Thursday, December 15, 2005
Maybe I should let you all take a sneak overview of my diary life.
Dear heavenly Father,
I am really blessed today. Being able to go to town with my sister to Orchard, just simply spending time with her during her growing teenage years, peering a little more into her life, has been a joy.
We were lost in search of the bus stop to take a bus to Holland Village and I called Sam to ask him for directions. And she commented during the train ride that I have many good friends. And yes, thank you for blessing me with good friends :)
Went to Settlers' to meet Sam, Doreen, Andrea and Jon. Hannah came later. I really had a good time of games with them.
Sam and Doreen bought me a white belt from top shop. I never had a birthday present from top shop or have anything from there for that matter. The things there are quite expensive, Hannah was commenting. And yar, it's not the present that I'm most glad about. It's knowing that our friendship is of value to them. And I have known them for say 4 months plus, which is not a very long time and yet we are now good friends. I'm touched.
Jon made a wonderful card for me, full of interesting postcards and all :) He has this creative spark in him, which never cease to amaze me. I think he uses his talent to cheer people yup. Which I think adds color to all our lives. Thanks for being there.
Darling Andrea was so cute. She called me earlier and asked me what my favorite cartoon character was. Guess what she gave me? A very nice balloon with Winnie the Pooh and Piglet on it and a pair of gorgeous ear rings :) Just thinking of Andrea makes me smile. She's never lack of energy and her bubbly character is ever so addictive.
Hannah gave me a pair of ear rings and a book. Although I told Val that I would rather not receive a book, I think this book is really something I need. It's a book for daily reflection and verses to encourage me. I appreciate it Hannah.
I really had a good time with them all. And God, I'm thankful for the friends you strategically placed in my life. It's been quite some time since I had such a celebration on my birthday :)
I took the bus home with Hannah and Jon and I seemed to be talking more. I have been rather silent during the trip to Malaysia and these few months for that matter. Sure, Malaysia's been a good time of reflection.
But God, I really felt your presence during my walk back with Hannah. I shared with her stuff that I felt came out of conviction and I miss those moments of sharing. There is this certain sense of fulfillment from within. God, I remembered the 2 questions Auntie Mui Fong asked me. "What gives you the most satisfaction and what disappoints you the most?" I answered: "I feel the most satisfaction in giving others hope and most depressing when people lose hope." God, I like times of sharing like these. There is a sense of meaning and purpose in what I do.
At the end of the day, life indeed is simple. In whatever you do, whether in commitment (in relationships), in work, in service, I believe that as long as you honor God, God with honor you. Every thing must point back to Him and glorify His name.
Vivien dropped by our block and all 3 of us had a good session of sharing and praying till 12 midnight. It was a good time of encouraging one another and building each other up.
Your daughter,
enting
Life can only be understood backwards; But it must be lived forwards says:
worth is not based in your successes in relationships or studies or status for that matter
Life can only be understood backwards; But it must be lived forwards says:
but in knowing who you are
.:: tangled heart strings ::. says:
yes!
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-hugs-
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