I have been wanting to post this for a long time...
Some significant event in 2011...
It was er jie's wedding at the beginning of the year. Since young, people would recognize me as Shuyee's sister, mistaken me for her and some would even think we are twins. When I was young, I always wanted to be like her, going to the schools she went to, joining the ccas she joined. My er jie showed me how a independent, confident, decisive lady is like. Being overseas for 4 years can be quite lonely, and being in a male dominated career is not easy too. But her strong character, sociable nature and great leadership skills just saw her through. Her wedding also meant I am older and taking up more responsibilities in the family.
Next was my 12 weeks of special semesters during the 3 months break. It was a huge step of faith for me. Investing my whole holiday, paying for the school fees myself because I did not want to burden my parents, and facing the possibility of entering NIE without knowing anybody and lagging behind my peers who would have gone for the briefings and school attachment, meeting up with my NIE coordinators just to plead and plead for them to allow me to complete my special sems. I went ahead with the faith that God will see me through and the hope of doing honours. God indeed came through for me true and true. 2A+, which I didn't expect at all. I rmbered my tears of joy. I rmbered sitting in my 1st few honours classes in faith, even though I have not been given a place in honours programme nor appealed for the modules yet. God not just provided, he given me more than sufficient, so that I may have the hope that He will see me through my honours year even though I feel inferior compared to my peers many times this semester.
I also witness friend's graduation as we all move on towards different paths and different stages of our lives :) Learn to make time for friends and know how true friends stay close to my heart despite distance/time
I am also thankful for the few overseas trip I had the past year... to Tioman with my hall friends, to JB with my parents who met zicheng for the 1st time, to JB again for higher conference which was truly amazing experience and lastly to Taiwan with daddy, da jie family and cousin's family. Each was a great time for me to relax and get away from the fast pace singapore.
It is also a new beginning for my relationship with zicheng. as we leave the past behind and walk towards a new future together, as we learn to love each other more. Thanks for being there, thanks for being my best friend and soul mate <3
It is also a fruitful year spent together with W550 and growing together with them in the Lord, as our church moves together to a greater level. Thanks for spending my 22nd together with me, making it so special for me :) I am thankful for the new friendships forge, commitment to sow into ur lives even more this year.
It is also a time of transition for my family, dealing with mummy's illness, shuttling in and out of hospitals, spending day and late nights in the ward. Learning to prioritize and give more time and love to my family.
2012 will be an even greater year. It's a year of new things, a year of new hope, a year of relationship, a year to choose love. Graduating in less than 3 months time.. Starting NIE, starting on ministry and also going back to Assisi to volunteer. New vision for my rs with zc. We can do more with this life that we have for the Lord and His people, especially now when it's still our prime age to do so. To be less self focused, and start looking further and investing in the lives of others. I am excited for the things that the Lord has for us this year.
Behold this is the day that the Lord has made, a new day! Let us rejoice and be glad in it!!! :)
