Monday, June 15, 2009

Back!

Found the reason(s) why i was meant to go to ASC but it's kinda personal so i'll skip that. Just sharing a little, initially, i wasn't looking forward to staying at St. Lukas at all. As Julie would've put it, "without any social support.." studies and stuff, was quite a hard decision to make. But obviously, i made good friends with some nutter there -coughjuliecoughjuliecoughcough-. Well, i was amazed actually during the 1st few days. When they said Asian Session and Council, it didn't really mean much to me, but i was blown away when i realised that it literally means that. Only then did it dawn on my the KYCS was hosting representatives from all over Asia, i.e, Korea, China, India, Sri Lanka, etc etc.

It was great being in the Intercessory Ministry (or should i say trio???). Felt like one of those things where you just know you made the right decision. But of course, it wasn't easy at 1st. What in the world was a purificator, sole etc anyway?

As for the sessions, well, they weren't as striking but it did make an impact one way or another. Students strive for a greener and just world. A realisation through all the videos that while i'm here picking vege off my food, there are people starving in the world due to corruption lousy food distribution. And that the Earth IS depleting, like it or not.

Spiritually, on the other hand, i grew. I loved the chapel. The fact that there was easy and free access to it the entire time. And the Taize and confession. Can't put it into words. Just hope that others felt the same.

Just to end this and make it less lengthy, just wanna thank everyone for making me feel at home. Affirmations. We were sharing on how important they are and how sometimes human beings just need them.

Julie- for being a great leader and motivator but most of all, for teaching me to abandon some of my skepticism (yeah you did haha) and being my partner in crime.
Alistair- for being brotherly and caring. Remember this? oOo
Evelyn- for your fun and for appreciating my lameness. heya, sexayy haha.
John Paul- for..gosh, i don't know. *arrrr*? hehe.
Julian- for being my friend instead of just a classmate now.
Bryan- for the friendship.
David John- for laughing about people with me sharing many things in common.
Claudia- for teaching me the virtue of patience and kindness.
Ralph- for taking up the responsibility and holding us together apiece.
Marcella- for sharing that annoying wavy hair.
Fr. Felix- for teaching altar server language patiently.

Also Asian Team, Lucy & Stephanie, all the ministry leaders, the delegates and priests, etc etc. Those back in Kuching praying for us, family and friends. Now that was important. Anyway, i could go on and on forever but won't wanna make it too lengthy eh. Basically i gained much from everyone even when i don't show/ say it. Last but most importantly, the big guy up there for choosing me.
Haha, a big thank you.

3 comments:

juu said...

:)


a retard is calling a retard retard!=)

ahh, it's only been one day and im already missing my partner in crime!=( slippers aren't the same now that they're the same!

im absolutely amazed at God's amazing plans once again. for two ppl who dreaded spending 10 days away to finding such a strong friendship with one another, truly i am in awe.

furthermore, i discovered something about myself throughout this asc....I HAVE A THING FOR THE RELIGIOUS *arrrrr*

(it's here that you do the smacking gesture!)

=p

Sophia said...

my line okay. copy righted there.

yeah exactly!!! looking for odd pairs :( how??? let's change back, haha!

definitely, and you know all the what- if's. what if either of us didn't decide to stay, haha. the world would be less in partner in crime.

yeah yeah, go join the convent. hoi, how'd you know! my smacking gesture. spoiler lah.

Cella said...

hey hey hey! aww....yeah,asc has surely giv a big impact on us all.. xD n same here la...i wasnt dat excited for it before that or i din even bother to know wat is it. Thank God for all of us and for all those crazy moments eh. :D