Heart to heart connection

The beauty of human life is when we respect and view each other as truly human being. Engaging in heart to heart dialogue brings great joy to one, this connection between human brings this unlimitless joy which indeed is invaluable and priceless.

2 days ago, which is Wednesday, I have this opportunity to do a bit of sharing at the MDAS parent support group. Haha actually I volunteered to get involved in this dialogue, because I strongly feel that how important it is for me to share my life experiences with the parents of young children with muscular dystrophy. I really hope that my little sharing can inspire and encourage these parents and that they can feel that their children too can one day become someone of great value that can lead lives of hope and joy that can inspire many others.

It is quite an nervous experience for me. I feel I can do better. Perhaps I need to do more thorough preparation before sharing, as there are so many thoughts in my mind that halfway through the sharing, I got a information traffic jam in my head haha. But I'm glad I did my part. It really brings joy to me that I was able to inspire other, even if just a little, through my sharing. What's even great is when the parents responded after my sharing. This is what I got in my emailbox today from a parent:

A LESSON FROM A 24 yr old

I was feeling rather down since last week and have been
thinking of late of the many challenges ahead. It was not because of
what I have to go through, but so much of my 12 yr old son Keith who has to
face so many challenges at a young age.

It was Wednesday and time to share
my thoughts and feelings at the Parents Support Group. I
was actually comptemplating if I should go but I'm just glad I did.

Sherena gave us a good surprise by inviting Wen Liquan to
share his life's experiences with us. Sitting there and listening to
him and choking back my tears, I really felt so ashamed on how a 24 yr old
could take up his challenges with so much joy and pride, and here I
am dwelling in my own sorrows. When Liquan begin his sharing by
congratulating all the parents, I felt I didn't deserve to be congratulated
at all but it was such a great blessing from him and how much he thought
about us parents having to go through with our own children, it brought me
back to earth.

Liquan, when I read your article about Life and
Death, it made me reflect on my own life and my mission. So now, when
I am down or fall into my own sorrows, I will always remember a young man
named Liquan and how with his own life's struggles can be an inspiration to
all. Your parents are really blessed and so are you.

Thank you for the valuable lesson.

Annie

I never thought I can touch others this way. Perhaps this is also Kosen-Rufu. Perhaps this is my mission in life. I must jiayou! Have been sick these days. In fact after I went home that day, I had a fever. Must bring fore great courage and lifeforce! Gambattae!!