The pain in my mouth was a scream I took a break from blogging to focus on working through some health challenges. I’m not sick to the point of malfunction but I’m also not at optimum health. When we are…

Mama, how do you do your IP Man karate chop? I took Mum to see the orthopaedist yesterday. I was thrilled when the doctor said, “Aunty, your wrist is fully recovered.” The x-ray shows that the fracture has healed. The…

What rest looks like 2 Further to yesterday’s reflection on grace. Here’s another little research from The Discovery Bible on the word “peace”. The apostle Paul always opened his letters with his signature greeting: “Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.“…

What “rest” looks like Last week I shared about “berenti penat” (stop tired). What helps me find rest for my heart? This little research from The Discovery Bible on the word “grace” will bring you into a bit of mental…

A 60-year-old living a 90-year-old life The Baba Malay word for rest is Berenti Penat. Literally translated it means Stop Tired/Weary. I made a short four-day trip to Johore last week to berenti penat from caregiving. I don’t feel weary…

A photo album for Mum Most elderly Chinese avoid talking about death and end-of-life matters. They say it’s pantang (taboo), sway (bad luck). Adult children dare not raise the subject because our elders may feel we want to “get rid”…

What a delight when Mum said… I laugh so hard until I feel so tired. When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion,    we were like those who dream.Then our mouth was filled with laughter,    and our tongue with shouts of joy;then they said among the…

California’s End of Life “Option” Is it even an option? Even as I share about life with Mum, there are people who are being sold this idea of assisted death. It’s tragic and so very wrong. Check out this article…