Nealy died at work..

I was stung by fire ants yesterday at work. I've rashes which cause itch and burning sensation all over my body. Its a feeling that's different from one having chicken pox. My colleague confirmed that i was stung by fire ants as few of my other colleagues had gotten it before.
I did some research and found that there're many different types. The most common and aggressive kind is one that is reddish brown & measure abt 5mm long. When stung, they emit a toxin containing venom, causing an itching and burning sensation.

Initially i thought its just rashes until some parts of my body swelled. One of my colleagues got me to seek medical attention. I began to have short breaths and headache with blurry vision as i was on my way and few seconds later i went into total blackout. I fainted twice as my colleague tried to assist me into the medical centre. They drew quite a couple of blood samples as though their art(drawing) was no good or i went into some blood-bank. I was given 3 different injections and fresh oxygen to breathe. I regained full consciousness abt 20mins later and there i was being put in observation for 4hrs before being discharged.

I think back at the incident and it was like WOW! I'd have fell in hands of fire ants.

Thank You Lord!
raylet",

Tragic accident.

A tragic news i heard yesterday that one of my colleague in US has met with a serious accident while riding a motorbike.

He approached a junction and was ramped into by a fast moving vehicle which beats the redlight.
He's in his early '20s and married with a kid. Luckily he survived but his right shoulder and hip was smashed. He is being attended to in ICU with tubes & rods all over his body.

raylet",)

Trust His Heart.

I've just uploaded my favorite song in and its titled; Trust His Heart.

All things work for our good.
Though sometimes we can't see how they could.
Struggles that break our hearts in two.
Sometimes blind us to the the Truth.

Our Father knows what's best for us.
His ways are not our own.
So when your pathway grows dim.
And you just can't see Him.
Remember you're never alone.

(Chorus)
God is too wise to be mistaken.
God is too good to be unkind.
So when you don't understand.
When you don't see His plan.
When you can't trace His hand.
Trust His heart.

He sees the Master's plan.
He holds our future in His hands.
So don't live as those who have no hope.
All our hope is found in Him.

We see the present clearly.
He sees the first and the last.
And like a tapestry, He's weaving you and me.
To someday be just like Him.

(Bridge)
He alone is faithful and true.
He alone knows wha is best for you.

Palace of Wax and Ripley's.

I visited Palace of Wax and Ripley's Believe It or Not on Sat. It was a great experience. I walked through the museum until it caught me by surprise certain wax characters on display. Other than those common people like Brad Pitt, Gandhi, Saddam, Hitler, Britney, Marilyn Monroe, Presidents of US from George Washington to our present George Bush; this character, not only occupy most part of the museum but was show-cased from His birth to His death.

You can also never believe certain facts; eg. world tallest man is abt twice my height, a horn grown at the back of a man's head, a man's eye used to inflat a balloon and puff a cigarette. I'll keep this post rather short.. view my Flickr to find out more.

raylet",)

Nike

Name : Nike Xavier
Breed : Miniature Schnauzer
B'day : 17 Sep 2006
Sex : Male
Colour : Salt and pepper
Food : IAMS
Likes : Soft toys.
Remarks : Nike (US$300), Company (priceless)


Nike/Raylet",)

The flight back.

We reached airport early to have breakfast after i checked in my luggage. I checked in at abt 08.45am, waving my parents gdbye.

Its a 7hrs flight before i reached my transit at Seoul for an hour. I took this opportunuty to take couple of pictures of Seoul Airport before i reboarded the plane i was in.

Its another 10hrs long flight before arrival @San Francisco which i've got to stay for 6hrs before my next flight to Dallas.

San Francisco International Airport and the scenery just across it.

Having to spent 6 hrs in San Francisco, i went San Francisco Downtown by bart(bottom left pic).

What encourages me most was; right after i alighted and got out of the tunnel, i saw this man carrying this signboard which says; JESUS CHRIST LOVES YOU! It was like wow.. ok. Because it was a Sunday, San Francisco Downtown was "conjestedly" packed. In the short span of 4hrs, i visited places like the Chinatown, Cable-car Museum, Masonic Auditorium and Union Square.

I left Downtown and reached SFO Int Airport departure gate 15mins before the boarding time. Its a 3hrs flight back to Dallas and i slept thru the whole journey. I arrived Dallas Airport @16 Jul, 0015. That night i slept @5am.

signing off,

raylet.

2 weeks gone..

This 2 weeks back were rather quite hectic yet a refreshing one; having to meet up with my relatives arranged by my parents, on the other hand nothing feels better than being home. I didn't feeling any jet-lag and was able to join few for a game of badminton the same day i landed.(02 Jul)

(06 Jul, Fri) LG @Kevin's place was a simple but yet fruitful one. Thanking Him in all aspects of my being in Texas.

(07 Jul, Sat) In youth service, i was again reminded of my parents. I began to break down crying and interceding for their salvation. I can still remember clearly the promise i made to God many years back. I shouted these words as i knelt there, breaking out in tears and mucuses; LORD, HAVE MERCY ON MY PARENTS! SAVE THEM LORD. I'M WILLING TRADE MY SALVATION TO SEE THEM SAVED. (Touch wood)I'd not have imagined what would i have become if either my mum or dad were to leave this world w/o knowing God.

(10 Jul, Tues) Malaysia, truly Asia! Can you believe it? I accompanied both Geralds to Jusco(JB) to buy transformers' toys. You won't believe it that the Toys 'r' Us in Jusco was closed on that day from 8am - 8pm for stock-taking and the character we were looking for was sold-out after Gerald went to check out when the store re-opened @8pm. We changed out dinner plan from Da Ma Hua Yuan(Big Horse Flower Round) to this Hong Kong cafe which Tan Hanjie recommend in Jusco.

(12 Jul, Thurs) My mum asked me out to International Buffet for lunch on Sat. I asked if i could get Dad along and she replied; I don't want to go if he goes. I nearly teared. I can hardly remember when was the last time we, as a family had a proper meal together? I can't get to sleep that night. I cried out to God that night not for my parents' reconcilation but for them to encounter God.

(13 Jul, Fri) Guess what? I was shocked out of my socks when my mum told me that i can get Dad along for Sat's buffet lunch. My mum is the kind of person that will stood by her decision firmly no matter what. Do not belittle prayer or what it can do. You don't see instant results at times but God heard them all and its in God's timing.

I'd rather see a sermon, than hear one anyday.
I'd rather one will walk with me, than merely point the way.
The eye is a better pupil, more willing than the ear.
The words i say may be fine and true, but others get their lessons by observing what i do.
Others may misunderstand me and the advice i give but there's no misunderstandings how i act and live my life.
Be the example that others may follow!
Those who find me can reach me @;
US(hp) : +14699956295
Address : 685, Cowboys Pkwy #2155, Irving, Tx(75063)
Email : raylet@singnet.com.sg

Texan Ting;(

Its so good to be back

Its really great to be back. I apologised for any false information that i'm coming back on any other days.. but anyway its a long boring flight having to transit to Los Angeles, San Francisco and Hong Kong before arriving @S'pore. Due to some misunderstandings, i missed my flight. I was shocked out of my socks when i was informed that i've got to pay for the flight tickets which cost >$1000. I was adviced to go down to the airport to be placed on standby for any seat vacancies. I headed down to the airport w/o any hesitation and luckily enough there was a last flight to San Francisco where i was able to transit.

I came back this period due to the fact that i can't make it for Jachin's wed because of an exercise. What's most demoralized was when i received the news that the exercise had been postphoned to Sept a few days before my departure. I can't cancel my leave because my tickets has been booked.

I'll be returning on the 15th Jul (Fri) 9.15am @T2. Thank you guys for all the badminton sessions, supper, soccer etc. I'll be planning my next trip back real soon.

Daryl",)