Life is full of ups and downs. We are happy one moment and we are sad another. I experienced a day of joy today. A few events happened which made today taste sweet and nice. First of all, I met Chee Yong who played the hide-and-seek game with me on the train. Second, Jenny, Liting and I had enjoyed a night of dining and shopping together. We chatted and joked and shared simple and delicious food. There was no need for posh settings or elaboration. Just the simple things in life.
I wanted to buy story books and they accompanied me.
Jenny also gave me a farewell gift. An Adidas watch, a pair of earrings which I believe was made by herself and a Forever Friend pin.
I felt flattered and loved and appreciated. Come to think of it, I only know Jenny and the other temps for a very short period of time. Yet, it is as if we have been friends for a long long time.... And they can accept me as who I am. A person with a different perspective and rather different opinions which are not aligned to the Asian way of thinking and living.
I also met Sze Hua, someone whom I have lost contact with and caught up with recently. Years have passed and we have all gone through different life experiences. But I am really glad that we can still talk like old times and allow each other into our lives and be each other's support....
Although Sze Hua is one year younger than me, she is much more matured for her age. She is a caring and gentle person. Someone who makes you feel safe to be around. She has a special place in my life because we shared memories way back in JC. I did not have many friends in choir then and she extended her friendship to me. FOr that, I am grateful.
Dear Lord,
I offer my prayer in gratitude for today. A day full of surprises and beautiful connections with people I have not met for a long time and with people who I have just got to know. I feel loved and I enjoy soaking in the feeling of joy and happiness. It reminds me of how lucky I am and how blessed I am. Such wonderful feelings wash away any traces of sadness, anger or bitterness that the stress of living in a city like Singapore has brought me.
Lord, I seek your blessings for these wonderful people and pray that love and care will prevail in our world for as long as possible.
In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, Amen.
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