The Departure

I am sorry I am late.









Do you know how much I wanted to send you a SMS few hours back?
I just kept thinking what I should write so that I really really mean what I say. After writing a couple of words, I "backspaced" it. I don't know.. I could just feel as though you may not appreciate it because you know, you are leaving and everyone is sending you such SMSes.

Haih..

Do you know that I wanted to call you, just for the last time?
BUT again, I thought of the way you talked to me last time and I couldn't tahan. Maybe it's the way you talked. Or maybe I was thinking too much.. I didn't have the guts to call you up and talk to you. Agnes told me that you called her and I was thinking, why hadn't I get the guts to call you? Why didn't I just put my pride away or stubbornness away - because you ARE leaving Malaysia?

Why was I so stubborn? I should have just pick up my cellphone and DIAL YOUR NUMBER! Now, that number is no longer in use. I regretted that I did not call you. To talk to you for the last time. Someone told me that I could AT LEAST meet you up in the airport. Because we were so close once before.. And then, I got shot by M16 *points at that person*. I think you should know who this person is.. Agnes told me that you called her. And you didn't call meeeee.. Hehe.. Kidding ;)

David Jr.,
it seems like I have never done anything for you.
Ever since you came to Hope Melaka.
I remember noticing you sitting on the chair with your mum and sister *evil grins* hahaha! You were looking so innocent and seriously, super innocent. Oh, and also SUPER smart! Intelligent!

And the time when you were in the drama for Christmas? You walked out on stage with a book, spinning on your finger? Pamela, Gloria, and Lettie were "chasing" after you? Yeaaa.. Girls' man. Hahaha! And us, girls, were laughing about it. Seriously.. You are really a blessing to us. Though you went to Hope Serdang for many years, we still remember you! Sadly, you didn't come to visit us in our new church.. :((

I always am impressed by your knowledge in God's Words. I still remember the time during Mary's class in Word for Life - Basic Christian Doctrines. We were seperated in two groups - believer and nonbeliever. You were in the first while I was in the second group. So, we, nonbelievers, were supposed to ask questions about God. To your group. And you were the representative. Lemo represented us. And believe me or not, you both.. One kept asking questions and one kept answering them.. Both of you looked REALLY serious and I am amazed that you are well equipped with His Word. Do you remember that?

Oh yea! Thank you for the VOICE SMS you sent to me last year. For my birthday. VERYY creative! Although you did not say much, but really thoughtful of you. Or you were just testing your phone? Hmmm.. Anyway, it was special! Thankies..

I know that there is a period of time when both of us had cold war. It caused another war with the M16 guy. I know that it was my fault. I didn't had the chance to apologize. And here I am. This post is specially for you. I took things for granted that I thought I could see you anytime in Hope Serdang. But when you said you're leaving for US, my heart just fell. I took many things for granted. Thinking everyone would be in Melaka or Malaysia. You do know who else are going to leave soon.. Myles, Richard, Frederick, Lemo, Eddiey, Ireen, Lame, and others...

I wanted to talk to you when I met you in Hope Serdang. Remember when we had lunch after service? I can't really remember the things I said but I remember yours. You were upset about something.. And again, I am reallyyyy sorry :(

I want to know if you have forgiven me for my past mistakes. I really want to know.
It is not that I am desperate for something. But I believed I have brought too much misery in your life. Letting you to get upset over some things.. I am sorry I was selfish. FORGIVE ME.

Well, you're a big boy now. Should not call your "junior" any longer.. :)
I believe that God has planned this trip for you to America because He wants you to do something great there.. Here are a few bible verses that I believe can encourage you:

Ecclesiastes 11:9
Be happy, young man, while you are young, and let your heart give you joy in the days of your youth. Follow the ways of your heart and whatever your eyes see, but know that for all these things God will bring you to judgment.

1 Timothy 4:12
Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.

Yea. Verses with "young". You are a great testimony for young people.. Continue to march on! We are missing you and your veryyy Malaysian English. Do not worry about us here lar. We will be fine!
Do take care, brother! Until the time we meet again..



p/s: don't speak Malaysian English over there, ok? Remember this!






p/p/s: Hey, M16! You better say sorry!

2 say(s):

Anonymous said...

Hmm... interesting post! I hardly remember when u visited Hope Serdang or why I was "upset" but if it's a gud memory for u, datz great! :-) As for the past, it's just what it is: the past. I moved on since d last MNC we met when I told u that I'd 4given u.. guess u didn't remember that. :P Well, thanks for d encouraging words and prayers and I also pray that you continue to shine in God's light back in M'sia. God bless!!

Mme Tshiamo said...

THANKS for forgiving me.. Ya. I guess I didn't remember it ;P

Thank you! Have a great time over there!


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