*hey all, these are the update on the birthday celebration for some of you who cant make it* (:
it was a good dinner, i am glad that i went. indeed, i am blessed, by the presence of the people, by her and by the FOOD!! it was super yummy! and the place of celebration, is nonetheless, the favorite place of mine and other people of all time - flaming pot or previously known as ISARIBI!!
it was raining cats and dogs during the evening and i almost couldnt make it. but then, something kept me up, i couldnt take a nap, i couldnt rest, and coupled with the smses from kc, i just knew that i need to go. so i got up, changed and pooooof - off to fetch kc and isaribi. was late, im sorry.
but guess what?? so many people came to celebrate her birthday!!!! 12 of us! wow!! i didnt expect so many of them came and all are laughing and chit chatting when i arrived. and i was greeted with warm smiles and jokes..anyway, the main focus here is not me, it is her -
auntie khenghong....
the dinner started off well, with us making jokes and catching up with one another. lawrence kt prayed for the food and auntie khenghong, and then she shared her testimonies with us...she shared a lot of stuff, about her trust, perseverance, faith, love and life in Jesus. i remembered her saying that "
i am very touched..i went to the cemetery and told haryong that i would not cry, but i cant help myself but cry, because i really feel so touched. i am blessed with so many friends and family members who love me and care about me" and many many more.
her short speech, brings tears to my eyes, and some of the ladies too - auntie leanmei & auntie evelyn. she is a strong lady, a lady of passion, a prayerful lady, a lady of prayer, living her life to love God's people, because according to her,
God has first love us, and we should love His people. she shared with us about uncle haryong too, saying that he always mentor, guide and mould her into who she is right now, uncle haryong is not just a husband, he is a best friend, a mentor and many many more. that is why, she misses him very very much. more tears came out at this point. we all miss him and we all feel her pain. though not 100% but we still feel it. she is strong,
always proclaiming God's goodness, righteousness and greatness. she will never mock or blame God, even through her difficult time like this,
she still praises God for His love, she knew and believe that God will and is taking care of her. this is the life God has chosen for her, and she will go through it with Him. no doubt, she missed uncle haryong, we miss him too..but, non can compare to the feeling she felt. i am very glad to see so many of us turned up for the dinner - myself,kc,leanmei, evelyn, chenghin,irene,chengliew,cordi,lawrencekt,calvin,lawrenceyeoh. i am glad that some of us from the CG are able to make it.
she has been a blessing in the lives of so many people, and she will continue to be. we all love her. tears came out from her eyes as we prayed, as she shared, as we sang the birthday song and after she cut the birthday cake. i guess, she is really touched by the love shown by the people whom care about her and also, as she misses uncle haryong.
as we continue with our tradition, all of us said the good things about her,
all from what we have experience from her ourselves. prayers, care, concern, smile, perseverance, grace, mercy, thoughtfulness, willingness, passion, faith, trust, selfless love, guidance and many many more. indeed, she is a role model to all of us there, to some,
she is also a mother, be it young or old, big or small. almost all of us, praise her and her late husband, uncle haryong. this couple, has really touches the hearts and lives of many, that non can ever count the blessing and love that they have given and shown others.
they live their life for God and God alone, winning soul for Christ's kingdom, and pouring out all they can with what they have and praying earnessly and continously for each and everyone that come into their lives.
they really showed me that
prayer changes things and always be patient with God's people. thank you for being such a great person auntie, truly you are a strong lady! YAYYY!!!!
we wish you, a blessed birthday! you are a blessing to all!
tonight, i know that God is gracious and in Him, all are victorious.
just me, Ally
p/s: please forgive the typo and grammer k? hehe =p