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Feeling a bit nostalgic

It feels unbelievable to be exiting my teens in just 4 days O.o my teens have not been without their dramas but i have to say that the last 6 years of my life have been wonderful. And i can only say this because i can look back now and see just how closely God walked with me and guided me in every way.

I was blessed with a great high school for starters. Providing me with the stability i so desperately craved after tiring of having been to about 7 different primary schools prior to it. I was blessed with great friends. Yes that chopped and changed a bit, but there are people who have entered my life who i know will never walk out and that's an amazing knowledge to have. I was blessed with an ever growing appreciation for the simple things in life. Being able to settle down somewhere to read. Living in such a beautiful, peaceful country. Singing with the birds. Playing with my cat. Surrounded by kids day in day out, whether at either of my 2 homes or at work. Being able to speak 2 languages. My own bible. It's.. my life really. And i can't stop thanking God for it. My gifts of late have also been of the most surprising kind:

From my grandparents, a new mobile. And at exactly the time when my old one's just about had it, it arrived! From my aunt & co, a new camera:o Now to someone not expecting anything more than a meal out, these really are very lavish in my eyes. From one church friend, i received a stunner of a scarf. From another church friend, a 3-CD pack of hymns:D .. and from yet another church friend, a photo of Bernice (close friend) and I from last year. I've framed it now, and it's sitting happily on my bookshelf:) The sentiment and love that accompanies each gift have become more priceless than the gift itself. And of course, i can never forget the most precious gift of all, given by God himself - the Lord Jesus Christ who died in my place.

Last week, the Lord was able to use me to bring a friend along to hear the good news. Then yesterday he opened the windows of opportunity when my mother asked if i could meet them every Saturday to help my kid brother with his english. And tonight, he performed another of his wonders by moving my aunt and her house (cept' her husband) to come to hear his good news like he did with my friend! So much happened within such a short period of time that it takes my breath away really. All happy. Now to praise:)

posted by "/umin @ 6:15 PM