Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Project Life Week 7

It was an interesting week.

This week in particular I was debating if I should Project life then Aaron told me to go ahead, to document the 'not so good' weeks.

It is easier to document when we are having fun & being happy but what if we're suddenly exposed to being vulnerable? Not only picture taking becomes a drag, even journalling in an open album becomes a drag.

On the 2nd day of CNY, we had a lot of fun, started our day early with a nice breakfast...then it was to the cinema for another dose of Les Mis, this time around we were singing to almost every song. LOL, irritating u might think....but it was just so much of fun for us.

The day just progressed with lunch and we finally headed home. It is then that we received an alarming FB msg from our dearest friend that her husband had collapse & their wedding dinner (which was 2 nights later) is cancelled. Deep down, I was feeling very disturbed and I tried calling her many times but unfortunately I could not get hold of her. Close to evening, I finally got a text from her, and we manage to set up a tentative date to meet that night, after my dinner @ Batu Feringhi. Long story short, we didnt meet that night...so I told her I'll meet her at the hospital after lunch.

Next day came, I walked into the ICU to look for her, there he was, Ben lying beside a lot of machines, heavily sedated. A neuro surgeon was there explaining the MRI taken....and then the surgeon broke the news, Ben was in critical condition. An overwhelming swift of sadness swept me, my eyes were swelling with tears but I controlled because I needed to be there for her. I just held her hand & we listen attentively to the surgeon. Ben needed to be operated, his brains were swelling and they need to cut the skull to remove the pressure. 

After the surgeon left, we went by Ben's side and prayed. 
Su was devasted but hopeful. 

All this happened on Wednesday. 3rd day of CNY.

The days to follow, we were spending most of our time at the ICU, giving support to Su & praying hard for Ben. In fact we had people praying for him from London, Australia, Singapore, Penang, KL. Ben's condition was still critical & unstable. The clot in his brain still remain untouched.

Come Sunday evening on Su's birthday (17th Feb), Ben was very critical. She was rushing to the hospital close to 10pm. We arrived at 11pm. Doctors said, they have done everything they can, Ben was brain dead. Standing in the ice cold ICU, listening to the doctor's words, watching Su & wondering how is she going to digest all this. I felt helpless. I just prayed.

Doctors encourage the family members to spend the night with Ben, as he may not make it thru the morning. 

As I was walking to the foot of Ben's bed, Su with tears streaming down her face looked at me and ask "Sharon, what do I do now?" At that moment, it was as if a dagger just pierced thru my heart. My mind was blank.....

The only thing we could do was pray. Thats what we did. A few things happened after that and we left the hospital about 2.30am. 

At 8.17 monday morning, Ben passed away. May his soul rest in peace.

Following that Ben's cremation was on Wednesday. Totally shocked by the turned of event. If we ourselves can be so shocked, I can only imagine what Su must be going thru. I know Su has inspired many people, her faith in God is so strong, even to the very end she was very composed because she knows that her God is in control. 

If you are reading this post, do say a prayer for Su. 

I guess thats all from me now.
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 Week 7, page 1

                                                   Week 7, page 2

Life is too fragile. Live it with meaning & purpose.

xoxo

Monday, February 25, 2013

Project Life Week 6

Finally I manage to complete my Week 6. A lot of things has happened in the last 2-3 weeks...maybe I'll share in my next post.

So back to the PL spreads, Aha, photo overloaded. Very simple pictures taken from my iphone, photo taking has never been easier. :)

Not much of embellishment going on here, but I like it simple.

Week 6 and I still love Project life. {Best decision in 2013}

 Week 6 Page 1


Week 6 Page 2

Thats all from me. Blessed Week 9!!

xoxo

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Project life Week 5

Yee ha. I'm back with Project Life updates!!

It is week 5, and I'm still in love with this project. :)

The only thing challenging about this project, is photographing it. Anybody with any good tips to share? 


Page 1: Oh my gosh, Les Mis, what an AWESOME musical. To think that I almost missed it. And and a new found attraction to Hugh Jackman...LOL. He played Jean Valjean so well...all those emotions... and off set, he is such a humble man (watch numerous interviews...LOL). Les Mis, I am a huge fan. As in HUGE!!! What a message to remember....."to love another person is to see the face of God"


Page 2: In love with the new direction of my online shop. Excited to see what 2013 will be like for "I am Rose of Sharon". Week 5 - back to Jazz Class (Super YAY!) It has been an exciting week. February you are starting right. :)

February the month of Love. Let us spread that love. :)

xoxo

Monday, February 4, 2013

February Already?

Is it just me, or is time moving faster?

It seems like we just celebrated the new year, and its already February? Scary eh. I cant help but be thankful that I'm project life-ing each passing week. Almost completed week 5 and I'm loving it more and more. Aha, more like super in love with PL. :)

Well February started out at the right foot for me. We finally launched 'I am rose of Sharon' (http://iamroseofsharon.blogspot.com). Previously known as Greeen Bananas (http://greeen-bananas.blogspot.com) from 2008, I am proud to say that we have re-branded our online shop to a new direction. 

Yippie Yi Yi!

Got my lovely name card printed...designed by the talented Josie Teh.


I pray that this rebranding will be a beautiful journey. Cant wait to see what God has installed for us in this area.

 Spent my saturday afternoon in Starbucks working hard to prepare for the launching. Deep in concentration & a cuppa Hojicha Tea to keep me company.


My beautiful models, Sneak of my editing process. :) I was getting so excited by just prepping the photos......lovely feeling.

Do drop by our blog or Facebook (http://facebook.com/IamRoseOfSharon). 

Thanks all from me now. I'll be back tomorrow to update my PL Week 5.

xoxo