Dear all,
It's better late than never. we still have 4 more days to help heart patients in Malaysia through a simple donation. please kindly refer to my email below, and follow the procedure. Please also help to forward this matter to your friends, yeah:)
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Puan Zuraidah,
I would like to thank you in advance for your continuous support towards IJN Foundation. Presently, we are having this campaign with DiGi, “Love to Save”. It’s very straight forward as no other commitment is needed from the public other than a valid email address. For each successful vote, DiGi will pay RM5 to IJN Foundation.
Log on to http://www.lovetosave.com.my/
Choose IJN Foundation as your preferred charity
Enter your “email address”, “age group” and click “send”
In a short while an alert email will be send to voters email account by DiGi
Voters need to respond to the link provided, and done.
Real time data is available on the www.lovetosave.com.my , we are now at the fourth place which is quite good. Our target is to raise 10,000 votes which is equals to RM50,000 within the month of June.
As such, IJN Foundation would be grateful to have all the helps available to achieve the 10,000 votes.
Thank you
Mohd Farid Wardi bin Mohd Bajury Executive, Fundraising
IJN Foundation c/o Institut Jantung Negara 145 Jalan Tun Razak 50400 Kuala Lumpur
Telephone 603-26178647 facsimile 603-26982824 mobile 6019-7562124
http://www.ijnfoundation.com/
Friday, June 26, 2009
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Life is a bed of carnations
Have you heard that I was down with dengue fever recently? May be or may be not...let's just say it's a terrible experience! My two children were also warded at the same hospital, together with my husband who was in ICU (post surgery) ...hmmm..can you almost believe this traumatic journey in my simple life? Haaah:) I'm just so glad it's nearly over, and we are all recovering in one way or another.
Now...I have always loved tulips ( dreaming for a holiday in the Netherlands). Nevertheless, when I was at the hospital, I noticed that visitors would come with roses and carnations...never tulips, yeah... But, why roses? Haven't we heard that 'life is not a bed of roses....'? So, i thought carnations would better represent our well wishes at times like this. I browsed the net, at least the Wikipedia and I nearly couldn't believe my hunch...yupp:) A Carnation is definitely a special flower expressing love, fascination, gratitude and distinction. It's especially worn on Mothers' day and at weddings.
To quote the Wikipedia: "It is the national flower of Spain, and the provincial flower of the autonomous community of the Balearic Islands. It is also the symbol of the Portuguese Carnation Revolution. The state flower of Ohio is a scarlet carnation." etc.etc.
The thing is...when you are sick, you'd want people around to care for you. So, many thanks to all our caring and loving doctors and nurses at KPJ Shah Alam. Can't imagine how we'd face the challenge without your kind support. Also, I wish to extend my gratitude to all my friends from IKAL and MURNI/ ILMU who have visited as well as prayed for me. Your moral support has given me ultimate strength to quickly recover and enjoy life as always. I would also like to express my gratitude to all my husband's friends who have come from near and far. Thanks to all the caring teachers from SK Purajaya Presint 16(2) for your kind prayers and concern for my daughter, Nadia. Not to forget, special thanks to my lovely students who could still find some precious time to visit my husband and i, despite the exams...God bless you all.
To all of you, I'd like to pray may your life be filled with happiness and love. Let's all be inspired and showered with petals of carnation, a symbolism of love, gratitude and distinction. Ameeeeeeeen.
Now...I have always loved tulips ( dreaming for a holiday in the Netherlands). Nevertheless, when I was at the hospital, I noticed that visitors would come with roses and carnations...never tulips, yeah... But, why roses? Haven't we heard that 'life is not a bed of roses....'? So, i thought carnations would better represent our well wishes at times like this. I browsed the net, at least the Wikipedia and I nearly couldn't believe my hunch...yupp:) A Carnation is definitely a special flower expressing love, fascination, gratitude and distinction. It's especially worn on Mothers' day and at weddings.
To quote the Wikipedia: "It is the national flower of Spain, and the provincial flower of the autonomous community of the Balearic Islands. It is also the symbol of the Portuguese Carnation Revolution. The state flower of Ohio is a scarlet carnation." etc.etc.
The thing is...when you are sick, you'd want people around to care for you. So, many thanks to all our caring and loving doctors and nurses at KPJ Shah Alam. Can't imagine how we'd face the challenge without your kind support. Also, I wish to extend my gratitude to all my friends from IKAL and MURNI/ ILMU who have visited as well as prayed for me. Your moral support has given me ultimate strength to quickly recover and enjoy life as always. I would also like to express my gratitude to all my husband's friends who have come from near and far. Thanks to all the caring teachers from SK Purajaya Presint 16(2) for your kind prayers and concern for my daughter, Nadia. Not to forget, special thanks to my lovely students who could still find some precious time to visit my husband and i, despite the exams...God bless you all.
To all of you, I'd like to pray may your life be filled with happiness and love. Let's all be inspired and showered with petals of carnation, a symbolism of love, gratitude and distinction. Ameeeeeeeen.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Thank You IJN Malaysia
My heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the heart team at Institut Jantung Negara, Malaysia (IJN). I pray endlessly may God bless your team of dedicated and compassionate doctors, nurses, physiotheraphists, and admin staff with bountiful happiness, success and health.
Two years back, my husband was told that both of his heart valves were seriously damaged due to infection. It was devastating news, and to think of the two years of torment he had to endure, living without the valves...well...only God understands best.
God the Almighty imposes challenge on human, and He has his own reasons that we don't question. We accepted the diagnosis, secured an appointment for operation, and prayed so much for His mercy and compassion.
All in all, three different results obtained from three different specialists led to one similar solution - that my husband had to opt for valve replacement. Nevertheless, the open-heart surgery on 2nd March 2009 revealed vice versa. It seemed that after two years, the valves had slightly recuperated, and the operation team led by Mr Pau and assisted by Mr Khadri only had to repair the valves. Alhamdulillah, MIRACLES happen to us all.
After two days at ICU, my husband was already breathing without much difficulty. To Mr Pau and Mr Khadri, thank you for extending your patience and expertise. May you obtain blessings from God the Almighty for your kindness.
Here, i would like to take the opportunity to thank IJN members, IJN Foundation and IJN-related and contributing parties (esp. kebajikan masyarakat) for helping to save another heart, another life, another hope, and another love. I believe I speak for all the patients at IJN (Adik Emy, adik Amirul, Christine, all d aunties, etc...), and their beloved families. I have faith that the nation also hopes for the best for IJN.
I met two IJN Foundation executives who are actively involved in fund-raising initiatives in order to help less fortunate heart patients financially and morally, Ms Siti and Mr Farid. I have this to say - What you are doing for us all is ultimately noble, and i pledge to help IJN Foundation in whatever way i can.
Readers, bloggers, and friends in the blogosphere. Please join me in supporting IJN and IJN Foundation. Let's put our hearts and soul in praying for speedy recovery of IJN patients and happiness to all IJN/ IJNF staff and volunteers.
website: www.ijnfoundation.com
tel: 603-26178647 (Mr Farid)
Two years back, my husband was told that both of his heart valves were seriously damaged due to infection. It was devastating news, and to think of the two years of torment he had to endure, living without the valves...well...only God understands best.
God the Almighty imposes challenge on human, and He has his own reasons that we don't question. We accepted the diagnosis, secured an appointment for operation, and prayed so much for His mercy and compassion.
All in all, three different results obtained from three different specialists led to one similar solution - that my husband had to opt for valve replacement. Nevertheless, the open-heart surgery on 2nd March 2009 revealed vice versa. It seemed that after two years, the valves had slightly recuperated, and the operation team led by Mr Pau and assisted by Mr Khadri only had to repair the valves. Alhamdulillah, MIRACLES happen to us all.
After two days at ICU, my husband was already breathing without much difficulty. To Mr Pau and Mr Khadri, thank you for extending your patience and expertise. May you obtain blessings from God the Almighty for your kindness.
Here, i would like to take the opportunity to thank IJN members, IJN Foundation and IJN-related and contributing parties (esp. kebajikan masyarakat) for helping to save another heart, another life, another hope, and another love. I believe I speak for all the patients at IJN (Adik Emy, adik Amirul, Christine, all d aunties, etc...), and their beloved families. I have faith that the nation also hopes for the best for IJN.
I met two IJN Foundation executives who are actively involved in fund-raising initiatives in order to help less fortunate heart patients financially and morally, Ms Siti and Mr Farid. I have this to say - What you are doing for us all is ultimately noble, and i pledge to help IJN Foundation in whatever way i can.
Readers, bloggers, and friends in the blogosphere. Please join me in supporting IJN and IJN Foundation. Let's put our hearts and soul in praying for speedy recovery of IJN patients and happiness to all IJN/ IJNF staff and volunteers.
website: www.ijnfoundation.com
tel: 603-26178647 (Mr Farid)
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Is there justice and fairness for our children?
Adults understand (but may rebel occasionally) that somehow, life has its ups and downs, opportunities and unforeseen circumstances, luck and misfortune. Some are rich when others are poor and secluded; some are in joy when others endure endless suffering and oppression. Today, life may seem like you're opening Pandoras's box, when tomorrow can be a totally different picture.
The question is, should we drag children into this paradox? dilemma? confusion?
After writing my supposedly-last article, i believe i must agree with my friend Ritz Chewan that may be, i was facing writer's block..SO, what makes this come-back?
Apparently, my beloved children, and my fight for justice for all children. Now, I shall narrow doen this scope of discussion and invite you to consider the opportunities that schools create for our children....and ironically, deprive almost simultaneously.
I observe that my children love schooling and they participate in a bunch of activities and competitions. They represent school for story telling and choir competitions. They also spend time away from home joining PBSM camping trips as well as prefect activities. All in all, only one dream remains unfulfilled - 100m dash challenge! My children run a bit at home, and they love the backyard. But 100m event ultimately brings a different triumphant experience.
So, here comes the irony. I learned (the hard way) that at Primary Four, the school has obviously already eliminated my child's dream to even participate in 100m event. Farah got 2nd in 'saringan' but DID NOT end up in the team. The teacher's choice was no other that her best friend who got 5th place in 'saringan'...???
I tried to discuss the predicament with the teacher, counting on the notion of realizing children's dreams, and highlighting on the aspirations of the National Philosophy of Education to provide adequate exposure and development for Jasmani, Emosi, Rohani and Intelek.
And what did i discover??? The teachers have already shorlisted and identified the school runners, and they are more than happy to stick to their reputable list so that their 'rumah sukan' will become champion, and that other children's dreams to indeed try their talent in the event go to pieces, shatter in utter frustration.
If you have been in school enduring the cruelty of this system...i believe you'd understand how bitter this truth really is. If you are a parent,consoling your child to now be contented with running around the backyard, or completing loops at the nearby stadium...we may be in the same boat.
Think about this. The world is already cruel to children in so many different ways. I personally think that killing children's dreams- like this- is massacre!
Some may say that a child, like adults, can slowly and eventually grasp this bitter reality. Afterall, sports is only one dimension of educational and social development. My child can accept the disappointing result of my discussion wiht the teacher, but i wish i didn't have to have garnered all my strength to finally be defeated by a ridiculous system like it!
100 m dash....of course...to be included brings a wealth of happiness and experience. To be secluded...because of the so-called lame system... is evidence of ignorance to children's rights to develop potentials and enjoy childhood.
At least, that's what I think!
So, what do you have to say about this paradoxical, unfortunate interpretation and implementation of our esteemed National Philosophy of Education?
The question is, should we drag children into this paradox? dilemma? confusion?
After writing my supposedly-last article, i believe i must agree with my friend Ritz Chewan that may be, i was facing writer's block..SO, what makes this come-back?
Apparently, my beloved children, and my fight for justice for all children. Now, I shall narrow doen this scope of discussion and invite you to consider the opportunities that schools create for our children....and ironically, deprive almost simultaneously.
I observe that my children love schooling and they participate in a bunch of activities and competitions. They represent school for story telling and choir competitions. They also spend time away from home joining PBSM camping trips as well as prefect activities. All in all, only one dream remains unfulfilled - 100m dash challenge! My children run a bit at home, and they love the backyard. But 100m event ultimately brings a different triumphant experience.
So, here comes the irony. I learned (the hard way) that at Primary Four, the school has obviously already eliminated my child's dream to even participate in 100m event. Farah got 2nd in 'saringan' but DID NOT end up in the team. The teacher's choice was no other that her best friend who got 5th place in 'saringan'...???
I tried to discuss the predicament with the teacher, counting on the notion of realizing children's dreams, and highlighting on the aspirations of the National Philosophy of Education to provide adequate exposure and development for Jasmani, Emosi, Rohani and Intelek.
And what did i discover??? The teachers have already shorlisted and identified the school runners, and they are more than happy to stick to their reputable list so that their 'rumah sukan' will become champion, and that other children's dreams to indeed try their talent in the event go to pieces, shatter in utter frustration.
If you have been in school enduring the cruelty of this system...i believe you'd understand how bitter this truth really is. If you are a parent,consoling your child to now be contented with running around the backyard, or completing loops at the nearby stadium...we may be in the same boat.
Think about this. The world is already cruel to children in so many different ways. I personally think that killing children's dreams- like this- is massacre!
Some may say that a child, like adults, can slowly and eventually grasp this bitter reality. Afterall, sports is only one dimension of educational and social development. My child can accept the disappointing result of my discussion wiht the teacher, but i wish i didn't have to have garnered all my strength to finally be defeated by a ridiculous system like it!
100 m dash....of course...to be included brings a wealth of happiness and experience. To be secluded...because of the so-called lame system... is evidence of ignorance to children's rights to develop potentials and enjoy childhood.
At least, that's what I think!
So, what do you have to say about this paradoxical, unfortunate interpretation and implementation of our esteemed National Philosophy of Education?
Friday, February 20, 2009
the Art and Science of Writing
Seriously...and sadly. I have nor been writing for a while. Those days, i used to think and write almost simultaneously.
Can it be that i talk more than i write now? Hmmmm..not quite.
Perhaps thinking and pondering over matters is already sufficient to make my day...really???
Okay. It may have a bit to do with mood...mood...and mood:) I seem to fancy reading more than writing recently. Perhaps, it is also a priority that i read and think more everyday in order to quickly finish my studies. Do i still write to invite others to think on interesting topics that strike my mind? Perhaps not as much. Nevertheless, be rest-assured that i will make my return to this blogosphere when the new semester comes around.
so, i shall take a break for a while, and we shall meet again very soon. take care and be good.
zue
Can it be that i talk more than i write now? Hmmmm..not quite.
Perhaps thinking and pondering over matters is already sufficient to make my day...really???
Okay. It may have a bit to do with mood...mood...and mood:) I seem to fancy reading more than writing recently. Perhaps, it is also a priority that i read and think more everyday in order to quickly finish my studies. Do i still write to invite others to think on interesting topics that strike my mind? Perhaps not as much. Nevertheless, be rest-assured that i will make my return to this blogosphere when the new semester comes around.
so, i shall take a break for a while, and we shall meet again very soon. take care and be good.
zue
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