He was also very devotional and religious in his outlook and taking in an active part in our singing songs of praise to the Lord and in our study and discussions on the Word of God.
Uncle Chan
Uncle Lim is proud of his children and grand children by the way he talked about them – their lives and achievements. I believe God has placed Uncle Lim in our Growth Group so that we can learn to take care of the elderly. At times when he was unwell he still wants to come to our Sunday gatherings. In the past few years, he did what he can do best, that is to be faithful in attendance. We are humbled. Our GG will miss him.
Wing Cheong
Uncle Lim was a man of few words. When asked during many of our growth group meetings, “Uncle Lim, anything to say?” His reply most of the time was “I have nothing to say.” For me, his presence in our Growth Group and Church said it all… His desire to listen and to know God and to be with God’s family. To see his presence week after week brought joy to us all.
Uncle Lim, your presence will be truly missed.
Sue Ling
Uncle Lim is someone who enjoy being in the company of people. If given a choice, I believe he would go all his way out to join us in whatever events we organize. In some ways he is an adventurous person. He always liked to share with me and my wife about his younger days of traveling to different countries.
I still remember once we had a GG outing at the Lake Garden. We were at first a bit concerned if we should bring Uncle Lim along. On one hand, we tried not to exclude him but on the other hand we were very concerned about his mobility and health condition. Nevertheless, since he insisted to come along, we brought him along. That itself spoke clearly how much he desired to be in fellowship with all of us in the GG and we were greatly encouraged by his determination and enthusiasm. Although the outing ended abruptly half way with a little bit of drama, we were glad to have organized that short and 'adventurous' outing as a GG, more so especially with Uncle Lim around. Later we found out that actually Uncle Lim was not feeling too well that morning but he didn't want us to know so that he could still come along with us.
I guess Heaven would be such a wonderful place for Uncle Lim. Not only he gets to meet our Lord Jesus who will ultimately satisfy the deepest desire of his heart, I believe there would be plenty of 'going places' there as well to mesmerize such an adventurous heart of Uncle Lim. More so especially when Uncle Lim is no longer to be bound by his previous physical limitation any more.
We will see you soon again Uncle Lim, in the "Ultimate Garden of Eden"!
Nai Kyn
I will always remember Uncle Lim as someone who is kind, warm-hearted, generous and thoughtful. Whenever he sees me, he will ask me in Hokkien "Did you go back to Sitiawan or not?" He will ask me about my hometown, my family and chats with me about the places he visits during his younger days.
His presence in coming faithfully to church and Growth Group meetings encourages me and I'm so glad to have known him as my friend and GG member always and forever.
Goodbye, Uncle Lim. I will miss you.
Yoke Teen
Uncle Lim
A good man
A simple man
A faithful man
After every Sunday celebration service in Antioch Centre, Uncle Lim would sit by the table near the entrance to wait for Soon Thye to pick him up. I would normally approach him to strike a conversation with him. During one of our conversations, he asked me where I was from and I told him that I was from Malacca. We talked about my family, Peranakan food and Malacca. From that day onwards, whenever he sees me, he starts talking to me in Bahasa Malaysia. I was impressed with his command of the language.
Uncle Lim, sampai kita berjumpa lagi.
Roy
This is my story, this is my song
Praising my saviour all the day long.
On 4.3.2007, when we ended the family memorial service with this song, I thought how appropriate it was. Uncle Lim loved to sing songs of praise and worship unto the Lord. He would stand, clap and even raise his hands in worship. I remember a time during worship at our GG meeting when he was moved to tears by the presence of GOD. I can picture him in heaven singing praises to his Saviour all day long.
When Roy and I visited him at Pantai Hospital on 24.2.2007, 1 week before he passed away, it pained me to see him cough..there was so much liquid in his lung. His desire was just to go back home to be with Aunty Lim. While chatting, I held his left hand and he did not let go. I know that when Wing Cheong and Sue Ling visited him later in the day, he also held on to their hands. His simple gesture touched our hearts.
Uncle Lim you were a gift from God to us all in BUC, especially to our GG.
I will miss you.
Selvi
Whenever we picked up Uncle Lim for GG meeting or congregational worship, he would always ask about how we are doing. He even asked about our family members as well who are in Penang and Sabah. We rembemer him having this desire to visit his daughter in Kota Kinabalu, where Christine is from. We even thought of taking him with us few years ago when we went back to visit Christine’s parents. But because of his health, we were advised not too. We nearly booked the ticket for him!
My most vivid memory of Uncle Lim is feeding him with durian cake. He really enjoyed it. It was a joy to serve him.
Seng Chor
To me, Uncle Lim is a relational person. He always wants to be among people and talks to people. I was surprised when he eagerly joined one of our GG outings to Lake Garden. Though he didn’t participate much in the activities, his presence speaks louder than words. I heard that he sang quite loudly that day. It was a joy to see him at the outing. He was such a ‘gung-ho’ person.
I’m amazed that he does remember things and he tries to remember them. He remembers that I am a lecturer. He even remembers that I studied in Australia. I couldn’t even remember that I have told him that. He remembers that I’m from Kota Kinabalu and Seng Chor from Penang. He often makes effort to recall things by asking us to confirm. It shows that he is a caring person. He always wanted to get to know more about other people.
Uncle Lim, I will miss you.
Christine
Even in his senior years he faithfully came for fellowship. He loved to converse during those times we had the opportunity to fetch him to church. We enjoyed chatting with him and we will dearly miss him. We know that Uncle Lim is now with our Lord.
Chris & Linda Wong
Uncle Lim was a person of few words but showed quiet understanding of the Word. He was a strong and resilient person and a devoted husband to Aunty Lim. Uncle Lim greatly encouraged us by his faithful attendance at GG meetings.
Grace Seow
Uncle Lim was a man who was young at heart. He would often talk about his young life full of experience and fun. As he comes to GG he always greets people with respect and would ask how they are. He is with the Lord but he remains in our memories forever.
Rachelle Wong
I remember Uncle Lim at our first BUC Family Camp in Fraser's Hill (1997). He was really sporting - played all our team-building games including linking hands in a circle and walking, stepping over obstacles, etc. There was one obstacle race where we were all blind-folded & had to walk in between a ladder, under pillars, etc. (and were we concerned for Uncle Lim - apparently he was more game than any of us!!)
Then there was this particular birthday of his that we celebrated at Prayer Retreat (in de Palma, Sepang) - and he was so touched...
Indeed Uncle Lim is a very generous man (There was one GG meeting in his house where he had his daughter prepare really "ho liu" for the curry mee for us).
Uncle Lim, Thank you for all the sweet memories. We shall miss your stately presence at our Worship services.
Dolly
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Just found out about Uncle Lim's passing when I accidentally stumbled onto this blog.
Please send our love and condolences to the family.
John & Wan Yi
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