Why give thanks?

I've been so tired lately that once I get into my dad's car.. I'll be sleeping... be it on the way to coll or coming back.. and it often leaves me with a undeserving neck pain.. *groans*



Class today was spent watching a video on War and Conflict..



Sometimes I do wonder why this particular country unleashes its forces against these innocent citizens of middle eastern countries.. There was a scene where the soldiers saw an injured victim lying on the floor " Look! He's faking his death! I can see he is *** pretending!"



Bang bang..



" Now he's not pretending anymore"



Scene 2


Journalist wants to help dying victim... but is intimidated and fearful of his own people who are doing the shooting...

" I wanted to be my his side and tell him everything was ok.. but at the same time, I was afraid to help.."

Stop and stare
I think I'm moving but I go nowhere
And I know that everyone gets scared
But I've become what I can't be


Somehow I thought this song was very relevant to what he was going through..

What will you do if you were placed in this dilemma of such a decision??


Scene 3



Girl tells her story on how she was raped by 6 soldiers.. and had her husband tortured and killed with her very own eyes... She was threatened to eat her husband's flesh, or face the consequences of not doing so.. which was - death..





These weren't gimicks nor plain acting.. but the real footage of War and its victims.. I closed my eyes a few times watching the victims being tortured.. the image of a boy left with his nose and ears chopped off, yet still living is just plain torturous to watch.

More footages of war and suffering went on throughout the period.

Watching this video.. has indeed opened my eyes beyond the comforts of our homes and lifestyle.. they live their everyday in fear of death, sudden destructions,.. while most of us grumble about not having the latest gadget or fashion.

Thankful. Was the only thing that came across my mind. To live in this country that is considerably much peaceful than these other countries is something I'm really grateful to God about.

Funny how I I used to ask God when I was little why I wasn't born an European ( where the grass seems greener )... maybe it was just a mindset bombarded to us kids watching Disney channel and Hollywood movies..

I take that prayer back.. (hehe) and really thank God for pointing at Malaysia in His gigantic world globe saying.. "Wong Wei-Li shall be born here, a Malaysian. " Not only for its peacefulness, but I know He has a plan for me being here.


Go on.. its not too late to thank Him =)