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I am married to my loving husband for more than 45 years now. I am a mother to 3 beautiful children, until years ago when I lost my youngest son. Since then my life is forever altered but yet unbroken....

Sunday, 7 August 2016

Charity Program in Johor...

“You will not attain righteousness till you spend in charity of the things you love...” - The Quran 3:92

(Rumah Sungai at Kg Sri Dungun, Pontian)

Alhamdulillah, we had completed our 6th Charity Program for the poor and needy.

Twenty four of us from the class of DAHP 74/78 participated in the charity program in Johore. Most of us arrived in Pontian on Saturday and stayed in Pontian Garden Hotel. On Saturday night we gathered at Hj Mansor's house who volunteered to lead the program and had a simple kenduri and majlis doa selamat.

From the fund collected from our classmates, we bought 2-month grocery provisions worth RM300 to be delivered to ten recipients around Pontian area. Each recipient would also receive RM300 in cash.
 
(A group photo at Hj. Mansor's house)
(Packed 2 months provision for the needy)
(Provisions ready for delivery)
(Strong and mighty 4x4 for the job)
(Pakcik Haron, the frst recipient at his rented house)
(2nd recipient, bedridden for many years)
(3rd recipient, a stroke patient, out of job)
(4th recipient, a single parent, living alone)
(5th recipient, reciting doa for the group)
(6th recipient with tears of gratefulness for the donation)
(7th recipient, living on a Rumah Sungai)
(8th recipeint, another Rumah Sungai)
(9th recipient, a single mother with small children)
(10th recipient, Makcik Saadiah living alone in a flat)

We have planned to carry out our charity programs twice a year, insya-Allah. Our good deeds might be small and invisible, but hopefully they will leave a trail that is printed on the hearts of others.

(A group photo at Kg. Sri Dungun)
(Asam pedas lunch at Restoran Tiang Cokelat, Pontian)

Friday, 29 July 2016

The UFO has landed...

"Life is change. Growth is optional. Choose wisely..."

(MITEC new building, seen from Sri Putramas 22nd floor)

Since we moved back into our Bidara House we make a point to spend at least a night in a week at our Sri Putramas apartment.

From the 22nd floor of our apartment we have been following the development of the The new Matrade Exhibition and Convention Centre. The new convention centre has the shape of a rubber seed and will be linked to the existing Menara Matrade.

The MITEC is expected to be completed by the middle of 2016. But now it is already August and they are still working hard around the clock.

(The beautiful sunset from our bedroom)

Silent Sunset

Sunset is a pretty thing, 
so bathed in mystery,
And yet it is the saddest thing, 
when drenched with memory,

Sodden sunset soak the tears,
That fall so endlessly,
Silent sunset take my hand, 
and bring me down with thee...

(Rowan Darcy)

Thursday, 21 July 2016

4x4 trip: Erawan National Park and Srinakarin Dam Thailand

"Step through new doors. Majority of the time there's always something fantastic on the other side..."


(Erawan Open Hills Resort)

(21 - 25 July 2016)

After the busy festivities of Eid-Fitri we decided to take a good relaxing drive in our 4x4 Blackfoot pick-up into Thailand exploring the Erawan National Park and the Srinakarin Dam in Kanchanaburi. We covered a total distance of 3,300 km over 5 days and spent the nights in Phatthalung, Kanchanaburi, Chaam and Hatyai.


My Travel Log: munmus.blogspot.com

Wednesday, 20 July 2016

Still bearing fruits...

"Count your rainbows, not your thunderstorms..."

(Old durian trees)
(A good harvest)

The durian season is in full swing.

Two weeks ago when hubby visited our kebun in Sungai Rambai the fruits were still unripe and gave no indication of dropping. But since last week, they have started harvesting. The harvest it quite bountiful so we shared some with siblings and relatives in our kampung.

These few days, I am going to indulge in durian feast. Contrary to popular belief, durian is not harmful to our health. In fact, this king of fruits has good monounsaturated fats that can actually lower cholesterol levels and moderate high blood pressure.

Regardless, durian must be consumed with moderation as it is also high in calories and carbohydrates.

(D168 or IOI, delicious and sweet...)

Monday, 18 July 2016

Raya gathering at Datin Maheran's...

"There is nothing on this earth more to be prized than true friendship..."

(Sidah, Datin Ma, Bee, Zan and Nong)

True Friend

© Ashley Campbell 

A friend is like a star that twinkles and glows
Or maybe like the ocean that gently flows
A friend is like gold that you should treasure 
And take care of forever and ever

A friend is like an angel that is there to guide you
A friend is someone you can trust out of a few
A friend is more than one in a million 
They are one in a ca-zillion
And you, my friend, are very special