some good news at last

Finally there's news on the investigations on Nurin's death! Hopefully the police has got the right people, then we shall have rest that at least those guilty of this heinous crime has been arrested. Nurin and countless other child victims together portrays how unsafe our neighbourhood has become. I don't think I'll get to see children playing on their own even in the front of their houses from now on. Rukun Tetangga should be revived in all neighbourhoods, seriously. Once neighbours know each other, we can easily spot those that do not belong. Then again, there's no 100% foolproof method accept prayers for safety and protection. Oh God, this really is no innocent age to live in!

she had a hand

Baby Yok Shan was highlighted in the news again, after having her lower arm amputated and leaving the hospital. This pre-matured baby had grown and put on weight, seemed to be in a picture of health, which was a relief. But the sight of the lost arm, now just a stubble danggling from her shoulder turned my heart sour. Any parent would feel the crinche deep within them at this. Who would want their children to miss a limb? My heart goes out to her, my sincere prayer that she would be strong and have the patience to accept what had happened with forgiveness. It will be depressing to grow up hating as she has many more years to be. I wish her many happiness in the Lord. For all that has happened to her, may God shower this unfortunate baby with abundant grace and mercy and restore her whole. Looking at Michael, billows of gratefulness bubbled up within me. May he grow up realising that there are those in worse predicament and may he be grateful for his.