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In Memory of our dearly departed Father by Cheong Wai Ching

September 6, 2013
by cheong seng
Papa with his quiet but steady gaze watches over us.  So calmly even as i kicked up a ruckus during my teens. Oh, there is so much to still learn from Papa to be more like him  even as his grandchildren are now  in their teens.

Patience, love, self control, goodness, gentleness,kindness,
Faith that we, his offspring will  turn out well which we indeed are and  now so thankful for him. praying that these values of papa, we can reflect to our own children.

If only, i have spent more time with him in his old age, to bring him the joy and companionship that papa  always reserved for us Busy, busy i rushed to and fro Now only have treasures of the few nuggets of good memory and times

to remind us once again what a treasure we have in our dearly departed PAPA.

  However, God is gracious and kept our Ma for us to love and cherish, A call and a touch so simple but so longed for ....let me renew my desire to not repeat my loss of the  true treasures of life.

Since you been gone....

September 5, 2013
by anne cheong
Dear Papa, Well, it is that time of the year again...the day I wish it never came. Yet it subtlely crept on me ever so silently and is always back with a vengeance. Yes, we have all grown older through the 6 years since you have been gone. Most of us have crossed the Hawaii 5.0 point of no return with just me still being the baby of the lot! Indeed, being the youngest, I had the chance to do stuff with you that I could get away without the usual repercussions that older siblings were promised! I remembered sitting on both your feet and had a jolly good time having you swinging me up and down. I was perhaps 5 years old then. Definitely cuter and so much less heavier...:) Not forgetting too, the one time I had the overwhelming urge to pluck the hairs from your leg! Well, well, no matter how adorable I was then, I didn't get further than just a strand. Ouch! Also, the time when I was such a sickly child and had to bunk in with you and Ma. Often, I ended up Kung-fu kicking your face and chest due to my nightmares. Yet, you never ever complain. Indeed, such wonderful, sweet and precious memories.....just some of the golden moments we spent together. I love you and misses you so much. .....and every human being is precious. Desmond Tutu

Priority

September 4, 2012
by anne cheong
Indeed, when would the Lord call us back into His heaven? This question has been on my mind since my dear Pa went to be with God. Even more so as all of us begin to age and friends are saying eternal goodbyes ever so often and so soon. One Sunday, they were in church then the next, they are gone or had been admitted into hospital... Recently, a 54 year old close friend had aneurysms (bleeding in the brain due to burst vessel) and was admitted into ICU since a month ago. He is still there and through modern medical intervention and hours and hours of prayers, he is on the road to recovery. Indeed, God has given him a second chance. I am certain he would not let this second chance slips away and take life for granted.... Looking back, I thank the Lord that through His grace and mercy, He had given 80 over good years to my Pa. They might not be all a bed of roses but they were good and blessed years. By His everlasting love, we got to spend many good times with our Pa. His long life sometimes gave me the impression that he would always be there physically... to the point of not making the time to spend with him my priority. Indeed, I am regretful that I didn't visit him nor call him as much as I could have and his death made me realize that we could all leave this world anytime, sometimes even without warning. My one wish now is to take time to make relationships a priority. Yesterday is gone, tomorrow has not yet come, we have only today, let us begin.... Mother Theresa

Papa's LOVE

September 5, 2011
by cheong wai ching

i was reading the Bible on Saturday night of Sept 2nd and came across the intense love that King David had for his son, Absalom.

Even as Absalom had seized the throne and chased David out of his palace, David gave repeated requests to his commanders, to treat the young man gently for his sake.

From the verses, I recalled the same love we have been shown by our dearly loved PAPA. There are many times i  have hurt my PAPA with my thoughtlessness and bad temper but  he has never raised his voice to us his children but continued his gentle ways,  soldiering on inspite of his illness and burden of providing for his family. If only we now as parents can have Papa's patience and gentle loving ways and leave a legacy to his grandchildren.

We missed you, PAPA.

Thank you PAPA for showing us a better way while on earth, even as he has gone before us to meet our Heavenly Father-- the best way.

 

 

Prayer for My dearest Papa

September 5, 2011
by anne cheong

Lord, Shepherd my papa today,

In green pastures let him lay

To still waters guide his way

Restores his soul, I pray.


Lead him in the paths of right

Through the valley give him light

When he's afraid ease his fright

With Your rod and staff lend might


Prepare a table of spoil

Anoint his head with oil

Give to him a cup that's royal

Let goodness follow his toil


And Your mercy cease never

May he dwell in Your house forever

This I ask in Jesus' name,

Amen.

 

FOREVER YOU WILL REMAIN

April 9, 2011
by anne cheong

Staring into the deep blue sea, it revokes deep feelings of being close to you, Papa... each of us reliving our days that we spent together in our own special ways. Thank you Papa for the beautiful memories. Indeed you live in each and everyone of us.

Giving honour to a great man, our Pa, on Cheng Beng 04/04/2011

Bonding...special moments

September 2, 2010
by anne cheong

Sunday mornings .... the day I had my Papa just for myself. Yep, no one else but just the 2 of us. So, what did we do?

You see, my daddy used to take me to this coffee shop near our home at Jalan 222 to have pork noodle for breakfast. Without fail, we would be there every Sunday morning enjoying every strand of that yummy noodle. We would buy our favourite newspapers and read them there. Everyone knew that you were (still is!) my dad and I your daughter.  This scene would be played out year after year till I grew up to be 18.

Looking back, those times were moments of bonding... the exclusive attention... from you, daddy will be cherished and kept close to my heart forever.

*Let him that desires to see others happy, make haste to give while his gift can be enjoyed, and remember that every moment of delay takes away something from the value of his benefaction.*  Samuel Johnson

 

Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound

August 15, 2010
by anne cheong

Today, we sang this evergreen song Amazing Grace during Sunday Worship. It reminded me as it always does of my beloved Papa who has gone to be with the Lord. I remembered singing it during the memorial service and how our voices cracked with emotions then. Since then, every time I sing  this particular song it brings tears to my eyes and my children would hold my hands to comfort me. The feeling of longing for my Papa still remains strong. Indeed, no one could ever fill this vacuum.

However, am comforted because I know he is in a better place now and one fine day I get to meet him again and this vacuum would forever be filled.

Life's fleeting days will soon be o'er, When death ends all that's gone before;

Yet life in Christ continues still, For all who lived to do His will...

Death is the last chapter of time, but the first chapter of eternity.

 

I Am Part Of Him Too...

August 8, 2010
by anne cheong

Whenever I look into the mirror, I see you staring back to me with your big intense loving eyes which I inherited... Eyes that demonstrate love from a heart that is pure, gentle, kind and selfless.

Thank you Papa for all you have done for me...

Thank you Papa for all you have taught me...

Thank you Papa for always being there for me....

Thank you Papa for loving me with your unconditional love...

Thank you Papa for reminding me how much you are being missed and how much I wish I could turn back the clock.... therefore not to take loved ones for granted...

Thank you Papa for being my one and only papa.

* I never walk alone, Christ walks beside me, He is the dearest friend I've ever known;

   With such a friend to comfort and to guide me, I never,no, I never walk alone.*

What You Are to Me

July 27, 2010
by cheong seng

A excellent  father.

A pillar of strength.

A man of strong principle

He is very self-sufficient..

He could invent his own gadgets, build a sprinkler system and build fountain.

He makes everybody feels comfortable by his friendly ways.

 

 

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