It rained cats and dogs when we made our way to Gracehaven Home. We went by public transport which took us slightly over an hour. This year there was no drama, but the Home Youth and children put on very good items. Anyone can tell, they have rehearsed well. This was followed by a sumptuous dinner. This was the first Christmas for Lieutenants Anthony and Wai Chan Yong who are in charge of the Home.
Then on Saturday, Majors Lim Chee Kwee and Annie came for us and took us to Peacehaven for their celebration. The nurses and staff put on a good programme. Sister Linda Lim a former resident of Children's Home many years ago and now retired had trained 'line dance group' at Peacehaven. We have known Linda for many years, perhaps half a century. Good to see these former girls returning to the Army to give of their service. Just imagine I was compelled to join them on the platform to do line dance - fortunately because of my height (I'm taller than most of the folk participating) I stood at the back, so my mistakes were not seen by the audience. This was the first time, I took part in the line dance.
Chaplain Jimi Tan, put on a special item depicting the Army's theme - One Army, One mission, One message. The play began with the Genesis story and concluded with the nativity scene. When the singing group sang, "They shall come from the East, they shall come from the west and sit down in the kingdom of God" folk dressed in different national costumes, streamed in from all over the building to pay homage to Christ the King.
Jimi Tan and and the staff certainly must have put in hours of practice. The nurses and therapists and other staff could only practise during their time off. God bless them for their commitment and sacrificial service for the sake of the kingdon.
We than adjourned to have our dinner prepared by the chef Patrick and the kitchen staff.It was a sumptous Christmas dinner.
Yes, both Homes, Gracehaven and Peacehaven put on excellent programmes.
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