Xiangcen
Departure was not always easy. We went to see Xiangcen off on Sunday morning 3am in the morning. Slept at 9.30pm, woke up at 1.30am, went to fetch the youths… and be on our way to airport.This was the first time I saw Xiangcen in such a suppressed expression. I could felt the pain in her heart. I spoke to Steve, and he was very sad.
Through this departure, you can see that Xiangcen is such a Woman of God. As a teacher, she has impacted so many students life. You can easily see the fruits of her labour by the great no. of students who came in the wee hours of the night to wish her bon voyage. From Secondary Two to Secondary Four students, they all came with a heart to see their teacher for the very last time.
I give Xiangcen her due honour. Donny mentioned that something is very missing when Xiangcen not around. Estee said she missed Xiangcen. Stefan has a deep impression of Xiangcen. Wanli, Christina and Jacinta had cried their eyes red.
I felt something as she went through the departure gate and register in the immigration counter. As I saw her back view, I felt that life is so hard to manage at times.
On one hand, Xiangcen is doing something she has always dreamed of. And as she prayed, God opened doors. Yet on the other hand, its so hard for her to leave her loved ones. Her last hug with Steve left me with tears too. Love is a sacrifice.
I still remember her sharing with me about her plans, what she has planned, what has happened and how she felt. And it seemed all in a flash, that I am here, wishing her bon voyage. Time slips away like a theft.
Going alone to a faraway country, traveling alone in an aeroplane, it all seems that she is alone and helpless. The physical state of darkness, brightened by a glistening hope. She is strong and independent. God is with her.
Through it all, the friends and family behind the glass can only look at her helplessly, as she walked pass the immigration counter, towards her boarding gate. Step by step, inch by inch, not willing to let go of sight, even for a few seconds. Her faint silhouette was captured diligently by all our eyes.
Thank God for this wonderful sister. And I pray that God will bless her stay there, and bring her back safely to us.
A Tribute to Xiangcen = Olenju, especially designed by Talented Nico.
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posted by Fleur De La Lune @ 12:26 am
3 Comments:
Dear xiaowei, this is a v touching n moving post! ='(
Dear Wanli, don't feel sad about Xiangcen's departure.... lets keep praying for her... and look forward to her coming back in less than one year's time! :o)
` Dearest XiaoWei Sista,
Ur Post's very touching.. i can still remember that day, i wonder when Ms Kwek is coming back.. 1 yr later? Hope she's fine over there, and she'll use to it.. She not alone because God's with her all times, and ya, we'll keep her in prayers.. Thank God for the wonderful teacher too, and thanks XiaoWei Sista For Caring Me.. Thanks, Jesus Love u, I LOVE U TOO! `
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