Friends are the flowers in the garden of life

Friends are the flowers in the garden of life, great friends are the trees in the garden of life that protect and comfort us. Friends, I want to say that I have a beautiful garden of life, it's not perfect but it's good enough for me until all of us live together the in the garden of Heaven forever and ever.

Joshua

Time to move on?

Question:

I got a question from a friend recently asking when is a good time to move on from a failed relationship? When to give up?

Answer:

It will be time to move on when you're thinking about the relationship too much and it's not getting anywhere.

Post-answer comment:

I guess at the end of the day, anykind of relationships whether a special life-partner relationship to a friendship or even a pet-human relationship, it will always take two sides to maintain a healthy and happy relationship.

Except for a relationship with God, others will always have a chance to let you down but I am thankful that I am blessed with friends for nearly a decade that couldn't offer anymore genuine heartfelt friendships that one can ever ask for, for that thank you for being you, my friends and praise the Lord for all of you!

So it is your time to move on from something/ someone that bitters your soul? Wish them well in the heart and move on with your head held high because God still loves you.

Joshua

My Christmas 2011

Had a great Christmas in England. This is the Christmas Tree where I spent Christmas, lovely people, lovely food, bless them all. Thank you for having me over for Christmas, Howell family! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Now, the Lunar/Chinese New Year, Year of the Dragon will be on 23rd January 2012 and will be eating more...more calories and hopefully more laugthers to burn those calories off...haha.

Take care everyone.

Joshua

Christmas time is near

Christmas, a time where we all should focus on things that truly matters in life...
May your Christmas, be like the joy of the angels proclaiming the first Christmas Day.

May your Christmas, be like the faith of the wise men as they journeyed to where Jesus lay.

May your Christmas, be like the the awe of the shepherds as they followed a voice from above.

May your Christmas, be like the blessing of Christmas and always the gift of His love.

At the joyful season, wishing you a life made beautiful through the blessing of His love.

May your home be filled with the warmth love of God, family and friends forever and always...

God bless us all during this holy and joyous season...
Joshua

Travelling to the United Kingdom for Christmas...



Will be spending my first Christmas overseas after over a quarter century...and that will be the United Kingdom but what makes it beautiful will be able to spend quality time with my dearest friends in life, who had and still are showing me the true meaning of friends and nevers fails to inspire and encourage along my journey of life...My dearest friends, thank you for being my friends and I thank God everynight for people like you in my life...:)

Friends come and go in your life, some leaves you footprints and went on the other ways but some are never far away from your heart, always a special place in your heart and I am blessed with quite a few friends that always have a special place in my heart forever and always.

Maude, Lin and families, looking forward to see you next week for Christmas and New Year! :)

God bless us all.

Joshua

Special Dedication- to DOTTY

Dotty,

What can I say about her. She's one of the two angels that God sent to encourage me throughout my college years, another being Maude.

Well, I'm going to share a conversation I had with my younger sister a couple of days ago. Being my little sister, I have often mentioned about Dotty, Maude...etc to her and how much God has blessed me with them.

My sister was having an English language exam- on speaking. So a group of candidates/ students were given a subject (and sub-topics) to discuss for 20 minutes which then, they would be evaluated. So the subject that the group my sister was in had " The greatest mother"...Under this subject, there is a list of situation which the candidate can choose and pick the greatest mother.

A. A single mother (raising a child herself)
B. A mother that gave up a successful career (just to be with her children)
C. A mother with a disabled child
D. A mother who adopts and love the children as her own

While other students in the group gave reason why should A, B, C Mothers should each be awarded the greatest mother award. My little sister chose D and defended her choice solely based on her brother's friend which is Dotty. My sister told the group, that a mother who adopts and love the children as her own flesh and blood deserved the award because her love exceed beyond conventional terms and even to others of not her own flesh and blood.

I am touched with the fact that Dotty have such a profound impact on my younger sister who doesnt know Dotty personally, have reminded me again, and how much Dotty and her family welcomed me into their home and family three years ago.

Dotty and her husband have foster a couple of children and is currently looking after a brother and his older sister.

Yeah, yeah you might said...people like Angelina Jolie have adopted many but I would like to add that Angelina Jolie adopted several kids out of her wealth. While Dotty and Brett truly adopted the kids out of love eventhough they have to work several jobs and gave up their vacation to make sure their kids are happy.

So, Dotty, thank you for being yourself! I too agree with my little sister that Dotty deserves the greatest mother award.

Thank you God, thank you Dotty.

Joshua

Special Dedication- to MAUDE.

M- Meticulous

A- Adorable

U- Understanding

D- Dedicated

E- Energetic

October 2010 will be the full 7th year of friendship with Maude. A wonderful lady given by God to me and the world.

Maude is a meticulous, keeping everything in order and well planned. There's always plan B, plan C and also plan D. With Maude managing the wonderful support community AASC (My second home). I know it will be in good hands forever.

Maude is adorable. Everyone just wants to be friend with her because of her sociable behavior and friendly nature. Her caring and genuine concern showed even to a stranger are among the most valueble quality.

Maude is understanding. Talking about having an understanding friend. Maude is truly one in a million. Her understanding of a person's difficult situation is simply amazing.

Maude is dedicated. When her princess (daugther) lost her hair due to alopecia areata. She devoted her life and time towards alopecia support and awarness, its been nearly 8 years now...and she is still going without slowing down a pace. Hundreds of alopecia patient have benefited from her charity and campaign if not thousands!

Maude is energetic. This is particularly true, when she is around her friends. She would just be around them sharing story, laugther...and simply just by her friends side accompanying them.

Of all, I want to thank God for a friend like Maude, an angel, a friend, a sister in my life and have been part of my life for 7 years already!

Thank you God. Thank you Maude.

Joshua