It was a wet Sunday, it kept raining all afternoon till about 8pm. At about 8.15pm I made my way to the home of Madam Ooi Piek See for the farewell dinner of Edison (Piek See's nephew). Whats interesting about the trip to Piek See's place was that the streets were deserted. Why you may ask? The closing ceremony of the Beijing Olympics was on. I very quickly discovered upon arriving that there are many other mini celebrations going on as well. It seems we were also celebrating the entry of Junie into the cake-baking business. More about her cakes later! Then there is the promotion of Bernard Chen to managing director. Also the belated marriage celebrations of Mike and Mei-I. We were in for a great evening!
I had the most wonderful barbecue beef, lamb and chicken for dinner. (Sorry no pictures of the meal to show you.) Then came the highlight of the evening "Junie's cakes." She brought out her chocolate brownie cake which she said was her best seller. Indeed it tasted really good.
Then the durian cake was brought out. Wow the durian cake was a treat!
I for one will be making my year-end order of cakes with Junie.
Check out Junie's Delights.
With the eating all over we began to hear the good reports of Edison. Here's what Piek See had to say about him....."we rejoice with Edison and Emily together with the three lovely daughters whose names also begin with an E, Elizabeth, Esther and Engratia over the promotion of being made the Trade Commissioner of Hong Kong for Malaysia starting on September 1st. We take delight that he being the first batch of MLC graduates of Million Leaders Mandate has come a long way from being a college counselor to where he is, a clear leader. Of course we will miss the growing family as he has expressed desire for 6-7 children. GraceLife Church will definitely not be the same again without the Choongs' presence." Edison a brother with such a wonderful spirit of servitude has certainly matured. I am so happy for him and his family on this opportunity of being the Malaysian Trade Commissioner in Hong Kong.
Bernard also gave a wonderful account of the transformation in Jasmine. We were all so encouraged to see the change also in Bernard. Praise the Lord!
The evening moved along with lots of photos being taken. Tiek Hock tells me you can see all the photos in Junie's facebook. Curious? Go in and enjoy.
