When was the last time you catch up with your secondary school friends? Your best friends? Your love ones? When was the last time you say “I love you” to your parents?
We take for granted many people in our life. A hello is procrastinated, a visit is postponed, a birthday is forgotten, a praise is given stingily? How much effort does it take to do this simple yet very significant gesture? It may not be to you, but it is to the receiver. If you have one minute to spare, pick up the phone now and call them. Say something nice. Don’t be like me……. Regrets for life.
Many years have past, I was so soaked in my own world, blaming God and the whole world and of course myself for landing where I was at that time. Many downs than ups, I was practically looking down all the time. I almost had forgotten how beautiful the clouds are and how blue the sky is.
Just when I was driving aimlessly, not knowing where to go, I received a phone call. “Shall I pick up? But I am not in the mood to talk” ……… the caller was persistent so I answered. “Hey, is that you, Jane? Guess who am I?” I thought to myself “Oh man, stop the crap, I am not in the mood for this….” I was unfriendly “ I dunno, you tell me…”
“This is Rachel…”
“Rachel who?”
“Your sworn sister May Wan, Rachel…”
Oh my goodness, I have not hear this voice for a very long time. We have lost contact since I was 19 years old. I was 26 then. She was 28. My heart was so full of joy, the same voice that comforted me when I was so down and out. God has sent her back to me this time.
“Hey, I am getting married, pleasssseee come to my wedding k”
2001 December
She was so beautiful in her gown. Like a princess. I stood outside the entrance to peep into the banquet. I was so happy to see her again. She caught me standing at one corner. She ran over and threw a big bear hug at me. I miss that hug.
She was much slimmer compare to school time. Skinny is the word. She told me she has been sick, having fever, in and out of hospital and doctor could not detect anything. But she was so full of life at the wedding. The same laughter, the same smile, that once warmed my heart. The solace I felt once again when I thought my world was crumbling down.
Rachel and I were back like schooldays again.
We take for granted many people in our life. A hello is procrastinated, a visit is postponed, a birthday is forgotten, a praise is given stingily? How much effort does it take to do this simple yet very significant gesture? It may not be to you, but it is to the receiver. If you have one minute to spare, pick up the phone now and call them. Say something nice. Don’t be like me……. Regrets for life.
Many years have past, I was so soaked in my own world, blaming God and the whole world and of course myself for landing where I was at that time. Many downs than ups, I was practically looking down all the time. I almost had forgotten how beautiful the clouds are and how blue the sky is.
Just when I was driving aimlessly, not knowing where to go, I received a phone call. “Shall I pick up? But I am not in the mood to talk” ……… the caller was persistent so I answered. “Hey, is that you, Jane? Guess who am I?” I thought to myself “Oh man, stop the crap, I am not in the mood for this….” I was unfriendly “ I dunno, you tell me…”
“This is Rachel…”
“Rachel who?”
“Your sworn sister May Wan, Rachel…”
Oh my goodness, I have not hear this voice for a very long time. We have lost contact since I was 19 years old. I was 26 then. She was 28. My heart was so full of joy, the same voice that comforted me when I was so down and out. God has sent her back to me this time.
“Hey, I am getting married, pleasssseee come to my wedding k”
2001 December
She was so beautiful in her gown. Like a princess. I stood outside the entrance to peep into the banquet. I was so happy to see her again. She caught me standing at one corner. She ran over and threw a big bear hug at me. I miss that hug.
She was much slimmer compare to school time. Skinny is the word. She told me she has been sick, having fever, in and out of hospital and doctor could not detect anything. But she was so full of life at the wedding. The same laughter, the same smile, that once warmed my heart. The solace I felt once again when I thought my world was crumbling down.
Rachel and I were back like schooldays again.
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