Just slow down

I really thank God for the time I shared with my family in Malaysia when we attended my grandma's funeral wake. Grandma has returned to the Lord and I’m glad that through this, my family has had the opportunity to listen to God’s word through the pastor's sharing during the services. I'm also thankful for the rest that we had as we spent the few days catching up with relatives and just being close to one another. I love spending time with my parents especially when we're not bogged down by work and all that. It’s nice just holding their hands and ya… basically enjoying every minute of it

I also thank God for the healthy and able body that I've been blessed with. I was reminded of this when I helped out at nursery in church last Sunday. Little Aaron was there. He is this really sweet and affectionate little boy. He always gives a great big hug when I ask for one and gladly clings onto me when I carry him. Such a sweetie! He’s a little autistic but he has improved so much in the past year! He barely uttered a word when he first joined us in nursery but now, he responds to us and even says a couple of sentences and sometimes sings a few words of the songs. One of the aunties in nursery told about how Aaron demonstrates his love to his parents by helping to take care of his little brother. Aaron's parents are deaf and mute and so he needs to inform them when he hears his little brother crying. It's times like these that I realize I’ve been taking my health and senses for granted. So, the next time you and I complain about our physical attributes such as how fat/thin or tall/ short we are, let us just remember that we are privileged to have able bodies to begin with.

Finally, thank you Lord for the lovely little chats that I have with my parents. I was painting my mom’s nails earlier while she and my dad shared stories from the past. Stories about the times they shared before they got married, and also about my grandparents, aunts and uncles. It’s so fascinating! I’m glad for these special moments that give me insight into my parent's lives when they were younger. These stories should really be compiled and made into a movie! It would definitely be the first local movie that I'll pay to watch! ;)

There are so many things to thank God for everyday. They may not be anything new but if we are always too caught up with work or friends then we may never realize how blessed we are. Let’s always slow down and give thanks. It's just like driving on a road, isn't it? The faster we go, the faster things zoom by without much recognition. Remember, always slow down.