where is the help..

Looking at the photo above, I had two option. Turning a blind eye or stop and stare. Obviously I chose stop and stare, hence the entry. I felt compelled to write my thoughts. The photograph shows a famine stricken child crawling on the ground towards a United Nation (in Sudan) food camp about a kilometre away while a vulture waits in the background? Gosh..my heart literally sank as I read that..

The photo was taken by a famous photographer named Kevin Carter. He committed suicide two months after taking this photo, due to a build up depression (seeing this photo only added major depression to his already problematic life). He was criticised after taking the photo, saying that he should have helped the girl, and exploited her suffering for his gain. hmm.. that made him more depressed i guess.. *instead of blaming him, why didnt the people do something about the situation in Sudan back then?* urgh.

I came across this photo in FB (thanks beth) and was drawn to it. It shows the severity of the state on where our world is at. sad? its devastating. This photo won the Pulitzer award. Hope it did more than that tho. I for one am changed.

How is it possible, that this little girl, has to go through what seems to most of us is just unimaginable to happen here. where is the help?

its just devastating. to see an innocent girl go through that. and its probably still happening right now..just not captured in a photo...where is the help?

the photo shows there is no hope for the girl. this tiny body represents millions and millions in this world.is it true there is no hope? where is the help?

God,

You are the God who provides.

You are the God that never fails.

You are the God who says "nothing is immpossible"

I pray for the current state that this world is at..

I pray that aid will come their way..

I pray that they will see the light that You offer.

I pray that they could see the hope that You bring..

Jesus, take over..

Jess

My field trip

It was merely 2 weeks after I got my job that I was sent to the 'utan'! hahaha! I was shocked but excited at the same time.. It was my first time being in Danum, and I took the opportunity to look around and see what is there..nda tau apa c david mau cubuk tu..ekeke..this is in DVFC (Danum Valley Field Cntre) where i stayed for 2 nites..


this is Sungai Malua..it was drought season and it was not that deep. But there were parts where it was deeper..time tu panas2..if only sia ada bawa baju,suda sia terjun tu..ahaha..nice cool water and scenery is just nice..
Now this is sungai segama...trees are everywhere..ehhee..siokkk..d sungai is deeper and more deras..so dis one kira d not so dalam part where i was standing..hehe
All these pics were taken when we were on our way to Borneo Raniforest Lodge..the lodge has won few Awards for its outstanding service..My attempt in BRL's canopy walk..isk..see how small i am compared to that huge menggaris tree??? i found out i am not very good with height la...cis.

The photos of BRL itslef nda payah la kasi masuk..byk sana website..heheheh..

My experience was great..i had fun meeting with the communities in (NUS-North Ulu Segama)

On this trip I was not lucky enough to nampak orang utan or elephants..hmm...but i did on my previous trip..hahaha..photos soon..

till then..
Jess

A new beginning!

My blog entries has not been stable *ever* which is pretty much like my life..But I have always believed in new beginnings for everything, and this is a new beginning for me..

2009 was a tough year for me. Looking back, and looking where I am at now? I have God to thank for everything. It gives me chills whenever I think about how powerful, amazing, great God is. When He says, "Nothing is impossible" He really means it.

I went through some rough patches last year, (career wise as well as relationship), but now life is all good. I am with a Chlo-Phleg guy who has been a friend of mine for the past 3 years. Who would have known? Haha.

1. I love to talk. He loves silence.

2. I love going out and having fun. He likes to stay home.

3. He's quiet. Im loud.

4. He's a thinker. I'm a feeler.(haha)

5. I'm spontaneous. He's a planner.

6. I start things. He finishes them.

7. Im emotional. He's composed.

8. He's laid back. I'm all over the place.

9. Dia kuat mungulu. sia nda.hahaha

bottom line. I am happy.
What we have in common? For one we both hold this verse strongly :
Matthew 6:33 "But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you."

ok la..not gonna go all gushy on this entry. BTW (Thanks tuts, ko balik2 ckp pasal blog and it opened my heart to write again..ehhe)

Carreer wise.. Its amazing how my job is very much like my role in Lifeline. Heh. Jeremiah 29:11 comes to mind.. I waited for almost a year for my dream job, and I got it. When He says "I will never fail you" He really means it.. :)

I am blessed with a good job,a good family, a good guy, a good cousin who is with me every single day(u know who u are), good community, good friends. I am truly blessed.

God, words could not express how thankful I am. But You know what I mean when I simply say "Thank You".

forever thankful.
Jess