Dear Friends of Kathryn Boon Kee Teoh,
Thank you for your kind support and prayers during the recent times. Kathryn has lived an abundant life and has lived it well.
May I invite you to share some of your thoughts, experiences and memories of Kathryn in this blog. I shall try to put together some of the postings in a book that will hopefully serve as an encouragement to others walking in a similar journey.
Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you.
Regards.
Mark and the children,
Melissa, Pamela & Darren.
I just realised that the space for comments may not be big enough for those who might have more content in the comments. If that is the case and you have any pictures you want to share, you can still email to me at my email address.
ReplyDeleteCheers, Mark.
Hi Mark and family, I think this is a great idea of having this "blog". Would be really nice to see support, encouragement, comments etc. from friends from all over the world.
ReplyDeleteHi Mark
ReplyDeleteDid you get my email? I don't know how to post it over to this blog but I have sent out the mail to your address.
Hi Jen, which email are you referring to? Haven't received any. Which address did you send to?
ReplyDeleteHi Jen, comments on any posting can be added under the 'Post a Comment' box below the relevant posting.
ReplyDeleteAny new subject matter can be sent to my gmail address and thereafter I can transfer on as a blog posting.
Jen, just realised you could be referring to the email you sent earlier which I have already posted last night rather than to a new email.
ReplyDeleteHi Mark, I didn't get the chance to know Kathryn because I went over to Sabah even before you were married. Your visit to KK with her two years ago made me realize what an encourager she was. Eunice and I have fond memories of the day we went up to Kinabalu Park. Here's to the celebration of a life well lived.
ReplyDeleteMark, Melissa, Pamela & Darren.
ReplyDeleteI have know Boon Kee since my days in GPTJ. When she graduated from MU she expressed interest in tax and i was working in KPMG tax then. I remember putting her in touch with Poh Keat and she was hired. She was an exemplary employee and colleague, always going the extra mile in her work.
When I left Malaysia, we kept in touch and I knew of her illness. I remember coming by to visit your family during one of our trips home. Your family took Yung Juen and I for breakfast that Yacht Club in Port Klang.
Even in her illness she was always encouraging people and in her selfless manner, she was ministering to others. I referred 3 of my colleagues in Schlumberger who were suffering from cancer and she would call to encourage and speak words of comfort and assurance to them. Such is her gift and her heart for people. The last few months were difficult for her and your family. When she was coughing badly and too weak to speak, she used the SMS to communicate.
Even as we grieve her passing, we know her suffering is over and she is in the presence of our Lord. Her mortal body has been clothed in immortality and death has been swallowed up in victory - 1Cor 15:53-54. What blessed assurance.
You have lost a wonderful wife and mother and we have lost a good friend. May the Lord continue to comfort you in your time of grief.
Chui-En, KehChing and Yung Juen
Dear Mark,
ReplyDeleteWhen I think of Kathryn, I cannot help but sigh. Yet even as I sigh...I cannot help but break into a smile too...because just the thought of Kathryn warms my heart.
The first time I met Kathryn was when I had expressed a desire to attend Elpizo. A breast cancer survivor myself I needed a ride to the meeting. Graciously she offered her services.
And to me that was the beginning of a precious gift from God... a precious sister in Kathryn.
Gentle and caring,Kathryn was a listener.
She encauraged me when I was down.
She praised me and cheered me on in my walk with the Lord. And was ever so supportive. Life seems a little easier with God's gift of Kathryn.
A very thoughtful person Kathryn remembers what you tell her.
She was also very wise. And you can tell what you see is what you get in her.
She takes the time to care.She goes that extra mile to nuture friendship.
Eventhough I did not know Kathryn very long, hardly 3years, the fragrance of the Lord in her I cannot forget.
I thank God for her.
God bless you Mark, and the children.
Seek the LORD and his strength; seek his presence continually - ps105:4
Nikki Hooi, Taiwan
Dear Nikki,
ReplyDeleteEven though Kathryn and I have known you for not a very long while, yet I can see the close personal bond she had with you. I am glad to know that Kathryn has had the privilege of coming alongside with you and walking the journey together. We miss her dearly. Do keep in touch and if you need anything please let me know.
Regards,
Mark