"i must say i have always known it, but if ever it was doubted yr case proves the point...Chinese use food as such a tool for socialising and as a comfort and celebration. U have been given so many delicacies. i guess its true food soothes the weary spirit. It must certainly make you feel loved. i love to think of all your caring friends spoiling you. Food for the soul. You are so dearly loved by many."
I have truly been so blessed to be loved by so many. It's not just food or your gifts, but your love and concern expressed in e-mails, text messages, phone calls, prayers mean a lot to me and my family. In fact it makes me feel ashamed because to date, I have loved so poorly but am loved so richly. It's a small picture of God's grace - God's kindness, riches and goodness to the utterly undeserving. 2 Corinthians 8:9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich.
Last week, Eileen came with healthy frozen fish for me. Alyssa sent flowers. Our friend Erin sent a beautiful coffee table book of Colorado for our enjoyment.
Elaine came this morning, arms laden with chocolate cake and banana cake for the family, to drive me to the doctor's clinic for a blood test. Then we had breakfast at Dome in Dempsey Road, it was a nice and quiet spot which was great for conversation.
When I got back, my friend Shiao Yin was at my place with doughnuts for the kids. I only met SY a few months ago at church and after a short conversation, we've been communicating by SMS mostly. Despite promising to meet for coffee, we never did get around to it... until today. It was good to be able to share from the heart about our Christian walk.
In the evening, my mum's friend from Glory Presbyterian came to visit and brought chinese pears. She also wanted to assure me of her prayers.
