Result : The Five Love Languages

The Five Love Languages

My primary love language is probably
Quality Time
with a secondary love language being
Physical Touch.

Complete set of results

Quality Time:		10
Physical Touch:		8
Acts of Service:		6
Words of Affirmation:		4
Receiving Gifts:		2

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Unhappiness in relationships, according to Dr. Gary Chapman, is often due to the fact that we speak different love languages. Sometimes we don't understand our partner's requirements, or even our own. We all have a "love tank" that needs to be filled in order for us to express love to others, but there are different means by which our tank can be filled, and there are different ways that we can express love to others.

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You never did let go

As children bring their broken toys with tears for us to mend,
I brought my broken dreams to God,
because He was my friend.
But then, instead of leaving Him in peace to work alone,
I hung round and tried to help,
with ways that were my own.
At last I snatched them back and cried, How could you be so slow?
My child, He said, what could I do?
You never did let go.

Today my colleague gave me this poem. A touching poem which reminded me to trust God. To learn to let go and let God. To trust that He loves me and He will give me the best.

An angry mother and crying daughter

Yesterday morning when I was at the bus-stop waiting for bus to go to the interchange, I saw a mother with two children. One of her children was crying and the mother was scolding her daughter. I was shocked when the mother started pushing her daughter to the ground several times and ignored her. How could a mother do that to her child? Even if her daughter was kicking a fuss over some matter, the mother should not treat her daughter like that. Her little brother was standing a distance away frowning. He might be wondering what had happened.

What would the child be like when she grow up?

Parenting. It is tough.

Good parenting skill can be learnt. We can learn from the Bible and also parents who raise good children.

When you are a child u speak like a child...

When you are a child, you speak like a child. When you are an adult, you speak like an adult. When you are old and helpless, you speak like a child.

A few of us went to St Theresa's Home on 24 June 06 (Saturday) to befriend and to help the old folks there. We hope to offer our time to help at least once a month.

St Theresa's Home is a voluntary welfare organization that is committed to providing a holistic nursing programme for the disadvantaged, destitute and the aged sick in our community. This home has been in Singapore for about 70 years, having been established by the Little Sisters of the Poor back in 1953. The Little Sisters of the Poor cared for the aged poor with love and respect regardless of race or religion.

We were briefed before we start the orientation. Andrew (not his real name..forgotten actually), the person-in-charge, shared with us the history of the home and how to speak and handle the old folks in the home. Do not ask them questions like "Why are you here?", "How long have you been here?"..etc as most of them did not come to this home at their own accord.

The girls followed Estella, my good friend who is a social worker working in this home, to visit the female residents. The guys followed Andrew to the befriend the male residents.

Estella introduced us to many of the female residents. I talked to them in English, Mandarin and also broken Teo chew. I was impressed by one lady who has both her legs amputated. She has artificial legs attached instead. When we first saw her on that day, she was holding on to the railing exercising. She was very positive when we talked to her. She even sang us a Christian song, "Jesus loves me". She was so joyful despite her physical limitation.

We met another lady, who was blind in one eye. She greeted us and asked us whether our family and relatives know Christ personally in their lives. She said that all should come to know God and even offered to pray for our family's salvation.

I was awed by what God has done in these ladies' lives. As I reflect upon my own life, I realize that I need to find strength in Him in many things that I do. I can do all things through Christ who strengthen me - Phil 4:13.

It was a fruitful trip. I enjoyed talking to the old folks though I had some difficulties communicating to some in chinese dialects. I believe our presence and help brought some joy to the old folks' lives ;-)

Simplicity

Recently, I watched a animation movie called “Cars”. This movie is about a race car called Lighting McQueen’s life in the fast lane and how his unexpected detour to a sleepy town and the few characters that he met who helped him realize that there are more important things in life than trophies, fame and sponsorship. Life is more than just thriving to win in the rat race.

Father’s day was 2 days ago. My family had dinner together at Soup restaurant. We had our favourite Samsui chicken. While eating, I saw a little girl beside our table playing with her chopsticks. She held one chopstick in her hand and imagined herself playing violin. Children are so creative. They can use whatever in their hands and transform them into their play things.

Kawan go Melaka

It has been a long time since I last blogged. Just a brief update to all on what has been happening in my life.

I just came back from Malacca for our "Kawan go Melaka" adult getaway over the weekend. Kawan means friend in Malay. It was a good getaway indeed from the busy lifestyle in Singapore. I had an opportunity to spend extended time with brothers and sisters in Christ from Hope Singapore and also to dedicate time to spend with Him. During this camp, God reminded me of who He is in my life.

We played captain ball at the beach with the unit. A good game.

I enjoyed playing pictionary with my CG. I saw the crazy side of them. It was delightful to see the laughter and joy on their faces. I thank God for all friends that He has placed in my life.

The newlywed, David and Andrea, are now in Bali for their honeymoon after the getaway.

I just realised that I am quite slow in responsing to issues, be it good or bad, emotionally. I appear cool and unaffected when I hear good or bad news. Only after several hours later then I will start to feel happy or sad. So my friends, if you think that I am cool or 'cold-blooded', you are very wrong. It's just that your friend here is slow..hehe.