My Lovely Sister [II]

Cerlyn Yee Zing Zing =)

Sometimes when inspiration comes, it is difficult for us to stop. Somehow there are a lot of feelings in me right now. As I was burning the CDs for the children, checking out on FB, chatting with friend, surfing the net for costumes and dance steps, a lot of things were running in my mind.

From family, to Church, to tambourine, to children, to friends, et cetera. For now, I would like to share about this good Sister of mine.

It was in August 2006, if I remember correctly. I was wearing a red T-shirt and was asked to join the Youth Sunday Service downstairs. I was very reluctant to do so, because I have been joining the Church for few months, yet no one approached me. So, I was a bit uncomfortable with the idea. Nonetheless I had no choice because if I were to go upstairs, I would be asked to go down again.

I remember my own response when I entered the Chapel. I was wearing RED, I have black hair although I am fair, yet I was invisible. Yes, that was my reaction, I was so surprised that I was not noticed by the people inside because back in my former Church, we we taught to be sensitive to new comers.

I could not remember how, but I was seated next to HER and she was one of my very first friend I made in this Church. Despite the "cool" welcome at the start, I felt warm because of her :) Please allow me to introduce to you, Cerlyn Yee Zing Zing =)

I remember after the service, she introduced me to her sister and other Sisters-in-Christ. We also had some initial conversations.

Whilst I was talking to a Brother-in-Christ, another one of the very first persons I knew in this Church, she took me a drink. I have a habit of fasting for breakfast on Sunday morning but I took the tea anyway because that was a very thoughtful act of her :)

From then on, I have made a new friend in this Church together with another Sister, Kit. If I remember correctly, I knew Kit before I knew Cerlyn. Anyway, most important is we are good friends now :)

I remember that I would send forwarded SMS to the three [3] people I know in this Church during festive seasons, as I have the habit of doing so to people whom I know and I would feel excited when I get their replies, because that would imply that they do remember me :)

She encouraged me to join their activities, but I was always hesitant to join. Nevertheless, she did not give up on me. In August 2008, an announcement to Charis Home was made and I had the urge to join this event. I was still hesitant and shared with Kit about my desire to join, and she advised me to ask Cerlyn along.

Finally one day I asked her on MSN whether she was going for the event, and what she said touched me, "If you want to go, I can accompany you". Indeed, she accompanied me to the event.

As the venue was at Seri Petaling, so we needed to depart from different places because she stayed at Seri Petaling. I was a bit worried, because an unknown Brother called me and told me about the arrangement and I had to go there by myself. At the very last minute, I did intend to withdraw my intention to attend but I could not do so, as I knew she was there because of me :)

Well, to my amaze, I met another new friend in the Gospel Van ~ LOL, I must have been a very friendly person :p The story about this Sister might be posted in due course, depending on availability of time, and of course, INSPIRATIONS :p

I did enjoy the event and I remembered that from that day onwards, I started to join their Youth Fellowship [YF], and again, she had volunteered to accompany me to YF.

In her, I see love and sincerity. I do cherish our friendship and I thank God for her. I guess without her willingness to accompany me back then, I would not be at where I am now. I am grateful to God for such a sweet friend like her =)

There was a moment of silence between us but that did not stop us from taking the initiative to catch up with each other's lives.

To Cerlyn, I wish to thank you for your love and patience. I hope that we can continue to enjoy the journey together in God's presence. I love you =)

She has always been a rational and wise person. I like to get her advice in a lot of aspects, and I know that she can be trusted. Sometimes I do feel guilty because I have not done enough for her. I hope that I will improve myself as a friend from time to time.

Okay, it is now 23:40. I planned to write till 23:30, and I guess I got what I wished for, because I am lack of inspirations now :p After one long day, my mind is tired *yawning*

Good night and God bless!

Immanuel, Shalom and Agape ^ ^