I must say...quite encouraging.
At least more than 50% fulfilled.
God is good. =)
But this year really blew me away with a couple of things/events
At the age of 26, I never felt living a life so "full".
And just when I'm still taking it in,
2010 knocks on my door already.
Just like what Fr Henry said at thanksgiving Mass at Nativity Church,
I'm thankful for all the gains and losses I've been through this year.
In fact, the losses were eventually transformed into gains,
or they're just superficial losses.
A short thanksgiving list:
- A wonderful M.Arch thesis experience...
though in the eyes of many it is seen as a "failure",
but I've indeed gained so much that I've never have imagined.
Only He knows what's best for me. Only if I trust.
- The dream Europe Trip. Though delayed and lost some money due to that.
It was the perfect timing to go during Sept.
And what more can I ask when Moli and me were allowed to go on our own...
pseudo-honeymoon...lol. Discovered much more about ourselves and broke
down more barriers.
- The T3 Bible Studies Series. Thank God I went for it.
He planted that seed for the love of the Word in me.
Made a promise to myself to study the Bible from head to toe.
Not just bits and pieces here and there. Now onto Deuteronomy..hoho.
- The Purpose-Driven Life Book. Thank you Sarah and Olivia, for telling me about how good the book is. And I am truly thankful to have set
my eyes on this book when I went into HARRIS one day. This book
has taught and transformed me a great deal. Shed new light on
so many things and truly opened my eyes and heart.
- Asian Youth Day. This is truly the event of the year for me.
Mind-blowing. Stretched to the limits. Wow-ed to the max.
A pseudo Beatitudes to describe the people in Philippines,
"Blessed are the poor, for they shall be rich in love."
- NFFs (New Found Friends). Serving in the youth ministry, going for AYD...
my facebook friend's list increase by a hundredfold...
Thankful for the chance to share my faith and life with more people.
- A Toyota Vios (Family Car). Another huge blessing.
Though we're sort of contributing to the pollution of environment,
it really helps in making certain trips more convenient.
Multiple errands can be run within a day.
Fortunately, God struck me with Pope's Caritas in Veritate and
the Catholic News writing on Environment...
I'm really making a conscious effort to cut down wastage and
promote recycling. Hope I can try to push this through in our parish,
SFA, who is the patron saint of Environment/Creation.
- Part-time Youth Worker's role in SFA. Though not easy at times,
especially this Advent when Joachim is mostly out of action.
It was a time of testing and putting what I've learnt in AYD to practice.
Having to run Youth Retreat in the end without Joachim was daunting,
but I just learn to gladly obey.
While doing my journal reflection on the retreat on 30th night,
I stumbled upon Esther's random SMS sent a few days ago,
it was on the 5 loaves and 2 fishes. Here's my interpretation:
"Through trust and obedience, God will multiply whatever we offer Him
to feed His people. No matter how small it may seem.
It might seem impossible or you'll feel skeptical,
but don't reject it, step out in faith.
We will experience God's miracle and others will see God in our
lives and thus giving glory to Him."
Hopes and aspirations for 2010...
I will need another day to sit down peacefully and
pray about it. =)
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