They survived and moved to Sumatra Island.
They were dirt poor, so she decided to come over to Malaysia to work as house maid. With her earning, she hoped she and her sons will have a better life.
She is coming back for another year of contract.
我们今天载送佣人 Yani 去机场，乘搭下午2:45 pm 班机回棉兰，度假三个星期。
她今年四十岁，是名单亲，有两个儿子。她在我家已经工作了两年。在我被删去的旧部落格里，我提到她是2004年大海啸的生还者。她和家人（父母，兄弟，孩子及妹妹） 住在靠近苏门打腊的尼亚岛，也就是引起海啸的大地震中心点。当海啸发生时，他们逃到高地，因此逃过了这个浩劫，但家园全毁了。他们搬到苏门答腊岛居住。
当时他们是非常的穷困。她决定来马来西亚工作，希望这里赚到的工资，能够改善她和孩子的生活。
她将会到回来继续一年的工作合约。
2008
Chinese New Year （Yani, left)
农历新年 （Yani, 左）
农历新年 （Yani, 左）
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Great Love 忠贞不渝
I (...) take you (...) to be my wife/husband, I promise to be true to you in good times and in bad, for richer and for poorer, in sickness and in health. I will love you and honour you all the days of my life.
I know a couple who really live out their vow "for better, for worse...... in sickness and in health".
KC （non-Christian) was then a lively, humorous and happy young man in the late thirties. I got to know him about seven years ago.... on a hospital bed in ICU at Sunway Medical Center. He was paralysed by a ruptured tumor in the brain. He was unable to talk or move, unable to breath on his own. He survived by being hooked on to a respirator through an opening at his throat. His family brought him from his hometown Kuching, hopeful of getting better medical treatment at Sunway Medical Center.. Accompanied him was his wife, YL.. She stayed by his bedside throughout the day and night, wiping and cleaning him whenever was necessary.
I was informed by a friend in Kuching of KC's admission to Sunway Meidcal Center，and requested us to visit them and offer assistance if necessary. My wife and I visited them many times. He was able to response by moving his mouth and communicating with the assistance of his wife.
After one month, when his condition stabilized, the family moved him back to Kuching. He was still not able to move nor breath on his own and needed 24-hour care. We promised to visit him in Kuching when he got better.
Five years passed and in March 2007, my wife and I visited him at home in Kuching. His condition has improved very much although he was still unable to move and required oxygen at night but was able to talk through the throat opening. He was jovial, humorous and lived life zestfully. We also witnessed the loving and tender care of his wife towards him. He was very happy of our visit and hoped that we can come to visit him again.
Three weeks ago, I received a call from YL informing me that KC has been admitted to ICU in Normah Hospital Kuching. He was diagnosed with lung cancer. His condition was critical. It was a lightning shock to the family and us as well. I wanted to visit him immediately but was tied down with other commitments. On Friday, 17 May 2008, I made a day trip to Kuching to visit him in the hospital. He was weak, sunken but manged to smile to acknowledge my presence. He made sure his brothers took me for lunch and keep me company.
His caring wife was there by his bedside from dawn to dusk to take care of him everyday. His sister and brothers were always there too. It was very different from the last time we met. His voice (through the throat opening) was hardly audible. He slept most of the time. I was unable to talk to him much except holding his hands and prayed silently for God's mercy. He is suffering, his wife is suffering, his sister and brothers are suffering too. But they steadfastly taking care and loving him as always be.
When I bid him goodbye at the end of the day, I was very sad as I knew that this could be our last goodbye. I held his hand and touched his face.....for a long long time. It was a sad goodbye. May God blessed you and your family with peace and mercy.
Throughout the years, his wife faithfully and silently stood by him, giving him 24 hours care and company. The other members of the family and relatives also provided their care and support.I could feel the tremendous love when I was with them.
They are unique and special people. They lived out their ordinary lives in an extraordinary way. They lived out the most wonderful love of humanity. They are our inspiration.
我只能握住他的手，默默的祝福。。。
I could only hold his hand, pray silently...
我认识了一对这样的夫妇，真正的活出了婚姻的誓言。
KC当时是一个三十多岁的年轻人，活泼，幽默及好动。我第一次见到他时，是在双威医药中心（Sunway Medical Centre) 的深切护理病床上。他是因突发的脑肿瘤破裂，而整个身体瘫痪，不能说话，全身不能移动。他不能够自己呼吸，需要靠在喉咙处开个洞，藉着机器的帮助，才能够呼吸。
他的家人把他从家乡古晋，送到双威医药中心，希望能够接受更完备的医疗照顾。陪伴他过来的有他的太太YL及他的姐姐。因为他全身不能移动，所以他的太太是一整天的在医院陪伴着他，服侍他无微不至。
我是在一位古晋的朋友通知下，知道他进入本地医院，希望我能给去探访他们，给予任何需要的帮助。我和太太去过拜访他们好几次。他只能挪动嘴唇及借助太太的帮助，和我们沟通。
一个月后，他的情况稳定了，家人决定把他带回古晋的Normah Hospital继续接受治疗。我们也承诺在他的病情进步时，会过去探访他。
转眼五年过去了。在去年（2007）的三月，我和太太到古晋的家探访了他。他的情况已经进步了很多。他可以透过喉咙的切口，和我们交谈。他好谈，充满喜乐，而且对生活也充满热爱。在此同时，我们也看到他太太YL,仍然的对他照顾的体贴，无微不至。他非常高兴我们能够来探望他，也希望我们能够再来。
在三个星期前，我接到YL的电话，告诉我KC突然进了医院，在受到深切看护，而且情况严重。原来他被诊断是得了肺癌。这对家人及我们，真是晴天霹雳！
我想马上过去看他，但当时因有很多事务缠身，不能如愿成行。在本月的十七号，我到古晋一天，专程的去看望他。我看到了非常柔弱的他，消瘦了许多，很幸苦才从喉咙发出微弱的声音。但是他还是很高兴的看到了我，以微笑来回应我的出现。他还非常关心的吩咐他的弟弟，要带我出去吃午餐，并且好好的招呼我。
和去年拜访他时，相差太远了。他瘦弱，不能言语，大部分时间都是在休眠。我不能和他谈些什么，也不能做些什么，只能握着他的手，抚摸他的脸，默默的为他祈祷，祈求仁慈的天主慈悲，赐他平安。
他的太太YL仍然的是从早到晚在旁服侍着。七年了，不离不弃，在他身边，抹脸，清痰，按摩胫骨，无微不至。他的姐姐及弟弟也常来相伴。他是在苦难中，他的太太及家人也同样的在受苦。但是，我可以看到的，也可以感受到的，就是他们对KC无私的爱及支持。
在傍晚，是我要离开的时候了。当我向他道别的时候，我知道这可能是我们最后一次的相聚和告别了。 我默默的握住他的手。。。。很久很久。。。。我是充满伤感。这是一个悲伤的告别，我只能祈求天主，祝福他及家人，平安及毅力。
这对夫妇实在令我敬佩。他们是对平常人夫妇，但却非平常的活出了他们的生命。他们活出了人性的伟大及忠贞不渝，完美的爱。他们是我们的好榜样。
This is the Catholic wedding vow. This is a solemn promise, pledge, swear made in front of God.
I know a couple who really live out their vow "for better, for worse...... in sickness and in health".
KC （non-Christian) was then a lively, humorous and happy young man in the late thirties. I got to know him about seven years ago.... on a hospital bed in ICU at Sunway Medical Center. He was paralysed by a ruptured tumor in the brain. He was unable to talk or move, unable to breath on his own. He survived by being hooked on to a respirator through an opening at his throat. His family brought him from his hometown Kuching, hopeful of getting better medical treatment at Sunway Medical Center.. Accompanied him was his wife, YL.. She stayed by his bedside throughout the day and night, wiping and cleaning him whenever was necessary.
I was informed by a friend in Kuching of KC's admission to Sunway Meidcal Center，and requested us to visit them and offer assistance if necessary. My wife and I visited them many times. He was able to response by moving his mouth and communicating with the assistance of his wife.
After one month, when his condition stabilized, the family moved him back to Kuching. He was still not able to move nor breath on his own and needed 24-hour care. We promised to visit him in Kuching when he got better.
Five years passed and in March 2007, my wife and I visited him at home in Kuching. His condition has improved very much although he was still unable to move and required oxygen at night but was able to talk through the throat opening. He was jovial, humorous and lived life zestfully. We also witnessed the loving and tender care of his wife towards him. He was very happy of our visit and hoped that we can come to visit him again.
Three weeks ago, I received a call from YL informing me that KC has been admitted to ICU in Normah Hospital Kuching. He was diagnosed with lung cancer. His condition was critical. It was a lightning shock to the family and us as well. I wanted to visit him immediately but was tied down with other commitments. On Friday, 17 May 2008, I made a day trip to Kuching to visit him in the hospital. He was weak, sunken but manged to smile to acknowledge my presence. He made sure his brothers took me for lunch and keep me company.
His caring wife was there by his bedside from dawn to dusk to take care of him everyday. His sister and brothers were always there too. It was very different from the last time we met. His voice (through the throat opening) was hardly audible. He slept most of the time. I was unable to talk to him much except holding his hands and prayed silently for God's mercy. He is suffering, his wife is suffering, his sister and brothers are suffering too. But they steadfastly taking care and loving him as always be.
When I bid him goodbye at the end of the day, I was very sad as I knew that this could be our last goodbye. I held his hand and touched his face.....for a long long time. It was a sad goodbye. May God blessed you and your family with peace and mercy.
Throughout the years, his wife faithfully and silently stood by him, giving him 24 hours care and company. The other members of the family and relatives also provided their care and support.I could feel the tremendous love when I was with them.
They are unique and special people. They lived out their ordinary lives in an extraordinary way. They lived out the most wonderful love of humanity. They are our inspiration.
我只能握住他的手，默默的祝福。。。
I could only hold his hand, pray silently...
我认识了一对这样的夫妇，真正的活出了婚姻的誓言。
KC当时是一个三十多岁的年轻人，活泼，幽默及好动。我第一次见到他时，是在双威医药中心（Sunway Medical Centre) 的深切护理病床上。他是因突发的脑肿瘤破裂，而整个身体瘫痪，不能说话，全身不能移动。他不能够自己呼吸，需要靠在喉咙处开个洞，藉着机器的帮助，才能够呼吸。
他的家人把他从家乡古晋，送到双威医药中心，希望能够接受更完备的医疗照顾。陪伴他过来的有他的太太YL及他的姐姐。因为他全身不能移动，所以他的太太是一整天的在医院陪伴着他，服侍他无微不至。
我是在一位古晋的朋友通知下，知道他进入本地医院，希望我能给去探访他们，给予任何需要的帮助。我和太太去过拜访他们好几次。他只能挪动嘴唇及借助太太的帮助，和我们沟通。
一个月后，他的情况稳定了，家人决定把他带回古晋的Normah Hospital继续接受治疗。我们也承诺在他的病情进步时，会过去探访他。
转眼五年过去了。在去年（2007）的三月，我和太太到古晋的家探访了他。他的情况已经进步了很多。他可以透过喉咙的切口，和我们交谈。他好谈，充满喜乐，而且对生活也充满热爱。在此同时，我们也看到他太太YL,仍然的对他照顾的体贴，无微不至。他非常高兴我们能够来探望他，也希望我们能够再来。
在三个星期前，我接到YL的电话，告诉我KC突然进了医院，在受到深切看护，而且情况严重。原来他被诊断是得了肺癌。这对家人及我们，真是晴天霹雳！
我想马上过去看他，但当时因有很多事务缠身，不能如愿成行。在本月的十七号，我到古晋一天，专程的去看望他。我看到了非常柔弱的他，消瘦了许多，很幸苦才从喉咙发出微弱的声音。但是他还是很高兴的看到了我，以微笑来回应我的出现。他还非常关心的吩咐他的弟弟，要带我出去吃午餐，并且好好的招呼我。
和去年拜访他时，相差太远了。他瘦弱，不能言语，大部分时间都是在休眠。我不能和他谈些什么，也不能做些什么，只能握着他的手，抚摸他的脸，默默的为他祈祷，祈求仁慈的天主慈悲，赐他平安。
他的太太YL仍然的是从早到晚在旁服侍着。七年了，不离不弃，在他身边，抹脸，清痰，按摩胫骨，无微不至。他的姐姐及弟弟也常来相伴。他是在苦难中，他的太太及家人也同样的在受苦。但是，我可以看到的，也可以感受到的，就是他们对KC无私的爱及支持。
在傍晚，是我要离开的时候了。当我向他道别的时候，我知道这可能是我们最后一次的相聚和告别了。 我默默的握住他的手。。。。很久很久。。。。我是充满伤感。这是一个悲伤的告别，我只能祈求天主，祝福他及家人，平安及毅力。
这对夫妇实在令我敬佩。他们是对平常人夫妇，但却非平常的活出了他们的生命。他们活出了人性的伟大及忠贞不渝，完美的爱。他们是我们的好榜样。
Great Love 忠贞不渝
I (...) take you (...) to be my wife/husband, I promise to be true to you in good times and in bad, for richer and for poorer, in sickness and in health. I will love you and honour you all the days of my life.
I know a couple who really live out their vow "for better, for worse...... in sickness and in health".
KC （non-Christian) was then a lively, humorous and happy young man in the late thirties. I got to know him about seven years ago.... on a hospital bed in ICU at Sunway Medical Center. He was paralysed by a ruptured tumor in the brain. He was unable to talk or move, unable to breath on his own. He survived by being hooked on to a respirator through an opening at his throat. His family brought him from his hometown Kuching, hopeful of getting better medical treatment at Sunway Medical Center.. Accompanied him was his wife, YL.. She stayed by his bedside throughout the day and night, wiping and cleaning him whenever was necessary.
I was informed by a friend in Kuching of KC's admission to Sunway Meidcal Center，and requested us to visit them and offer assistance if necessary. My wife and I visited them many times. He was able to response by moving his mouth and communicating with the assistance of his wife.
After one month, when his condition stabilized, the family moved him back to Kuching. He was still not able to move nor breath on his own and needed 24-hour care. We promised to visit him in Kuching when he got better.
Five years passed and in March 2007, my wife and I visited him at home in Kuching. His condition has improved very much although he was still unable to move and required oxygen at night but was able to talk through the throat opening. He was jovial, humorous and lived life zestfully. We also witnessed the loving and tender care of his wife towards him. He was very happy of our visit and hoped that we can come to visit him again.
Three weeks ago, I received a call from YL informing me that KC has been admitted to ICU in Normah Hospital Kuching. He was diagnosed with lung cancer. His condition was critical. It was a lightning shock to the family and us as well. I wanted to visit him immediately but was tied down with other commitments. On Friday, 17 May 2008, I made a day trip to Kuching to visit him in the hospital. He was weak, sunken but manged to smile to acknowledge my presence. He made sure his brothers took me for lunch and keep me company.
His caring wife was there by his bedside from dawn to dusk to take care of him everyday. His sister and brothers were always there too. It was very different from the last time we met. His voice (through the throat opening) was hardly audible. He slept most of the time. I was unable to talk to him much except holding his hands and prayed silently for God's mercy. He is suffering, his wife is suffering, his sister and brothers are suffering too. But they steadfastly taking care and loving him as always be.
When I bid him goodbye at the end of the day, I was very sad as I knew that this could be our last goodbye. I held his hand and touched his face.....for a long long time. It was a sad goodbye. May God blessed you and your family with peace and mercy.
Throughout the years, his wife faithfully and silently stood by him, giving him 24 hours care and company. The other members of the family and relatives also provided their care and support.I could feel the tremendous love when I was with them.
They are unique and special people. They lived out their ordinary lives in an extraordinary way. They lived out the most wonderful love of humanity. They are our inspiration.
我只能握住他的手，默默的祝福。。。
I could only hold his hand, pray silently...
我认识了一对这样的夫妇，真正的活出了婚姻的誓言。
KC当时是一个三十多岁的年轻人，活泼，幽默及好动。我第一次见到他时，是在双威医药中心（Sunway Medical Centre) 的深切护理病床上。他是因突发的脑肿瘤破裂，而整个身体瘫痪，不能说话，全身不能移动。他不能够自己呼吸，需要靠在喉咙处开个洞，藉着机器的帮助，才能够呼吸。
他的家人把他从家乡古晋，送到双威医药中心，希望能够接受更完备的医疗照顾。陪伴他过来的有他的太太YL及他的姐姐。因为他全身不能移动，所以他的太太是一整天的在医院陪伴着他，服侍他无微不至。
我是在一位古晋的朋友通知下，知道他进入本地医院，希望我能给去探访他们，给予任何需要的帮助。我和太太去过拜访他们好几次。他只能挪动嘴唇及借助太太的帮助，和我们沟通。
一个月后，他的情况稳定了，家人决定把他带回古晋的Normah Hospital继续接受治疗。我们也承诺在他的病情进步时，会过去探访他。
转眼五年过去了。在去年（2007）的三月，我和太太到古晋的家探访了他。他的情况已经进步了很多。他可以透过喉咙的切口，和我们交谈。他好谈，充满喜乐，而且对生活也充满热爱。在此同时，我们也看到他太太YL,仍然的对他照顾的体贴，无微不至。他非常高兴我们能够来探望他，也希望我们能够再来。
在三个星期前，我接到YL的电话，告诉我KC突然进了医院，在受到深切看护，而且情况严重。原来他被诊断是得了肺癌。这对家人及我们，真是晴天霹雳！
我想马上过去看他，但当时因有很多事务缠身，不能如愿成行。在本月的十七号，我到古晋一天，专程的去看望他。我看到了非常柔弱的他，消瘦了许多，很幸苦才从喉咙发出微弱的声音。但是他还是很高兴的看到了我，以微笑来回应我的出现。他还非常关心的吩咐他的弟弟，要带我出去吃午餐，并且好好的招呼我。
和去年拜访他时，相差太远了。他瘦弱，不能言语，大部分时间都是在休眠。我不能和他谈些什么，也不能做些什么，只能握着他的手，抚摸他的脸，默默的为他祈祷，祈求仁慈的天主慈悲，赐他平安。
他的太太YL仍然的是从早到晚在旁服侍着。七年了，不离不弃，在他身边，抹脸，清痰，按摩胫骨，无微不至。他的姐姐及弟弟也常来相伴。他是在苦难中，他的太太及家人也同样的在受苦。但是，我可以看到的，也可以感受到的，就是他们对KC无私的爱及支持。
在傍晚，是我要离开的时候了。当我向他道别的时候，我知道这可能是我们最后一次的相聚和告别了。 我默默的握住他的手。。。。很久很久。。。。我是充满伤感。这是一个悲伤的告别，我只能祈求天主，祝福他及家人，平安及毅力。
这对夫妇实在令我敬佩。他们是对平常人夫妇，但却非平常的活出了他们的生命。他们活出了人性的伟大及忠贞不渝，完美的爱。他们是我们的好榜样。
This is the Catholic wedding vow. This is a solemn promise, pledge, swear made in front of God.
I know a couple who really live out their vow "for better, for worse...... in sickness and in health".
KC （non-Christian) was then a lively, humorous and happy young man in the late thirties. I got to know him about seven years ago.... on a hospital bed in ICU at Sunway Medical Center. He was paralysed by a ruptured tumor in the brain. He was unable to talk or move, unable to breath on his own. He survived by being hooked on to a respirator through an opening at his throat. His family brought him from his hometown Kuching, hopeful of getting better medical treatment at Sunway Medical Center.. Accompanied him was his wife, YL.. She stayed by his bedside throughout the day and night, wiping and cleaning him whenever was necessary.
I was informed by a friend in Kuching of KC's admission to Sunway Meidcal Center，and requested us to visit them and offer assistance if necessary. My wife and I visited them many times. He was able to response by moving his mouth and communicating with the assistance of his wife.
After one month, when his condition stabilized, the family moved him back to Kuching. He was still not able to move nor breath on his own and needed 24-hour care. We promised to visit him in Kuching when he got better.
Five years passed and in March 2007, my wife and I visited him at home in Kuching. His condition has improved very much although he was still unable to move and required oxygen at night but was able to talk through the throat opening. He was jovial, humorous and lived life zestfully. We also witnessed the loving and tender care of his wife towards him. He was very happy of our visit and hoped that we can come to visit him again.
Three weeks ago, I received a call from YL informing me that KC has been admitted to ICU in Normah Hospital Kuching. He was diagnosed with lung cancer. His condition was critical. It was a lightning shock to the family and us as well. I wanted to visit him immediately but was tied down with other commitments. On Friday, 17 May 2008, I made a day trip to Kuching to visit him in the hospital. He was weak, sunken but manged to smile to acknowledge my presence. He made sure his brothers took me for lunch and keep me company.
His caring wife was there by his bedside from dawn to dusk to take care of him everyday. His sister and brothers were always there too. It was very different from the last time we met. His voice (through the throat opening) was hardly audible. He slept most of the time. I was unable to talk to him much except holding his hands and prayed silently for God's mercy. He is suffering, his wife is suffering, his sister and brothers are suffering too. But they steadfastly taking care and loving him as always be.
When I bid him goodbye at the end of the day, I was very sad as I knew that this could be our last goodbye. I held his hand and touched his face.....for a long long time. It was a sad goodbye. May God blessed you and your family with peace and mercy.
Throughout the years, his wife faithfully and silently stood by him, giving him 24 hours care and company. The other members of the family and relatives also provided their care and support.I could feel the tremendous love when I was with them.
They are unique and special people. They lived out their ordinary lives in an extraordinary way. They lived out the most wonderful love of humanity. They are our inspiration.
我只能握住他的手，默默的祝福。。。
I could only hold his hand, pray silently...
我认识了一对这样的夫妇，真正的活出了婚姻的誓言。
KC当时是一个三十多岁的年轻人，活泼，幽默及好动。我第一次见到他时，是在双威医药中心（Sunway Medical Centre) 的深切护理病床上。他是因突发的脑肿瘤破裂，而整个身体瘫痪，不能说话，全身不能移动。他不能够自己呼吸，需要靠在喉咙处开个洞，藉着机器的帮助，才能够呼吸。
他的家人把他从家乡古晋，送到双威医药中心，希望能够接受更完备的医疗照顾。陪伴他过来的有他的太太YL及他的姐姐。因为他全身不能移动，所以他的太太是一整天的在医院陪伴着他，服侍他无微不至。
我是在一位古晋的朋友通知下，知道他进入本地医院，希望我能给去探访他们，给予任何需要的帮助。我和太太去过拜访他们好几次。他只能挪动嘴唇及借助太太的帮助，和我们沟通。
一个月后，他的情况稳定了，家人决定把他带回古晋的Normah Hospital继续接受治疗。我们也承诺在他的病情进步时，会过去探访他。
转眼五年过去了。在去年（2007）的三月，我和太太到古晋的家探访了他。他的情况已经进步了很多。他可以透过喉咙的切口，和我们交谈。他好谈，充满喜乐，而且对生活也充满热爱。在此同时，我们也看到他太太YL,仍然的对他照顾的体贴，无微不至。他非常高兴我们能够来探望他，也希望我们能够再来。
在三个星期前，我接到YL的电话，告诉我KC突然进了医院，在受到深切看护，而且情况严重。原来他被诊断是得了肺癌。这对家人及我们，真是晴天霹雳！
我想马上过去看他，但当时因有很多事务缠身，不能如愿成行。在本月的十七号，我到古晋一天，专程的去看望他。我看到了非常柔弱的他，消瘦了许多，很幸苦才从喉咙发出微弱的声音。但是他还是很高兴的看到了我，以微笑来回应我的出现。他还非常关心的吩咐他的弟弟，要带我出去吃午餐，并且好好的招呼我。
和去年拜访他时，相差太远了。他瘦弱，不能言语，大部分时间都是在休眠。我不能和他谈些什么，也不能做些什么，只能握着他的手，抚摸他的脸，默默的为他祈祷，祈求仁慈的天主慈悲，赐他平安。
他的太太YL仍然的是从早到晚在旁服侍着。七年了，不离不弃，在他身边，抹脸，清痰，按摩胫骨，无微不至。他的姐姐及弟弟也常来相伴。他是在苦难中，他的太太及家人也同样的在受苦。但是，我可以看到的，也可以感受到的，就是他们对KC无私的爱及支持。
在傍晚，是我要离开的时候了。当我向他道别的时候，我知道这可能是我们最后一次的相聚和告别了。 我默默的握住他的手。。。。很久很久。。。。我是充满伤感。这是一个悲伤的告别，我只能祈求天主，祝福他及家人，平安及毅力。
这对夫妇实在令我敬佩。他们是对平常人夫妇，但却非平常的活出了他们的生命。他们活出了人性的伟大及忠贞不渝，完美的爱。他们是我们的好榜样。
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Another brave woman 另一个勇敢的妇人
Elsie has been suffering from knee osteoarthritis ( knee pain due to worn cartilage) for more than ten years. For the last couple of years, the pain has kept her home bound most of the time. Some unpleasant stories of failed knee replacement operations has put her off from this remedy.
About two months ago, she had a fall. She decided to do something on her legs. she went to see an Orthopedic and was recommended to have knee replacement for both legs. As the date of operation approaching, a small cyst on her left arm suddenly grew big. The Orthopedic has to perform a surgery to remove it.
Three week after the cyst operation, 0n 29 April, she went back gain to the hospital to have her knee replacement operation. Her operation was performed under epidural anaesthesia (partial anaesthesia). She could hear the drilling, hammering and sawing sound. She was praying and remained calm although it was quite a scary experience.
My wife and I visited her last week at her home a few days ago. She was recovering well. She was able to walk with the support of a walker. She was undergoing physiotherapy and expected to resume normal active life in six months time.
Wishing her a speedy recovery.
陈莲娇 （Elsie ）的脚痛，已有整十年的历史了。这是因为膝盖软骨的磨损而引起关节摩擦的疼痛。最近的两年里，脚痛使到她行动不方便，所以大部分时间都是留在家里。她常有听到一些关于手术不成功，或手术后情形更糟的故事，所以对于寻医根治，特别是动手术的事，避而远之。
大约两个月前，她因跌倒而伤到了脚，所以决定要去找骨科专家治疗。专科医生向她推荐了双脚更换膝盖手术。她也接受了。
在将近手术日期时，她的左手的一粒小瘤突然扩大，变成了一粒大肿瘤。医生马上决定把它割除，脚的手术也得延迟了。
在四月二十九日，也就是割除肿瘤手术后的三个星期，她再到会医院，进行更换膝盖的手术。手术室在半身麻醉的情形下进行的。她可以听到电钻声，锤子声，还有电锯声。虽然是有点怕人，但她藉助祈祷，保持镇定。
早几天，我和太太去探访她。她的状况良好，目前在进行康复治疗。医生说需要六个月才能完全复原，回复到正常的生活。
祝愿她早日康复，过一个如往般的活跃生活。
About two months ago, she had a fall. She decided to do something on her legs. she went to see an Orthopedic and was recommended to have knee replacement for both legs. As the date of operation approaching, a small cyst on her left arm suddenly grew big. The Orthopedic has to perform a surgery to remove it.
Three week after the cyst operation, 0n 29 April, she went back gain to the hospital to have her knee replacement operation. Her operation was performed under epidural anaesthesia (partial anaesthesia). She could hear the drilling, hammering and sawing sound. She was praying and remained calm although it was quite a scary experience.
My wife and I visited her last week at her home a few days ago. She was recovering well. She was able to walk with the support of a walker. She was undergoing physiotherapy and expected to resume normal active life in six months time.
Wishing her a speedy recovery.
陈莲娇 （Elsie ）的脚痛，已有整十年的历史了。这是因为膝盖软骨的磨损而引起关节摩擦的疼痛。最近的两年里，脚痛使到她行动不方便，所以大部分时间都是留在家里。她常有听到一些关于手术不成功，或手术后情形更糟的故事，所以对于寻医根治，特别是动手术的事，避而远之。
大约两个月前，她因跌倒而伤到了脚，所以决定要去找骨科专家治疗。专科医生向她推荐了双脚更换膝盖手术。她也接受了。
在将近手术日期时，她的左手的一粒小瘤突然扩大，变成了一粒大肿瘤。医生马上决定把它割除，脚的手术也得延迟了。
在四月二十九日，也就是割除肿瘤手术后的三个星期，她再到会医院，进行更换膝盖的手术。手术室在半身麻醉的情形下进行的。她可以听到电钻声，锤子声，还有电锯声。虽然是有点怕人，但她藉助祈祷，保持镇定。
早几天，我和太太去探访她。她的状况良好，目前在进行康复治疗。医生说需要六个月才能完全复原，回复到正常的生活。
祝愿她早日康复，过一个如往般的活跃生活。
Another brave woman 另一个勇敢的妇人
Elsie has been suffering from knee osteoarthritis ( knee pain due to worn cartilage) for more than ten years. For the last couple of years, the pain has kept her home bound most of the time. Some unpleasant stories of failed knee replacement operations has put her off from this remedy.
About two months ago, she had a fall. She decided to do something on her legs. she went to see an Orthopedic and was recommended to have knee replacement for both legs. As the date of operation approaching, a small cyst on her left arm suddenly grew big. The Orthopedic has to perform a surgery to remove it.
Three week after the cyst operation, 0n 29 April, she went back gain to the hospital to have her knee replacement operation. Her operation was performed under epidural anaesthesia (partial anaesthesia). She could hear the drilling, hammering and sawing sound. She was praying and remained calm although it was quite a scary experience.
My wife and I visited her last week at her home a few days ago. She was recovering well. She was able to walk with the support of a walker. She was undergoing physiotherapy and expected to resume normal active life in six months time.
Wishing her a speedy recovery.
陈莲娇 （Elsie ）的脚痛，已有整十年的历史了。这是因为膝盖软骨的磨损而引起关节摩擦的疼痛。最近的两年里，脚痛使到她行动不方便，所以大部分时间都是留在家里。她常有听到一些关于手术不成功，或手术后情形更糟的故事，所以对于寻医根治，特别是动手术的事，避而远之。
大约两个月前，她因跌倒而伤到了脚，所以决定要去找骨科专家治疗。专科医生向她推荐了双脚更换膝盖手术。她也接受了。
在将近手术日期时，她的左手的一粒小瘤突然扩大，变成了一粒大肿瘤。医生马上决定把它割除，脚的手术也得延迟了。
在四月二十九日，也就是割除肿瘤手术后的三个星期，她再到会医院，进行更换膝盖的手术。手术室在半身麻醉的情形下进行的。她可以听到电钻声，锤子声，还有电锯声。虽然是有点怕人，但她藉助祈祷，保持镇定。
早几天，我和太太去探访她。她的状况良好，目前在进行康复治疗。医生说需要六个月才能完全复原，回复到正常的生活。
祝愿她早日康复，过一个如往般的活跃生活。
About two months ago, she had a fall. She decided to do something on her legs. she went to see an Orthopedic and was recommended to have knee replacement for both legs. As the date of operation approaching, a small cyst on her left arm suddenly grew big. The Orthopedic has to perform a surgery to remove it.
Three week after the cyst operation, 0n 29 April, she went back gain to the hospital to have her knee replacement operation. Her operation was performed under epidural anaesthesia (partial anaesthesia). She could hear the drilling, hammering and sawing sound. She was praying and remained calm although it was quite a scary experience.
My wife and I visited her last week at her home a few days ago. She was recovering well. She was able to walk with the support of a walker. She was undergoing physiotherapy and expected to resume normal active life in six months time.
Wishing her a speedy recovery.
陈莲娇 （Elsie ）的脚痛，已有整十年的历史了。这是因为膝盖软骨的磨损而引起关节摩擦的疼痛。最近的两年里，脚痛使到她行动不方便，所以大部分时间都是留在家里。她常有听到一些关于手术不成功，或手术后情形更糟的故事，所以对于寻医根治，特别是动手术的事，避而远之。
大约两个月前，她因跌倒而伤到了脚，所以决定要去找骨科专家治疗。专科医生向她推荐了双脚更换膝盖手术。她也接受了。
在将近手术日期时，她的左手的一粒小瘤突然扩大，变成了一粒大肿瘤。医生马上决定把它割除，脚的手术也得延迟了。
在四月二十九日，也就是割除肿瘤手术后的三个星期，她再到会医院，进行更换膝盖的手术。手术室在半身麻醉的情形下进行的。她可以听到电钻声，锤子声，还有电锯声。虽然是有点怕人，但她藉助祈祷，保持镇定。
早几天，我和太太去探访她。她的状况良好，目前在进行康复治疗。医生说需要六个月才能完全复原，回复到正常的生活。
祝愿她早日康复，过一个如往般的活跃生活。
Saturday, May 10, 2008
A brave lady 勇敢的妇人
Mrs Lee underwent a double knee replacement one and a half years ago at Gleneagles Hospital, a private hospital in Kuala Lumpur. She went through painful post-surgery physiotherapy. After two months, she has constant fever and walked in pain. The operation result was not as expected.
For more than a year after operation, she bore the pain silently. She was able to walk and travel but the pain was always there, even when she was sleeping. As the pain became more intense, she decided to seek treatment from a specialist at the government-run Putrajaya Hospital.
It was diagnosed that the artificial knees planted were out of size and ill fitted. The doctor recommended another operation to replace them. She was in a dilemma and a painful decision has to be made.
On 30th April, she underwent another operation to ratify the mistake done by the previous doctor at Gleneagles Hospital. The post-operation pain and suffering doubled the previous one.
But she bravely looking forward to many more years of active life. She is bearing the pain, suffering.....and anger....in stride! My wife and I have visited her last Friday. She was in good spirit. She was able to stand up and walk with the aid of a walker.
I wish this brave lady well and pray for her speedy recovery. Happy mother's day too.
**This is the operation that I have to decide to undergo in the near future (six months to one year.)
李太太在一年半前，在吉隆坡的一间私人医院，鹰阁医院，动了手术去换人造膝盖骨。手术后，进行了痛苦的康复治疗。两个月过后，她走路还有疼痛，手术的成绩不是如意料之中。
在 手术后的一年多里，她默默的忍受着这种痛苦。她能够走路，还可以去外旅行，但那种痛，还是常常的伴随她，包括在床上睡觉时。当她不再能忍受这种痛苦的时 候，她前往政府的布城医院求医。医生诊断她换上的人造膝盖骨，原来是尺码不对，与肌肉摩擦，所以会疼痛。医生说必须重做一次，换上相对的新膝盖骨。李太面 临一个痛苦的抉择。
她毅然的决定，在四月三十日，她接受了第二次手术来矫正上次在私人医院的医生更换的错误尺码的膝盖。她手术后的痛，康复运动的痛都是上一次的手术的双倍。
但是，她很勇敢的接受这些的一切，包括第一次手术的伤痛！
我和太太在上个星期五探访了她。她已经可以站立和步行了。我祝愿这位勇敢的妇人，早日康复，过着正常，活跃的生活。也祝她母亲节快乐！
**这是我不久的将来（六个月或一年后），将要做出决定，要进行的手术。
假如你的胆子大,可参看以下
If you have a strong stomach, click to see :
For more than a year after operation, she bore the pain silently. She was able to walk and travel but the pain was always there, even when she was sleeping. As the pain became more intense, she decided to seek treatment from a specialist at the government-run Putrajaya Hospital.
It was diagnosed that the artificial knees planted were out of size and ill fitted. The doctor recommended another operation to replace them. She was in a dilemma and a painful decision has to be made.
On 30th April, she underwent another operation to ratify the mistake done by the previous doctor at Gleneagles Hospital. The post-operation pain and suffering doubled the previous one.
But she bravely looking forward to many more years of active life. She is bearing the pain, suffering.....and anger....in stride! My wife and I have visited her last Friday. She was in good spirit. She was able to stand up and walk with the aid of a walker.
I wish this brave lady well and pray for her speedy recovery. Happy mother's day too.
**This is the operation that I have to decide to undergo in the near future (six months to one year.)
李太太在一年半前，在吉隆坡的一间私人医院，鹰阁医院，动了手术去换人造膝盖骨。手术后，进行了痛苦的康复治疗。两个月过后，她走路还有疼痛，手术的成绩不是如意料之中。
在 手术后的一年多里，她默默的忍受着这种痛苦。她能够走路，还可以去外旅行，但那种痛，还是常常的伴随她，包括在床上睡觉时。当她不再能忍受这种痛苦的时 候，她前往政府的布城医院求医。医生诊断她换上的人造膝盖骨，原来是尺码不对，与肌肉摩擦，所以会疼痛。医生说必须重做一次，换上相对的新膝盖骨。李太面 临一个痛苦的抉择。
她毅然的决定，在四月三十日，她接受了第二次手术来矫正上次在私人医院的医生更换的错误尺码的膝盖。她手术后的痛，康复运动的痛都是上一次的手术的双倍。
但是，她很勇敢的接受这些的一切，包括第一次手术的伤痛！
我和太太在上个星期五探访了她。她已经可以站立和步行了。我祝愿这位勇敢的妇人，早日康复，过着正常，活跃的生活。也祝她母亲节快乐！
**这是我不久的将来（六个月或一年后），将要做出决定，要进行的手术。
假如你的胆子大,可参看以下
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A brave lady 勇敢的妇人
Mrs Lee underwent a double knee replacement one and a half years ago at Gleneagles Hospital, a private hospital in Kuala Lumpur. She went through painful post-surgery physiotherapy. After two months, she has constant fever and walked in pain. The operation result was not as expected.
For more than a year after operation, she bore the pain silently. She was able to walk and travel but the pain was always there, even when she was sleeping. As the pain became more intense, she decided to seek treatment from a specialist at the government-run Putrajaya Hospital.
It was diagnosed that the artificial knees planted were out of size and ill fitted. The doctor recommended another operation to replace them. She was in a dilemma and a painful decision has to be made.
On 30th April, she underwent another operation to ratify the mistake done by the previous doctor at Gleneagles Hospital. The post-operation pain and suffering doubled the previous one.
But she bravely looking forward to many more years of active life. She is bearing the pain, suffering.....and anger....in stride! My wife and I have visited her last Friday. She was in good spirit. She was able to stand up and walk with the aid of a walker.
I wish this brave lady well and pray for her speedy recovery. Happy mother's day too.
**This is the operation that I have to decide to undergo in the near future (six months to one year.)
李太太在一年半前，在吉隆坡的一间私人医院，鹰阁医院，动了手术去换人造膝盖骨。手术后，进行了痛苦的康复治疗。两个月过后，她走路还有疼痛，手术的成绩不是如意料之中。
在 手术后的一年多里，她默默的忍受着这种痛苦。她能够走路，还可以去外旅行，但那种痛，还是常常的伴随她，包括在床上睡觉时。当她不再能忍受这种痛苦的时 候，她前往政府的布城医院求医。医生诊断她换上的人造膝盖骨，原来是尺码不对，与肌肉摩擦，所以会疼痛。医生说必须重做一次，换上相对的新膝盖骨。李太面 临一个痛苦的抉择。
她毅然的决定，在四月三十日，她接受了第二次手术来矫正上次在私人医院的医生更换的错误尺码的膝盖。她手术后的痛，康复运动的痛都是上一次的手术的双倍。
但是，她很勇敢的接受这些的一切，包括第一次手术的伤痛！
我和太太在上个星期五探访了她。她已经可以站立和步行了。我祝愿这位勇敢的妇人，早日康复，过着正常，活跃的生活。也祝她母亲节快乐！
**这是我不久的将来（六个月或一年后），将要做出决定，要进行的手术。
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For more than a year after operation, she bore the pain silently. She was able to walk and travel but the pain was always there, even when she was sleeping. As the pain became more intense, she decided to seek treatment from a specialist at the government-run Putrajaya Hospital.
It was diagnosed that the artificial knees planted were out of size and ill fitted. The doctor recommended another operation to replace them. She was in a dilemma and a painful decision has to be made.
On 30th April, she underwent another operation to ratify the mistake done by the previous doctor at Gleneagles Hospital. The post-operation pain and suffering doubled the previous one.
But she bravely looking forward to many more years of active life. She is bearing the pain, suffering.....and anger....in stride! My wife and I have visited her last Friday. She was in good spirit. She was able to stand up and walk with the aid of a walker.
I wish this brave lady well and pray for her speedy recovery. Happy mother's day too.
**This is the operation that I have to decide to undergo in the near future (six months to one year.)
李太太在一年半前，在吉隆坡的一间私人医院，鹰阁医院，动了手术去换人造膝盖骨。手术后，进行了痛苦的康复治疗。两个月过后，她走路还有疼痛，手术的成绩不是如意料之中。
在 手术后的一年多里，她默默的忍受着这种痛苦。她能够走路，还可以去外旅行，但那种痛，还是常常的伴随她，包括在床上睡觉时。当她不再能忍受这种痛苦的时 候，她前往政府的布城医院求医。医生诊断她换上的人造膝盖骨，原来是尺码不对，与肌肉摩擦，所以会疼痛。医生说必须重做一次，换上相对的新膝盖骨。李太面 临一个痛苦的抉择。
她毅然的决定，在四月三十日，她接受了第二次手术来矫正上次在私人医院的医生更换的错误尺码的膝盖。她手术后的痛，康复运动的痛都是上一次的手术的双倍。
但是，她很勇敢的接受这些的一切，包括第一次手术的伤痛！
我和太太在上个星期五探访了她。她已经可以站立和步行了。我祝愿这位勇敢的妇人，早日康复，过着正常，活跃的生活。也祝她母亲节快乐！
**这是我不久的将来（六个月或一年后），将要做出决定，要进行的手术。
假如你的胆子大,可参看以下
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Birthday girl 欢庆生日
My neighbour, Alwi and Jalina is a Malay couple with two children. They are open and tolerant (of us keeping 3 dogs.Today, we are invited to celebrate their daughter, Aifa's tenth birthday. Their children are very close to us.
Aifa & cousins
表兄弟
我的邻居, Alwi 及 Jalina 是对马来夫妇。他们非常开通及容忍（我们养了三只狗)。他们有两个子女。
今天，是他们的女儿，Aifa的十岁生日，我们被邀请一同庆祝。他们的子女和我们非常熟悉。
Aifa & brother, Hafiz (13)
Birthday girl 欢庆生日
My neighbour, Alwi and Jalina is a Malay couple with two children. They are open and tolerant (of us keeping 3 dogs.Today, we are invited to celebrate their daughter, Aifa's tenth birthday. Their children are very close to us.
Aifa & cousins
表兄弟
我的邻居, Alwi 及 Jalina 是对马来夫妇。他们非常开通及容忍（我们养了三只狗)。他们有两个子女。
今天，是他们的女儿，Aifa的十岁生日，我们被邀请一同庆祝。他们的子女和我们非常熟悉。
Aifa & brother, Hafiz (13)
Friday, May 9, 2008
My Tai Chi group 我的太极班
Today, being the second Saturday, the Holy Family Tai Chi group is celebrating the birthday of members born in this month.I am the only male member of this group which was started twenty years ago. Currently we have about 40 members. Many of them are above 65 years old, the oldest being 82 and we called her CJ 2 (changJiang No.2. We have this code name 20 years ago, so Stephen Chow's CJ7 is our decendent!). Ninety five percent are non-Christians.
They are a very happy and healthy lot. Tai Chi exercise not only promote good health among members, also great fellowship and friendship.
They come to church exercise Tai Chi daily and live everyday happily and healthily.
The biggest challenge they are facing now is the ever changing night-shift Guard of the church. Since the past one year, after the retirement of the former guard, they are at the mercy of the sleeping-0n-duty guard to open the main gate at 6:15 am to come in for exercise. Sometimes they are bullied by younger guard because they are forced to push open the heavy metal gate.
Even this morning, I have to climb over the gate into the church to wake up the sleeping-like-log guard to open the gate.
The group was formed in August 1987. To mark the first anniversary, we planted a Jasmin tree to mark the occasion. Two months ago, the tree, the only big tree in my church compound, was cut down for no valid reason. My community has lost the moral ground on issues of environmental protection and the greening the world.
singing Happy Birthday song
欢唱生日快乐
今天是第二个星期六，加影圣家教堂太极班举行生日会，庆祝这个月份出生团员的生日。
我是这太极班的唯一团员。太极班成立至今，已进入了第二十一个年头了。我们目前约有四十个团员。她们大都在六十五岁以上，最年长的已是八十二岁了，我们称她 “长江二号”，因为她在名单里是排第二位置。（二十年前我们已启用长江二号密码了，所以，周星驰的长江七号，应该是我们的后代吧！）
她们是一群快乐和健康的人。太极运动不止促进他们的健康，也促进彼此的关怀及友情。
目前她们面对最大的挑战是那常常更换，在工作中睡觉的教堂看守员。在过去的一年里，自从前看守员因手术而退休后，他们时常要等待在铁门外，等到那睡醒好的看守员给他们开门。有时这看守员又故意不合作，她们（老妇人）需要推开那笨重的大铁门。
就在今早，我的攀越大铁门，进去把那熟睡如猪的看守员叫醒，才把铁门打开。
我们的太极班，在一九八七年八月成立。在我们庆祝第一周年的时候，我们种了一棵兰花树，以志纪念。在三个月前，那棵树在没有必要的情形下被砍掉了。如此，我的团体已经在道义上失去了保护环境和绿色地球的护伟者的立场。
My Tai Chi group 我的太极班
Today, being the second Saturday, the Holy Family Tai Chi group is celebrating the birthday of members born in this month.I am the only male member of this group which was started twenty years ago. Currently we have about 40 members. Many of them are above 65 years old, the oldest being 82 and we called her CJ 2 (changJiang No.2. We have this code name 20 years ago, so Stephen Chow's CJ7 is our decendent!). Ninety five percent are non-Christians.
They are a very happy and healthy lot. Tai Chi exercise not only promote good health among members, also great fellowship and friendship.
They come to church exercise Tai Chi daily and live everyday happily and healthily.
The biggest challenge they are facing now is the ever changing night-shift Guard of the church. Since the past one year, after the retirement of the former guard, they are at the mercy of the sleeping-0n-duty guard to open the main gate at 6:15 am to come in for exercise. Sometimes they are bullied by younger guard because they are forced to push open the heavy metal gate.
Even this morning, I have to climb over the gate into the church to wake up the sleeping-like-log guard to open the gate.
The group was formed in August 1987. To mark the first anniversary, we planted a Jasmin tree to mark the occasion. Two months ago, the tree, the only big tree in my church compound, was cut down for no valid reason. My community has lost the moral ground on issues of environmental protection and the greening the world.
singing Happy Birthday song
欢唱生日快乐
今天是第二个星期六，加影圣家教堂太极班举行生日会，庆祝这个月份出生团员的生日。
我是这太极班的唯一团员。太极班成立至今，已进入了第二十一个年头了。我们目前约有四十个团员。她们大都在六十五岁以上，最年长的已是八十二岁了，我们称她 “长江二号”，因为她在名单里是排第二位置。（二十年前我们已启用长江二号密码了，所以，周星驰的长江七号，应该是我们的后代吧！）
她们是一群快乐和健康的人。太极运动不止促进他们的健康，也促进彼此的关怀及友情。
目前她们面对最大的挑战是那常常更换，在工作中睡觉的教堂看守员。在过去的一年里，自从前看守员因手术而退休后，他们时常要等待在铁门外，等到那睡醒好的看守员给他们开门。有时这看守员又故意不合作，她们（老妇人）需要推开那笨重的大铁门。
就在今早，我的攀越大铁门，进去把那熟睡如猪的看守员叫醒，才把铁门打开。
我们的太极班，在一九八七年八月成立。在我们庆祝第一周年的时候，我们种了一棵兰花树，以志纪念。在三个月前，那棵树在没有必要的情形下被砍掉了。如此，我的团体已经在道义上失去了保护环境和绿色地球的护伟者的立场。
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