Friday, May 8, 2020
Where has the time gone?
Today is 8th May 2020. My eldest daughter's birthday. She is now a grandmother with two grandsons and the third is on the way.
Covid 19 has affected many people in Singapore. We are told to remain indoors. Our family all live on the western side of the island, so we don't see them.
And my son has one grandson to carry on the surname Lim. In two years time, God willing, I shall reach the ripe old age of 88.
Come to think of it, none in our family have lived past 80. I often think of the saying, "The good die young" What have I done and not done?
I have slowed down quite a bit, so now I shall stop, have my drink and come back perhaps another day to continue writing. In this busy age, I wonder how many people read blogs let alone write them.
Tuesday, January 1, 2019
Friday, November 2, 2018
Order of the Founder
Tuesday 23rd October 2018 _ I received the biggest surprise in my life.
Staff of Peacehaven Nursing Home left in two vans for Singapore Central Corps to attend a special 'Celebration' meeting. This week was the celebration of the official reopening of Territorial Headquarters after extensive renovations.
The land where THQ stands was leased to the Army for 30 years and the Government has extended the lease for another 30 years.
Commissioner Gillian Downer, the International Secretary of SPEA and Commissioner Janice Donaldson, Zonal President of Women's Ministries were on an official visit to the territory.
My wife and I left with Madam Low Mui Lang in her car for the meeting. We were asked to sit on the second row in the meeting.
Then midway through the meeting, my wife and I were called to the platform and to our very big surprise, I was conferred the "Order of the Founder" OF in short.
Frankly my wife and I have not done anything outstanding, we only carried our duty as we think right to the glory of God.
Staff of Peacehaven Nursing Home left in two vans for Singapore Central Corps to attend a special 'Celebration' meeting. This week was the celebration of the official reopening of Territorial Headquarters after extensive renovations.
The land where THQ stands was leased to the Army for 30 years and the Government has extended the lease for another 30 years.
Commissioner Gillian Downer, the International Secretary of SPEA and Commissioner Janice Donaldson, Zonal President of Women's Ministries were on an official visit to the territory.
My wife and I left with Madam Low Mui Lang in her car for the meeting. We were asked to sit on the second row in the meeting.
Then midway through the meeting, my wife and I were called to the platform and to our very big surprise, I was conferred the "Order of the Founder" OF in short.
Frankly my wife and I have not done anything outstanding, we only carried our duty as we think right to the glory of God.
Wednesday, October 31, 2018
Wedding of Rachel and Ming Hui
I have not been writing my blog. As age catches up with me (am 86 now) my movements are slower.
Yesterday a friend visited us and encouraged me to continue writing as he reads the blog.
Highlight of the year is the wedding of our grand-daughter Rachel to Zheng Ming Hui the only son of our Corps Officers (pastors) of Changi Corps They grew up together at the Singapore Central Corps so have known each other well.
God bless the newly married couple who married on 27th October 2018.
Yesterday a friend visited us and encouraged me to continue writing as he reads the blog.
Highlight of the year is the wedding of our grand-daughter Rachel to Zheng Ming Hui the only son of our Corps Officers (pastors) of Changi Corps They grew up together at the Singapore Central Corps so have known each other well.
God bless the newly married couple who married on 27th October 2018.
Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Diamond Jubilee Celebrations
June 7th 2018 - Special Day for me and my wife. We celebrated our Diamond Jubilee - sixty years of marriage.
Celebrations began on 1st June when my wife's half siblings came all the way from Hong Kong to visit us. They took us to Changi Village Hotel and there at the Saltwater Restaurant, we had the wedding anniversary celebration.
We had the next celebration when our son Stephen and family had the celebration at airport Terminal 2 Chinese Restaurant. Chinese dinner at Chinese Restaurant.
June 6 2018. Peacehaven Staff Fellowship celebrated our Wedding anniversary at the Peacehaven Dining Room.
June 7 - the actual day itself - former classmates from Raffles Institution and Raffles Girls' School plus other friends, gathered at Changi village Hotel for the celebration.
June 8th - Changi Corps (church) where we worship had a dinner for us.
Celebrations began on 1st June when my wife's half siblings came all the way from Hong Kong to visit us. They took us to Changi Village Hotel and there at the Saltwater Restaurant, we had the wedding anniversary celebration.
We had the next celebration when our son Stephen and family had the celebration at airport Terminal 2 Chinese Restaurant. Chinese dinner at Chinese Restaurant.
June 6 2018. Peacehaven Staff Fellowship celebrated our Wedding anniversary at the Peacehaven Dining Room.
June 7 - the actual day itself - former classmates from Raffles Institution and Raffles Girls' School plus other friends, gathered at Changi village Hotel for the celebration.
June 8th - Changi Corps (church) where we worship had a dinner for us.
Sunday, April 15, 2018
Birthday celebration - Josiah Lim
Major Hary Haran, Territorial Secretary for Personnel was at our church to conduct the service. After lunch he took us to Civil Service Club at Bukit Batok on the western side of Singapore to celebrate our grandson's first birthday.
Despite pouring rain, we got there safely and had a wonderful time. Josiah Lim is now one year old.
We now have three great grandchildren - Elias Aw, Josiah Lim and Ethan Aw.
Despite pouring rain, we got there safely and had a wonderful time. Josiah Lim is now one year old.
We now have three great grandchildren - Elias Aw, Josiah Lim and Ethan Aw.
The New Year 2018
Blessed New Year! Somewhat belated to send greetings, but better late than never. We had been living for the last three years and three months in a two bedroom unit above the Peacehaven Nursing Home.
Next door to us was Major Ruth Pascoe who has been pastoring the church (pro tem) Now new officers Lieutenants Tan Bee Yit and his wife Bee Geok have been appointed to be the new pastors. So Major and her friend Janet Ong and mother plus a maid have now moved into our former unit.
Chain reaction. We have now moved to HOPE Centre in a studio apartment, new the Nurses' Hostel. In an emergency, we can always call for help. the Lord has made wonderful provision each step of the way.
Next door to us was Major Ruth Pascoe who has been pastoring the church (pro tem) Now new officers Lieutenants Tan Bee Yit and his wife Bee Geok have been appointed to be the new pastors. So Major and her friend Janet Ong and mother plus a maid have now moved into our former unit.
Chain reaction. We have now moved to HOPE Centre in a studio apartment, new the Nurses' Hostel. In an emergency, we can always call for help. the Lord has made wonderful provision each step of the way.
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