Although at the end, Bee Hooi still left us, as God loves her more and doesn't want to see her suffering. Hence, Bee Hooi is now in better hands and in a better place. Saying Goodbye is never easy (infact, very painful) and most of us were in tears when we bid the final farewell, but I believe we will meet with Bee Hooi again, someday....
Here are the caption of our discussion regarding the Fasting and Prayer Session for Bee Hooi, our dear sister, our dear friend and our dear colleague whom we love...
Choo :
Bee Hooi, we don't really know what's the situation there and although we are unable to be there with you physically, but remember, you'll be in our prayers. Guys, what do you think, shall we have a combine fasting and prayer session for Bee Hooi this Monday?
Chen :
Life is fragile and we dunno what might happen the next minute. Although i'm outstation at the moment (I'm now in Miri), but thanks for all the updates here. Will continue to keep Bee Hooi in my prayers. I'll be back to Penang next Monday night.
Goay :
Am thinking of having a prayer for her in the temple... I think we shall fast for a day and do prayer for Dr Tan BHooi... May the force be with her...
Anisa :
If God answers our prayer, He is increasing our faith,
If God delays it, He is increasing our patience,
If God does not answer the prayer, perhaps He has better plans for us..
So guys, dont worry about having to go through these difficult times, as sth better is awaiting us. And every challenge in life makes us wiser and more mature.. err... older also of course :-)
Divya :
I think Choo's suggestion for a fasting and prayer session for BH is a great idea. Do you think we can all do it? No matter what our faiths and beliefs are maybe come Mon we could all fast and keep her utmost in our prayers. I wonder how the operation went and whether her parents are going to Paris. And it's terrible to think that she's all alone in a foreign country with no friends and family with her... but it doesn't matter because prayers are dialogues with God and He hears and answers them in His own way.
"And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If ye shall ask anything in my name, I will do it. I will not leave you comfortless, I will come to you."
Choo :
Div, i'm so excited you've agreed for the fasting and prayer thingy. ok lah, we'll do it this way...on Monday morning, i'll open the fasting session with a prayer on Facebook. Then those of us who wants to fast can start fasting which ever way they're comfortable with. then will break fast at 7 pm with a prayer. Would you like to say the closing prayer, div?
Divya :
Ok. That's sounds good, a fasting and prayer session via facebook, which means everyone can participate cos almost everyone logs on at least once a day. I can't guarantee that the closing prayer will happen at 7pm but I'll close the session on Mon, and we'll break the fast at 7pm. To everyone, please feel free to pray online if u want to, or any way that you're comfortable with.
Chan :
I've never voluntarily fasted in my life.... but I would like to give it a try for the cause. :-)
Anisa :
I'm in for the fasting and prayer..
Divya :
Anyway, latest news on BH: had a second crani whole avm thrombosed so they took it out and they believe they have taken out everything so hopefully when she recovers she won't have to go through any more procedures! I think that's fantastic! Since op went well, the outcome looks good. News fr Dr Tan. (I'm on call with her today so that's how I found out.)
Chen :
Divya, Thanks for the update regarding Bee Hooi's progress. Glad to hear that the crani went on well and keep fingers crossed that BH will recover soon. I will join u all in this session.
Choo :
Folks, before we start our fasting session today, let's pray...
dear lord in heaven,
we thank you father God for all the blessings you have given all of us so far. We thank you for your mercy and your kindness in our lifes. that despite our sins, you continue to forgive us and shower us with love and compassion, comfort and strength as we go through life and it's temptations.
Therefore we would like to pray today specially for our dear friend who is currently in Paris undergoing treatment for an AVM. we pray that you'll be by her side, protecting her as she goes through her operations, comforting her of all her pain and sufferings, giving her strength to recover fully and come back safely to her family and friends. we pray that you would hold her hand every step of the way, that she'll know she's not alone.
Therefore lord, as we fast today, please also give us the strength and wisdom for the day. Thank you once again Lord for your mercy and grace. And all this we pray in Jesus's name, amen.
Divya :
Abide with me; fast falls the eventide;
The darkness deepens; Lord with me abide.
When other helpers fail and comforts flee,
Help of the helpless, O abide with me.
Swift to its close ebbs out life’s little day;
Earth’s joys grow dim; its glories pass away;
Change and decay in all around I see;
O Thou who changest not, abide with me.
Come not in terrors, as the King of kings,
But kind and good, with healing in Thy wings,
Tears for all woes, a heart for every plea
Come, Friend of sinners, and thus bide with me.
Thou on my head in early youth didst smile;
And, though rebellious and perverse meanwhile,
Thou hast not left me, oft as I left Thee,
On to the close, O Lord, abide with me.
I need Thy presence every passing hour.
What but Thy grace can foil the tempter’s power?
Who, like Thyself, my guide and stay can be?
Through cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with me.
Hold Thou Thy cross before my closing eyes;
Shine through the gloom and point me to the skies.
Heaven’s morning breaks, and earth’s vain shadows flee;
In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me.
Choo :
Thanks div...let's keep Bee Hooi in our hearts as we go through today. and whenever we feel our hunger is overcoming us, our anger empowering us, or self pity is taking over, our pain is suffocating us, our suffering is killing us, remember that god is always with us and remember bee hooi's pain and sufferings.
and whenever we feel happy today, we feel treasured today, we feel we're not alone today, we feel honoured today, we feel satisfied today, we feel joyous today, then give thanks and be grateful for all your blessings and remember those who are not as fortunate.
and at each step of the way, remember, God is always with us...
Lee :
let us pray for Bee Hooi....
Divya :
Closing Prayer.
Dear Lord, we thank You for this day and for enabling us to fast and pray for BH. We thank You for giving us this opportunity to get together despite our different schedules that we might spend some time in prayer for her recovery.
We thank You for all that You've blessed us with especially for our families, good health and happiness. We thank You for guiding us in all that we do and for giving us hope even when it seems all hope is lost.
We would like to pray for BH, that she will have a speedy recovery and that she has seen the last of the worst. We thank You for letting things happen exactly as they have for only You know what is going to happen in the future and all we can do is put our trust in You. Please take good care of her and bring her safely back to us and her family.
The Lord bless you and keep you.
The Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you.
The Lord lift up His countenance on you
And give you peace.
Amen.
Choo :
Thanks div...i feel so refreshed and satisfied as i broke fast just now. at least i know we did a little something for bee hooi...and those of you people who participated in today's fasting and prayer session, thank you very much for taking time and effort to do so. i know many of us find this new, but the end point is, we took the effort. thanks.... :)
Goay :
Thanks all for the prayers... we all pray in our own prayers and do our part in wishing our beloved Dr Tan Bee Hooi is fine and returning soon to Penang Malaysia... May Lord Buddha helps her, guides her in this difficult time...
Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu...
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