Houses on Fire

Gil's house at right

On the 14 April 2009, my classmate and close friend, Gil was asked to go home by our teacher. At first we didn't know what happen. During recess, a friend told me, Gil's house was on fire. I was like, OMG! I hope everything is under control.

Upon reaching home, I texted my mom at work about the fire. Mom immediately informed dad and dad got the information. Fortunately, Gil's house was spared by the fire.

Gil texted me that night and informed me everything was okay. She said, "Jesus was there!" She just can't believe the wind blew to the opposite direction from her house. She believed Jesus was there helping them! Thank God!

Holy Week - Good Friday

Grandma and I
attended the Station of the Cross
in the morning of Good Friday

We came early to the church
as we know it would always be crowded

The Crucifix covered with purple cloth

I saw a man being ushered in a wheelchair. Mom told us, the man is happened to be a priest. An old retired priest. His name is Rev. Fr. Augustine Amandus and he is from Papar. Mom further informed us Fr. Amandus is the first Kadazan Priest.

Then she told me a story ;) Once upon a time, on the day of my baptism, Fr. Amandus asked my mom of my name. Mom replied "Gwynth". He then, after making a deep thinking, said "Oh! it's a name from Irish. An Irish Saint". My mom said, luckily he didn't ask how to spell my name *LOL* And by the way, he wasn't the priest who baptized me, it was Mgr. Primus Jouil who according to my mom had difficulty in calling my name *LOL*

My First Updates of the Year

[L-R]

Yours truly, Asa, Pam, Zac & Gil

Our creation during the Edible Architecture competition

we didn't win :(

but we gained experience