Wednesday, January 02, 2008

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I must say,

2007 was definitely a year of challenge for me. Be it ministry, church, family or school. You know how they often say its not the destination but the journey that matters. 2007 is one journey that I will never forget.

It’s the year I learnt that character precedes comfort and obedience is better than sacrifice, that you cannot please everyone and what’s worst than to gain the whole world but lose my own soul in the midst of it. It’s the year that im out, in and out again, the year my grandma passed away but as a result caused my family to be more united and brought all of us closer.

Like how we always believe that this year is going to be a better year yet, but you do know that many a time, things don’t and will not turn out exactly the way we hoped it will be. Well, at least for me. I stepped into 2007 with a heart of expectancy, believing for greater things yet ahead for me, but I left with regret and disappointment. What Pastor preached about on Sunday struck me really hard, especially when he said, “it’s silly and somewhat crazy to expect things to change when you are doing the same thing” it’s ludicrous to expect a different result when you keep on applying the same method and that’s exactly what I did for year 2007, or at least for the bulk of it.

And so I saw a change in the last few months of 07, when I began changing the way I am, how I handle and look at things. I’m not saying im perfect now, im just saying that im one step closer to my dream and calling. Of course, that wouldn’t have been possible if not for God and the many chances that I was given, not forgetting the people that He has placed in my life.


Thank you


Bro Edmund – for giving me so many chances and opportunities even though I’ve disappoint you time and again. for the chance to work with you for Emerge 07 Talent Time and be part of the planning committee for the Breakaway Camp. Even though I am not under you directly, but your love for souls and the lost touched me greatly, thanks for motivating me to work ever harder for my calling. Looking forward to working with you and the rest more in 2008 !

Jerb – you know how God will place people in your life to pull you back when you are running out of track, whom is not afraid to scold and correct you when you are wrong or to stand and defend you when you are right. Jerb is one such person, though there were days whereby I will be left crying on the phone, shuddering moments when I see 6349XXXX/9757XXXX calling or “Jerb” popping up on my MSN window. –chuckles. Thank you Jerb for every single thing that you’ve done in my life, words alone cannot express how I really feel. The countless encouraging SMSes, the replies to my spiritual diaries, the chances and opportunities you’ve given me, how you always believe in me no matter how many times I failed. Im really glad I made it through 2007 together with you. Being able to serve and help you in both W351 and E99 is truly an honor and privilege for me and I want to continue doing so for the next many years. I thank God for placing you in my life, you are definitely more than just a leader, but a friend, a confidante, a shoulder I can lean on, an ear I can count on to listen to me whenever I need someone.

Ting – the one who will never stop suaning me. Thank you for the times we had together, be it planning of sub zone events or just a simple dinner. For the times you’d stood by me in the darkest moments of my life, for being the one who will scold me so badly till I break down, but knowing that a sms to encourage me on will follow soon after. For those senseless MSN chats about you know who, those precious ones that taught me about life, spurring me to work harder, or just to remember to feed Porky and race with Annaphine. Times whereby you left me tearing in front of my computer screen, or just laughing about silly things, or even the simple thank you message will always be part of my life. Thank you for a fantastic year of 2007, am looking forward to an even greater year 2008 with you and of course, your suaningsss…

Steph – my Sunday take cab kaki, thanks for everything you’ve done and said to me for the past year. Like what I’ve told you, I really admire you a lot, from an ordinary member to a great leader that you are today really inspires me to do so much more! For those cab and bus rides home, thought it’s little time spent, but those short sharing really impacted me a lot. Thanks for the very encouraging birthday message, will never forget the times we had working together. For teaching me to never give up and always being there for me.

“stranger” – thanks for all that you’ve done for me and the cell group. Though you came over for just a few months, but your love for the people really moved me a lot. Really, I wouldn’t be able to made it through games without you. Am definitely looking forward to working with you more in the time to come and walking towards our destinations together ! (:

Toutou – thanks for being the one who tolerated my lateness and sillyness. For being there whenever I need a ranting partner or just someone to accompany me for shopping even though you dread it, a lot. For remembering everything that I’ve said to you before and my lameness during bible study. I must admit that due to time, or the lack of it, we haven been as close as we were before. I just wanta let you know that no matter what happens, you will always be my toutou, the one whom I can call at 3am and cry to, the one whom 10 years down the road I will be drinking Starbucks with. You are one of the strongest and bravest girls I’ve ever met and I never want to lose you. You’re a PR in my heart too ! loves.

FAT – for those free cab rides every Sunday when you are not having G-nights. For tolerating and laughing WITH me at all my cold jokes. You may seem like you do not care at all, but I know you do. it’s a pity you moved over to JW, but nevertheless, I wanta thank you for remembering me whenever you are playing at Expo. (I’ve got more cold jokes to tell you!)

ZX – for just simply being there. Thank you very much.

To you who always happen to witness my ugly moments, who walked round the hall with me searching for you know who. Who listens to me as I rant and whine.

To you who were there when I needed someone the most. Going to the office with me to collect my stuff, for introducing Happy Soda to me, for listening to me even when you were busy. Im sorry that we were not on talking terms for a few months, but im glad everything’s resolved now. Looking forward to more Happy Soda-ing with you !


Last but not least to you who were there every single time I needed someone. Many things happened in 2007 and one of which caused this incredibly huge crack to our friendship, to be honest, I really miss those times we had together. I still remember the night we spent worshipping God together at the beach until some guy came to interrupt, or how about the times we spoke on the phone encouraging and cheering each other on, or just simply sharing and chatting about our lives till we fell asleep. That time when you offered to call me when my grandma passed away even though you were in another country. Not forgetting the times we had just hanging out together after services on Sundays with our usual clique. Thanks for every single thing we’ve done together in 2007, im really happy for you to see you growing so much in the kingdom and rising up to do so many things. Lots of 11111111111.

And of course to everyone who has been part of my life, looking forward to a great 2008 with all of YOU !!!!


HAPPY NEW YEAR !


| s a n d y wrote this down @ 17:41|

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