I would like to share a "Mother's Day" poem that I received from a good friend, Margareth Goh

A TRIBUTE TO MOTHERS

Some say the role of mother is outmoded
And women should be liberal and free
But yet we know that there are many mothers
Who lives the way that God decrees

Today we wish to pay them this tribute
To mothers who have lived lives selflessly

"For you are beautiful
And we have loved you dearly
More dearly than the spoken word can tell."

The roles of mother are many and varied
Many a times she works behind the scenes
Nurturing, caring, and inspiring
And guiding young lives as they grow to teens.

Sometimes they feel so unappreciated
For all the love and labour that they gave.

"But you are beautiful
And all your children love you
More dearly than the spoken word can tell."

Mothers' hearts beat for their children
Praying that they'll grow up to be
Strong and loving, bright and beautiful
And all that God intends for them to be

"Don't give up", though the road ain't easy
Your children will grow up and they'll see

"That you are beautiful
And they will love you dearly
More dearly than the spoken word can tell."

One day we'll stand on the brink of eternity
And we'll look back across the years of time
Will we see the satisfaction of our labours?
Will we regret, we are out of time?

May your vision stay clear and unclouded
Until the day we see the Master's face.

"For you are beautiful
And we have loved you dearly
More dearly than the spoken word can tell."

Below are photos taken during the High Tea with Mothers.."Ibu .. Ratu Hati Ku"
organised by the Ministry of Welfare Development and Consumer Affairs Sabah..(Kementerian Pembangunan Masyarakat dan Hal Ehwal Pengguna Sabah) hosted by YB Datuk Hajah Azizah Mohd Dun and the Guest of Honour was the Chief Minister's wife, YABHg. Datin Seri Panglima Datuk Hjh Faridah Hj Tussin

A gift from my son.."STAR MUM"

Medical Outreach at Pulau Banggi

Pergerakan Wanita UMNO Kudat Division together with The Rotary Club of Kota Kinabalu, Jabatan Kesihatan Negeri Sabah, Kudat, Klinik Pergigian, Banggi and Sabah Medical Centre Healthcare Sdn Bhd organized Medical Outreach Camp at Kg Limbuak Laut, Pulau Banggi on Saturday 23^rd April 2011.

Rotarian Dr Ravi Mandalam led a team of 14 doctors including a dental surgeon, paediatrician and radiologist took part in the medical outreach ably assisted by a team of pharmacist, sonographer, staff nurses, other hospital and health department staff and 25 Rotarians numbering a total of 44 persons. The medical party consisted of private practitioners, government doctors and staff from Hospital Likas, Hospital Queen Elizabeth I and II and staff of Sabah Medical Health care Sdn Bhd. Medicines for the camp were entirely sponsored by Sabah Medical Healthcare Sdn Bhd. Two visiting medical students from United Kingdom also participated in the Camp.

The medical team arrived at Pulau Banggi a day earlier on 22^nd April after a journey by road from Kota Kinabalu to Kudat and by ferry from Kudat to Pulau Banggi and left on 24^th morning for the return trip to Kota Kinabalu.

Local organization was ably provided by me ( Datin Aminah Ambrose, Chief of Wanita UMNO Kudat Division, Chairperson MPWK Parliment Kudat ) and dedicated team of Wanita UMNO (skuad Sayang), AJK Bhgn member En Jasnie Eser, Secreetary for Juara Rakyat Program En Rusulan Rahaban, JASA Officer En Aziz Sindung and Puteri UMNO members who assisted in ensuring that this program run smoothly. Banners were posted at the Kudat ferry jetty and at Kg. Karakit to publicize the event to the villages on the island. I would like to thank FELCRA Berhad , Banggi for their co-operation in providing transportation and also to some individuals who gave us the permission to use their vehicles. My gratitude and thanks to En Jasnie Eser (Ketua Cawangan UMNO Kg. Limbuak Laut),who helped organize accommodation, transport and food for the visiting medical party and food for the residents who attended the camp at his residence and also some at his children's house.

The Medical Outreach Camp was conducted at the Community Hall (Balai Raya) of Kg Limbuak Laut. Over 500 patients were attended to which included patients of all age groups. Blood sugar estimation and body mass index (BMI) were conducted by staff of the State Health Department. About 200 dental extractions done and 35 patients underwent portable ultrasound scanning. Patients requiring hospital treatment were given referrals to the Hospital Kudat.

The team also participated in a motivation seminar organised by Wanita UMNO Kudat & MPWK Kudat headed by me, for the students of Sekolah Kebangsaan Banggi during which Rtn Iskandar Ahmad, Rtn Dr Rashid, En Mohd Azhar (CEO of Sabah Medical Center) and Cik Fia Iskandar gave talks on a range of topics and also share their success stories to the students to motivate the young minds. I would like to thank Discipline & Counselling Teacher , Encik Dixon for his commitment and ensuring that this seminar went ahead as planned.

The entire program was a rewarding experience for both the organizers and the residents of Pulau Banggi. The medical team which consisted of several young doctors got a first-hand experience of life in remote areas of the Sabah, the development undertaken by the Government as well as the standard of good health enjoyed by the village communities. Residents of the community benefited by the service rendered to them at their doorstep. The Camp set the tone for similar future efforts in the same direction.

This group photo was taken upon arrival from Pulau Banggi on 24th April, after we had brunch at Rakyat Restoran, Kudat while some of the members of the had left for Kota Kinabalu as they have prior engagement.

this 10 year old boy was scalded as a pot of hot water fell on him ..his right hand , chest n left knee had burns which happened about 5 days prior to our visit.. the doctor advised his mother to continue medication and to visit the nearest hospital as when the skin grows it might affect his finger n arms movement. as if not treated properly his skin may tighten up and hence he might not be able to move his fingers n hand properly. I fear to think what would have happen to this little boy if we did not have this program.

everyone waited patiently for their turn to register n given medical attention.. aside from getting FREE medical examination, they were also given dental treatment, ultra-sound scanning, blood sugar test and also the kids were given de-worming and also taught how to take brush their teeth properly n also proper dental care. kids were also given free tooth brush n tooth paste.