Yup, I'm finally home. A new home that is. I've moved to a new place - again. Jeremiah School has finally ended and I mention it here with a tinge of pain. It's the fact of leaving relationships behind which is making me feel this way, not the school proper. The past 7 weeks have been a great time for me, though not entirely easy. I'm still the same person, but not exactly the same anymore. I have indeed grown in many ways and I thank God for the people He brought into my life for that short chapter of my journey with Him. I never thought I would feel such an anxiety (I think that's the word for it!) upon completing my mentoring stint although I anticipated that I would feel sad.
I haven't got anytime to 'mourn' since I have to go back to the old place to pack my stuff and unpack again in the new place! My room is in such a HUGE mess. I really don't intend to slip into depression mode anytime soon so do pray that I will adjust back to life smoothly! It's called a re-entry stress if you want to know. We were prepared before coming back to our old lives that we WILL definitely experience stress because we have adopted new cultures and have changed! If JS is going to be like this every year, I'll be so super drained everytime I come back. SIGH.
Started classes today but my mind was off somewhere ~ thinking about some of the special moments in JS 06'. Mangkuk betul! I need to go relax one corner soon, otherwise major breakdown! We're meeting up for dinner tonight, so that's a HUGE de-stressing time for me. It feels good to be able to meet with some of them, though I wish that some of those from some other faraway lands could make it too. Fat chance.
As much as I think I have made impacts in their lives, they have definitely made a difference in mine. Note that JS was really a time of rebuilding of my faith to prepare me for the world, and indeed it has. A renewed faith, a renewed hope and in some ways renewed as a person too. God is definitely awesome, not only in my life, but the rest of them too. It's been such an amazing experience - God encountering experience for me.
One minus point for the new house - not connected to the internet. Well, that will be rectified soon, in a few days in fact, when we get the phone line up. Hope to chat with some of you soon! Big time catch up to do!
same yet different,
gracey
I haven't got anytime to 'mourn' since I have to go back to the old place to pack my stuff and unpack again in the new place! My room is in such a HUGE mess. I really don't intend to slip into depression mode anytime soon so do pray that I will adjust back to life smoothly! It's called a re-entry stress if you want to know. We were prepared before coming back to our old lives that we WILL definitely experience stress because we have adopted new cultures and have changed! If JS is going to be like this every year, I'll be so super drained everytime I come back. SIGH.
Started classes today but my mind was off somewhere ~ thinking about some of the special moments in JS 06'. Mangkuk betul! I need to go relax one corner soon, otherwise major breakdown! We're meeting up for dinner tonight, so that's a HUGE de-stressing time for me. It feels good to be able to meet with some of them, though I wish that some of those from some other faraway lands could make it too. Fat chance.
As much as I think I have made impacts in their lives, they have definitely made a difference in mine. Note that JS was really a time of rebuilding of my faith to prepare me for the world, and indeed it has. A renewed faith, a renewed hope and in some ways renewed as a person too. God is definitely awesome, not only in my life, but the rest of them too. It's been such an amazing experience - God encountering experience for me.
One minus point for the new house - not connected to the internet. Well, that will be rectified soon, in a few days in fact, when we get the phone line up. Hope to chat with some of you soon! Big time catch up to do!
same yet different,
gracey
5 comments:
Grace, you have been a great blessing in JS. I'm challenged by your life. You love God dearly and you are real in the way you live your life. Your coming to JS and being a mentor has been significant. I believe, the Lord has given you opportunity to share what is in his heart, 'his love for his young people.' You have also share in the sufferings of Christ. Keep it up, Grace. I am so proud of you and glad that you can be in the team. We must do this again....do i hear an Amen to that? (oh dear...i am becoming like Errikka...Mangkuk!)God will surely take you and use you to touch many other lives, Grace. Keep close to Him and He will make all things beautiful in your life. Thank you!
Welcome home. After u settle in yr new bungalo, make sure take some time to reflect tis chpt of yr life and see if God has place a dream in yr heart. Do u do journal during yr JS time?
BTW where is my book ah?
Welcome back, Grace! =) Glad dat you had a good time in JS. I guess being there for 3 months, brought you guys together. It's like NS!!! =P Nwayz, glad to see such bond between u and ur friends there. I'm sure the memories ya all have shall not be forgotten. Make sure u all keep in touch ya know!
Nwayz, as i was saying, glad you're back, Grace =) we miss ya lots. Our CG members would be really happy to know that u're back liao! Take care ya! c yaz around. You will be back in CG rite?
P/S Pui Fun & James leaving... *sobsob*
Pastorpher: Thanks a lot. It's been a great priviledge to work with you and Rhema. I learned lots. Maybe yes to next year. Catch up with you soon. =)
Dream master: Will do, from tonight onwards. =) I have to hide in my room though.
Lizzie: Yes I will keep in touch with them, though I think not all. =) Too many!! See you tomorrow! =)
welcome bc
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