The Opera Populaire

Coming from a relatively able family, I do take some provisions like money, food etc for granted. To the extent that I use them carelessly. But like anyone else, I do experience times of need and I am thankful for God to provide just when I need them.

Have been counting the number of pills I have left these few days and was just preparing myself to go a few days without medication as my uncle will not come in time with the new supply. Heh, see how I prayed with faith perhaps even smaller than a mustard seed. Anyway, I just went about my daily biz and sometimes forgot totally about it. Then, to my greatest surprise, Dad told me that this other uncle made a suprise visit and told him that he brought my new supply of medicine with him! Felt really grateful for his provision :)

I forgot to blog abt a little something that happened during the Rick Warren service a few weeks back. During the service, they made a small request for everyone present to give a certain amount for offering so as to help them cover the rental fee etc. I was a bit embarrassed cos I remembered that my cash was running low that day. I had asked Dad for a sum before service, but I needed to take cab after service too and can't give the whole thing. Just then, I opened up my wallet and saw that I actually had some smaller change that together with a part of what my Dad gave me, was a bit more than enough to cover the cost! Happily I slipped them into the offering bag and thanked God for the small miracle of the forgotten loose change.

Just to help exercise my flagging faith, I prayed on Sunday that Bro will be the one to call us for a change, so that Mom will be happy. He din. I felt a bit disappointed and asked God why? I thought my motives were right and I did try to believe it will be answered. Monday passed. He din call as well. Then, last nite, while I was practising music in the room, heard the phone rang. It was him! Hmm I guess sometimes God doesn't answer our prayers in the exact way we want it. But it's our job to have faith that in His supreme wisdom, He knows when is the right time.

Whenever I hear this particular classical song, I never fail to think about Ruiqi, who passed away in that unfortunate accident on Pulau Ubin in the 1st three months of JC. While I was not exactly close to her, we did keep in contact from time to time while she was in RGS. And I had gone to her house a few times for gatherings and a Halloween party. That was when I heard her play the song, which I like very much. She was an accomplished piano player, with a diploma by that time. My Mum oso always said she was really pretty and carried herself like a princess. Yup, in her lovely clothes, nice home etc, she did seem like a true princess. Only after her passing on did we learn about her background. She did not have it as easy as we had thought. I was sorry that I never took the time to truly talk to her and get to know her. I still keep the earrings she gave me as a birthday present so many years ago. And that hair barrette she so kindly lent me for an occasion, which I kept forgetting to return to her. Now I never can. Whatever the case, rest in peace, dear girl.