For my beloved Wildred (Bonny), on his 16th Heavenly Anniversary

Sixteen years ago today, Bonny, didn't leave. He was promoted to the heavenly land of glory.

Today, I'm not just remembering the day he was promoted. I'm celebrating the incredible man he was, the beautiful life we build, and the everlasting love that death could not touch.

I thank God for the gift of loving him and being loved by him. Though I still miss him, I hold onto the peace and hope that he is safe in His presence, whole, joyful, and home.

Raise a glass with me, families and friends, in memory of Wildred (Bonny) Khalil. A wonderful husband, a loving pastor and a true friend. He is so loved, he is so missed, and he is so very worth remembering.

Forever in my heart. Untile we meet again, in God's perfect time.

Remembering the amazing man who brought so much joy to me and taught me many pecious lessons in life...

It has been 13 years since Bonny left this choatic world for the glorious land filled with the love, joy and peace of God.

The warmth of his hugs and the sunshine in his smiles continue to remind me of the love of God!

This picture was taken in Dec 2005 in Belgium when we visited our friends, the Dobson family, during our 10th Anniversary celebration travel in Europe.

Missing the presence of this wonderful man and envying the joy and freedom he is experiecing now in Heaven.

Remember Our Anniversary

 

The usual place and the familiar breakfast where we scheduled to have our anniversary breakfast if we were in Singapore.  

The operator of the cafe has changes but the environment remains the same.  Always makig it a point to come here either on this day or my birthday.

You are remembered on your Bithday!

 

This was a Khalil's family reunion and Bonny's birthday celebration on 2004.  It was a joyous time!

I remember how you enjoy the love and attention given to you at your birthdays--just like a pure hearted child!

Missing you!

Twelve years have passed, You will always be remembered!

12 years have passed so quickly, yet the warmth of Bonny remains as fresh as this morning.  

In this supercomplex and superfast changing world, the love of God and the memories God blessed me with Bonny remain unchanged.  They enrich and refresh me.  These memories help bring new perspectives on people and things around me.

In these past 12 years, I did not stay where I was as I know that Bonny wouldn't and would not want me to.  I learned new skills, travelled to new places, ventured out to try new experiences.  Though he was not there with me in all these new expereinces, I often felt that he, together with the Lord, was watching from above with his ever so warm and cheery smile.

Missing you, Bonny!

Bonny would have turned 65 today! Happy Birthday!

 If Bonny was still be here on earth, he would be celebrating his 65 Birthday today!  I remeber how happy he was when he bough his first Luo Han fish, also known as flowerhorn fish.   He named his first Luo Han fish as Boris.  

Today, I have decided to remember Bonny's 65 birthday by buying a baby Luo Han fish and named he Boris 65.😄  It is a beautiful fish with shinny patterns...

It has been 11 years...

Remembering an awesome man who brought much joy, laughter and warmth to me and those around him with his child-like faith, warmth, humour and cheekiness....while he was on earth.

It has been 11 years since he was called to his heavenly home where he can enjoy the presence of his Heaven Father without the distraction of the world...  Though 11 years have gone by, memories are still as fresh as yesterday.

Remembering how he changed from hating to stand in front of a camera to enjoying posting good and funny shots, some times imitating statues he was posting with....  Thank you, Lord for blessing me with Bonny who created those fond memories that make me laugh and smile still....

A Special Day -- 16 Dec...

This would have been our 25 Anniversary today.   There is a calendar reminder that was set at our 9th anniversary that has a yearly reminder set a week before 16 Dec every year. 

As before, I went to have a meal at Botanic Garden, a tradition we had if we spent our anniversary in Singapore.   I may be alone remembering it but I am not lonely as the Lord is with me.

The joy is to have wonderful memories to celebrate and be thankful....

The Lord is good to bless me with such a man who had helped to carve out beautiful memories of love and joy.

My birthday gift to Bonny many years ago...

March 19 is Bonny's Birthday.  I remember his child-like eagerness to discover what he would be given on his birthday.
This is a crystal eagle that I bought from Tangs and gave to him on one of his birthdays (I can't remember which birthday it was).  The delight on his face was a sight to remember...

It has been ten years....

It has been ten years....

The memory of Bonny (Wilfred) departed for his heavenly home on 5 February 2010, 5.09 pm, still brings pain to my heart. Though it hurts, I am truly thankful for the memories of love and joy this awesome man has brought into my life. He had taught me to let go and let God, he had demonstrated to me what it was like to have a child-like faith. His cheerful smiles, warm hugs and great sense of humour had added so much fun and laughter to my life. I have learnt to enjoy fun and forgive myself when I made a mistake because he had showed me how…

Though it hurts, I know there is no sadness as John of the Cross once wrote, "Death can hold no bitterness for the soul that loves.... There is no sadness in the thought of death when it opens the door to all joy. Nor can it be painful and oppressive when it i the end of all unhappiness and sorrow and the beginning of all good."

Our Anniversary...

I remember my beloved Bonny on this special day, 16 December.  This was the day 24 years ago when we said our vows to one another as we exchanged our wedding rings.  Though we are apart in two different worlds, we shall once again be together when we meet one day...

Remembering Bonny in Alaska

Bought this coaster at Fairbank Alaska as i thought of Bonny.  The polar bear reminded me of Bonny's warmth bear hugs that he gave to many when he was on earth.  The whiteness of the fur reminded me of his child-like authenticity.  He would be thrilled if he as there with me at the Alaska cruise and the land tour watching the aurora at Fairbank.  But again, the lights in heaven must be many fold brilliant and awesome then these aurora.  Above all the presence of the Lord is the most awesome of all.  

Remembering Bonny (Wilfred) at Calgary, Canada.

Walking in the Chinook Shopping Mall at Calgary, Canada this afternoon and came across this shop that captured my eyes and heart because of its name.  Thinking of what Bonny would have done if he were to see this....
He would probably exclaim, "That's my shop!"😊
A wonderful man and never cease to bring smile to me whenever and wherever I remember him.

To help rebuild broken lives...

Despite challenges he faced, Bonny was very proud to serve at Highpoint Community Services from 2007 to 2009, a few months before he was moved to the Glorious Land with the Lord.

Being a broken man before, he counted it a privilege to serve those who experienced brokenness and hopelessness.

Now, I have served for 5 months in the HQ of HCSA Community Services which was re-branded from Highpoint Community Services Association and  my office is in the same building as Bonny's office many many years ago.  Though the office space have been renovated, still I remember the times when I visited him at his office while he was working here....

Wilfred (Bonny) Khalil, an awesome man with a beautiful soul! 
Though nine years have passed, the legacy he left behind continues to impact and influence my decisions and life. 
Thank you, Lord Jesus, for bringing him into my life to enrich and bless me..

Remembering Bonny on our Anniversary, 16 December...

It is our "23rd" Wedding Anniversary today.  I am in Sweden at a friend's house.  This is the watch that I bought for Bonny as our Wedding gift and I bring it along with me for this Norway-Sweden trip.  Bonny would love to be in these two countries and enjoy the snows.  The photo is taken on the snow in front of the house.

He would have also enjoyed the Northern Lights that I saw on 7 December.  Yet again, i am sure what he is seeing now in heaven is much more splendour than these Northern Lights

Remembering Bonny in Singapore National Day Celebration season

The night before Singapore National Day, on 8th August of every year when Bonny was around, we would attend the Day of His Power--a night of prayer and blessing for the nation of Singapore.  I have always wanted to attend this event since Bonny left, but have found it challenging....   A friend sent me a photo of this year event, and I will always remember Bonny and his zeal in prayer and for His power....

Our Engagement on 2 June 1995...

Today would have been the 23 anniversary of our engagement....
I remember we had a small ceremony at the Renewal Centre where HighPoint was starting up...  Still wearing the engagement ring today....

The Coffee Shop...

Passed by the coffee shop thhis morning and remembered all those breakfasts that we took at that coffee shop...  Many of the stalls have changed operators....  Still wonderful memories...

8 years have passed...

It has been 8 years since Bonny went over to the eternal shore...  
The remembrance of his simplicity of faith, great sense of humour and warm personality continues to bring strength and joy to me and I am sure to those who know him.
The worship song that was sang yesterday at church struck a chord with me on how true it is that
"There is strength within the sorrow, there is beauty in our tears; And You meet us in our mourning, with a love that casts out fear.  You are working in our waiting, You're sanctifying us.  When beyond our understanding, You're teaching us to trust...  A day will come when we will be reunited on the other side of the shore -- the eternal shore.


Picture was taken at his favourite shore at Desaru Beach.



Picture was taken at his favourite shore at Desaru Beach.