a farewell note
Less than few days from today, I will be saying farewell to my dearest friend and sister in Christ, Nikki. Today’s blog will be dedicated specially to her, a friend that is close to my heart and forever will be. I still remember the second year when I came back to Hope church from my holiday back in
Malaysia ; I got to know more about Nikki. We both became more actively involve in church that year. She was easy going and friendly, we both clicked soon enough. Our friendship developed when I asked her to come over my auntie’s place for a sleepover when my auntie was away overseas. I needed company at that time and Nikki said yes. We both had such a great time together, spending hours talking and getting to know each other, and also cooked together. I still remember she didn’t wanted to sleep in another bed room, but instead she wanted to share bed with me.
After the sleepover, we became close friends, sharing almost everything we can. I got to know her more and more as a sister in Christ. Then, I felt sick. I’ll never forget her shoulders. When I was staying at church, she comforted me, asking me to stay strong and also telling me that everything’s going to be alright. The whole time when I was fighting my battle with my sickness, you were there to encourage and pray for me. Nikki, to me, life at Hope church wouldn’t have been complete without your presence. You are a part of us and we all love you. Today, you’re still in
Adelaide with us, but soon, you’ll be leaving us. I’m looking forward to the day we shall meet again, if it’s not on earth, then, I pray that it’ll be in heaven.
This song is especially dedicated to you, may you remember it:
这些年，一个人，风也过，雨也走，有过泪，有过愁，还记得坚持什么，
真爱过，才会懂，会寂寞，挥挥手，总有梦，总有你，在心中。
朋友一生一起走，那些日子不再有，一句话，一辈子，一生情，一杯酒，
朋友不曾孤单过，一生朋友你会懂，还有伤，还有痛，还有你，还有我。
Life is a gift from God, and that includes friendship. What makes it more valuable and precious is that we are child of God, and that we share the same bond. Even though we’re born in different country and come from different family, yet, we’re together as sisters in God’s family. I’m wishing you all the best. May we always dream for God, 为主来梦想, giving Him our best to live for Him each day.
My prayers and love is with you. Stay strong when you go back to
Hong Kong ok. I know it’s going to be hard; but Gillian and I will support you. God bless you.
August 3rd, 2007 at 2:56 am
Indeed, I think all of us will miss Nikki when she leaves. Even though I don’t know her as well as the sisters and brothers at Hope BP know her, I’m glad to have had the opportunity to meet and fellowship with her during my time in Adelaide.
I have to agree that Nikki is a caring, funny and gentle sister, we will all miss her greatly. I also wish her all the best as she returns to Hong Kong and pray that the Lord will be with her in her future.
I’d like to finish with a verse from Numbers 6:24-26:
The LORD bless you, and keep you;
The LORD make His face shine on you,
And be gracious to you; The LORD lift up His countenance on you,
And give you peace.
Amen.
Brother Barry
August 6th, 2007 at 8:29 am
hey Juanita…is very very encouraging to see u blog with a big part emphasizing on spiritual matters. My blog is really worldly right now and I am slowly encouraged to change. little by little.
I miss all of u and I understand how u wld miss Nikki. It is definitely more than how I miss Jason! Coz u gals shared so much together…thru good and really ‘bad’ times. But God meant them fer good of coz.
I will be seeing Nikki soon when she drops by in Singapore. Will send her your love.