I went to the wake service of a friend in church (or elder brother as we used to call) on Saturday evening. Seeing the overwhelming white flowers, singing his favorite worship songs, hearing the touching eulogy, paying last respect to this amazing man on earth! Coming from China to Singapore at the age of 7, he had gone through hardships and challenges to establish his family. A loving father, he brought up 4 children and supported their eductation. A caring husband, he always remembered his wife's favorites.10 years ago, he had a serious heart attack and survived after a complicated surgery. Doctor pronounced him for another 5 years but he prayed to God to preserve him for a decade because the children were still young. 10 years passed by, God is faithful & merciful to watch over him. Last Sunday, he came out from hospital and was baptized through water to proclaim his faith to the world. It was unbelievable for a patient like him to do so. He did it by simply obeying his promise to God. A small poem to him and his family:
The Man, Before...After...
The Man, rarely received any flower before. Only after his departure from this world, many strangers paid their respects through flowers in white.
The Man, seldom appeared so quiet before. But after his last breath, he calmed down and heard many fond memories of family & friends.
The Man, always generous to friends before. So after his own heart, family members treated all guests with his signature hospitality.
The Man, normally obscured in the crowd before. Well after all these years, today he is the centre of attention with all his favorites putting into place.
The Man, has fought the good fight, finished the race & kept the faith, now there is in store for him the crown of righteousness...
