I have taken many pictures, saved in many files in the computer but never developed into hard copies. As time past I would open those files and recollect the fond memories of the occasions or events. Most times, though, I would not recall the names or when the events took place. Getting old has its setback.
So before I forget what those pictures are I better do something about them. Writing a short storyline I must.
This time though, I must thank my old dairy which I still keep.
On January 8, 2007 Friar Joseph Goh OFM, then the Rector of St. Ann's Parish, invited me to join him for a visit to the Franciscan Sister's Generalate at St. Teresa's Convent, Kuching. He said, "let visit Sr. Adriana Tiong, the recently elected Superior General for a courtesy call." I also recalled that Friar Gerard Victor OFM, Friar Moses Yap OFM were present as well, though for a separate visit. The two of them were accompanying Friar Stephen Bliss OFM, the Provincial Minister of Holy Spirit Province, Brisbane, Australia, who was on a working visit.
Sr. Adriana and the Councillors were on hand to receive us, showed us around and briefed us on her new massive responsibility not akin to her previous charge in Sibu.
As a token of an appreciation for her hospitality, Friar Joseph Goh OFM prompted me to present a picture of Saint Anne and the Blessed Mother to Sr. Adriana Tiong.
All ended well with a simple yet sumptuous lunch, courtesy of Mother General.
Pic 1. Sr. Adriana Tiong graciously accepting the souvenir
Pic 2. Beaming and proudly showing the picture to appreciative Councillors.
Pic 3. Reading the caption.Friar Joseph Goh OFM (left) and Sr. Irmina Peter (right).
3 comments:
Dear Daniel,
Thank you for posting the pic of Sr.Adriana & this blog. It helped me to fondly recall our (myself, my wife Jane & children Jason & Jasmine) friendship with Sr. Adriana & Mother Angela while we were at SAS sarikei back in the sixties to seventies.
While we were in Sarikei, Sr. Adriana had presented me a large picture of Jesus. I had framed it & hung it in the living room. I had carried it with me when I changed houses in Sarikei & then to Binatang....and now it still adorns the wall of our bedroom here. So when my wife & I say our night prayers we look at the Holy face of Jesus, we remember Sr. Adriana too :)
How is Sister Adriana now? I lost touch with her a long time ago and would like to know how she is now.
How is sr Irmina Peter, I am sr Anselmina
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