I am so blessed...
so blessed, i cant contain it..
so blessed i gotta give it away...
that is so true!
as i ponder upon my life, indeed i am blessed.
w a family, a roof over my head, adequate nutrition, financially sufficient, friends who stay by my side in my tough times and encourage me during my downs, being able to contribute to church by serving, belonging to a big family of Christ, present and ex-colleagues who have been so patient and gracious to me, having fellow brothers and sisters in Christ who are my pillars of strength and being phyically whole and healthy...and and....the list would go on!
just now, i think back upon that time during retreat when i was down with severe rashes. I stayed in the hotel room and did not go down for my meals. I was conscious and fearful of how fellow brothers and sisters would react if they see me in such a state. also..i was afraid that i would scare them with those rashes. So i remained in the room. One of my cell grp members, Hannah, knowing that i was down with rashes and stayed in the room, offered to bring food up for me. Although she did not know if that was allowed, she asked the hotel staff and in the end, brought the food up to my room! In fact, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner!!!!
When i saw her arrive in my room with the food, i was speechless.
a part of me was amazed at her willingness bring food for me at the expense of her own inconvenience. another part of me was filled with shuo bu chu de gratitude. I was really touched by her gesture of love. i could not understand why someone would actually bother abt me, and thought about me when i did not even ask for it. i mean, i am sick...usually people will just leave me alone to rest right? but Hannah bothered and cared enough to ask if i have eaten, if i have taken the medicine and if i felt better. Having someone like Hannah for a friend, i've discovered, helps me more in my illness than popping pills!
and there were also many others in retreat who prayed for me, and asked if i was feeling better. they made me feel so loved! cos for me, i am someone whom does not expect much care from others cos i dont like to impose on others.
as i hungrily ate the food she brought up, i keep telling myself, truly, i am very blessed!
oh ya..i nearly forgot to mention the troupe of people, yes to a patient, it was a TROUPE ...of visitors to my room to pray for me. Now, i can understand how Ah Meng feels when he has visitors! HA. but i was touched to see so many people concerned about me, some of whom i dont know vry well. I really appreciate u all coming to pray for me. Much thanks! U know ur prayers are answered! =)
and i know, i have many friends who care for me, much more than i would expect them to. I thank God for placing each of u in my life, bcos of ur presence in my life, i know i am blessed!
I feel so blessed bcos i have u, dear friends!
love u!
ps: whenever i complain, pls remind me i am very blessed..!
