Farewells = Awakening calls
A dear friend just left for studies overseas not long ago, and it made me realise how important it is to build relationships with the people around us.
No matter how busy we get, what really matters is the effort we make. Taking time to get to know someone, to be present with them, and most of all, to genuinely care. Even if it’s just 10 or 15 minutes, if we give our full attention and focus, that time becomes meaningful.
Being busy and constantly rushing… that has been me lately. I think it’s the choleric side of me showing up. Always moving, always chasing the next deadline, the next event, the next client, the next meeting.
And honestly, it’s something I don’t quite like about myself. Yet somehow, I find myself falling back into that rhythm again and again.
I’m really proud of this friend of mine, someone who was once in my CG and has now become a dear friend. He took a step of faith to follow God wholeheartedly, choosing to move forward and further his studies. Looking back over the past three years, I realise how much of a mark he has left in my life. I didn’t fully see it before, but now I do.
He gave his best in this season, and I truly believe that’s why he’s now stepping into a new one. A new place, a new journey, a new chapter that will be filled with its own colours.
But watching him close this chapter here… it’s not easy.
I find myself missing the little things. The road trips, the late-night conversations, the random discussions, and the Japanese buffets. It really feels like I’ve lost a good companion. Almost like a pillar has been removed from the house.
I’m not completely past the emotions yet, but it does make me pause and wonder… what will my own story look like?
Alright, I should probably stop here before I slip fully into my emo mode. Haha. I don’t want to spend the whole day in that space, although I know I can get quite carried away with my feelings.
I can already imagine your response when you read this.
“I know you, Rach. You’re human. Very human. With a lot of feelings and emotions.” Lol.
But truly, thank you. For everything.
And to reply your earlier email… yes, I am learning to savour and give thanks for every moment we have.
And don’t forget, Philippians 4:6-7. =)
posted by Rachs at
10:30 AM
4 Comments:
but not to make small your loses, you sound as though he "died" when you say:
"The departure of a dear friend made me realize how important it is to build relationships with people around you"
what i am trying to say is that he is just going abroad for studies and will be back without you even noticing, so you don't really have to be sentimental.
anyway long time no see, catch you soon enough! bye
sorry, I presumed it's a HE*, maybe is SHE... whatever it's i stand corrected, bye.
My dear buddy...thanks for dropping by..knowing me well enuff for a full 8 weeks . dun tell me u dont know I'AM SENTIMENTAL!!sigh..how dissapointed i am w u now...lol
Besides, it's a post bout farewell my dear...oh but yes..I guess I did used a word that is easily misunderstood..so I shall take the advice from u my dear copy writer..and will change it to something that doesnt make it sound like 'he died'...LOL
Yea would love to catch up soon!=)
hey rach
departure may lead to sadness ..
but don't make u so so emo untill u can't stand up anymore ..
see the reason behind every departure u experienced .. prolly there is a significant reason behind it ..
so treasure the people who are close to you no matter where you are ..
well effort gotta be put in, especially in building & strengthening the long lastin friendship ..
so yea ..
don't be sad ade or emo..
just stand up and move on ..
there are heaps of ppl out there that you can leave footprints in their lives ..
so go for it ..
i guess i scribled quite a sum..will stop here ..
cheers
ruth
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