#112 疫中情 // Love in Pandemic

2021 02 05

作者 Article by Fung Ping Chan

「疫中情」捲土重来,实是惊喜。

這項專欄迄今不覺已刊登過百篇, 每篇均有不同風格、内容、涵意, 每次閲畢都有所儆醒,感悟, 共鳴, 心靈有所得着,亦楽在其中。

快樂與否, 實視乎個人取向, 如小孩子只要一粒糖, 便足以令他楽個半天, 一件小禮物、小玩意亦可使他哈哈大笑, 快樂就是那麽簡單, 做些自己喜爱欢的事, 就算飲杯清茶, 看看書報, 聽聽音楽, 與友好互通电郵短信, 都可自取其樂。

快楽的泉源來自内心, 常常抱着一颗感恩和欣赏的心, 看待你的生活及身邊的人和物, 總會找到不同程度的喜樂, 珍惜你所擁有的东西, 你會發現原来你是那麽富有, 那麽幸福, 懂得知足, 才會快樂。

科技進步, 日新月異, 很多事均能迎刃而解, 去年聖誕因疫情影响, 我們團契未能如以往般實體慶祝共進晚餐, 因而在網上進行聖誕慶祝茶會( Zoom party,High tea), 仍可作各项節目, 唱詩、遊戲、表演等, 更有幾位團友做了些美點, 每家一份, 約定時間在教會户外燒烤場地分派, 各自在 Zoom party 時随意進食, 楽也融融, 我俩老更有愛心天使把美點送到家門, 関懷備至。

聖誕期間收到関顧部送來聖誕賀咭及禮物, 感到無限歡樂、親切, 而林牧師(Rev.Maria Ling) 亦專從美国訂購了五十個月曆送给每家一份, 此等心意, 彌足珍贵, 真是心意無價。

(Translated by Wilson Loo)

It was really great that “Love in Pandemic” was restarted again during this second wave of the pandemic. More than one hundred articles had been published in this network so far. Each article was unique in its style, content and implication. Every time I finished reading an article, I did experience self-reflective moments and had sensational feelings and felt my heart resonating with the article. I really enjoyed reading these articles in the “Love in Pandemic” network.

Whether one is happy or not depends on one’s personal preference. If one holds one’s heart with gratitude and appreciation towards things or people around him or her, one is certain to find much joy in them. Cherish of what one has, one will realize how much one possesses, and how happy one is. Only when one knows how to be content that one can appreciate true happiness.

With advanced technology, many issues can now be resolved. During last Christmas, due to the pandemic shut down, St. Paul’s fellowship was unable to hold its traditional Christmas celebration dinner party, but instead, we had a Zoom high tea party. We sang carols, had Bible readings, and had performances and played games. Some of our members even prepared some desserts and brought them to church. Each family would go to the patio outside the church and get their own share, in a 100% social distancing compliance mode. Some loving angels have actually home-delivered the desserts to us. How loving and caring!

As well, during Christmas, we received Christmas cards and presents from the church delivered by our caring team and fellowship team. We were so delighted and felt so blessed. Furthermore, Rev. Maria Ling had ordered 50 monthly calendars for St. Elizabeth families. I felt the gift was priceless as it conveyed to me her care, sincerity and thoughtfulness. What a blessed Christmas!