Dinner with Ngiik Yan at home

Date: 22nd July 2009
Venue: our home


We had to clear our fridge as soon as possible, so i grabbed everything
in the fridge and turned them into our dinner. We had stir fried mixed
vegetables, tomyam seafood soup, wedges, dumpling soup and stir friend
meat. Ta da!!!!! I was so grateful that Ngiik Yan was willing to eat all those
so called "left over" food with us.... hehe!!!!

Farewell dinner with Atkin's colleague

Date: 20th July 2009
Venue: Chung Ying Garden Chinese Restaurant

I don't know what to say, we have been to Chung Ying Garden
Chinese Restaurant for the third time over the weekend. haha....
1) with Bobby, Bob & Esther on Saturday (18/7/09)
2) with Ming Kim & Donald on Sunday afternoon (19/7/09)
3) with Nelson's colleague on Monday night (20/7/09)

It was great to meet with Nelson's Chinese colleagues.
Some are from Malaysia, some are from Hong Kong while some
of them are from China.


Some are from Malaysia, some are from China and
some are from Hong Kong.

Some from Malaysian and some from China.

Goodbye, Min Jie

Date: 19th July 2009
Venue: Digberth Coach Station

Special thanks to Min Jie for travelling all the way from London
to bid us farewell. We were sorry for him as we were super busy
on that weekend with lots of appointments and we did not really
have time to chat with him. However, we were glad that we
managed to meet up with him just before we go back to Malaysia.
Hope that we will meet each other again in Malaysia.


From left: Min Jie, Joyce, Yan (all Malaysians)

Good buddy...... Min Jie used to bring Nelson for dinner

in his car when they were in Inti College Malaysia.......

Min Jie was also Nelson's neighbour when they studied

in ICM.

Blessings from BCEC

Date: 19th July 2009
Venue: BCEC

This was our last Sunday attending Sunday service in BCEC.
We were touched to have Rev Frank Cheung prayed for us.
We will miss all the brothers & sisters in BCEC, specially
those children who we have been together with for the
past 2 years........


Speech on the stage


Em... why everyone laughed? The night before, we joked about
purposely going away from home if the brothers & sisters
from BCEC were to visit us at Alex & Wendy's house.
We told them that they need to inform us earlier
so that we can book our flight ticket to be away.


Mana tau...... Rev Frank Cheung was like could read our
mind..... He encouraged us to welcome the brothers and
sisters if they were to visit us in Malaysia and don't
purposely pretend to be away....... hahahaha!!!!! Opppsss!!!!


Good shot from Yan..... managed to capture the moment
when Nelson wiped tears


Photos with Li Qiang, Yuan Chen, Daniel & Sharon

Photo with Tao Ta0, Kaiming & Ruihua

Farewell party at Alex & Wendy's house

Date: 18th July 2009
Venue: Alex & Wendy's house

Wendy called us one day to invite us to her house for farewell dinner.We tried to arrange on week day, but she kept on saying it was not convenient for her. So, we finally got it arranged on Saturday.

Now, here come another problem, our dear friend Min Jie will come all the way from London to bid us farewell. He will reach Birmingham at about 10pm and need us to fetch him from thecoach station..... wow....So, we quickly rang Wendy to ask herwhether can we leave earlier after the dinner. However, shewas quick reluctant to let us go off earlier. So, we are stucked!!!

At this time, our dear friend from Scotland, Ngiik Yan offeredto help us to fetch Min Jie from coach station. We really feltsorry for her as she never met Min Jie before and it was onlyher first day of visit in Birmingham. We were so grateful!!!! Ngiik Yan, you are super!!!!!

Ok, back to the farewell dinner....... in the afternoon while wewere having lunch in Chung Ying Garden Chinese Restaurantwith Bobby, Bob, Esther & Yan, i met Dr.Yuan in her clinic whichis located beside the restaurant. I talked to her for a while, and before i left her clinic , she said," See you tonight!". I paused andshe suddenly realized something and said, " Oppsss! I should notsay like that!!!"....... it aroused my curiousity!!!! What happened?

Alex (Wendy's husband) came to pick us up from home. When we almost reached his house, we saw Xilin, Li Jun & Junyang walkedtowards his house with some food on hands. Ah!!!! now only we knowthat they had secretly arranged a farewell party for us........No wonderWendy did not allow us to leave earlier and Dr.Yuan said "see you tonight"!!!haha...... There were about 30 brothers & sisters in their house..... Wehad lovely time having delicious food prepared by every brothers & sisters, enjoying videos and slideshows prepared by EJ and of courseprayer blessings from brothers & sisters.

I have taken a lot of photos with brothers & sisters but i lost all of themwhile i was transferring the photos..... Silly me!!!! So, please visit Alex'sfacebook to view the photos and videos taken on that night

By the time we reached, it was almost 11pm and we were glad tosee Min Jie and Ngiik Yan safely reached home in one piece.We were quite amazed how efficient Ngiik Yan was. She couldfetch a stranger all the way from Digberth Coach Station and broughthim back safely with bus......what we could say is "pui fok"......Really thanks Yan for her help....... she is truly our "angel"......

Half day trip in Birmingham

Date: 18th July 2009
Venue: Birmingham University & City Centre

We were grateful to have Bobby (Nelson's Inti ex-roomate),
Bob & Esther came all the way from Bradford to just bid us farewell.
We were very touched. They reached Birmingham at about 11pm.
At that time, we were just back from cell group. Wow... hectic night...

We chit chat all the way until about 2pm then went to sleep. After
4 hours sleep, we woke up and quickly had breakfast. Then, we set
off to Birmingham University. It was their first time visiting the uni
(haha.. if i'm not mistaken.... hehe), so Bobby (the newly trained
professional photographer) was very busy with the camera, trying
to capture the scene as much as possible.


Birmingham University Civil Engineering



After visiting the university, we went to the city centre. I brought them
to the canal through the short cut path which Liping showed me before.
Nelson was also surprised as he did not know about this path even he has
been in Birmingham for nearly 5 years.... haha.....


Birmingham City centre - near the canal

While we were walking along the canal, we received sms
from Ngiik Yan that she has arrived in Birmingham.....Wow....
She came all the way from Scotland to bid us farewell.....
So, now we had to find a place to meet her. Finally, we decided
to meet her near the "bull" in front of Bull Ring Shopping Mall.
We were very happy to see her. Time just flied and it was time
for lunch, so went to Chung Ying Garden Chinese Restaurant for
lunch.

After lunch, Bobby, Bob and Esther had to dash back to Bradford.
It was great to meet up with them before we go back to Malaysia.
They are the brothers & sisters who we met in Ruman Nilai Methodist.

From left: Joyce, Nelson, Ngiik Yan, Bobby, Bob & Esther

Fire !! Fire !!!!

I cannot remember when this happened. It happened in the
pre-school that i was working in.

While all the children were playing during the free play time,
suddenly one of my colleagues, Putti smelled something.
She quickly checked around and discovered some smokes
were coming out from the air conditioner attached
on theceiling. She quickly shouted to make everyone alert. In
just a few seconds, the smoke turned into black think smoke and
it smelled bad. Every staffs quickly evacuated all the children and
meet at emergency assembly point.

While everyone was busy evacuating the children, suddenly i noticed
two little children (aged 3 years old) were still sitting at the
drawing table while other children had left the building.
Wow!!!! without any hesitation, i dashed to "save"
them. They were still playing when i grabbed them. Oh no!!!
i yelled at them and thank God that they stopped playing and
three of us managed to leave the building safely.... wow!!!!

The firemen came and they identified that it was due to short
circuit in the air conditioner. The owner of the building was
also there to check the building's condition. The children
were temporarily placed at the St.Mary Primary School's
art room while their parents were informed to collect their
children earlier.

I truly experienced how great is a teacher's responsibilty
and love when it come to deal with emergency. At that point of
time, what you care about are the children / students. At the
point of time, what you think about are the students that you
love and you want them to be saved. No wonder, the teachers
sacrificed their lifes to save the students in the Sze-Chuan
earthquake.


Evacuate the children from the building and meet at assembly point


Firemen are about to enter the building

My farewell lunch at Jill's house

Date: 17th July 2009
Venue: Jill's house

I am grateful and touced as the wives organized a farewell lunch for
me. Each of everyone of them brought a dish to be shared. As i did
not have time to cook, i could only get some fruits from Aldi.

Just for your information, if you are looking for fresh and cheaper
vegetables and fruits in Birmingham, Aldi is the best choice.




Dessert done by Ali


Korean pancake done by the Korean (cannot remember
is Jean, DJ or Sunny)


Sushi done by the Korean (cannot remember
is Jean, DJ or Sunny)


Stir fried spaghetti done by Yoko


Korean pancake done by the Korean (cannot remember
is Jean, DJ or Sunny)


Stir fried glass noodle done by the Korean
(cannot remember is Jean, DJ or Sunny)


Korean pancake done by the Korean (cannot remember
is Jean, DJ or Sunny)


Korean pancake done by the Korean (cannot remember
is Jean, DJ or Sunny)



Group photo
Back (from left): Jill, Susan (Korea), Nige (China), Jean (Korea),
Middle (from left): Gill, Yoko (Japan), Joyce, Arezoo (Iran), DJ (Korea)
Front: Razi (Albania)

After the lunch, the wives had farewell party for me. Jill baked a cake
and it was so delicious. I think i will miss Jill's homemade biscuit and
cake when i am back to Malaysia.



Just before the wives left, i managed to grab each and everyone of them
for photo taking.

Ali (Argentina).... Congratulations to you, Ali.....
Will become mama soon.


Lily (China).... will miss you and Tracy

Yoko (Japan)... will definitely miss you.....

Susan (Korea)..... be bold and be strong, for our Lord

is always be with you......

Razi (Albania)..... you are always the sunshine wherever you go

.... May God bless the work that you are doing.....

Jean (Korea)......All the best to you.... hope you will

have a safe and pleasant journey back to Korea in

September

DJ (Korea)...... always cheerful and caring..... i will

miss you too.....

Nige (China)..... it's great to know you and have you be

my good friend just before i go back to Malaysia.....

will definitely miss you......Trust in the Lord always!!!!

Arezoo (Iran)........You are a humble and sweet person...

hope that you will like the job in Vivian Road Pre-School

Gill (UK)..... Thanks for all your prayer and encouragement..

May God bless your ministry.....

I think i will truly miss the wives fellowship as it is a place

where you can come and pray with, pray for and ask for prayer support.

So many international wives are here to welcome you and be your friend

when you feel so lonely at the foreign place. You will get to learn more

about their culture and also have a chance to taste their local food.

Besides, it is a good place to share your stories and problems and there are

always godly people who are ever ready to listen and encourage you.

You will get to know more about God through bible study on every Friday.

Last but not least, Jill's homemade biscuits and cakes are the best.....

thanks to all the wives who help to prepare all the biscuits on every

Wednesday.

So, if you:

1) are International wife

2) are staying in Birmingham

2) need a place for fellowship

do feel free to contact Jill at

home landline: 01214721766.

Email: jill.edgington@btinternet.com

Trust me, you will regret if you are International wife who stays in

Birmingham, but you never been to Jill's house. Ask those who has

been to Jill's house and they will surely tell you how they had been

greatly blessed.

I had been blessed as Edith brought me to this fellowship. So, now

i would also want to bless you by inviting you to Jill's house for the

wonderful fellowship.

Vivian Road Pre-School Graduation Day

Date: 16th July 2009
Venue: Vivian Road Pre-School

After one year, the school terms has come to an end. Again, it's time
for the children who will be going to "big school" (primary school)
to have their graduation. The children in UK will have their Summer
Holiday in July every year and start their new school year in September.

There were 18 graduants this year and lots of parents came to witness
the important event of their children.

The parents arrived at about 10am and they were welcomed by
the children. Then, the parents sat down to watch their children
play in various stations for about 15 minutes. I was in charge of
computer station, so i have to set up the games and guide the
children while they were playing. After that, the children gathered
for song performance. Children from different groups performed
songs which they have learnt. The parents were also encouraged
to join the children in singing...... haha......
After the performances, Sheila read them a story which was
about a dinasour who wanted to look for volcano. After the story,
Sheila (the Science Whizz) did an experiment about volcano.
It was a successful experiment !!!!

After sitting for so long, the children got a chance to stand up for
physical. All the staffs were also required to dance and hop with
the children in front of the parents. It was so embarassing !!!!!
It was followed by a break time after the physical. The children
were served with drinks and biscuits. After the break, it was time
for the children to receive their graduation certificate.........
The Graduation day ended with a farewell song sang by all the children.

Again, due to the Child Protection Law in UK, i'm not able to
post to many photos which will expose the children's faces.


Pianist of the day - Joyce

Every staff has their own "label"......mine was
"Computer Whizz". Normally i am the one who
in charge in everything related to computer.

Vivian Road Pre-School's Staffs
From left: Terri, Tracey (deputy manager), Nige (new staff),
Dee, Andrea (manager), Cathy, Abi, Sheila & Nadia
(temp staff)

My farewell at Vivian Road Pre-School

Date: 14th July 2009
Venue: Vivian Road Pre-School

It was very kind of the staffs in Vivian Road Pre-School to
prepapre a lot of farewell gifts for me. My manager also
gave me a appreciation card with lots of encouragements
and words of appreciation. Besides, Dee (one of my colleagues)
also helped the children to compile all the pictures that
they have drawn into a booklet. I was so touched on that day
and i nearly shed tears on the spot but i managed to control.

I will truly miss some of the children as the friendship that
we shared were so strong for the past 1 1/2 years.
I remembered two of the children told their parents that
i was not their teacher but their friend. It meant so much
to me as i was able to approach them as a friend.

Due to the child protection law in the UK, i am not able to
post more photos here as it will expose some of the children's
face.


The children gave me farewell gifts


With one of my colleagues, Nadia (from Albani)

Dinner with Xiaoxiong

Date: 12th July 2009
Venue: Chung Ying Garden Chinese Restaurant

It was great to have dinner with Xiaoxiong. We know her for a long
time we rarely chat to each other and most of the time we only
talk about children ministry in the church. She is the main leader
in Sunday School and she is very sweet, kind and patient. Most
of the little children like her. She has decided to go back to
her home country soon, so i pray that she will continue to
bless other people with the gift that God gave her in her
home country.

Joyce & Xiaoxiong

(Xiaoxiong is her nick name..... hehehe)