Gotta think about things that have progressed till today. Alot of thoughts.
When i first arrived here in Brisbane, i was lost. My impressions of Brisbane and thoughts about what i would do during my stay here was very different to what is today.
When i first arrived here, questions such as whether i could fend for myself, whether i could study, whether i could juggle studying and working at the same time, wheter i would still stick close to God, whether I would grow in the Lord... question after question.
There were plenty of things to deal with. Cultural shock, weather difference... and it did not help that I had no friends. However, God has been amazing... friends whom i never knew would cross my path... e.g. Theolynn and Angelene... how i met Calvin and Carol. Never would i have imagined that this last semester would ever arrive.
God has just been so faithful... even though there were times i couldn't feel him there... where i just questioned whether he has forgotten me. Sometimes it feels like i'm speaking to an invisible person... like i'm talking to the air. It's times as such that God surround me by so many people who care... Serene who comes over to lend a ear, a shoulder, her advice... she's a sister and a friend whom i can count on. Sick, lonely.... she's there... ... no amount of thanks will ever be enough to show my appreciation for the amount of care and love that she showered over me. If there's one thing which i really want to thank her for, is her patience, encouragement and guidiance in teaching me to serve God. It's always been a secret desire to want to play the piano, but i never felt adequate enough to be up there... the many late nights of practice at the piano... are the ones that i am really gonna miss. Though i still think i'm not adequate enough, i am but grateful for being able to give part of my service to God and just pray that it'll be pleasing to Him.
Then there's Matthew and Samuel. The two matured brothers in Christ. Both with very different personalities but both fervent and devoted to God. Something that i've been very much influenced by. It's a contagious passion that is GOOD... and you cannot help but catch alittle of it myself.
and... the very hospitable Jace and Kezia. Their both very sociable and caring people. I wouldn't have survived the summer without them opening their house. Their little guidiance and listening ear. Especially Kezia who so willingly chauffeur me over to Aunty Molly place to have discipleship lessons.
Then there's Eexuan, Ena, Ting Ting and Shan... where would i be without them. The few girl's only chats... the listening ear, the advice and food. Those who i know i can grow together in Christ with. Just spurring each other on. Like seeing Eexuan and Ena taking on more roles each time aside the immense pressure in school... just spurs me to do more on my part too.
There's so much more to name...
1st arrival here Carol and Dennis
Summer :Jace and Kezia, Serene, Matthew , KiaTeck, Kat and Merv, Charles, Samuel (Thanksgiving night, Christmas, New YEar...)
First time play piano in church.
Parents visit, making them feel so welcomed.
21st BIRHTDAY!!!! WOo hOO... Tania... Matthew, Serene, Jace, Kezia, Kia Teck, Samuel, Helen, Kitty, Dennis, Sonia, Ken, Charles, Helen... and they all came in to my party in my favourite colours!!!!
Move house... Isaac, Serene, Jace, Chung, Ena, Eexuan, Collin, Samuel, Mark?
Coffee... Outings... movie nights...
Retreat Camp... loads of fun and growing together in Christ... see the different sides of people. Even Brat, see him spontaneously joining us in games. Have fun together and suffer in the cold together.
Ting Ting car accident... and you see how the whole church gelled together to pray for her
Part of the committee meeting. Enjoyed the outings... so spurred on to do more... like just from Ena and Eexuan... working with new members...
Group Study with the girls...
The Group coming over for visit and pray just before exam.
Just glad that there's no strong cliques formed... cause i just love to get a piece of everybody. Just want to thank the Lord for each special and unique individual. And just want to pray that this contagious passion you all have for Christ will spread to everybody around you.
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