visited grandma at johnson's house earlier just now with my sis..
and both of us were pleasantly surprised that grandma looked much better than when we last saw her a few weeks ago! the swelling in her leg had largely subsided...and she looked much fresher.
Thank God!
so glad and relieved to see her.. and she looked much happier too. she was happily telling us that she felt so good to be back here in Sg cos after all these yrs in Shanghai, she still finds Sg food nicer, and back home here, she is glad for the kind neighbours' company and help, glad for the company she has found in my cousin's guys friends. and me and my sis saw and heard for ourselves what she meant.
at 8plus, the lady neighbour next door brought over a neatly packed home cooked rice in a plastic container. Inside were vegetables, a few mushrooms, a prawn and water steamed egg. It sure looked tasty and freshly cooked. She handed it over to grandma and asked her to eat. As she conversed with grandma, we got to know that she has been doing this on a regular basis. In fact, she cooks lunch and dinner for grandma. And while my uncle is prepared to pay her for the food, she has refused; even when grandma insisted. Both my sister and i had to agree that lady neighbour is real kind. And as we chatted with grandma, johnson's group of friends made themselves at home. They were polite and cordial towards grandma, never forgetting to greet her "ah ma" when they stepped into the house; ever so quick to help her - be it getting a spoon, or holding her. My sister and i were amazed by their actions. Indeed, NEVER judge a book by its cover. Though some of them smoked, had tatoos, and spoke in hokkien mostly, i respect them for caring for grandma. And grandma is more than happy to have more "grandsons". We could see that she love their company.
Visiting grandma today...could sense that she is really happy to be back home. In fact, she is so contented here that she keep commenting that she doesnt want to go back to Shanghai. She says she is much better here. Back in Shanghai, she had nothing to do, no one to talk to. I have to agree. Of cos when she is here, we also have to make sure she is looked after and cared for. I definitely would not want my grandma to be like the granny in money no enough. Never. it is CRUEL to treat any elderly in that manner; more so your own kin!
and my sis and i decided we shall visit grandma once a week, to keep her company. really dunno how much time she has, but as much as we can, we will visit her. Grandma is so dear to us.
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haven really blogged for quite some time. frankly speaking, been slowly losing interest in blogging. sometimes, it feels like i am blogging to entertain those who read. so after a while, i just stopped blogging. ever since i started work at REACH, also reduced much of msn-ing at nite. these nites, i prefer the TV and sleep over msn. maybe i am just too tired to socialise.. afterall, my work is all about being social isnt it? :)
been listening to this song, Oceans Will Part (by Hillsong), alot lately... my fave song recently bcos of its lyrics, esp the bold few;
If my heart has grown cold,
There Your love will unfold;
As You open my eyes to the work of Your hand.
When I'm blind to my way,
There Your Spirit will pray;
As You open my eyes to the work of Your hand,
As You open my eyes to the work of Your hand.
Chorus:
Oceans will part; nations come
At the whisper of Your call.
Hope will rise; glory shown.
In my life, Your will be done.
Present suffering may pass,Lord, Your mercy will last;
As You open my eyes to the work of Your hand.
And my heart will find praise,I'll delight in Your way,
As You open my eyes to the work of Your hand,
As You open my eyes to the work of Your hand.
and yes right now in my life, i am praying that God's will be done in my life. sometimes, i am just so unsure, so lost about Your will for my life. esp so when things get discouraging, and life gets weary, when i question myself, ..and i feel so dry.
Lord let your love unfold in my life..
nothing else would i want, except Your will in my life Lord.
everything i face
i know you are here with me
no greater love than Yours
no greater assurance
than the one You've already given
its pure joy and encouragement to know You're here with me Lord
so even when words seems harsh, and circumstances bleak
I'll delight in You
and find comfort in Your word
I will choose to worship and adore You
For your love never fails.
In my life, Your will be done.
