Yet I cannot help but begin this countdown to Christmas in memorial of a fellow Singaporean who died innocently, yet tragically, in the recent terrorist attack in Mumbai.

I do not know Lo Hwei Yen personally. I also can never know the extent of grief her closest ones are currently feeling. I only know, as a fellow countryman in this small country, that terrorism has hit home.

And what a time to re-iterate that we truly need more Love, Joy & Peace in the tumultuous world we now live in. Everyone is driven by their own beliefs, some to the deadly extent of sacrificing one’s or worse, others’ lives. Is this THE WAY?

This will take ages to discuss and there will be no conclusion.

I only urge my fellow readers, that as you finished reading this, to firstly say a quiet prayer for Hwei Yen and her family. I truly believe it helps.

Secondly, try keeping the message of PEACE in your heart today. If you are provoked, take a step back and tell yourself, “I want to be a Peacemaker today”. (Remember, if your children see what you are doing, they will follow)

GOD Bless Lo Hwei Yen & her family.