3 years of mother england is coming to an end. its amazing how a month of travelling around the UK and good company can erase every bad moment in the past 3 years. I cannot recall a single bad moment I've had here (you can be sure there were though!).
Anyway, I will miss the people more than anything else. The fact that they are only a skype call away is small consolation. Separated by a 7 hour time difference in a week's time (8 hours during winter), the word "soulmates" is not exclusive to lovers, it also extends to lifelong friends.
My summary of it is that the Onion Law stands true. People have many layers, like onions. The trick of it is to engage people in conversation because most people have interesting lives, be it a godly or ungodly life. My ability to peel onions (both literally and metaphorically), has improved, although I am regrettably still too quick to stereotype and dismiss people in general. You never know who God arranges you to meet. Case in point- my most enjoyable conversation so far was 2 hours talking to a very intelligent priest during an Irish wedding. On the outside, he looked like a turnip but inside that turnip contained a first-rate brain. If I wasn't seated next to him, I would have immediately dismissed him. Catholic priests are among the most notoriously stereotyped people in the world after all.
I'm so thankful to God for these 3 years, I can truly say His plans are marvellous, bemusing, complex and downright exciting. He has granted me lifelong friends who, although are still not ready for their salvation, yet have been a blessing from God Himself. And my prayer is that God will send more onions worthwhile peeling.
Roll on Singapore!
