SeaSoN oF GooDBYeS...

It is so true when we talk about being touched by people around us...
We often get caught up with our work and studies causing us to take people placed by God around us for granted. This is understandable coz we live such busy lives with so many things to handle at once and hence, emotions and feelings are usually placed in the least priority.
I would be the first to admit that my life has been so. Although I try my very best to appreciate the people around me as much as I can, still it isnt enough.

This week I'm saying farewell 3 times to 4 beautiful individuals. Most of the time, I tend to forget or I didnt realise how much of an impact they have made on me.

The first was to say goodbye to a young beautiful girl...whom I recently found out had left this world due to an uncorrectable illness. I was assigned as part of my med course to follow up on her in every aspect of her life with a colleague. We got to know her and her family and we were amazed by her carefreeness, innocence and joy. Her simple view of what the world was like unknowingly touched my heart. I honestly could not believe the sudden news of her death bcoz I'd never thought she would have to go so quickly and suddenly. She has touched me in ways I cant describe but she would be someone I would remember for a long time.

The second was a goodbye to a dear lecturer whose dedication, love and commitment to the CF of our uni had touched many hearts including mine. Although I've really known him for about 6 months but his knowledge both in medicine and Christian living...about God really inspired me to be a better person than what or who I already am. His gentleness and humility yet someone with so much wisdom in 2 wide areas...is something I admire a lot. And its sad to let such a person go...

Last goodbye this week would be 2 dear friends whom I remember touched my heart on one of my birthday. No one has done such a sweet thing for me!! They actually bought and sent me a bouquet of flowers and a gift right to my doorstep. Ever since then, we got closer and they've been such inspiration and encouragers in my life. Such sincere friendship I never tought I would have in my entire life. I love them dearly like my brother and sister and I would definitely miss them a lot!!

In life...changes takes place and surprises pops up once in a while. It forces us lazy people to move out of our comfort zones and wakes us up from being too lenient in our daily living. Although it can be tough and painful sometimes, I believe each event or goodbyes that we say to the people we love and hold close to our hearts...has a lesson or reason behind. But the explanation may not be seen clearly immediately...we need patience and faith in God.

All I can say is I wish the very best and all the goodness in the world to these people...We'll meet someday...somewhere!! God Bless!!