Love gives one pleasure, love brings one pain. And when both are gone, love remains. Who can explain the ecstasy and mystery of love.
A buried memory was resurrected recently. At a low point in my life, it was love - agape love - that lifted me...gave me back my wings...put me on course...and propelled me beyond my fears, doubts and limitations. Freedom comes with the liberation of the mind. "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me..."A review by:
Mr. Chan Bing Fai
Former school teacher, Headmaster and educational technologist
Lynn Wong's latest book is SMILE though your heart is ACHING. This is a much awaited book, a worthy sequel to her first book "As Time Goes By" published five years ago. Both her books are generally about life and living. They are not autobiographies.
Her first book is centred more on childhood memories and growing up pains based more on events, observations and her responses and reactions to them, with the innocence of a child. Her latest book, however, is about the adult world with its ups and downs.
It is also about fighting corporate battles.
The words she has chosen carry her thoughts succinctly. They are warm and friendly without being pretentious. The topics included in both her books cover a broad spectrum of subjects and events. Some are more hilarious and many are focused on a more serious note.
Her approach to life is spontaneous, governed by prudence and common sense. It appears lighthearted and easy. Being a keen observer, even trifles, will not escape her scrutiny. Her response to these is largely based on common sense and knowledge; laced with wisdom.
Her thoughts flow through smoothly from one idea to another and the transition is gentle, methodical, tidy and logical. Lynn's philosophy appears simple and yet very profound and thoughtful; gracious and tinged with a lot of human skills and understanding.
Her books are very personal and subjective; unique, highly perceptive, intimate and reflective. I have enjoyed reading both her books and excitedly look forward to her next one which I hope will not take too long to come to fruition.
Her artist -illustrator- is equally talented in bringing out the many encounters and experiences of the author through her drawings; depicting expressions, moods and emotions subtly and with precision. Congratulations to both of you for complementing each other perfectly!
The typography and layout is attractive and designed for easy reading. The book is available in major bookstores.
It is priced at RM27.90.
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Wednesday, March 17, 2021
RESTORATION
The food cover was headed for the trash bin this AM.
It had holes and other flaws in it. My honey saw me put the old thing into a plastic bag for disposal and chided me. "Why throw...just tape it up! No one else would notice. Only the flies would complain!" He was dead serious. And so it was saved. Guess what...I felt pretty good about that. Taped, it looked rather unsightly but continued to serve its purpose. Waste not, want not!
Shifting gears, I thought about certain (past and present) relationships. Outwardly not pleasing anymore...throw. Too troublesome...discard. Not agreeable ...ostracized. We tend to choose the easy way. Such a pity to trash those that could be restored and be significant once again. I wish, this year, we all could recover at least one particular relationship we had thrown away - written off ...BELIEVE
All things are possible to those who believe!
Steer away from negative thoughts and feelings of despair, desperation, destruction and doom.Keep listening to the right word ... chew on the good stuff ... declare victory.
WORTHY
Save the talk on prudence and frugality for another day! Receive with joy and gladness the affection, affirmation and approval from loved ones who applaud, admire and appreciate you. Relish the thoughtfulness and bask in the love and adoration.
You're worth it...Happy Women's Day...
Monday, January 25, 2021
CNY BAKES
Our son and daughter-in-grace founded their humble pie kitchen in May 2020 and have since enlarged their selection of pies from one to five different flavours. Each distinct in taste and yummy.
PROPELLED BEYOND...
Beautiful days are possible despite unfavourable circumstances!
Be excited...be ecstatic...be enthusiastic...be engaged with life. Enlarge your horizon.Be a peacemaker; be happy and cheer others on.
Be grateful.
Laugh much and often.
Don't sweat the small stuff.
Count your blessings.
Love life...
I declare and decree in 2021 we shall be propelled beyond all that we have ever imagined or hoped for, in all areas of our lives: family, relationship, health, career, business, finance etc.
Surely by God's grace, we will not merely get by but thrive and soar higher than before!
NOSTALGIA ----ATGB and SMILE
Following text really made my day...and night
Thursday, January 7, 2021
ELEVEN YEAR WAIT
Once upon a time I wished it. Finally I am about to live it - the fulfilment of an eleven year dream that had refused to go away! The key to our dream house...surely a tremendous 'gift' by God's grace and perfect timing. Our beautiful current home has served us well for over twenty two years. We loathe to move but our growing family need more space. The old dame has given us plenteous sweet and significant memories to cherish. Time to move on. Onward to our new home with so much to look forward to. Giving thanks with a grateful heart..
PIES...PIES...PIES
Yummy in my tummy!
REACH OUT
You have the ability to make someone's wish come true...the power to make a difference. Reach out; find a need and meet it.





















