Deeply touched by Nick's opening: "Someone said it's all you need is positive attitude. I don't agree with that... Sometimes you can hard to forget your hurt or pain. I actually need something bigger than myself. (深深為Nick的開場白所感動--約5分鐘處-- "有人說人生只需要積極正面的態度, 這一點我不同意... 有時很難忘記別人說的話...傷痛很難過去, 其實我很需要神的幫忙.)
Nick Vujicic力克.胡哲，澳洲人，生下來就沒有四肢，令當時當牧師的父親和當護士的母親極度震驚。他們永遠想不通，為何兒子生來就沒有四肢？Nick曾經問自己：「如果上帝真的愛我，那麼我的手和腳在哪裡呢？如果上帝真的愛我，弟弟、妹妹四肢都健全，為什麼只有我天生沒有手腳？實在是不太不公平了。」今天的Nick，已經走訪各國，在世界各國的舞台上激勵演說，感動超過三百萬以上的人，協助他們重新站起來並且找到生命的熱情和使命。他沒有雙手雙腳，卻用生命的憾動力和非凡的生命熱情，站在舞台上扮演著天使。用他那心中滿滿的愛與感動、陽光般溫暖的笑容、天才般的幽默，激勵著大家，活著真好，活著就有無限的可能性。
資料來源: GOOD TV 真情部落格 2011/8/11首播
2011年8月10日
運動可降低癌症復發率
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附上一張6月去芝山綠園執勤時, 咬到處長棉布手套的小蛇照. 所以我今天很老實, 穿著長褲/包鞋去執勤, 下次可能要戴袖套, 因為草叢裡的小黑蚊連已經曬到脫皮的手臂都不放過. XD
英研究發現 運動降低癌復發率
【台灣醒報2011/08/08】根據英國一癌症研究組織針對60份研究結果分析後發現，癌症病患保持運動習慣，可以降低部分癌症復發率或是治療後的副作用。
該機構調查也發現，一半以上的英國醫師並未告知癌症病患運動可能帶來的效果。根據英國麥美倫癌症援助機構（Macmillan Cancer Support）所發表的《Move More》報告指出，保持固定的運動習慣可以幫助民眾克服癌症本身或是治療產生的影響，該機構代表迪凡表示，「在本次報告中發現，運動對於癌症的復原其實相當重要。」
針對該報告，英國《鏡報》報導指出，乳癌病患如果一周運動150分鐘，相較一周運動不到60分鐘的人，死亡率或復發率可降低4成，攝護腺癌死亡率可降低30％。根據該報告指出，運動並非指要相當費力的運動，例如整理花園或是游泳疾走都可以嘗試。
《每日郵報》也指出，當癌症治療結束後，運動可以降低包括腫脹、焦慮、疲憊與體重改變等副作用，對於部分癌症也有降低復發率的效果。英國《鏡報》也指出，《Move More》報告也支持了英國衛生署建議癌症病患每周應至少運動150分鐘的建議，根據麥美倫癌症援助機構估計，約160萬癌症病患每周運動時間達不到這項標準。
2011年8月9日
Carol's Update 09/08/11
Dear friends,
How's your summer vacation? In July, my big sister and I had a voluntary vacation in Shuhai, a peaceful aboriginal township beside the Pacific Ocean in southern Taiwan. A foundation arranged us to live in the local church for three weeks. In the morning, we supported the teachers in a local kindergarten to look after the lovely kids. In the afternoon, we taught a few aboriginal students English and computer skills in addition to their homework. We did enjoy the hot spring, the seasonal butterfly ginger lilies, and the sunrise by the seaside. We also understood how simple our life could be.
During the last week of July, it's so wonderful to see Elspeth and Andy again in Taipei. The time seems to return to the good days in Lancaster. On Friday, we went to Yingee Pottery Street and had dinner with my BIG family. (Yes, I drew a family tree afterwards.) On Saturday, Chen-yang and Irene led us to go hiking in the Yangmingshan National Park and then visited the Palace Museum. It must be an unforgettable experience to hike up a mountain in 35 degrees centigrade and 82% humility to Elspeth and Andy. :-) On Sunday, we had worship in Chen-yang and Irene's church and then a small farewell party in their house. The happy gatherings reminded us, the returnees from Lancaster, the gorgeous outings and International Café activities. We dreamed to visit our friends in Lancaster some day.
About my future, I am still praying for the direction, with strong confidence in our Lord. I don't have instant economical pressure due to my insurance compensation and family support. Currently I write some travel articles and take a few translation cases for interests and the allowance.
No big change about my health condition. I had a physical check-up last week and will have bone-scan in late August in order to check the dark areas (hot spots) in my bottom. If things go well, I will have my routine check-up every half a year. It's good news to me because I will feel closer to normal.
Thank you for keeping me in your prayer. I wish you know you are in mine too.
In His love,
Carol
How's your summer vacation? In July, my big sister and I had a voluntary vacation in Shuhai, a peaceful aboriginal township beside the Pacific Ocean in southern Taiwan. A foundation arranged us to live in the local church for three weeks. In the morning, we supported the teachers in a local kindergarten to look after the lovely kids. In the afternoon, we taught a few aboriginal students English and computer skills in addition to their homework. We did enjoy the hot spring, the seasonal butterfly ginger lilies, and the sunrise by the seaside. We also understood how simple our life could be.
During the last week of July, it's so wonderful to see Elspeth and Andy again in Taipei. The time seems to return to the good days in Lancaster. On Friday, we went to Yingee Pottery Street and had dinner with my BIG family. (Yes, I drew a family tree afterwards.) On Saturday, Chen-yang and Irene led us to go hiking in the Yangmingshan National Park and then visited the Palace Museum. It must be an unforgettable experience to hike up a mountain in 35 degrees centigrade and 82% humility to Elspeth and Andy. :-) On Sunday, we had worship in Chen-yang and Irene's church and then a small farewell party in their house. The happy gatherings reminded us, the returnees from Lancaster, the gorgeous outings and International Café activities. We dreamed to visit our friends in Lancaster some day.
About my future, I am still praying for the direction, with strong confidence in our Lord. I don't have instant economical pressure due to my insurance compensation and family support. Currently I write some travel articles and take a few translation cases for interests and the allowance.
No big change about my health condition. I had a physical check-up last week and will have bone-scan in late August in order to check the dark areas (hot spots) in my bottom. If things go well, I will have my routine check-up every half a year. It's good news to me because I will feel closer to normal.
Thank you for keeping me in your prayer. I wish you know you are in mine too.
In His love,
Carol
2011年7月28日
位置
前陣子對職業欄空白的心慌, 在上帝保守與好友相助下, 找到一個棲身的位置, 讓我可以在Facebook的Employer項下不心虛地填上Freelancer, 在志工申請表上寫下"自由撰稿與兼職翻譯".
感謝主, 指引我在因緣際會下成為文建會網站的寫手之一, 讓我可以一邊旅遊/拍照, 一邊賺點稿費, 儲存下一趟旅遊的基金. 感謝Joy和Maggie在手邊有翻譯case時想到我, 幫助我建立信心, 跨出中翻英的第一步, 也讓我學到不少科技領域的新單字.
現階段我很喜歡這個可以在家工作的涼差, 一方面工作量不大, 沒有複雜的人際關係, 壓力值甚低; 另一方面時間彈性, 讓我可以繼續過著偽家庭主婦的生活, 在家燒飯洗衣上網, 出門玩耍訪友健行.
今天接到網站聯絡窗口的電話, 告知第1篇英文社區案例已經通過審稿, 只需微調修正; 中文社區旅遊景點介紹則是陸續刊出了4篇, 分享連結如下, 請大家不要見笑囉!
1. 芝山岩社區
2. 金瓜石社區
3. 台東池上福文社區
4. 花蓮羅山社區
5. Embracing History, Dreaming Future – Hoping Community in Wanhua, Taipei
感謝主, 指引我在因緣際會下成為文建會網站的寫手之一, 讓我可以一邊旅遊/拍照, 一邊賺點稿費, 儲存下一趟旅遊的基金. 感謝Joy和Maggie在手邊有翻譯case時想到我, 幫助我建立信心, 跨出中翻英的第一步, 也讓我學到不少科技領域的新單字.
現階段我很喜歡這個可以在家工作的涼差, 一方面工作量不大, 沒有複雜的人際關係, 壓力值甚低; 另一方面時間彈性, 讓我可以繼續過著偽家庭主婦的生活, 在家燒飯洗衣上網, 出門玩耍訪友健行.
今天接到網站聯絡窗口的電話, 告知第1篇英文社區案例已經通過審稿, 只需微調修正; 中文社區旅遊景點介紹則是陸續刊出了4篇, 分享連結如下, 請大家不要見笑囉!
1. 芝山岩社區
2. 金瓜石社區
3. 台東池上福文社區
4. 花蓮羅山社區
5. Embracing History, Dreaming Future – Hoping Community in Wanhua, Taipei
2011年7月23日
旭海部落志工行 (2)
旭海, 旭日之海. 凌晨5:20, 海上緩緩浮現的鹹蛋黃真的很美; 在海邊拾獲的貝殼, 則是大自然賜予的臨別禮物.
旭海部落是牡丹鄉唯一靠海的部落, 分為臨溪的溫泉區和靠海的漁村區; 除了日出/溫泉/藍天碧海, 還有不時從山頭(中科院)傳來的試射砲彈聲與飛機雲. 漁村底的阿塱壹古道入口, 則是另一個驚喜, 沿海步行前人走過的礫石灘, 一望無際的大海與隨處安歇的漂流木, 是造物主的傑作之一.
相對於封閉型部落, 這裡的人比較慢熟. 溫泉區這邊或許是因為觀光客較多, 對外人的態度比較謹慎, 我們喜歡漁村區居民的友善熱情, 稍晚經過時, 會有騎機車的大叔主動問我們需要載一程嗎? 而住在漁村裡的托育班孩子, 不設防的笑臉像朵向日葵, 讓我們甘願去散步時, 除了沉甸甸的水壺, 還自願背著一袋糖果餅乾去當聖誕老婆婆.
至於課輔班的小朋友, 也從陌生試探, 開始會和我們打打鬧鬧. 有些心疼這裡的孩子, 因為視野受到環境限制, 家庭教育也不是很受重視, 對於未來沒有甚麼夢想, 也無法察覺接受教育與夢想實現間的關聯性, 但這樣的紮根工作光靠一個小教會以及時有時無的短期志工是不夠的, 旭海教會的信眾少, 且多是上了年紀的長者, 沒有同工, 傳道真的很辛苦.
甚願上帝親自動工, 扭轉地方人士的社區意識與價值觀, 讓更多人關注並投入當在地兒童的教養問題.
旭海部落是牡丹鄉唯一靠海的部落, 分為臨溪的溫泉區和靠海的漁村區; 除了日出/溫泉/藍天碧海, 還有不時從山頭(中科院)傳來的試射砲彈聲與飛機雲. 漁村底的阿塱壹古道入口, 則是另一個驚喜, 沿海步行前人走過的礫石灘, 一望無際的大海與隨處安歇的漂流木, 是造物主的傑作之一.
相對於封閉型部落, 這裡的人比較慢熟. 溫泉區這邊或許是因為觀光客較多, 對外人的態度比較謹慎, 我們喜歡漁村區居民的友善熱情, 稍晚經過時, 會有騎機車的大叔主動問我們需要載一程嗎? 而住在漁村裡的托育班孩子, 不設防的笑臉像朵向日葵, 讓我們甘願去散步時, 除了沉甸甸的水壺, 還自願背著一袋糖果餅乾去當聖誕老婆婆.
至於課輔班的小朋友, 也從陌生試探, 開始會和我們打打鬧鬧. 有些心疼這裡的孩子, 因為視野受到環境限制, 家庭教育也不是很受重視, 對於未來沒有甚麼夢想, 也無法察覺接受教育與夢想實現間的關聯性, 但這樣的紮根工作光靠一個小教會以及時有時無的短期志工是不夠的, 旭海教會的信眾少, 且多是上了年紀的長者, 沒有同工, 傳道真的很辛苦.
甚願上帝親自動工, 扭轉地方人士的社區意識與價值觀, 讓更多人關注並投入當在地兒童的教養問題.
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