The last few weeks I was quite busy making a scrapbook photo album for Chit Hui. Actually it took only a week. Thus the rush and panic was felt everyday after work, and even during the day. Somehow I managed to leave work at 6 pm everyday, arrived home at 7:15, showered and slept by 10 pm. By that time, I was too anxious that I decided it was better to sleep early and wake up early to do the work. So I woke up around 3 am, worked until 7:15 am, then got ready to go to work. Praise God I did not feel tired at all doing that for a few days straight. OB and my sister chipped in, too. Their help was the one reason that make the book a reality. I hope Chit Hui loves it and the album will serve as a memory reminder for the long term :)

Last Saturday, Nov 21st, was when I bid her goodbye. I felt a little sad, partly because she was the peacemaker at home, the glue, or whatever. In times when I was upset to my sister, she usually stayed calm and accompanied my sister until I recovered from my bad mood. Things just looks gloomy for me in the future. There will be difficult times..
Reading Chit Hui's emails in the last few weeks prior to leaving also makes me ponder about going home. When will I go home? Waiting to start school itself is a loong time. 2 years. TWO years. The school itself will take at least 3 years. If I go home right afterwards, that would be 2014. Hopefully I'll be a better person and better equipped for a new venture by then.


On the same day, OB and JT got baptized. Everyone in Arang went to Willow's service to witness it, including my sister and Chiew Zhi, who happened to be in Chicago to send Chit Hui off. I was so thrilled and filled with joy. I am so happy for JT that she finds Jesus in her heart and wants to follow Him. So happy for OB who renews his faith in Jesus.
Afterwards, we celebrated with a dinner at Siung's house. Siung and Sinta made rawon. Johnson made ayam goreng kuning. While Jeny made es teler. Everything was delicious.
I am just so happy for OB and JT. So thankful to God for them, too. Two very special friends. May God use them for His purposes.