Encountering the Elderly…

Today, a sunny day and the heat are just outrageous. Being hard headed I went out for lunch with colleagues. As we walk towards the street, I saw an old man walking towards my walking very slowly with his old and rusted crutch. He looks familiar and I realized that I saw him few months back. Seeing him taking his small & slow steps towards his destination, a lot of questions occurring in my mind.

- Why is this elderly who is having difficulties on walking in the center of the city?

- What’s his purpose here?

- Where’s his family and friends?

- Is he in pain?

As I walked pass him, I regretted that I didn’t turn back and offer my assistance. Instead, I walked pass him with a sore in heart.

I should have just turn back as my heart was speaking to me. Although he might not need any help but at least offer myself. Furthermore, a gently tap on his shoulder may encourage him to go further.

There’s no point for me to dwell in regrets but nevertheless, I’m humbled and in realization.

My heart hopes for the best to come his way everyday.

Donation to Safe...

The National Blood Bank called me last week, asking me to go over their center as they need my blood donation.

Eventually, they need my blood which contains a type of antibody which currently a patient needs urgently.

It took me a day to finally decide to accept their request because there were obstacles along that period.

It was Friday, honestly, I was a bit tired after work but I believe it is fine for me because I realized the urgency of this matter and my body can handle it since I’m not working tomorrow.

Finally I have the chance to visit the National Blood Bank by myself. The staffs are very friendly and polite. Furthermore, they fetch me to their bank.



During my donation, I met a few regular donors. There’s a guy beside me told me that he will make a donation once a year. I believe all these donors are having a big heart to help others but when I look around the room with 40 sits only 5 people was in that room including me. Then I wonder, is it very hard to get a donor nowadays as people are more busy with life, work and rushing time especially in city?

After my donation, as per usual procedure, they will offer me hot drinks and pastries. I took a 10 minutes rest on the pantry. Then, I got up and they fetch me home with their jeep.

I do feel good after the donation because I know that I might safe a life today. Furthermore, I got to understand that my blood is rare and I myself need such blood type when I needed (Of cause I won’t want anything bad happen to me… Haha..).

To you all out there, I encourage you to visit the National Blood Bank when you have an opportunity or participate in any blood donation campaign. You will understand how the good feeling I’m carrying with me.

Cheers.

Holding Things Together...

Another day at work, with so many issues in my mind.
Family, Friends,
People that I love.

Problems, issues, arguments, fighting, abandoned and many more.
Lately, I’m trying to pull things together when there fallen apart.

Trying and trying to make things right, positively and encouraging.
But what I’m doing here seems not enough.

I came to realized that I’m just a human, weak with limitations.

Sometimes, I fall in tears, feel abandoned, lonely, stressed, lost and in pain but I still continue to go on with every oz of my strength try to fix things and make things right.

If would one day I had finished giving my care, love and concern to others, who will help me? Who will replenish what I had lost?

No matter what are the consequences, I still need to press on.

Without love, without support, without encouragement, I still need to go on.
Step by step, little by little.

Seek For The One Who Understands You…

Everyone in the world are looking and searching for true love.

Seeking for a love that’s so sweet which will brighten up your day and everyday seems to be a sunny day. We all know that it’s easy to fall in love with someone but it’s not easy maintaining it.

Everyone are seeking and pursuing own happiness; no doubt that people are also seeking for someone who really love and understand them.

There is nothing as a perfect relationship but here’s one special thing take makes a relationship seems to be perfect and last forever and that “understanding”.

- They know the best way to comfort you when you are sad.

- They know what’s your fear and will protect your from being harm again.

- They know what your favorite food and will safe the last piece for you.

- They know what makes you smile and will make sure it’ll make you smile when you are down.

- They know how make you feel secure when you are in fear.

- They know you’ll always worry and concern and will send you a simple message tell you he/ she is fine.

- They will never give up on explaining their mistakes just to make you understand.

- They know your behavior and will advise you to stop doing things that you might regret for the rest of your life.

For my personal view, to make someone happy and comfortable is to make and keep things simple. Complexity doesn’t mean perfection.

Remembrance of a Brother...

Raymond Ong

Passed away:
19 Nov 2008

Although I don’t really got to chance to know him better, through out all this years of knowing him, he’s a great person to talk to, always encourages, never take in negative thoughts, funny, joyful, a person with a big heart and always hold on to his faith.

He has gone to a better place and we’ll definitely miss him especially his 5 children and beautiful wife. Your laughter, jokes, encouragement and testimonies will always in our heart.

Blessings flow to Raymond’s family and love ones. Let strength, faith, joy, happiness, health, love, patience, courage and wisdom to rain upon his family.

His family shall be strong and live in life of abundance.

“We can’t promise tomorrow but we can let our love ones know how much we really love them now.”

A Perfect Gift for Christmas…

Wohoo… Christmas is around the corner. Some of us are busying with their Christmas preparation and gifts hunting. Looking and thinking for the best gift to their love ones. Decorating their house with Christmas lightings and most importantly Christmas tree.

As I aware of this season, I can only use one word to describe Christmas…. “BUSY”…

Too busy with shopping, preparations, thinking how to make your love ones happy during Christmas. Well, yes, it’s really worth it to see your love ones having a smile on their face. But then, don’t be to busy until you neglected what’s really important in your life and someone who needs you the most.

What’s perfect gift for Christmas?

Your family members might come and approach you with a list of stuff they want for Christmas. Some might be expensive, hard to get and unnecessary. Well, I guess it’s normal for people to give request and know what the best gift of the year is.

I still remember there’s one time my mom came up to me tell me this:-

“Son, do you know that’s the best gift you had given to me?” she asked.
“Hmmm… what’s that?” I asked.
“It’s the mother’s day card that you made for me by ourselves.” she replied.
“But that’s very cheap and it doesn’t cost much.” I asked with curious.
“When I look on that card, I can imagine your little hands doing all the designing and most importantly is the effort you put on the card.” she said.

This really put a smile on my face.

Do you ever encounter your love ones keep telling you not to spend anything for him/ her for Christmas? For me personally, these are the people that really love me and understand me the most.

They know that you’ll be spending a lot during Christmas; food, parties, gifts, entertainments and last but not least your existing commitments. We know pretty well that they are saying this it’s because they are concern and care for you. Funny thing is that they might feel sad when you brought something them an expensive gift for them.

So, what is the perfect gift for Christmas?

A hand made Christmas card, cook Christmas dinner, and give your love one a long and romantic kiss in the Christmas morning. Besides all these, most importantly to be home for Christmas and spending good time with your love ones…

In this point of time, I suddenly feel so sad. Not sure why…
Anyway, I realized something; your siblings and friends might come to you and said they want this and that but your parents and your true love will say “No, don’t spend for me in Christmas. Keep it as your savings or use it during emergency.”

I really thankful to these people in my life, they really concern about my everything and they know the burdens and responsibility that I’m carrying.

“So, what do you want for Christmas if you don’t want me to spend?”

“Just spend your Christmas with me. You are the best gift I ever have.”

Wow, how sweet that sound. It’s just so touched to know that all they want for Christmas is you and only you.

If you don’t know what to give to your love ones for Christmas, just look in to their eyes and the answer is there.

Merry Christmas to you all.

Given…

To give what can be given,
To love what is right.

Nourish them with love,
Sprinkle them with joy and gladness.

Time to realize, time to appreciate.

Come and understand my intuitions,
Come touch my heart and fill me.
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Don’t take it as sympathy,
Just keep it with sincerity.