Tuesday, January 24, 2006

Rays of Sunshine

As I was walking towards the bus-stop in front of the innovation centre in NTU, walk ah walk ah... then a very familiar vehicle, which model is one I often took, drove past me..

Haha.. Then I looked again, hmm.. the side view of the driver, a skinny skinny guy inside the vehicle, also looked very segg segg (which means familiar in hokkien). Hm.. Then I decided to look at the vehicle registration number, yes.. got 7... got 5... got 4 also... Stunned... but i cant remember is it him.. so i decided to walk over to this vehicle.. hm... then I stared very hard... yes yes..!!! I thought to myself.. this guy really looked very segg to me!!

So I decided to wait for him to see if he would recognise me cos I'm wearing a cap.. haahaa.. yes!! he recognised me... As usual, he gave me a very big grin and asked me to wait while he get his vehicle into the parking lot. He walked out and gave me a big hug!!

This skinny skinny driver is none other than my Brother Cam Yew!! Haha..

I was so surprised, it was definitely a very pleasant surprise indeed.

My entire morning was still alittle gloomy, hung-over from the last few days down-ness and super terrible breakdown...Anneh (Brother Ramesh), Brother Linus, Brother Calvin and Brother Chun Rong, Serene 姐姐, Brother Richard, Sunny sent me encouraging sms-es.. Hee... these sms-es really cheered me up alot alot.

Then the Lord is so gooood to send me Brother Cam Yew without prior arrangement. I must thank that cup of teh-o I had at Canteen B.. If not that I've decided to have a cup of teh-o, I wouldnt meet my dearest beloved elder brother.. Oh Man.. the Lord is sooooooo Good!!

As Brother said he needed to spend 1 hour with customer and could only have 30 mins with me then he needs to go meet other customers. So I decided not to wait for him cos I need to go back to my company to collect something and to meet my manager for some project discussion. I thought to myself, maybe I go Jurong Point first and do my things while waiting for brother Cam..

When I reached Jurong Point, I wanted to collect my new pair of contact lens and do my hair first, but by God's Will, not everything is fruitful... Later in the evening, the lady who sold me the contact lens apologised to me, she told me that seldom the despatch man would take so long to despatch the contact lens. She requested for me to go after 6pm.. Then the saloon which I often used to do my hair ended their promotion which made a haircut very expensive, so I decided to go to Jurong East for haircut..

Then I messaged Brother Cam that I would not meet him at Jurong Point instead I need to go to Jurong East. Brother Cam then sms me and said that he's meeting customers in Jurong East too.. Haha.. so 'coincidence' and you know I dun believe in coincidence..

So when I reached Jurong East, I took a cab to Hi-P, my former PA company. Met my manager and other HR colleagues. Very nice to see them again.. hee.. Then I told Chelsia, my HR manager about the changes in my project and told her we might need to do another project with Hi-P. She affirmed me that shouldnt be too much of a problem, my HR director Earn Meng and herself would give me great support unless of unforeseen circumstances. haahaa... so affirming. Thanks Chelsia, thanks Earn Meng!

Then after I left Hi-P, I went to do my hair... and this is how I look like now...
















Oh boy... Do I look like boiboi? =p And Brother Cam Yew had to laugh so heartily at my hair.. very funnie meh? humpf...

Anyway, the lady who style and coloured my hair also very good to me. She gave me special privilege by giving me a packet of 菊花茶.. Apparently others didnt get it leh.. Very nice of her.. =)

Anyway I had a very good time with Brother Cam Yew at IMM 'Bagus' Foodcourt after my haircut.. We both believe today our meeting is by divine arrangement. The Lord is soooo gooooood... A ray of sunshine after many days of rainy days.. =) I told him that I would blog today's special and unplanned meeting because I want to bring Glory to God..
It's not man but our God Almighty, Father, Son and Holy Spirit who deserves all glory and praise. I thank God for bringing so many rays of sunshine into my life today. =) I know I would be encouraged and carry on well in this recovery and be a true chid of God for our Heavenly Father, honour my parents and encourage many of my Christian brothers and sisters as well as witness for God's goodness..

God doesnt promise a smooth sailing life but He said His Grace is sufficient and His strength is made perfect in my weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9). Thanks be to God Almighty.

One thing which really touched my heart so much is when Brother Cam told me that he is very concerned about me.. He holds me very dearly to his heart... When I am good, he is happy for me, when I fell, his heart aches...
Many more things were shared.. but I dun have time to blog them one by one.. I will just keep them one by one in my heart, along with many teachings and prayers made by other brothers and sisters in Christ.. All these, I give glory and honour and praise to the Lord!

I said to myself, "Daniel, if an earthly brother would be so concerned and love me so much, how much more our Heavenly Father would hold me even more dearly to his heart." =) Thanks Brother Cam.. =) In fact, he had helped me unlocked many issues in my heart.. God uses him for a reason I guess... =)

Brother Cam Yew knows that I am normally 'quiet' in his presence, I am not comfortable sharing my issus with him face to face.. He is sharp to realise that I am able to express myself via a medium, for example, through email and now blogging... =) He is quite right.. This is how it is like for my own struggles, issues and problems, but when I talk to others about their problems, I could be more expressive in person and I prefer to talk to people for their issues face to face.. =)

From these few days episodes, I know two very important truths:

1. God loves me very much -- The Lord convicts me of my issues then send many of His people to encourage me and today's meeting with Brother Cam Yew is so so divine and sooo sweet.. Alot of affirmations and love showered from above (God) and through many brothers and sister.. =)

2. Many people cares for me and loves me. Many thanks to Mum, Serene 姐姐, Brother Calvin, Anneh (Brother Ramesh), Brother Chun Rong, Brother Linus, Brother Richard, Brother Cam Yew of course, Sunny, Chelsia and many more.. Thanks alot everyone! Salute!

Thank God for everything..
Really appreciate everyone and everything you all did for me! =)

Glory and Praise be to God.

3 comments:

Peterson Toscano said...

Brother Daniel, I am praying for you my brother as you learn and more of yourself in this time of your life. George Fox, the Quaker Christian once wrote, "Just as there is a world without, there is a world within".

Sounds like you are discovering some of your inner world, not always easy. Praying that the presence of Jesus will soak into all of your life and give you courage and constant hope.
Peterson

Daniel Goh said...

Thank you brother Peterson, I will be still before the Lord and walk the faith, not only just be a hearer of His Word but a doer of His Word.

Haven't heard from you for a long time.. How's family? How's your mum?

In Singapore and other parts of the world, so just wana say a word of blessings over you and your family.

Blessed Lunar New Year =)

Danielgoh

Peterson Toscano said...

thanks for asking after my family. My mom continues with the chemotherapy. I will be with them in New York most of next week as she endures the next round. She struggles with being so weak; she's always been a strong woman.

The family is bonding together in a special way, which is a relief. Hopefully my mom will feel well enough by the spring that we will all get together for a special family holiday. My brother in Spain will join us with his wife and my two sisters. My mom would like to go on a cruise.

I am glad she is dreaming of the future.

I was very sad there for a little bit (did I write and tell you that my grandmother died right before New Years) She was my spiritual mother in many ways, especially when I was young. I miss her deeply.

Thinking of you and praying for you. Loving all your different hairstyles. lol.

Big hug brother!
Peterson