face it!!
finally had a chance to grab a seat on the bus this morning. took the opportunity to read my book: Travelling Light by Max Lucado. Max is a romantic writer. that's why i love his chapters. every sentence sounds so 'musical' and they sing into my ears. feel that reading his book is a breeze. not a very profound book, but i just simply love his metaphors and illustrations. somehow whenever i see its cover, i can't resist opening up to read at least 1 chapter. it's like unfolding a wrapped up present. don't know what's inside, but know deep inside there's some goodies to see!

and so yes~ opened up the page where my bookmark was and it says: The Burden of Grave. eww - so morbid. "this topic doesn't really looks appealing" i told myself, but i started reading it anyway. however, as i continued reading, something struck me: "We all have to face it. In a life marked by doctor appointments, dentist appointments and school appointments, there is one appointment that none of us will miss, the appointment with death. Everyone must die, even those who eat right and take their vitamins."

but the good news of it all is: God has prepared a better place and He will personally return and take us home one day. "He does not delegate this task to anyone else. He may send missionaries to teach you, angels to protect you, teachers to guide you, singers to inspire you and physicians to heal you, but he sends no one to take you. He reserves this job for himself." not trying to preach here, but i just find these words so comforting. to everyone, death is a certainty. but where is hope? you can find the answer in Christianity.

at that moment, as the bus journey continued and as i looked out of the window, i felt that life's a journey. if the bus were to crash and i die today, would i have any regrets? many ppl say that i'm always dwelling on those *choy choy* touchwood topics, but really~ seriously death is part of life. everyone dies one day. if today i'm on my death bed, what would i be thinking?

yes - i thought over and there are so many regrets. that was not able to spend enuf time with loved ones. i have not assured them of my love for them. i have not found answers to some important life's questions. perhaps with the extra breath that i have everyday, i should live life without regrets. to know that at the end of it all, i have fought a good fight and i have run a great race! that i have nothing else that i have not done and im happy with all that i have done. life is so short; shouldn't we just treasure every moment to the fullest?