The VERY ELABORATED dinner *me likey like*
Hee Kiing, Melissa and Yours truly !The time spent tonight was indeed worth every minute of it. I had the pleasure of dining with Mr Arthur's household and friends, and equally important, i got to catch up with two of my old friends. Hee Kiing is studying Dentistry in Melbourne while Melissa will be going to New Zealand to study TESL ( Teaching English As Second Language ), meaning we won't be seeing each other soon and for quite some time. So i really do appreciate every moment tonight spent with them together.
Time spent together.... that got me thinking again into my past...
I had spent a good 5 and half long years in the Boys' Brigade. I had dedicated a good portion of my time, my energy, patience into it. Lots of sacrifice had been done. Lots of tears had flowed. Lots of time had been spent. I had quarreled with my friends, rejected invitations for greater opportunities, put down a lot of dreams and ambitions for the Boys' Brigade. At times when trials and tribulations overwhelm me, i always had this question surfacing in my mind...
Is it worth it all ?
Time spent together.... that got me thinking again into my past...
I had spent a good 5 and half long years in the Boys' Brigade. I had dedicated a good portion of my time, my energy, patience into it. Lots of sacrifice had been done. Lots of tears had flowed. Lots of time had been spent. I had quarreled with my friends, rejected invitations for greater opportunities, put down a lot of dreams and ambitions for the Boys' Brigade. At times when trials and tribulations overwhelm me, i always had this question surfacing in my mind...
Is it worth it all ?I had just attended the Music Camp which was held in the Methodist Centennial Park. I enjoyed every moment and every second of it. Not because i was learning new things, but because i was spending quality time with my Boys. I remember the last day *a much due apology to WO Lau* i switched room and slept with my Boys in the same room. We did debriefings and then we chatted till 1.30 a.m. in the morning. As we went to bed, i stayed up and watched one of my Boys sleeping beside me and i just feel this sense of tranquility and peace and i started to understand what love and care, is all about.
As i just laid there resting on the floor, and i gazed upon their faces, i just feel that, every blood, every sweat, every sacrifice i have poured in for them is worth every moment of it, if only i can just see them grow up and be happy.
At times i feel tired or exhausted, all i need to do is to look at the photos which portrayed their smile and the time we spent, and i will feel rejuvenated and ready to take on the next challenge. Everytime when i feel dejected, disappointed or heavily burdened, all i have to do is to think about and reminiscing the time we had spent together and i will feel that everything, everything in this world is beautiful after all.
As i just laid there resting on the floor, and i gazed upon their faces, i just feel that, every blood, every sweat, every sacrifice i have poured in for them is worth every moment of it, if only i can just see them grow up and be happy.
At times i feel tired or exhausted, all i need to do is to look at the photos which portrayed their smile and the time we spent, and i will feel rejuvenated and ready to take on the next challenge. Everytime when i feel dejected, disappointed or heavily burdened, all i have to do is to think about and reminiscing the time we had spent together and i will feel that everything, everything in this world is beautiful after all.
They bring laughter, joy and peace to my heart and thei will not trade every moment i spent with them
for the world.
Though it pains me knowing that i have to leave again, but i know, that the pain of having loved once and leave will always beat the suffering of not having love at all.
People normally never know how special someone is until they leave, but maybe sometimes, it is important to leave, so that they are given that chance to see how special that someone really is. And i guess, all of them, they all meant something special to me all along =)
They all meant different things to me, but
they hold a special place in my heart
They all meant different things to me, butthey hold a special place in my heart
Now i as i am about to leave again, and knowing i will only see them again in June, the feeling of excruciating sadness and yearning overwhelms me once again, but knowing what lays ahead in my life and thinking about all the time spent with them, all the things taught and the smiles i received in return.....
The world isn't such a bad place after all ^^
P.S. I just want to tell my Boys that i am so very proud of each one of you and i am thankful for having the chance to stepping into your life. If i have to sacrifice anything for all of you, i would gladly do so. You guys meant so much to me, more than you'll ever know and i love all of you, very much
The world isn't such a bad place after all ^^P.S. I just want to tell my Boys that i am so very proud of each one of you and i am thankful for having the chance to stepping into your life. If i have to sacrifice anything for all of you, i would gladly do so. You guys meant so much to me, more than you'll ever know and i love all of you, very much
4 comments:
Thanks for coming, so glad you could come, and thanks for sharing your turkey. Glad you enjoyed the dinner and the company... We'll do it again sometime, God willing. Ah! So that's the photo you took of the food after half of it has been eaten! LOL!!!
quite a meaningful holiday for a "boring kid", lolz. merry christmas dude, meet you soon
Mr Arthur : Muahaha... thanks for inviting once again... had lotsa fun that day
Kong-Kay : Hehehe... alright, too bad i missed you lol... merry Christmas though !
Kira : Hahaha.. yeap, meaningful only when i am spending my time in BB with the Boys... merry christmas to you too !
Such a touching post. U have a very kind heart :D. My friends are all parting and have different careers now such as teacher, engineers, renovation contractors and so on. I hope there will be a reunion one day.
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