About ten years ago, Fr. Naden settled on a piece of land owned by a Seremban parishioner couple to do poultry and agricultural farming. The income generated is used for aid to the Orang Asli.
Fr. Stephen Ng has left Malaysia for Taiwan about eight years ago to assume the post of Superior General of CDD. However, he would visit Fr. Naden whenever possible when he was back in Malaysia.
Yesterday, Fr. Stephen made a visit to Fr. Naden before going back to Taiwan on 3/1/09. Deacon Lawrence Ng and I were invited to come along. This was my first visit to Fr. Naden's sanctuary and my second meeting with him.
It was a piece of 5-acre farmland situated about 7 Kms from Simpang Pertang, Negri Sembilan, about 1 1/2 hours drive from Kajang. It was well maintained and planted with many fruit trees: Pandan Coconuts, Longans, Durians, Dragon fruits, Mangostines... There were altogether 5 fish ponds, with many ducks and chickens scattered around.
Panoramic view, click on picture to enlarge (big file) I have the good fortune to meet them at the farm. Anna doesn't stay here but brought Mary and Pei Yi, also from Kuala Lumpur, to spend a quiet year-end holiday here. They cooked us a delicious lunch with materials from the land - wild boar meat，duck eggs and fresh vegetables.
Our visit brought them fortune and "misfortune". For the past three days, Mary and Pei Yi were eyeing for the clusters of durian fruits to drop but no luck. On our arrival, three fruits dropped. We have a hearty durian feast... the flesh was thick and tasted fantastic!
Before we took leave, came lightning and thunderstorm. While Mary was trying to turn off her computer, lightning struck. She found power surging through her fingers....Ziiiiizziiiiiii.... Aiiiiiiiya....then on the other side of the kitchen, Anna noticed the power plug of the freezer caught fire..... three ladies ran into their room, jumped up to the bed.... the little dog tried to follow but was kicked out.......
Thank God, other than a little pain and numbness on Mary's finger, all were well and OK. These added a little drama to our visit and our joyful memory.
Fr. Naden was in good health although no longer as strong as before. He was very pleased with our visit. The 3 ladies continued their holidays until new year. Anna's husband will join them after work.
We left at 4:00pm after coffee while the TNB technician arrived to check on the power supply. Very efficient.
It was a wonderful last day of the year 2008. Thanks be to God!
纳登神父和黄进龙神父的交情，始自十多年前。当时黄神父是彭亨州文冬圣心堂的本堂神父，而纳登神父则在原住民服务事工，穿梭于彭亨及森美兰二州之间。
十年前，纳登神父定居在属于芙蓉一对教友夫妇的一块土地上，从事农耕及鸡禽饲养，其收入继续为扶助原住民之用。
几乎的同时，黄神父也前往台湾接任主徒会总会长的职位。不过，他每次因公或因私回到大马时，都尽量抽空去探访纳登神父。
昨天，黄神父决定在三号回台湾前，去拜访纳登神父，并邀请大华执事和我同行。这是大华执事和我的第一次到访纳登神父的“世外桃源”，也是我第二次和他见面。
那是一块五英亩的农业地，离开森美兰州的新邦普鲁顶（Simpang Pertang) 镇约七公里。这里环境优美，照顾良好，种满了许多果树，有香椰 、龙眼 、榴莲 、山竹 、 火龙果等，还有五个鱼塘，及饲养了许多鸡和鸭。这里可以说是鸟语花香，清翠怡眼，空气清新，令你心旷神怡。（不过还得小心别踏到鸡鸭粪 ：D ）
我来到后，发现了几个惊喜。第一，现在才知道这块地的主人，原来是芙蓉的相识，谦虚、良善的年娇（Anna) 姐妹。第二，见到了来自吉隆坡的蔡慧美。我从她读书的时候就认识她了。
我这趟很幸运的能够见到他们。年娇并不住在这里，她这次是带着慧美及也是来自吉隆坡的佩仪，来这里度过一个悠闲的年终假期。他们还特地的用这里找到的材料，煮了一顿美味的午餐招待我们 - 山猪肉，鸭蛋及新鲜蔬菜。
我们的到访，给他们带来一些幸运及（惊）“愕”运。
慧美和佩仪来了这里三天，每天都盯着榴莲树上挂满的果子，希望掉下来，可以嚐嚐新鲜的榴莲，但只得到空等。当我们到来时，马上就掉了三粒榴莲，而且都是肉厚味浓的良种。。。足够我们饱餐一顿。
在我们将要离开前，来了一场闪电交加的暴风雨。慧美赶紧要把她的电脑关上，就在此刻，她感觉到一股电流从她的手指涌了上来。。。。吱吱吱吱。。。。吱吱。。哎呀。。。同个时候，年娇发现厨房的冰箱电源插头着火。。。。妈妈呀！三个女人连忙“逃”进房间，跳到床上。。。小狗狗也尾随，但被踢开。。。。
感谢天主，除了慧美的手指有点痛及麻痹感觉，大家都无恙。这戏剧性的事件，添加了生活体验，也留在美好的回忆中。
纳登神父大体上健康状况还好，只是体力大不如前了。他非常高兴我们的到访。那三位女士继续了他们的假期，至到新年过后。年娇的丈夫将在放工后，才来会合他们。
我们在喝了咖啡后，大约在四点左右离开。离开时，刚好国家能源局的技工到了检查电路状况，非常的高效率！
这是2008年，美妙的最后一天。感谢天主！
From Left, 左：
Pei Yi佩仪
Mary慧美
Anna年娇
Pei Yi佩仪
Mary慧美
Anna年娇
2 comments:
It was a lovely surprise to meet Fr. Stephen, deacon and you, Simon! Thanks for posting this memorable last day of 2008 in your blog! God bless you!
Yes Mary, it was great to see you. I really enjoyed the visit...great place, great company and a great time to remember. Take care.
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