Amy Lim from NZ says,

From Amy Lim to Kat

My very special friend Kathryn Teoh (Kat)

When we gave each other a hug (not knowing it was the last hug) before I left for NZ in February I remember vividly saying I will see you again in late June but it was not meant to be.

It took a while for me to come to terms with your departure & once a while your face just flashes in front of me & it dawns upon me I will see you no more when I get back to Malaysia; hence it took some time for me to gather my thoughts & pen this note with teary eyes.

Proverb 27:9. "The heartfelt counsel of a friend is as sweet as perfume and incense". Thank God for special friends that we have in our lives & Kat you are one of them.

Kat is very dear to us (the Lim"s). A friend of almost 30 years started when we were then courting our spouses. We were so happy that we had each other especially when we went group datings because we were the only girls not from GTA Klang. That was how our friendship begun. We spent lots of time together during courting days, marriage, child bearing, family trips with the 3 families (MAS).

Kat is one who walks the talk. She goes all way out to help, be it a friend or a stranger. I was assured she will take care of both my sisters when I got them to join her cell group about 10 years ago. She did a marvellous job especially helping them with their spiritual growth, “feeding their souls”. They have grown tremendously under her mentoring.

Kat has always been there for many of us, in good times & in challenging times. Always there by your side and comforting those in need of a shoulder to lean on. Thank you for your kindness, those phone calls, encouraging words and heart of compassion. The love you have shown has many times helped me to understand God's loving kindness.

A petite lady yet bold in her own way. Throughout her illness, she has never complained or murmured despite the afflictions that beset her. And always thanking and praising God. A few years ago, I had the privilege of accompanying her to Singapore for a 2nd medical opinion. Of course, we were quite disappointed with the doctor but we have had a good cry over it and then she overcame it in just a couple of minutes. On the other hand, I was so badly affected but had the peace and joy when we prayed that very night in the apartment and our spirit was lifted up. I just marvelled at her love for God. Such was her faith. She has always being my spiritual sister & a mentor.

Kat is one whom you can always confide with when you have a problem. It's just her way of caring not just for everyone she knows but also those she doesn't know such as a stranger she may have just met. Kat is a very positive lady who is very positive. I long so much to see her when I get home in July but God has better plan for her. I truly appreciate those moments spent with you even in the early years. I still remember fondly the prayer retreat that we went to with our spouses in Nilai & your visit to NZ where your family & mine with our two years old child then; we have had a wonderful time.

Memories of her linger every now and then. The thought of her brings tears to my eyes. It's so hard not being able to bid farewell on your last journey personally as I am oceans away. I just can't believe it but I know you are in a better place. Kat, you will remain very special to me forever.

Farewell Kat, till we meet again on the other shore.


{Amy(Cheam)Lim is married to Stewart Lim and both have been friends of ours for close to 30 years. They are both members of GT Klang. Amy is also sister to Jenny and Dorothy Cheam. She shuttles between Klang and NZ to as two of their children are still studying in NZ}