MERY NG

Marta, the maid

2007-05-04T17:58:00.000-07:00

I have decided to write about my mother's maid in Timor, her name is Marta. Here it is guys, the sneak preview of my next writing adventure!!! I do hope, that I will finish it!

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Her name is Marta. Natural curl hair, dark complexion, deep black eyes, long arms and legs, in western world she would be considered as exotic. She didn't speak much when she came to my house, looking for work as a maid. I was 10. I looked at her intently, she didn't notice me. She wore peach shirt, blue skirt and black sandals. My mama asked where she was from, she said out south countryside. Most maids in my town came from south countryside. It's a remote place, and she had to walk for 4 hours to reach bus station then another 6 hours traveling by bus.

"I am just wondering if you would need a maid," She timidly asked my mama, her tiny fingers clenched a white handkerchief. I didn't think she was afraid but now I think she was really scared.

"How old?" Mama asked but didn't look up, while skillfully nipping off the mungbeans tails. She had a habit of sitting in the front porch of the house, sewing, reading, even peeling garlic bulbs.

"15"

"Been to school?"

"Yes, for a little white, but my father needed me in the rice field"

"I don't take in lazy girl, so will you be working hard?"

"Yes, mam" She smiled and her eyes shone, with hope.

I looked at my mama, what would she do? Would she take her in? Would she be working for us?

To be continue....

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My 2 cheeky monkeys

2007-04-12T22:33:00.000-07:00

Home Sweet Home

2007-04-12T22:28:00.000-07:00

I've been to many places but it's nothing like being home.

Private Jeff

2007-04-09T05:35:00.000-07:00

My husband, Jeff is a private man, even to me he is very private. Affectionate is not his strength. The word 'amore' doesn't come easily. But fundamentally his love to me, is strong and unshakable. I will tell you why. He hates flying, he hates long car-trip, he gets nausea which leads to throwing up. He hates heat and mosquitos. But, he agreed to join me to fly back home with the girls. He didn't have to. But he did. Just so he could be there for me and the kids when I needed to ministry my grandmother. He hated everything in Timor, the heat, the long car trip, the mosquitos, the lot, but he endured it. That's what I call, unselfish love.

Another thing that I love about him, he never fails to pray and bless the girls every morning.

Good Friday

2007-04-06T02:28:00.000-07:00

Indeed it was a Good Friday. We were gathering with Ecclesia Family in Beumont Hills Community Centre for fasting, prayer and sharing of the Word. The worship was intense and the presence of the Lord is tangible, It's so beautiful as if I could touch it. God has His eyes on Ecclesia Mission Hills. I feel like a big revelation is coming. The work of Holy Spirit will be free among us. Healing, miracles, deliverance!!!

Blessed

2007-03-25T17:49:00.000-07:00

Bought this little jazzy car last month. Picking up Renee from school for the first time, on St Patrick Day, she didn't like the green top she had to wear for the day, but at least the umbrella is pink.

Room redecorating

2007-03-25T17:33:00.000-07:00

Finished the feature wall in the bedroom over the weekend. Going for olive green paint from Dulux. it is called 'bok choy' funnily enough! It makes quite a difference. Bought the pillows from Freedom.

Old Man Autumn

2007-03-25T14:16:00.000-07:00

Smell of damp earth arises in dawn
Autumn creeps in like a tired old man
The vigorous tanned hot summer says
farewell, it was fun
Clearing his dry throat
the old man autumn murmurs
how do you like me now?

*my first poem since high school. I used to write sticky sweet romantic poems then, which sounded something like, "you say you love me with a gaze" was inspired by slow rock songs ie. house of pain. Ugh I feel icky. (eeek)

Another succesful Sunday

2007-03-25T02:39:00.001-07:00

Great Sunday, church was great.

Book of Mark, preached by Pastor Sam Djunaedy "Jesus was not accepted/appreciated in Nazareth among His people, where He could only do little because of their disbelief, whereas people of Genezareth were full of expectancy, where the sick were healed only by touching the tip of his robe" There are great men and women of God among us, if we could only see and belief, we may experience miracles.

Lauren seemed to be enjoying being with other kids today. Renee had tears from colliding with a friend of hers in Sunday School, but she managed to finish 1 meat roll, her appetite is back!. Jeff is tucking the girls in. I should read to them, ok, tomorrow I will, promise. Yep, another great Sunday. All is good. I am looking for a great week ahead, it will be I am sure. I mean I have an extra hour of sleeping, thanks to the daylight saving! haha

Pia, church news and badminton party

2007-03-24T15:58:00.000-07:00

Waiting. Supposed to be doing church news today. Not sure if the news team are ready. Waiting. Eating Pia isi coklat, kacang dan keju. Gurih, manis, renyah, yum. I am putting on 1 kg I am sure! Badminton party tonight, @ 7pm after komsel. Jeff has been playing badminton for the past 2 years, more passionately lately. Every now and then they have party in the club. And it's such a bore! I had been to at least 4 of them. Not my cup of tea. Would rather eat pia at home with a good book. They have band playing and singing old songs. They sing the same songs every time. The wives wear heavy make-ups (oops) and I wouldn't call them friendly people at all, Sigh, I told Jeff, yes I am going tonight, out of duty because I have promised to support his hobby. waiting. Maybe I should do my laundry, after a cup tea, I will, or maybe I will do it on Monday. The girls had hotdog for lunch. I had 2 pias maybe 3... That's more than enough.

Psst!

2007-03-23T20:19:00.000-07:00

About Church

2007-03-23T20:07:00.000-07:00

Church should not be made of 4 walls. It should not end there. I always believe in reaching out, loving others. Having a heart open enough to possibilty of getting others closer to God. Good character is a must, what's sweet and pleasant in God's eyes should definitely be appreciated by others. Having the fruits of the spirit is the most attractive attribute once can possible have. I read in an article, "do you know you are the church" it gets me thinking!

Used to love this song, Don't Sway, now he ain't swaying, he is my husband now

2007-03-23T19:16:00.000-07:00

Life can be a bore, in a midst of domestic chores, freelance work, ministry, relationship. But there are times to stop and smell the roses, the tiny feets around the house, their carefree laughter, hope in God, clean house and white soft linens. Knowing that it can only get better. I love it.