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 Posted: Thu Jul 31st, 2008 06:13 pm
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Simon_Leung



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 I don't consider my infliction as a disability. Rather it has allowed me to understand my situation in a different light. The German Composer Ludwig von Beethoven, wasn't born deaf,his hearing began to deteriorate when he was 30 years old.

I am still amazed by the strength and courage of Beethoven, to produce works such works as the Moonlight Sonata, Fur Elise, Symphonies No.1-9. Chamber music, Missa Solemnis,Fidelio and Various Concertos.

The words spoken by Franz Grillparzer at Beethoven's Funeral on March 26,1827,is a testament to Beethoven's genius as composer.

Like a giant sweeping across the sea,
He storms through the frontiers of his eyes.
Those who come after him cannot continue,but must begin a fresh;
For he reached where art itself ends.

I too have my own strength through spirituality. On my desk at home I have the
JPS Translation of the Jewish Study Bible, The Septuagint in Greek,
KJV Reference Bible, KJV Holy Bible 1611 Edition,NRSV Holy Bible,ESV Holy Bible, NIV Holy Bible,NASB Holy Bible and the  Foxe Book of Martyrs.
 
I love collecting things rather being watches,
cameras or books.  It is a way to learn and to appreciate each object with care.

 
What I do have is that God has provided me with the knowledge to understand the world around me, which is more than any material object that one could possess.
Yes, I am faced with adversity but I don't pity myself nor do I want those closest to me to pity me in my moment of crisis. This is a challenge that God has given me, the same challenge He gave to Job in the Old Testament.

I have no anger in my heart.



Last edited on Thu Jul 31st, 2008 06:16 pm by Simon_Leung