In the year 2008, i saw breakthroughs in my relationship with my sister and my cell too. It was amazing how God worked through situations to bring us closer together, hearts gelled as one, and growing together. People like reuben, delia, ken, justin, fabian and sorts, all came into my life, spoke into my life, and gave me the encouragement when the time was necessary.
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And who can forget? On the stroke of midnight of 2007, in the wee minutes of January 2008, i got to know ken seah, and got reconnected with nat through chinrong. From there, bonds with the Yishun Town Secondary school people were forged. Like Shaunice, Yongli, Jethro, Hannahoo and all. It was definitely a prayer answered by God. I grew close to all of them, having frequent meet ups, calling one another to check up and talking together during service and all that. I saw the coming in and going out of people and i grew so attached to all of them, treating them like my own, literally.
And after that whole period, school started in Apr. First time in Poly, first class, first group of friends. We fought, talked, laughed, cried, hugged, kissed, learnt and grew with one another throughout the entire 16 weeks we had with one another, and i enjoyed every bit of it (sorry bout denise being highlighted in the picture, it was a birthday thing). From lifen & gang, to denise and the rest, wow - love.
Denise, she was a blessing. It was clearly God's strategic-ness that we came together. We used to look at one another from afar, not talking much, just smiling though in the same class and etc. But hey, things changed, ALOT. It became to the point we were one another's confidante, friend, and sister. I love denise alot, and she has been my energizer batteries even during tough times (:
And then from w15L, came these brothers, who stood by me. Chong, Bk, QQ and ben.
yunqi: hey.i prepared a song just for u.rmb to remind me sing to u man.
hannah: aw,it better be a good one and not some children sesame street
song okay! ;D Hahaha tml taxi you sing loud loud for me okay!
Btw, when you leaving on second day?
yunqi: haha, a song for u to remember.i'm not gonna sing in cab.
i'm leaving in the noon.btw when is our date?
hannah: hahahah! to be confirmed! :D Tsk, suspense! i'll leave with u tml ah (:
yunqi: let's elope - blabber chalet stuff - dont worry i'll drag you along.
5 ppl how to go by cab? one sit on top is it? haha.
hannah: Hahahah! no lah there's such thing called london cab okay! lol, u can sing ur song as a bedtime story! Eh, i want the lyrics! Got like piano or guitar one anot?!
yunqi: i dont need any instruments man! i'm the king of pop leh! haha.
hannah: hahaha yah right! you can sing to 'kidnap my heart' wor. hahahaha!
yunqi: Haha, i can moonwalk to ur heart man!
hannah: oh please! spare me! xD Hahaha!
-alot of other blabbers-
& this,
Siew Chong: A forever friend - and nothing less. This was what i wrote in my RJ for culture for you (: I literally have to thank you for everthing you've blessed me with. Your ears - to always hear me out, my rambings and rants, your hands - to always help me carry stuff, your feet- that always walk with me to accompany home or to buy tidbits and stuff, your mouth - to speak words of encouragement and jokes to alawys hear me out. I knowi can count on you now, and in time to come (: I love you chong! (:
& jiahao meeting me every morning, speaking into my life.
being there to understand and accompany me anywhere and through anything.
& ah ben lastly, for bonds that were forged because of another bond that was broken.
And so, during the entire schooling season in april. Other things brewed. It was God (:
It came as a random yet pleasant surprise to get to know david, who's now my twin. It happened as a random friend request on friendster, to msn, to smses, then to meet ups. The boy has been my happy fruit ever since. We're always there for one another to love, to share joy and sorrow (: It's been such a blessing (:
And then , Tze for one reason or more, came into my life. Throughout the thick and thins, it was a great time, knowing he was there, knowing i could rely on him, going to places with company. And not only did find comfort, i learnt from him ALOT, like unimaginable deal. Life's sessions, literally. & really, if u're reading this, i thank you for that. & i will cherish and remember every little thing.
"Everythings over now... Take in a deep breath...Cont'd walking towards wads infront of ya...Dun'cha look back... Let the past be...Dun regret over wads been done but wads left undone...U will find a star tt will shine so brightly at u letting u noe how happy it is to haf u ard...Life will still be beautiful if u choose it live it the better way...So lets hope for a better moment each and everyday in life...Be urself... "
Well one incident i would never forget wld be my grandfather's death & of course, his salvation too ( :D ) June 12 2008 was the day he was saved. He was admitted to ICU on the 14th May, i remember rushing down from school with mei to the doctor with tons of tears, and a tze who was lost at what to do with the 2 sisters. During the entire month, with his company, there were many hospital visits. Many many tears were shed. But on June 12, my grandfather recieved Christ, even though his body was already wearing off so much until he could hardly breathe, or open his eyes. Yet i knew something was left undone, and that was his salvation. I told my mom to speak to one of the pastors to get them to evangelize to him, there were 2 tries, i almost gave up hope, but no, our God is a faithful God that keeps to His promises. So exactly one month later, my grandfather left us, and entered into the eternal life God had in store for him. Alot of tears were shed eveywhere, but i knew for sure that he is in a better place (:
Alot of times i tend not to remember, but i remember this fair lady playing a part in my 2008, constantly praying for me, and availing herself to speak to me, being a friend & a leader and let me come up to her and pour out things to her (: Thank God for sister esther.
Sem 1 ended pretty fast, and soon it was a new semester, with new classmates and all. I found it a struggle at first, but slowly but surely, friendships were formed. Highs and lows there definitely were. But what can i say? They're the people i meet everyday. Martin, Amanda, Bridget, YiQi, Joan and gang.
Soon after, Exit came. It was an evangelistic drama. I never knew this person fong fuwei existed. HAHA, the group came tgt pretty much but i still havent spoken or noticed him. Then on the production date itself, i remmeber me reuben and himself sitting in front, singing the song 'we have overcome', getting high, choosing bf and gf together. And i forgot how we exchanged msn, and number and then that was when the friendship started. Silly games we play every week, HTHT's that i always appreciate and the encouragment he gives to me (:
Towards the end of 2008, there were people who entered my life that became dear to me. For these for people, it was so. For Songwei (far left), got to know him from the opposite class, we bonded instantly. He has been of so much support, so much love to me. He has blessed me in more than 10 ways! :D Hahaha, its really been a blessing. For Steven (second from right), i've known him for coming 4 years now, but its through every year that our friendship progresses further and further. This has been the year when i encountered him the most this year. God used him to speak into my life being a fellow christian brother, and his encouragement ad guidance has done much for me. and finally, Liying, my bestfriend. Over the years every year she will be with me through the different seasons of my life (;
As 2008 came to a close, there was always new friendships formed in camp :D One of them was Eudee(no photo) and ChenMing. I never fail to MARVEL at how amazingly faithful and great my God is. He sends people into my life to change me, and this time, my family included. It was mind blowing how Eudee shared with me about how God told him to speak to my brother, when he didnt even know he existed. God placed him in the same camp group as my sister. When my bro walked past for the first time, smth in his spirit told him that that was the person he needed to speak to. Amazingly, God made a way for them to bunk side by side, creating changes to speak to one another and friendship was fostered. Without chenming, eudee wldnt have made it too. I thank God, for how the 2 of them had believed in a total stranger, made the effort to talk to me everynight about him, changing mybrother so much (he only trusts them now) and encouraging the family. Thank you guys, and thank you Lord!
The 2 dancers, tham & char :D They, like sisters, always there to encourage me, teach me things, be there for me, cheer me up, dance together, laugh at random things tgt, talk bout boys and pray for one another in times of need. Though we dont meet up or talk often, i know we're close at heart (:
The girlfriends, bel and chel. No need a two much said. Because we dont meet often, not as often as before. but we know, without saying anything, a little cld be said and then the conversation wld carry on for hours and hours and hours (: Blessed.
hannahlee