My Longkang

Sibu was flooded with a sea of maroon blue today. The reason being the 40 days of purpose program organized by the Sibu Wesley Methodist Church. Even normally stoic Mrs BB wondered aloud, “What on earth am I here for?” when she saw the sea of blue on the streets especially in the church vicinity. I would like to pass the question back to you ,” what on earth are you here for?”

On the way to town today, I told Benghui to buckle up the seat belt. He was surprised because he was sitting in the back seat. He asked me why he should do so. He said he was in no danger. I explained to him it was the law. I then explained to him the law was the government. He was confused. He asked me shouldn’t the law be The Lord? Inadequate spiritual knowledge confuses a young impressionable mind. Never mind he has all the time in the world to learn. He is still young.

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This week’s theme is support. To me instant food manufacturers play an important role as a support for small, busy families who don’t have much time to cook.

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Benghui : Daddy, Nathaniel gave something to Uncle Andy. I got no money to buy you anything. I cannot save fast enough
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It was 5.30p.m. I tried to wake Benghui up to do his homework. I called him, shook him and tried everything. He was deep asleep. My wife told me to give it up. He was just too tired. He wasn’t even aware we we were trying to wake him up.
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I don’t know when it all began. If I look back, it probably started when a member of the family became sick. Since then, Benghui has begun to pray occasionally : when the need arises. He kept it all from us but occasionally it slips.
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It is school holiday season. I am going nuts. Benghui is too free. He sings songs at the top of his voice, walks in and out of the house, reads story books like there is no tomorrow and keeps asking me to go to the library so that he can borrow new books. In short, he does everything except leave me in peace.
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Benghui has discovered the world of computer video games. He has become totally addicted. That is why I have not bought him a play station . He was like ‘crazy’ when he found that he had access to a game set. He didn’t know how to play. The game was over within minutes as he didn’t know how to operate it.
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It is still a public holiday here in Sarawak today. I felt reluctant to wake up Benghui. I touched his forehead. It is cool. Last night he woke up at about 12.00 midnight crying of a pain in his head. No tactics worked. I tried tiger balm, tried rubbing his head and comforting him by asking him to pray.
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Now that it is school vacation, Benghui finds it boring to be in the house all day. There are no nearby kids and the neighbours generally just keep in their own compounds anyway.

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Somebody I chatted with tonight told me my life was incomplete. He was patronizing. He said, “It has to be more than what I am experiencing. Small town life is limited and not challenging.” “It couldn’t be fun.” he insisted. Anyway I have no regrets with the way I live my life. Every day on earth is a bonus from God.
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