Its been a busy & challenging time for me since May!
In May, was involved in the annual Gawai dinner celebration, then I had to do some speaking engagements to Johore Baharu, Miri, and Kapit. On top of that, a birthday ;) and then more traveling/trainings. After more than 10 years, I finally got on an express boat and make my way on the mighty Rejang River to Kapit. I was so humbled and pleased to have met the Kapit ladies and in particular an old Iban woman and her granddaughter, who specifically came to hear me, and they walked all the way!
June was another hectic & challenging time. I was invited to participate in a women leadership program, and was an aggressive program involving making several trips to Kuala Lumpur! Last minute was also asked to head a state level conference of water engineers and had to organize it within a short time of about 4 weeks or so, and that was 'tiring' albeit uplifting. Met a fellow blog engineer after many years of reading each other's blog! So if your reading this, I got to say you sing karaoke and dance very well!! :D
Aaahhh July is still upon us, but I felt 'drained' and the Lord had issue a challenge to lead the General Conference of Methodist Women. Against all Odds (reminds me of the movie with same title), I was elected to be the President of GCMW. Chances of winning was ZERO; but we might plan, the Lord determines! I am at peace and will do my best with the new team! However, I did have a 'worrying' moment when for almost 12 hrs my mind was blank ie no ideas on what to say for my 'maiden' speech as the Incoming President. I prayed and couldn't even write 'good morning' on the paper! Amazingly, the words just flow when I was at the podium - Faith, Hope, Unity, Holiness, - some of the key words that was shared! Next week, am off again to do work with the rural women; speaking engagement and I am not looking forward to the 3 hours boat ride, low tide, etc but most of us who love giant fresh prawns which will be served are real excited!!!
Alright, till next time ...
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