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A Tribute

Many came and quite a number left. Only a few, in the past few years, managed to stick through thick and thin with me. Even in friendships, there are stayers & goers. I am honored to have this few good friends, whom I can safely say will be my confidantes till my twilight years.


After dusting the dust off my blog, I decided to dedicate this entry to 2 pals, whom have been such a big part in my life that no words can quite describe how I'm feeling as they are heading to different nations this season. But I know they are living out their destiny and I'm more than honored to be able to walk with them in this journey call LIFE.



ANAIS LEE YAN LING


As I blogged, she is already on her way to catch her flight to HK to embark on her DTS stint for the next 6 months. Truly a connector at heart to all peoples. She has been the glue that binds different ones together for as long as I've known her. Unchanging and steadfast in her pursuit of what God has placed on her heart. Her 'cheong-sua-ness' is a force not to be reckoned with.

I know she is in the right season to go and I'm fully convinced that the dream that was planted many years back is now beginning to take shape. My friend, your wait is never in vain. He honors your heart that chose to wait and never letting go of His dream.


Soar on wings of eagles as He carries you through the mountains and valleys in this exciting and adrenaline-filled journey.



JOANNE CHAN KAREN




Settling comfortably in the land of Tom-Yam kung :) Sent her off yesterday and we won't be seeing her till next Jan hopefully. An intellect who always had a heart for bigger things for the nations. She doesn't wait for change to happen but she puts her best foot forward to want to be the change or be part of it to say the least.


Off to pursue her Masters in International Development (i think) at the University of Chulalongkorn. I joked and told her to first start work with the vendors at Chatuchak! :) I will miss her laughter, which is way louder and more aggressive than mine! I will also miss our spontaneous banters that revolves around the most random topics, say from politics to our ahem daily toilet business! This is Jo for you :)


Witnessing how they are well enroute towards their respective destinations for this season brings comfort to me as I know they will be well-taken care of. My fellow 'cheong-suaers'....You have my support and together we will serve with the same kind of fervour to be the influence that we are called to be, regardless of where we may be.


GOD BLESS & TILL WE MEET AGAIN!




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