The intent to educate the young and inspire the not so young has resulted in the outpour of compassion and kindness.
I sincerely thank all your gift of warmth and concern. When planting an incense stick, we contemplate that joy and happiness to spread far and wide. It is such comfort to be immersed in this joy and happiness of the kind hearted ones. Gratitude is hard to express in words. I only offer the palms together and a Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu, feeling it deeply the gratitude.
Your email, your calls, your pat on the arm, your offer to delicate merit and the many who are too shy on the keyboard… you make a difference.
Nainai is well enough to go home tomorrow :)
Devas are for real.
Metta,
jkhoowc
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Nainai
Hey Champ,
It warms my heart learning about your concern for Nainai’s condition.
A few months back I cried learning that Nainai has stage four cancer. The tumors have since spread to her bones and lungs. Today I cry because of your compassion and your show of love. It is the tears of joy knowing that our family is full of love and we care for each other. I rejoice at the DNA of hard work, honesty and compassion that Nainai has infused in us.
Nainai has always led a dignified life. She came to Penang at the age of four, survived the Second World War, endured an unhappy marriage and brought up seven children in an upright manner. We were poor but always honorable. Each member of the family was always prepared to sacrifice for the good of the rest. You have heard my stories many times before :)
I did a day trip to Penang on Wednesday, she was happy to see me. She looked no different from when we last saw her during Chinese New Year, always cheerful and upbeat. I was able to detect an occasional discomfort but she put on a brave face. They drain a liter of fluid from each of her lungs. I called yesterday and this evening, she was her usual cheerful self. I asked when can she go home and she said she will leave it to the doctor. She has no desire. No desire to stay, no desire to go home. She is just enjoying every moment at hand, the visitors, the flowers and all the fuss over her. When she can sleep, she sleeps. When she cannot sleep, she meditates.
Nainai understands the way of life. The journey of birth, old age, sickness and death is the path all must travel. It does not matter if one is a poor peasant or the mighty king. Death is not sometimes to be feared because she has lived well. When she passes on we will of cause be saddened because we will never see Nainai again but let’s celebrate her life. How long will Nainai survive is not important, what is important is the quality of her life from now on and the lessons Nainai teaches us. Treasure life now, make the best of it, put in the right effort, be good, be generous and be up right. When it’s time to go, there is no need to cling on, just like Nainai.
Do take care of yourself in Pulau Tekong,
May you be well and happy,
Dad
190211.
It warms my heart learning about your concern for Nainai’s condition.
A few months back I cried learning that Nainai has stage four cancer. The tumors have since spread to her bones and lungs. Today I cry because of your compassion and your show of love. It is the tears of joy knowing that our family is full of love and we care for each other. I rejoice at the DNA of hard work, honesty and compassion that Nainai has infused in us.
Nainai has always led a dignified life. She came to Penang at the age of four, survived the Second World War, endured an unhappy marriage and brought up seven children in an upright manner. We were poor but always honorable. Each member of the family was always prepared to sacrifice for the good of the rest. You have heard my stories many times before :)
I did a day trip to Penang on Wednesday, she was happy to see me. She looked no different from when we last saw her during Chinese New Year, always cheerful and upbeat. I was able to detect an occasional discomfort but she put on a brave face. They drain a liter of fluid from each of her lungs. I called yesterday and this evening, she was her usual cheerful self. I asked when can she go home and she said she will leave it to the doctor. She has no desire. No desire to stay, no desire to go home. She is just enjoying every moment at hand, the visitors, the flowers and all the fuss over her. When she can sleep, she sleeps. When she cannot sleep, she meditates.
Nainai understands the way of life. The journey of birth, old age, sickness and death is the path all must travel. It does not matter if one is a poor peasant or the mighty king. Death is not sometimes to be feared because she has lived well. When she passes on we will of cause be saddened because we will never see Nainai again but let’s celebrate her life. How long will Nainai survive is not important, what is important is the quality of her life from now on and the lessons Nainai teaches us. Treasure life now, make the best of it, put in the right effort, be good, be generous and be up right. When it’s time to go, there is no need to cling on, just like Nainai.
Do take care of yourself in Pulau Tekong,
May you be well and happy,
Dad
190211.
Friday, February 18, 2011
Bellboating and Kayaking
Bellboating and Kayaking registration is closing this Sunday 20 Feb 1011 as we need at least 2 weeks processing time.
If you're interested to join, please don't forget to pass to any of the coaches one form + $18 per activity this Sunday. Please remember to fill in both pages of the form including the declaration on the 2nd page.
As Coach Bita mentioned last week, you can invite your friends along if they are interested.
FYI, I've just email your mommies and daddies' a copy of the form and also informed them of the registration close date.
See y'all this Sunday.
Coach EK
If you're interested to join, please don't forget to pass to any of the coaches one form + $18 per activity this Sunday. Please remember to fill in both pages of the form including the declaration on the 2nd page.
As Coach Bita mentioned last week, you can invite your friends along if they are interested.
FYI, I've just email your mommies and daddies' a copy of the form and also informed them of the registration close date.
See y'all this Sunday.
Coach EK
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Right attitude makes own luck
My 小朋友 of many years has started a blog. I love the article by Paul Holmes that he has posted. You may want to have a read too.
http://viewsideline.blogspot.com/
http://viewsideline.blogspot.com/
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Jade And Brian's Post
We're supposed to post something here but it's still unfinished...We'll post it later...
Your Brother (and Sister) In Arms,
Jade & Brian
P.S. WE LOVE CHEESE!!!
Your Brother (and Sister) In Arms,
Jade & Brian
P.S. WE LOVE CHEESE!!!
Friday, February 4, 2011
My CNY...
Yo people!Apparently I'm the only YP posting here...Guess the others are too lazy...
Anyway it's CNY!新年快乐！恭喜发财！万事如意! And for the *cough cough* shorter ones:快高长大！For the adults - something horrible that I seriously don't want to be.I LOVE BEING A KID!KIDS RULE! - 万岁万岁万万岁！年年有欲！
Anyway CNY is a time every kid loves(generally speaking),we get ang paos (red packets),and with it $MONEY$!
Guess what I'm doing with mine,come on,guess!Close your eyes and think of what I'm going to do.Close it for 'bout a minute.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Done?
Here's how I'm going to use it- 60%- goes to charity
- 40%- is saved for later use
How many of you actually do that?Give away your money to charity?I'm not sure when or why I'm doing it,but I really think everyone of us should take up this practice,to give money away to the less fortunate...
Anyway,that 40% is for my personal use e.g. BUY CHEESE!
I really hope this will inspire my fellow YPians (YPians?Weird...) to give away money to others.Just for the sake of helping people...
Ciao,
Brian
P.S. To ppl in Sec 1:My new school is scary...
P.P.S Hey,check out my blog!
Anyway it's CNY!新年快乐！恭喜发财！万事如意! And for the *cough cough* shorter ones:快高长大！For the adults - something horrible that I seriously don't want to be.I LOVE BEING A KID!KIDS RULE! - 万岁万岁万万岁！年年有欲！
Anyway CNY is a time every kid loves(generally speaking),we get ang paos (red packets),and with it $MONEY$!
Guess what I'm doing with mine,come on,guess!Close your eyes and think of what I'm going to do.Close it for 'bout a minute.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Done?
Here's how I'm going to use it- 60%- goes to charity
- 40%- is saved for later use
How many of you actually do that?Give away your money to charity?I'm not sure when or why I'm doing it,but I really think everyone of us should take up this practice,to give money away to the less fortunate...
Anyway,that 40% is for my personal use e.g. BUY CHEESE!
I really hope this will inspire my fellow YPians (YPians?Weird...) to give away money to others.Just for the sake of helping people...
Ciao,
Brian
P.S. To ppl in Sec 1:My new school is scary...
P.P.S Hey,check out my blog!
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