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Letter from Patrick!

POSTED ON: 05 November 2013 @ 9:02 PM | 0 comments

Just when things got a little bit silent and I received this!


I am always amazed by how people can think of us once in a blue moon. I am really happy that I was thought of. And I am glad I was 'RUNNING' in their mind. Haha!

Tien Hui, 
Thank you so much for you timely note. Thank you for noticing it. Thank you for being there. Three years had passed but I can still feel the love and care. I am so grateful for you and this note. Thank you for wanting to pray for me! Allow me to do the same to you! :)

MISS YOU A BUNCH PATRICK!!!!! And u are forever a Patrick for me. I think that suits you more than Miss Brilliant?! Haha!! Coz Patrick is a loyal friend! :)

I really pray that YOU will finish this chapter of yours looking unto HIM and impacting  lives that will go long long ways! But first and foremost, ENJOY!!! weeeee!!!! 

Labels: friendship, God, good, timely, university


Because of Ah Phang!

POSTED ON: 04 August 2013 @ 5:36 PM | 0 comments

It is Sunday again. But today, PKA's new batch Excos are here to do Committee Retreat Planning (CPR). It always really really nice to see these faces of darlings in the church. But even with that short meet-up, I am already so delighted but also with a little bit swollen heart inside of me.

Then, I also received this gift from a friend of mine in Penang. I cried. Why? Because when I read the card, I am feeling exactly what she is feeling. I miss her . I miss people whom I 'sayang' in USM. I think when I came back to this home of mine, I came back with 'compare mindset' Even with family, I was thinking, 'My friends in Penang would do this, why can't them?'

I cannot deny it will take a little bit more time to let go of the previous chapter that God had blessed me with. I am gonna miss the people that I used to be with so much.So so much. Sometimes my tears fell itself when I thought of it, without realising. But I am not going to allow all of these to hinder His works in my life in Melaka. I am gonna embrace these emotions but will work together hand-in-hand with grace with my Father.

It will take time but My Father is here with me. :') 

Dear Ah Phang, I miss you. :') You know I actually cried when I read that. Thank you for your continuous encouragement and love even though we are far apart. Never knew why I deserve a friend like you till now. I will always bring Donkey wherever I go to remember God's goodness in my life because He gave me friend like you. I may not see you that often anymore which actually secretly sadden me, but I will try my best okay? I really cant wait to see you again in September. Arr, I am tearing again. But you know how much you meant to me. Even though we are far apart , but you are always CLOSE to my heart. Distance is not a problem when we have the heart , love and effort. :) Me sayang YOU a lot. :')

Helllow Donkey P!!


Thank you Ah Phang!







These are my reactions when I got the Donkey!

This is for YOU, AH PHANG!
Spongebob Drawing FOR YOU!

And once again, I am thankful for all the things You have done, my Lord.


Before the world began
You were on His mind
And every tear you cry
Is precious in His eyes
Because of His great love
He gave His only Son
Everything was done
So you would come

Nothing you can do
Could make Him love you more
And nothing that you've done
Could make Him close the door
Because of His great love
He gave His only Son
Everything was done
So you would come

Come to the Father
Though your gift is small
Broken hearts, broken lives
He will take them all
The power of the Word
The power of His blood
Everything was done
So you would come

I will never understand how wide, deep and great is Your love for me. But I am thankful for everything EVERYTHING You have done for me in the past, the blessings You poured unto me, My Lord.. Because of what You did, I am able to stand before you and have a personal relationship with you. Thank you for taking in all unpleasing character of mine and wanting to mold me even though I am unworthy. Thank you for loving me, for a wretch like me. Thank you for dying for me. :')






Labels: bestfriend, blessed, friendship, God, journey, love, personal, sister


Thank you. :)

POSTED ON: 27 June 2013 @ 11:06 PM | 0 comments

''Packing is a little bit different this time; I am packing memories as well.''

I know this day will arrive. This day where this university life will come to an end. I still remember my mother sent me to this island and I cried when she went back alone and was grateful she made a trip here. I cried to her telling her that I have no friend. I cried because I was alone. How time flies.

Today, I know if I cry...I cry of joy because my God supplies all the needs that He knows I need in this university---- He gave me everything that made this university chapter such a worthwhile chapter. How I have grown towards Him, how I have grown to love people around me...this things I will never never never see myself as, three years ago. Marvellous things He did and transformed in me. 

I know the road ahead could be a little bit stormy and windy. I know with all the doubts and uncertainties I may fall but I choose to live with Him and for Him. I believe that everything that I've learnt here , it will be enough for me to move forward for the next chapter. A friend of mine wrote this to me, 'I will let you go because I know God has in-stored so much more for you, for your journey ahead.'

There you go, I am leaving this place with the heart of gratefulness and joy because of my God who is ever faithful and my friends that never stop encouraging and draw me close to our God each day. :) I know that even in times of trouble in the future, I will look back, looking at this chapter and reminisce the works and love my Father had done and shown through the people around me and will preserve and finish strong with my eyes set upon Him and continue establishing His kingdom with actions of love.

With this, see you again people! It's never goodbye! Thank you so much for even in every little things you have done.


Your love, LORD, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies.

(Psalm 36:5)

Labels: adventure, beautiful, blessed. graduation, friendship, God, kawan sejati, university


Leaving.

POSTED ON: 21 June 2013 @ 12:20 AM | 0 comments

Leaving everything behind is never easy. Separation from the ones you love is not easy. Life will be different indeed. But here is to everything we ever did and done. *lift up my cup of plain water*...For all the craziness, laughter , jokes , lameness...all the memories we created. Just want to tell you , that you are loved even after this. Life in university would never be the same without you. Thank you for always always always always... loving me for who I am! :')

''Leaving everything behind is never easy, but leaving knowing you are loved and valued by the people who went through everything with you, is indeed something you take with and KEEP in your whole life. :')''









Labels: birthday, blessed. graduation, friendship, God, kawan sejati, random, university


A reason.

POSTED ON: 16 June 2013 @ 5:53 PM | 1 comments

I think in life, when we cannot stand someone or we were irritated by someone...naturally our human mind will lashes out all the negative thoughts about the person. For example, 'Why couldn't he/she be more mature? Things are simple isn't it? ; 'Why does he/she has to be so mean to me?' ; 'What makes he/her hates me or treat me like this?' ; ' Why did I do to deserve such a treatment?'; 'Why he/she has to act out like that?' ...and the list goes on and on. 

It is true that it is harder to be a bigger person in this situation and it is easier to respond and lashes out anger to these people who really needs a spank on their face. But for there are so many reasons to not love/dislike/hate them, can we find at least a reason to LOVE them unconditionally? Just a reason will do...

'Just find a reason to love despite many reasons to not.'

I know it is really really really difficult to choose to see things from the other side but just because someone do not deserve to be loved but that doesn't mean they shouldn't be loved. Come to think of it, all of us do not deserve His Love. But that doesn't mean God don't want to love us. 

In this world of chaos, in the world of cold-hearted people, in this world where true love seem impossible to exist ; Hold on to the reason why you love which is because..... God loves everyone. Shift your perspective to another side where understanding and actions are needed to melt the heart of the people and point them to who and where True Love is . Might be hard along the way, but as long as God is smiling and delighted because you are loving His people..it is worth it. Well, at least you are sowing to please the Spirit and from the Spirit will reap eternal life. (in ref Gal 6:8)

God is love. Therefore love. Without distinction, without calculation, without procrastination, love.  (Henry Drummond)
Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret--it leads only to evil.  For evil men will be cut off, but those who hope in the LORD will inherit the land. (Psalm 37:8-9)

In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him. In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. (1 John 4:9-11)


Labels: friendship, God, journey, life, love, thought, Word of God


Cheerios.

POSTED ON: 17 May 2013 @ 3:45 AM | 0 comments

This post is for this girl, PHANG CARMEN. Why? Because I always wanted to write about her. Yeah, and because today I was reflective about my university journey and this girl is a must-for-me to write because I really sayang her.

I remembered seeing her in NC. That time everyone said to me ,' You should know Carmen lah'. I am like ,' Who is this girl?. Last week as I was talking to her , she said that I am her one of good friends. I am like so honoured. This girl is President for our university CF. Why would she consider me as her good friend? HAHA.


Turned out, the feeling is mutual. Turned out, she is one of the best things that happened to me in university. I always that God placed her in my life to equip me with His love and His wisdom. This girl always look at things so differently that I can learn from her. This girl always so fired up for God. This girl always always lend her helping hands when I have no one to turn to. She always says to me , 'Fong Wan, you know you always come to me when you don't have enough money.' :') God knows what I need in life, it is not about money. It is about reassurance He will provide.

 Today I just want to tell her this:

 Dear Phang Carmen,

 I am really thankful for you. Yes, you! I know you might hear this many times, but I really think I sayang you. Thank you for everything you have done. Always so welcoming. Always so accepting. Like a family , I can rely when I have no one to turn to. I am really grateful for your presence in my life. Thank you for showing me Christ's love towards people. Thank you for living God's way. Thank you for just being there for me caring for me as I go somewhere. Thank you for teaching me lessons . Thank you for regarding me as your good friends. I may not be that good but in your eyes, you always see the best in me. So many things great things about you, but thank you so so much for choosing to LOVE me despite everything. :') WE will definitely cheer one another up to keep our eyes on Him and run the race with endurance, okay? Let finish the race and demonstrate of His love to family and the ones we care okay? Let's be friend forever until we go heaven okay? And we shall dance with joy with Him in His kingdom. :')
1st Year
First meet in National Conference (N.C)




2nd Year



3rd Year 







MUAHHHHHHHH!!!! *Love love love*

Labels: adventure, beautiful, blessed. graduation, faithfulness, friendship, God, journey, kawan sejati, life, love, person, university


Packing Process

POSTED ON: 17 April 2013 @ 12:54 AM | 0 comments
'When you travel to another destination, you don't bring EVERYTHING with you. You pack what is the most ESSENTIAL to bring with you to the other place. Not because you don't want, but because you can't. Too many load , it makes it hard for one to travel.'

I heard that from a wise woman about closing a chapter in your life before sailing to the next one. So, who do you want to bring , to journey along with you for the rest of your life? Why? Is it mutual in thought, action , understanding and love? What values that you want to keep that you've learnt and what do you want to throw? 

 Think about it. :) Let God be your guide. *smile*




Labels: friendship, God, journey, random, thought, university


Escape!!!

POSTED ON: 13 April 2013 @ 7:11 PM | 0 comments

*Yays*. I went to Escape. *pat myself*. It is a theme park consist of monkey business with  three levels of adventurous obstacles that you have to overcome and many more other activities. Monkey business ranged from the easiest (Level 1)  to the most diffcult (Level 3). So, it was a sunny Friday morning that I've decided to go with my chemistry friends, right after coming back from graduating Langkawi trip with Steph and Aud. 
















And so, I am writing not to brag about how well I did with Escape, about how brave was I..how it was so enjoyable accomplishing all three levels.I am here to to tell you I was really scared overcoming those obstacles even though I know I was protected by the chain-like used for flying 
fox. 


The protection chain.
Especially during the first level. It is like I couldn't trust the capability of the protection, how it will always catches me even if i fall. So I was struggling believing how safe I was, at first level. I think in life, sometimes even though we know God is there to protect us , to bring us through it , we struggle believing that He will. Life with God in Christianity is not one way relationship. You have the privilege to say 'Yes' or ' No'. As much as God is always there to give us His best, are u willing to just trust in Him, with faith to just GO for it? 

When I was up there wanting to jump down, I was shouting inside my heart ' God help me, please God.' When I finished it, I was like, 'Yays, that was not as hard as I thought'. It's so true especially when we face with obstacles in life itself..sometimes all it takes it just a decision to just go for it, listen to what God says. He said He will be with you. So, just enjoy the ride.

I had the worst experience but the most worthwhile ones when I did the third level of monkey business. At first I was so pumped and I was quick to finish one of the third level. ( there are three routes in three levels). I didn't even rest and I headed for the MOST DIFFICULT monkey business. and guess what, I was STUCK twice. I guess I should have rest at first. But I was so excited that I forgot 'rest'. Rest and reflect in life is important as well. When God created the world, the seventh day was for rest. So, I think I have to learn to rest in life and not so much of being so excited to do works for God and forgot to spend time with Him. 

When I was stuck twice, I was really tired. My physical body told me, 'You cannot do it, Fong Wan.' My brain tells me, 'You can. You are born to do this.' And I was really really really tired. Twice, I asked for RESCUE and twice I managed to get up just before they came to rescue me. At first, I told them..'No, don't rescue me. I wanna do this myself.' By as time goes by, I tend to give up more easily. It is true that in life as we walk for so long, we give up what we desire initially. We were not brave as how we used to be. Maybe because the journey of life itself is windy and long. Sometimes disappointments of getting up itself requires too much strength, and it is okay just to stay 'stuck' because it is easier that way. But you know you can get up, it is whether you want it or not. If God had prepared you for this challenge, believe me when I say, He will bring you out of it.


Spot me? Was sitting on the rope!


'Stuck'


The first 'stuck'

One more, friend's encouragements are stronger than you think. The way they gives you a thumb up when you finish the race, the way they say, 'You can do it! One more!' , how they scold you when you gives up half-way..I hope to be that friend for my friends. :)

Friends that encourage.

When I was hanging up there too, there was this UK little boy asked me ' Are you okay? Do you need help?' , I said, 'No, I am okay here.' .He responded, ' Do you know you will die if they don't rescue you?'. I said, ' Never mind. I have God.' . HAHAHA. What a respond?'


So, that was some bit of lessons I learned from Escape Theme Park. Good experience. Good companion. Safe and sound. Reminded me so much of God, which I didn't know why. Gonna apply this in my life, 

 'Never mind, I have God'. :)

Labels: adventure, bless, friendship, God, holiday, journey, random, university


Cherishing.

POSTED ON: 17 March 2013 @ 3:08 AM | 1 comments

Week five. 
As the time flies without realising, the heart begins to have its own difficult phase of letting go too.

 Many events took place. Left Jazz Band, went PKA Family camp, did insanity work-outs, laughed, had random night-outs and fellowships with people I know I would definitely miss when I sail to another chapter of life adventure.

 It's the people that I will miss in this place ; be it PKA or Jazz Band. I know nothing is permanent physically. Nothing stays the same. People walks in and out in life...
But I promise,

 I will smile when I thought of the things we did and endured. 

 For the remaining time that I am having, I pray of the same prayers every morning - To have His sensitive eyes and heart ; to be used as His vessel to demonstrate of His love. But everyday, I am so blessed by the people that He have sent to bless me. Maybe it is because the time is really short, I begin to notice and give thanks for the people God had sent to bless me. From them, I've learnt so much more. From them, God demonstrated His love.

 I have nothing but contentment in me. I can ask for nothing more. But to walk even more faithfully in Him for this last semester. I remembered I told Him that I wanna grow in Him and to be equipped even more; to make this last semester even more impactful through Him.

 Because of that, God had blessed me so much more. Just because I choose to follow Him. Just because I want to know Him more. Just because I choose Him instead of my desires. Just because I choose to seek Him in times that I cannot handle by myself. And there you go, God just lavishes unexpected loving blessings through people to me.

 Even with a reluctant heart of knowing I will sail away to another chapter of life adventure with Him...I choose to cherish and embrace the remaining time I have by exhibiting His Love to people whom Him love. I will continue to finish this journey , by walking faithfully with Him, to love like Him ...for I know I am here in USM because it's is where He wanted me to be ; a destination of the life journey to equip me, mold me, shape me to finish the works He had instilled for me. For greater plans.

 And so with all I am, I will march with the heart of cherishing towards the ending chapter of this destination with everything He wants me to learn, to see, to give and to receive, with the hope He will find me faithful.
''All my delight is in You Lord, all of my hopes, all of my strength.'


Labels: blessed, content, faith, friendship, God, journey, university


Type of Friend

POSTED ON: 10 January 2013 @ 3:59 AM | 1 comments

In the middle of studying

 I thought to myself

 'What type of friend do you want to be?'

 I know 'this-and-that' happened,

 It is not that I wanna break our friendship,

 Even though I am at risk of it

 Risking away of our friendship

 But if this what a real friend should do

 I will do it.

 I am not judging

 I am not taking you away

 I am not jealous

 Simply, I just love u as a friend

 Let's hope

 One day when you look back 

 Through your life

 You will know that 

 It was simply out of LOVE that I am doing this

As I always do.




Proverbs 27:17 Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.

Labels: friendship, God, life, personal, thought, tough


Jumps!

POSTED ON: 21 December 2012 @ 3:54 AM | 0 comments


Three friends, 
Were jumping,in their final year. 
Three friends,
Knew each other since the first year.
Three friends, 
Of different personalities, different backgrounds.
Three friends,
Have grown so much in each's beautiful ways.

Time flies...

But three friends,
 will be jumping till the end of their third year.
Together...
As three friends.

Labels: faithfulness, friendship, God, personal, random


Blessed...

POSTED ON: 17 December 2012 @ 3:50 AM | 0 comments

HELLO!!! I am Tham Fong Wan , in case you have not know me! I 'm daughter on God , was born on 11 December 1990. SOooo, I am officially 22 years old. I am still very much a child in my heart. I hope so. HAHA. I wanna take this time to thanks EVERYONE that wished me and took their time out to celebrate this AWESOME day with me!!
"Make thankfulness your sacrifice to God...' Psalm 50:14

I would like to thank my GOD for loving me!! For choosing to die for wretch like me. And He gave me so many abundant blessings in my life that sometimes I questioned, 'Do I even deserve this?' . Be it in my family, friends or just daily blessings such as safety while walking back home to dorm. I, thank you Lord for everything You've done for me. :') It's really a GREAT GREAT pleasure to know you, My GOD! *Yays* *Jumps*

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And so I started the celebration of my birthday with the Jazz Banders because we had Appreciation Night for Concert and thus, they celebrated King Hui's , Alvin's and my birthday. Threesome!!! 


*ROAR* ( I'm a lion!! hahahaha)


Birthday for three!!!


It was simple. BUT BUT BUT it was these people that made it awesome! These people, I've already said so much about them on previous post. They are just awesome like that. Thank you God for them in my life. They maybe non-christian, but You've showed me your love through them. Thank you for them, Lord



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When I came back from my room , I received 'Whatsapps' from PHANG CARMEN!!! And she wrote about me again!! ON her personal BLOG!! *TWICE*. Yeah, you've heard me! TWICE!  And she is such a darling to me, you know. SOooooo sweet of her for doing that!! This is the link, 'Happy Birthday, Tham Fong Wan' . In case you don't know how she looks like...


Ta-daaaaaaaaaaa!!



Dear Phang Carmen @ Ultraman Bobo @ Spongebob,

It's a greater blessing for me to know you. You've taught me so much for going extra miles for me and for people around you. You've did so well in your position now, that when I looked back when you asked me whether you should take it... I really can feel God's BIG plan for you. I am so happy that you are doing His wills and works in USM. And so even happier and blessed to know as a person. Thank you for supporting me when I didn't know what to do, providing me His love and cares when a sanguine like me turned into a melancholy. You are awesome, PHANG CARMEN!! HEHEHEHE!!

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 Then, on my birthday itself...in the morning, I've celebrated it with MR WILSON KHOR!! Huhhhhhhhh!! Must be wondering who is that ,right?? This man is an angel. Yeah, he is! He is the one that always taught me to see things in really different perspectives and I am really glad I have the opportunity to be close to him enough to talk to him. He is rare jewel, only can be discovered if you take a step closer to him. 



Thank you, Mr Wilson!! For EVERYTHING.  You are indeed someone who always there for me despite your works. You are like an angel , you know. Always there, standing by! Thank you for your attention and concern upon me. We may be very different but I am really glad we have the same GOD! Thanks bro for getting me the 'Roti Bakar & Eggs & Coffee' in Bayan Lepas with you. I was so glad we made it even though we were lost. HEHEHE!!


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In the afternoon,  MATTHEW Kang and AUDREY Wong celebrated my birthday in this heavenly western-like cafe that made my jaw dropped. It was awesome, you know! And I always enjoyed their company. Audrey Wong is just a special soul like that. AND MATTHEW KANG, he is a really kind man!!  SO SOOOOO glad that both of them are my course-mates. Can't really imagine live without them!! Thank you God for Matthew and Audrey as coursemates! 






That's Me, Audrey and Matt . (From left to right) . HAHA

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At night, I celebrated with PKA-ians!!! Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!! With LOK-LOK!! What is LOK-LOK?? You can see the picture below! 


It's a steamboat-styled buffet dinner that tasted so good! WAHHH!!! I was so glad. SOooo full. Then, we had BLACKBALL as dessert! *Yipppee*.I, sincerely thanks everyone that came that day ; Phang Carmen, Jacquelline Ooi , James Teoh , Sze Jie , Wai Quan and Nicolas! Thank you so much for all the treats and laughter!




James Teoh , Phang Carmen , Jacquelline (Top: Left to right)
Nicolas Ng, Me , Sze Jie (Below: Left to right)


Waiquan!! (I am going to the next level!! YAYS..hahaha)

 PKA!!! It stands for Persaudaraan Kristian Agape! WOW! To think about this family, it is too overwhelming. I still remember coming in , the first year to now, how everything had changes. I find it amazing how God laid his personal hands to equip and grow PKA members and still laying. Seniors that had gone, they taught me so much. Even Monica Khoo, she had graduated but she called me just to wish me! Nicolas Ng, my junior played ukulele and sang for me ON THE PHONE . *How sweet*... HAHAHA!

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After that, I went to Queensbay to watch birthday-movie with ELYSSA , MARY , SHIN AI, ALVIN and CAIN!! We watched Life of PI! They ended up asking me about the movie which was funny ! But I was so glad I can spend my birthday with them! They are sweet people, really! Mary and Elyssa are dear to my heart. Alvin and Shin Ai. (ahemmnn). Blessed Birthday to you too, Alvin! HAHAHA:) Thank you Cain! :)






Thank you so much, FIVE of you!!! Be here, ALWAYS!:)

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Midnight Hangout with Miyeko in her room was the last agenda on my birthday itself. Feel good. Like old times. One of my treasured friends . Knew her since orientation week. This particular semester was difficult season for me and her. It tested my friendship with her - how I should react and etc. At first I acted on my own accord just to make her feel what I felt. At the end of the day, I realised I want her back in my life. Thank you , Miyeko! :) You know how awesome you are.  Thank you God for Miyeko. May I continue to be there when she needs me, anytime. May You used me to direct her to You. Thank you Lord! :)







She wrote, ' Think of her everytime I use the toothbrush holder!' . That's a smart move of missing you, Miyeko! HAHAHAHA


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I also received another gift from CAROL WONG!!! 


She gave me M&Ms in this cute little expression. 




She asked me make some noise by shaking the M&M's container if I am bored. That's so hilarious! But.....



Thank you , Carol! I am also really happy to know you even more, this semester and I believe in days to come. I also will miss you in the future. AND we are definitely spending time together. I love the burger + berak + ride motor time! I sayang you too! HEHEHEHEHE

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The next day, I had my awesome breakfast at MCD with the constant. Who are the constant? It's AUDREY and STEPHANIE! I was so happy that I can spend time with them! It was so awesome. :) 




I love this picture! :)



They are the among the first people I've met And they are the constant. Truly, there are struggles we faced but I was glad it happened. Because it strengthen us. :) Thank you God for Audrey and Steph for they have taught me the lessons of friendships even more. Just like David and Jonathan, enable me to love just like how Jonathan did. :) Even, if we have grey hairs, we are still going to be the constant just like in uni's years. :)















This card above was from Audrey. She is awesome, you know. Just awesome. I really appreciate her presence in my life. And I know she knows it. :) Thank u, bawang!!!! :')


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I spent my afternoon with two juniors!!! DEBRA and GRACE!! They were so sweet because they treated me to cakes. I felt so loved. HAHA. Because I am a third-year senior. I used to think that I won't have time to know juniors but things happened. These two unique juniors, I really want to see them grow towards God throughout their years in university. I am glad they are in PKA , because it is a platform I've learnt most and I really want them to learn as well. 



Thank you so much Grace for telling me you love me. :) You are a kind soul. Use it for God. I pray that in your third year, You will shine so much that 1st-junior will tell u what you told me. Upon that very day, remember me! 



Debra, you are one unique child of God , that have so much potential to grow. You are in USM because God wants you to bless you. You'll be fine. AND you are extraordinary. You'll shine too for HIM, not for other people to see. But for HIM. :) God is with you, no matter what. 










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At night, we had our MILO CG WRAP UP and they celebrated my birthday! *Yays*. Thank you so much, my children. :) I am really blessed by God to be a Cell Group Leader and I really pray that I will have more time to know each one of you next sem! :) Thank you, Yi Hong, Elyssa, Stephanie, Lucia, Michelle, Mark, Nicolas , Grace, Sarah , James and Carmen!


Next year, it will be more awesome coz we are so gonna grow towards Him at another level and with each other. HEHE!:)

And Nicolas gave me the 'Yogi' and 'Kinder Bueno' below. (I have been receiving lots of chocs , actually).  In reply of your little note,

 "Thank you for your encouragement. You had been an awesome leader too. I love the way you think differently. It provokes thoughts. You had been a great joy in CG!! :) I am glad you are in mine for three semesters, to date. You've brought me LAUGHTER too. May the Lord Jesus always be the centre of your life too. :))))))


This is NIC!!!:)

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LILY Yeang gave me a card! Awwwww. My partner for CG!! :) She is shoo nice, you know. I am so glad I worked and shooo sad that she is leaving for internship. I was like 'NOoooo way' but I know God had even greater and wonderful plan for her. She is just awesome. ALWAYS ALWAYS thinking of others! I learnt so much for her. Her sacrificial-self. I am glad to know her even in this short time. You see, God is just wonderful like that. If she is not my partner for CG, I will never able to know a wonderful person like her. Thank you for a good partner like LILY. I pray that what You've equipped her in this semester will be of used in times to come!:) Bless her even more, Lord!:)






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I also received an anonymous card. I am pretty much still wondering who was it from. :) But thank you so much!!!! May I continue to in your life , being His vessel in your life. :))))))




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Roomie, Catherine Mau gave me a cupcake! :) I know it is just a cupcake and why would I even write about her , right? But she is more than that. She is a blessing to me! I prayed for her existence . I used to have a 'not-really-nice' roomie (I had three different roommates for three semesters ; she is the fourth) and I prayed to God that I need a new one and I got her.  She is always so nice, so funny,crazy., understanding and deep. I love the fact, I can crap with her every night. I will definitely miss her when I leave. :) Thank you , roomie!






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That was from Jonathan. :) One of the 'bros' in university. Knew him since first year, through Jazz Band. We had dinner together before he passed me this. It was the FIRST meal we were having in three years in university. Funny though.  I used to think, 'Will he ever know that I was concern about him?'. Now I know that he knew it all along. And I am glad. It's not that I want it to be known. It just that I want him to know it was God that always
stirred my heart to care about him. He is a loyal friend. Someone who I , enjoyed his 'once-in-a-blue-moon' craziness. You are awesome, biawak! I pray that you will grow to RELY on God more and not yourself. Learn to PUT him first and everything will be alright! :) 

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I just received this, from a man who just came back from India! He was my Cell Group Leader for two years. And I had the privilege to work with him for a year and yet, he had taught me so much. Even though he went away for internship , he was there to guide and just BE THERE when I need him to. And those times, I grew closer to him. He taught me how to be a better and spiritual leader. And now I am leading one, with what he taught. :)



Thank you , DEREK!  It really mean a lot to me when you gave your wishes all the way from India. :) HAHAHA. And you said you 'sayang' me! HAHAHAHA. Thank you, brother! 


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And I received this video from PATRICK Tien Hui, all the way from Australia! *so touched* . I was laughing at it when I was watching it. She said it was dark and I cannot 'tahan' . It was too hilarious. BUT THANK YOU SO MUCH TIEN!! :) You are back in Malaysia !! I am so happy! Because we can go crazy together and grow towards God together in a semester! :) *Since Carmen is doing victory dance, I do 'WELCOME BACK dance' by moon-walking!'. HAHAHAHAHAA.. See you, PATRICK!!


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 I thank you, Lord, with all my heart; I sing praise to you before the gods. 
 I face your holy Temple, bow down, and praise your name because of your constant love and faithfulness, because you have shown that your name and your commands are supreme. 
 You answered me when I called to you; with your strength you strengthened me.
  All the kings in the world will praise you, Lord, because they have heard your promises. 
 They will sing about what you have done and about your great glory.
  Even though you are so high above, you care for the lowly, and the proud cannot hide from you.
  When I am surrounded by troubles, you keep me safe. You oppose my angry enemies and save me by your power.
 8You will do everything you have promised; Lord, your love is eternal. Complete the work that you have begun.

Psalm 138

Dear ; Heavenly Father,

This could be the season of my birthday and receiving love from people. But You are  the one that gave me perfect love and died for me on the cross. You demonstrated Your loves through this amazing people in my life. Bless them , Lord abundantly.  And You gave so many blessings, one upon another. In trials, You had blessed me too. I know that I could run away from you sometimes, Lord. Doing thing that I want and not what You asked me to. But You stood there, faithfully waiting for me . Thank you for these amazing people  You have blessed in my life. May I be the vessel and the boat that goes whenever You want  me to. You shall be the navigator of me that take charge of me. Teach me, mold me, use me Lord. Thank you SO SO SO MUCH Lord. Thank you for USM, thank you for PKA, thank you for PKA. Thank YOU , God! :)

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Letter from Patrick!

POSTED ON: 05 November 2013 @ 9:02 PM | 0 comments

Just when things got a little bit silent and I received this!


I am always amazed by how people can think of us once in a blue moon. I am really happy that I was thought of. And I am glad I was 'RUNNING' in their mind. Haha!

Tien Hui, 
Thank you so much for you timely note. Thank you for noticing it. Thank you for being there. Three years had passed but I can still feel the love and care. I am so grateful for you and this note. Thank you for wanting to pray for me! Allow me to do the same to you! :)

MISS YOU A BUNCH PATRICK!!!!! And u are forever a Patrick for me. I think that suits you more than Miss Brilliant?! Haha!! Coz Patrick is a loyal friend! :)

I really pray that YOU will finish this chapter of yours looking unto HIM and impacting  lives that will go long long ways! But first and foremost, ENJOY!!! weeeee!!!! 

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Because of Ah Phang!

POSTED ON: 04 August 2013 @ 5:36 PM | 0 comments

It is Sunday again. But today, PKA's new batch Excos are here to do Committee Retreat Planning (CPR). It always really really nice to see these faces of darlings in the church. But even with that short meet-up, I am already so delighted but also with a little bit swollen heart inside of me.

Then, I also received this gift from a friend of mine in Penang. I cried. Why? Because when I read the card, I am feeling exactly what she is feeling. I miss her . I miss people whom I 'sayang' in USM. I think when I came back to this home of mine, I came back with 'compare mindset' Even with family, I was thinking, 'My friends in Penang would do this, why can't them?'

I cannot deny it will take a little bit more time to let go of the previous chapter that God had blessed me with. I am gonna miss the people that I used to be with so much.So so much. Sometimes my tears fell itself when I thought of it, without realising. But I am not going to allow all of these to hinder His works in my life in Melaka. I am gonna embrace these emotions but will work together hand-in-hand with grace with my Father.

It will take time but My Father is here with me. :') 

Dear Ah Phang, I miss you. :') You know I actually cried when I read that. Thank you for your continuous encouragement and love even though we are far apart. Never knew why I deserve a friend like you till now. I will always bring Donkey wherever I go to remember God's goodness in my life because He gave me friend like you. I may not see you that often anymore which actually secretly sadden me, but I will try my best okay? I really cant wait to see you again in September. Arr, I am tearing again. But you know how much you meant to me. Even though we are far apart , but you are always CLOSE to my heart. Distance is not a problem when we have the heart , love and effort. :) Me sayang YOU a lot. :')

Helllow Donkey P!!


Thank you Ah Phang!







These are my reactions when I got the Donkey!

This is for YOU, AH PHANG!
Spongebob Drawing FOR YOU!

And once again, I am thankful for all the things You have done, my Lord.


Before the world began
You were on His mind
And every tear you cry
Is precious in His eyes
Because of His great love
He gave His only Son
Everything was done
So you would come

Nothing you can do
Could make Him love you more
And nothing that you've done
Could make Him close the door
Because of His great love
He gave His only Son
Everything was done
So you would come

Come to the Father
Though your gift is small
Broken hearts, broken lives
He will take them all
The power of the Word
The power of His blood
Everything was done
So you would come

I will never understand how wide, deep and great is Your love for me. But I am thankful for everything EVERYTHING You have done for me in the past, the blessings You poured unto me, My Lord.. Because of what You did, I am able to stand before you and have a personal relationship with you. Thank you for taking in all unpleasing character of mine and wanting to mold me even though I am unworthy. Thank you for loving me, for a wretch like me. Thank you for dying for me. :')






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Thank you. :)

POSTED ON: 27 June 2013 @ 11:06 PM | 0 comments

''Packing is a little bit different this time; I am packing memories as well.''

I know this day will arrive. This day where this university life will come to an end. I still remember my mother sent me to this island and I cried when she went back alone and was grateful she made a trip here. I cried to her telling her that I have no friend. I cried because I was alone. How time flies.

Today, I know if I cry...I cry of joy because my God supplies all the needs that He knows I need in this university---- He gave me everything that made this university chapter such a worthwhile chapter. How I have grown towards Him, how I have grown to love people around me...this things I will never never never see myself as, three years ago. Marvellous things He did and transformed in me. 

I know the road ahead could be a little bit stormy and windy. I know with all the doubts and uncertainties I may fall but I choose to live with Him and for Him. I believe that everything that I've learnt here , it will be enough for me to move forward for the next chapter. A friend of mine wrote this to me, 'I will let you go because I know God has in-stored so much more for you, for your journey ahead.'

There you go, I am leaving this place with the heart of gratefulness and joy because of my God who is ever faithful and my friends that never stop encouraging and draw me close to our God each day. :) I know that even in times of trouble in the future, I will look back, looking at this chapter and reminisce the works and love my Father had done and shown through the people around me and will preserve and finish strong with my eyes set upon Him and continue establishing His kingdom with actions of love.

With this, see you again people! It's never goodbye! Thank you so much for even in every little things you have done.


Your love, LORD, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies.

(Psalm 36:5)

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Leaving.

POSTED ON: 21 June 2013 @ 12:20 AM | 0 comments

Leaving everything behind is never easy. Separation from the ones you love is not easy. Life will be different indeed. But here is to everything we ever did and done. *lift up my cup of plain water*...For all the craziness, laughter , jokes , lameness...all the memories we created. Just want to tell you , that you are loved even after this. Life in university would never be the same without you. Thank you for always always always always... loving me for who I am! :')

''Leaving everything behind is never easy, but leaving knowing you are loved and valued by the people who went through everything with you, is indeed something you take with and KEEP in your whole life. :')''









Labels: birthday, blessed. graduation, friendship, God, kawan sejati, random, university


A reason.

POSTED ON: 16 June 2013 @ 5:53 PM | 1 comments

I think in life, when we cannot stand someone or we were irritated by someone...naturally our human mind will lashes out all the negative thoughts about the person. For example, 'Why couldn't he/she be more mature? Things are simple isn't it? ; 'Why does he/she has to be so mean to me?' ; 'What makes he/her hates me or treat me like this?' ; ' Why did I do to deserve such a treatment?'; 'Why he/she has to act out like that?' ...and the list goes on and on. 

It is true that it is harder to be a bigger person in this situation and it is easier to respond and lashes out anger to these people who really needs a spank on their face. But for there are so many reasons to not love/dislike/hate them, can we find at least a reason to LOVE them unconditionally? Just a reason will do...

'Just find a reason to love despite many reasons to not.'

I know it is really really really difficult to choose to see things from the other side but just because someone do not deserve to be loved but that doesn't mean they shouldn't be loved. Come to think of it, all of us do not deserve His Love. But that doesn't mean God don't want to love us. 

In this world of chaos, in the world of cold-hearted people, in this world where true love seem impossible to exist ; Hold on to the reason why you love which is because..... God loves everyone. Shift your perspective to another side where understanding and actions are needed to melt the heart of the people and point them to who and where True Love is . Might be hard along the way, but as long as God is smiling and delighted because you are loving His people..it is worth it. Well, at least you are sowing to please the Spirit and from the Spirit will reap eternal life. (in ref Gal 6:8)

God is love. Therefore love. Without distinction, without calculation, without procrastination, love.  (Henry Drummond)
Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret--it leads only to evil.  For evil men will be cut off, but those who hope in the LORD will inherit the land. (Psalm 37:8-9)

In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him. In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. (1 John 4:9-11)


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Cheerios.

POSTED ON: 17 May 2013 @ 3:45 AM | 0 comments

This post is for this girl, PHANG CARMEN. Why? Because I always wanted to write about her. Yeah, and because today I was reflective about my university journey and this girl is a must-for-me to write because I really sayang her.

I remembered seeing her in NC. That time everyone said to me ,' You should know Carmen lah'. I am like ,' Who is this girl?. Last week as I was talking to her , she said that I am her one of good friends. I am like so honoured. This girl is President for our university CF. Why would she consider me as her good friend? HAHA.


Turned out, the feeling is mutual. Turned out, she is one of the best things that happened to me in university. I always that God placed her in my life to equip me with His love and His wisdom. This girl always look at things so differently that I can learn from her. This girl always so fired up for God. This girl always always lend her helping hands when I have no one to turn to. She always says to me , 'Fong Wan, you know you always come to me when you don't have enough money.' :') God knows what I need in life, it is not about money. It is about reassurance He will provide.

 Today I just want to tell her this:

 Dear Phang Carmen,

 I am really thankful for you. Yes, you! I know you might hear this many times, but I really think I sayang you. Thank you for everything you have done. Always so welcoming. Always so accepting. Like a family , I can rely when I have no one to turn to. I am really grateful for your presence in my life. Thank you for showing me Christ's love towards people. Thank you for living God's way. Thank you for just being there for me caring for me as I go somewhere. Thank you for teaching me lessons . Thank you for regarding me as your good friends. I may not be that good but in your eyes, you always see the best in me. So many things great things about you, but thank you so so much for choosing to LOVE me despite everything. :') WE will definitely cheer one another up to keep our eyes on Him and run the race with endurance, okay? Let finish the race and demonstrate of His love to family and the ones we care okay? Let's be friend forever until we go heaven okay? And we shall dance with joy with Him in His kingdom. :')
1st Year
First meet in National Conference (N.C)




2nd Year



3rd Year 







MUAHHHHHHHH!!!! *Love love love*

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Packing Process

POSTED ON: 17 April 2013 @ 12:54 AM | 0 comments
'When you travel to another destination, you don't bring EVERYTHING with you. You pack what is the most ESSENTIAL to bring with you to the other place. Not because you don't want, but because you can't. Too many load , it makes it hard for one to travel.'

I heard that from a wise woman about closing a chapter in your life before sailing to the next one. So, who do you want to bring , to journey along with you for the rest of your life? Why? Is it mutual in thought, action , understanding and love? What values that you want to keep that you've learnt and what do you want to throw? 

 Think about it. :) Let God be your guide. *smile*




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Escape!!!

POSTED ON: 13 April 2013 @ 7:11 PM | 0 comments

*Yays*. I went to Escape. *pat myself*. It is a theme park consist of monkey business with  three levels of adventurous obstacles that you have to overcome and many more other activities. Monkey business ranged from the easiest (Level 1)  to the most diffcult (Level 3). So, it was a sunny Friday morning that I've decided to go with my chemistry friends, right after coming back from graduating Langkawi trip with Steph and Aud. 
















And so, I am writing not to brag about how well I did with Escape, about how brave was I..how it was so enjoyable accomplishing all three levels.I am here to to tell you I was really scared overcoming those obstacles even though I know I was protected by the chain-like used for flying 
fox. 


The protection chain.
Especially during the first level. It is like I couldn't trust the capability of the protection, how it will always catches me even if i fall. So I was struggling believing how safe I was, at first level. I think in life, sometimes even though we know God is there to protect us , to bring us through it , we struggle believing that He will. Life with God in Christianity is not one way relationship. You have the privilege to say 'Yes' or ' No'. As much as God is always there to give us His best, are u willing to just trust in Him, with faith to just GO for it? 

When I was up there wanting to jump down, I was shouting inside my heart ' God help me, please God.' When I finished it, I was like, 'Yays, that was not as hard as I thought'. It's so true especially when we face with obstacles in life itself..sometimes all it takes it just a decision to just go for it, listen to what God says. He said He will be with you. So, just enjoy the ride.

I had the worst experience but the most worthwhile ones when I did the third level of monkey business. At first I was so pumped and I was quick to finish one of the third level. ( there are three routes in three levels). I didn't even rest and I headed for the MOST DIFFICULT monkey business. and guess what, I was STUCK twice. I guess I should have rest at first. But I was so excited that I forgot 'rest'. Rest and reflect in life is important as well. When God created the world, the seventh day was for rest. So, I think I have to learn to rest in life and not so much of being so excited to do works for God and forgot to spend time with Him. 

When I was stuck twice, I was really tired. My physical body told me, 'You cannot do it, Fong Wan.' My brain tells me, 'You can. You are born to do this.' And I was really really really tired. Twice, I asked for RESCUE and twice I managed to get up just before they came to rescue me. At first, I told them..'No, don't rescue me. I wanna do this myself.' By as time goes by, I tend to give up more easily. It is true that in life as we walk for so long, we give up what we desire initially. We were not brave as how we used to be. Maybe because the journey of life itself is windy and long. Sometimes disappointments of getting up itself requires too much strength, and it is okay just to stay 'stuck' because it is easier that way. But you know you can get up, it is whether you want it or not. If God had prepared you for this challenge, believe me when I say, He will bring you out of it.


Spot me? Was sitting on the rope!


'Stuck'


The first 'stuck'

One more, friend's encouragements are stronger than you think. The way they gives you a thumb up when you finish the race, the way they say, 'You can do it! One more!' , how they scold you when you gives up half-way..I hope to be that friend for my friends. :)

Friends that encourage.

When I was hanging up there too, there was this UK little boy asked me ' Are you okay? Do you need help?' , I said, 'No, I am okay here.' .He responded, ' Do you know you will die if they don't rescue you?'. I said, ' Never mind. I have God.' . HAHAHA. What a respond?'


So, that was some bit of lessons I learned from Escape Theme Park. Good experience. Good companion. Safe and sound. Reminded me so much of God, which I didn't know why. Gonna apply this in my life, 

 'Never mind, I have God'. :)

Labels: adventure, bless, friendship, God, holiday, journey, random, university


Cherishing.

POSTED ON: 17 March 2013 @ 3:08 AM | 1 comments

Week five. 
As the time flies without realising, the heart begins to have its own difficult phase of letting go too.

 Many events took place. Left Jazz Band, went PKA Family camp, did insanity work-outs, laughed, had random night-outs and fellowships with people I know I would definitely miss when I sail to another chapter of life adventure.

 It's the people that I will miss in this place ; be it PKA or Jazz Band. I know nothing is permanent physically. Nothing stays the same. People walks in and out in life...
But I promise,

 I will smile when I thought of the things we did and endured. 

 For the remaining time that I am having, I pray of the same prayers every morning - To have His sensitive eyes and heart ; to be used as His vessel to demonstrate of His love. But everyday, I am so blessed by the people that He have sent to bless me. Maybe it is because the time is really short, I begin to notice and give thanks for the people God had sent to bless me. From them, I've learnt so much more. From them, God demonstrated His love.

 I have nothing but contentment in me. I can ask for nothing more. But to walk even more faithfully in Him for this last semester. I remembered I told Him that I wanna grow in Him and to be equipped even more; to make this last semester even more impactful through Him.

 Because of that, God had blessed me so much more. Just because I choose to follow Him. Just because I want to know Him more. Just because I choose Him instead of my desires. Just because I choose to seek Him in times that I cannot handle by myself. And there you go, God just lavishes unexpected loving blessings through people to me.

 Even with a reluctant heart of knowing I will sail away to another chapter of life adventure with Him...I choose to cherish and embrace the remaining time I have by exhibiting His Love to people whom Him love. I will continue to finish this journey , by walking faithfully with Him, to love like Him ...for I know I am here in USM because it's is where He wanted me to be ; a destination of the life journey to equip me, mold me, shape me to finish the works He had instilled for me. For greater plans.

 And so with all I am, I will march with the heart of cherishing towards the ending chapter of this destination with everything He wants me to learn, to see, to give and to receive, with the hope He will find me faithful.
''All my delight is in You Lord, all of my hopes, all of my strength.'


Labels: blessed, content, faith, friendship, God, journey, university


Type of Friend

POSTED ON: 10 January 2013 @ 3:59 AM | 1 comments

In the middle of studying

 I thought to myself

 'What type of friend do you want to be?'

 I know 'this-and-that' happened,

 It is not that I wanna break our friendship,

 Even though I am at risk of it

 Risking away of our friendship

 But if this what a real friend should do

 I will do it.

 I am not judging

 I am not taking you away

 I am not jealous

 Simply, I just love u as a friend

 Let's hope

 One day when you look back 

 Through your life

 You will know that 

 It was simply out of LOVE that I am doing this

As I always do.




Proverbs 27:17 Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.

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Jumps!

POSTED ON: 21 December 2012 @ 3:54 AM | 0 comments


Three friends, 
Were jumping,in their final year. 
Three friends,
Knew each other since the first year.
Three friends, 
Of different personalities, different backgrounds.
Three friends,
Have grown so much in each's beautiful ways.

Time flies...

But three friends,
 will be jumping till the end of their third year.
Together...
As three friends.

Labels: faithfulness, friendship, God, personal, random


Blessed...

POSTED ON: 17 December 2012 @ 3:50 AM | 0 comments

HELLO!!! I am Tham Fong Wan , in case you have not know me! I 'm daughter on God , was born on 11 December 1990. SOooo, I am officially 22 years old. I am still very much a child in my heart. I hope so. HAHA. I wanna take this time to thanks EVERYONE that wished me and took their time out to celebrate this AWESOME day with me!!
"Make thankfulness your sacrifice to God...' Psalm 50:14

I would like to thank my GOD for loving me!! For choosing to die for wretch like me. And He gave me so many abundant blessings in my life that sometimes I questioned, 'Do I even deserve this?' . Be it in my family, friends or just daily blessings such as safety while walking back home to dorm. I, thank you Lord for everything You've done for me. :') It's really a GREAT GREAT pleasure to know you, My GOD! *Yays* *Jumps*

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And so I started the celebration of my birthday with the Jazz Banders because we had Appreciation Night for Concert and thus, they celebrated King Hui's , Alvin's and my birthday. Threesome!!! 


*ROAR* ( I'm a lion!! hahahaha)


Birthday for three!!!


It was simple. BUT BUT BUT it was these people that made it awesome! These people, I've already said so much about them on previous post. They are just awesome like that. Thank you God for them in my life. They maybe non-christian, but You've showed me your love through them. Thank you for them, Lord



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When I came back from my room , I received 'Whatsapps' from PHANG CARMEN!!! And she wrote about me again!! ON her personal BLOG!! *TWICE*. Yeah, you've heard me! TWICE!  And she is such a darling to me, you know. SOooooo sweet of her for doing that!! This is the link, 'Happy Birthday, Tham Fong Wan' . In case you don't know how she looks like...


Ta-daaaaaaaaaaa!!



Dear Phang Carmen @ Ultraman Bobo @ Spongebob,

It's a greater blessing for me to know you. You've taught me so much for going extra miles for me and for people around you. You've did so well in your position now, that when I looked back when you asked me whether you should take it... I really can feel God's BIG plan for you. I am so happy that you are doing His wills and works in USM. And so even happier and blessed to know as a person. Thank you for supporting me when I didn't know what to do, providing me His love and cares when a sanguine like me turned into a melancholy. You are awesome, PHANG CARMEN!! HEHEHEHE!!

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 Then, on my birthday itself...in the morning, I've celebrated it with MR WILSON KHOR!! Huhhhhhhhh!! Must be wondering who is that ,right?? This man is an angel. Yeah, he is! He is the one that always taught me to see things in really different perspectives and I am really glad I have the opportunity to be close to him enough to talk to him. He is rare jewel, only can be discovered if you take a step closer to him. 



Thank you, Mr Wilson!! For EVERYTHING.  You are indeed someone who always there for me despite your works. You are like an angel , you know. Always there, standing by! Thank you for your attention and concern upon me. We may be very different but I am really glad we have the same GOD! Thanks bro for getting me the 'Roti Bakar & Eggs & Coffee' in Bayan Lepas with you. I was so glad we made it even though we were lost. HEHEHE!!


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In the afternoon,  MATTHEW Kang and AUDREY Wong celebrated my birthday in this heavenly western-like cafe that made my jaw dropped. It was awesome, you know! And I always enjoyed their company. Audrey Wong is just a special soul like that. AND MATTHEW KANG, he is a really kind man!!  SO SOOOOO glad that both of them are my course-mates. Can't really imagine live without them!! Thank you God for Matthew and Audrey as coursemates! 






That's Me, Audrey and Matt . (From left to right) . HAHA

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At night, I celebrated with PKA-ians!!! Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!! With LOK-LOK!! What is LOK-LOK?? You can see the picture below! 


It's a steamboat-styled buffet dinner that tasted so good! WAHHH!!! I was so glad. SOooo full. Then, we had BLACKBALL as dessert! *Yipppee*.I, sincerely thanks everyone that came that day ; Phang Carmen, Jacquelline Ooi , James Teoh , Sze Jie , Wai Quan and Nicolas! Thank you so much for all the treats and laughter!




James Teoh , Phang Carmen , Jacquelline (Top: Left to right)
Nicolas Ng, Me , Sze Jie (Below: Left to right)


Waiquan!! (I am going to the next level!! YAYS..hahaha)

 PKA!!! It stands for Persaudaraan Kristian Agape! WOW! To think about this family, it is too overwhelming. I still remember coming in , the first year to now, how everything had changes. I find it amazing how God laid his personal hands to equip and grow PKA members and still laying. Seniors that had gone, they taught me so much. Even Monica Khoo, she had graduated but she called me just to wish me! Nicolas Ng, my junior played ukulele and sang for me ON THE PHONE . *How sweet*... HAHAHA!

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After that, I went to Queensbay to watch birthday-movie with ELYSSA , MARY , SHIN AI, ALVIN and CAIN!! We watched Life of PI! They ended up asking me about the movie which was funny ! But I was so glad I can spend my birthday with them! They are sweet people, really! Mary and Elyssa are dear to my heart. Alvin and Shin Ai. (ahemmnn). Blessed Birthday to you too, Alvin! HAHAHA:) Thank you Cain! :)






Thank you so much, FIVE of you!!! Be here, ALWAYS!:)

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Midnight Hangout with Miyeko in her room was the last agenda on my birthday itself. Feel good. Like old times. One of my treasured friends . Knew her since orientation week. This particular semester was difficult season for me and her. It tested my friendship with her - how I should react and etc. At first I acted on my own accord just to make her feel what I felt. At the end of the day, I realised I want her back in my life. Thank you , Miyeko! :) You know how awesome you are.  Thank you God for Miyeko. May I continue to be there when she needs me, anytime. May You used me to direct her to You. Thank you Lord! :)







She wrote, ' Think of her everytime I use the toothbrush holder!' . That's a smart move of missing you, Miyeko! HAHAHAHA


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I also received another gift from CAROL WONG!!! 


She gave me M&Ms in this cute little expression. 




She asked me make some noise by shaking the M&M's container if I am bored. That's so hilarious! But.....



Thank you , Carol! I am also really happy to know you even more, this semester and I believe in days to come. I also will miss you in the future. AND we are definitely spending time together. I love the burger + berak + ride motor time! I sayang you too! HEHEHEHEHE

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The next day, I had my awesome breakfast at MCD with the constant. Who are the constant? It's AUDREY and STEPHANIE! I was so happy that I can spend time with them! It was so awesome. :) 




I love this picture! :)



They are the among the first people I've met And they are the constant. Truly, there are struggles we faced but I was glad it happened. Because it strengthen us. :) Thank you God for Audrey and Steph for they have taught me the lessons of friendships even more. Just like David and Jonathan, enable me to love just like how Jonathan did. :) Even, if we have grey hairs, we are still going to be the constant just like in uni's years. :)















This card above was from Audrey. She is awesome, you know. Just awesome. I really appreciate her presence in my life. And I know she knows it. :) Thank u, bawang!!!! :')


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I spent my afternoon with two juniors!!! DEBRA and GRACE!! They were so sweet because they treated me to cakes. I felt so loved. HAHA. Because I am a third-year senior. I used to think that I won't have time to know juniors but things happened. These two unique juniors, I really want to see them grow towards God throughout their years in university. I am glad they are in PKA , because it is a platform I've learnt most and I really want them to learn as well. 



Thank you so much Grace for telling me you love me. :) You are a kind soul. Use it for God. I pray that in your third year, You will shine so much that 1st-junior will tell u what you told me. Upon that very day, remember me! 



Debra, you are one unique child of God , that have so much potential to grow. You are in USM because God wants you to bless you. You'll be fine. AND you are extraordinary. You'll shine too for HIM, not for other people to see. But for HIM. :) God is with you, no matter what. 










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At night, we had our MILO CG WRAP UP and they celebrated my birthday! *Yays*. Thank you so much, my children. :) I am really blessed by God to be a Cell Group Leader and I really pray that I will have more time to know each one of you next sem! :) Thank you, Yi Hong, Elyssa, Stephanie, Lucia, Michelle, Mark, Nicolas , Grace, Sarah , James and Carmen!


Next year, it will be more awesome coz we are so gonna grow towards Him at another level and with each other. HEHE!:)

And Nicolas gave me the 'Yogi' and 'Kinder Bueno' below. (I have been receiving lots of chocs , actually).  In reply of your little note,

 "Thank you for your encouragement. You had been an awesome leader too. I love the way you think differently. It provokes thoughts. You had been a great joy in CG!! :) I am glad you are in mine for three semesters, to date. You've brought me LAUGHTER too. May the Lord Jesus always be the centre of your life too. :))))))


This is NIC!!!:)

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LILY Yeang gave me a card! Awwwww. My partner for CG!! :) She is shoo nice, you know. I am so glad I worked and shooo sad that she is leaving for internship. I was like 'NOoooo way' but I know God had even greater and wonderful plan for her. She is just awesome. ALWAYS ALWAYS thinking of others! I learnt so much for her. Her sacrificial-self. I am glad to know her even in this short time. You see, God is just wonderful like that. If she is not my partner for CG, I will never able to know a wonderful person like her. Thank you for a good partner like LILY. I pray that what You've equipped her in this semester will be of used in times to come!:) Bless her even more, Lord!:)






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I also received an anonymous card. I am pretty much still wondering who was it from. :) But thank you so much!!!! May I continue to in your life , being His vessel in your life. :))))))




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Roomie, Catherine Mau gave me a cupcake! :) I know it is just a cupcake and why would I even write about her , right? But she is more than that. She is a blessing to me! I prayed for her existence . I used to have a 'not-really-nice' roomie (I had three different roommates for three semesters ; she is the fourth) and I prayed to God that I need a new one and I got her.  She is always so nice, so funny,crazy., understanding and deep. I love the fact, I can crap with her every night. I will definitely miss her when I leave. :) Thank you , roomie!






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That was from Jonathan. :) One of the 'bros' in university. Knew him since first year, through Jazz Band. We had dinner together before he passed me this. It was the FIRST meal we were having in three years in university. Funny though.  I used to think, 'Will he ever know that I was concern about him?'. Now I know that he knew it all along. And I am glad. It's not that I want it to be known. It just that I want him to know it was God that always
stirred my heart to care about him. He is a loyal friend. Someone who I , enjoyed his 'once-in-a-blue-moon' craziness. You are awesome, biawak! I pray that you will grow to RELY on God more and not yourself. Learn to PUT him first and everything will be alright! :) 

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I just received this, from a man who just came back from India! He was my Cell Group Leader for two years. And I had the privilege to work with him for a year and yet, he had taught me so much. Even though he went away for internship , he was there to guide and just BE THERE when I need him to. And those times, I grew closer to him. He taught me how to be a better and spiritual leader. And now I am leading one, with what he taught. :)



Thank you , DEREK!  It really mean a lot to me when you gave your wishes all the way from India. :) HAHAHA. And you said you 'sayang' me! HAHAHAHA. Thank you, brother! 


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And I received this video from PATRICK Tien Hui, all the way from Australia! *so touched* . I was laughing at it when I was watching it. She said it was dark and I cannot 'tahan' . It was too hilarious. BUT THANK YOU SO MUCH TIEN!! :) You are back in Malaysia !! I am so happy! Because we can go crazy together and grow towards God together in a semester! :) *Since Carmen is doing victory dance, I do 'WELCOME BACK dance' by moon-walking!'. HAHAHAHAHAA.. See you, PATRICK!!


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 I thank you, Lord, with all my heart; I sing praise to you before the gods. 
 I face your holy Temple, bow down, and praise your name because of your constant love and faithfulness, because you have shown that your name and your commands are supreme. 
 You answered me when I called to you; with your strength you strengthened me.
  All the kings in the world will praise you, Lord, because they have heard your promises. 
 They will sing about what you have done and about your great glory.
  Even though you are so high above, you care for the lowly, and the proud cannot hide from you.
  When I am surrounded by troubles, you keep me safe. You oppose my angry enemies and save me by your power.
 8You will do everything you have promised; Lord, your love is eternal. Complete the work that you have begun.

Psalm 138

Dear ; Heavenly Father,

This could be the season of my birthday and receiving love from people. But You are  the one that gave me perfect love and died for me on the cross. You demonstrated Your loves through this amazing people in my life. Bless them , Lord abundantly.  And You gave so many blessings, one upon another. In trials, You had blessed me too. I know that I could run away from you sometimes, Lord. Doing thing that I want and not what You asked me to. But You stood there, faithfully waiting for me . Thank you for these amazing people  You have blessed in my life. May I be the vessel and the boat that goes whenever You want  me to. You shall be the navigator of me that take charge of me. Teach me, mold me, use me Lord. Thank you SO SO SO MUCH Lord. Thank you for USM, thank you for PKA, thank you for PKA. Thank YOU , God! :)

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