“There are things we should believe and things we shouldn’t. But there are also times when things happened that defy belief.”
My grandmother is a ‘faith healer’; she heals ailments with extraordinary power. She cures illnesses the doctors cannot. They say she got her ability when she had the chance to pass by a brooklet. Seeing a red shrimp floating on the water alive but looked as if it was cooked, she laughed. When she got home she started to feel dizzy, and started to vomit. It happen everyday for a week.
My grandfather was the jealous type. Thinking his wife was having an affair (why else would she not tell him she was pregnant?) He confronted my grandmother; asking what was happening. But before she could answer, she suddenly felt her stomach aching. She was having labor pains! My grandfather got angry; his query was answered. But why? He thought aguishly. Why would his wife do such a thing? The midwife stops my grandpa from thinking ill against my grandmother and told him the shocking truth…. that my grandmother gave birth to a ’shrimp’! My grandfather was astounded! He could not believe what had happened. This live red shrimp was put to where she was seen by my grandma…
…to be continued
This ancient Chinese animal symbol is an emblem of dignity, ferocity, sternness, courage, and by itself is Yin energy. Also a symbol of protection, the image of a tiger is often seen on clothing or in the home to ward off harm any semblance of harm and assure safekeeping. In certain areas of China and Asia, the Tiger is regarded as the God of Wealth. Consequently, Tsai Shen Yeh, the Chinese God of Wealth is depicted sitting on a tiger. Such an image symbolizes the supremacy of the intangible forces, and our ability to harness the tiger’s power in our lives.
