=|=|= In love with THE village… =|=|=
Yesterday had a sharing about the China trip in June. It was really a time of reflection for me, after around 2 months of bumping around here and there…
Got a letter from ED. The letter was very simple, no elaborated words and phrases. But it was very real, very sincere. There was not much content, except that he missed us, all 3 of us (each of us, SJ LZ and I) received our own separate letter!
… ED was the quietest amongst the 3 of thm. thoughout the 2 hours, his back/ side was facing us. Before we realised it, he was GONE! for a good half hour, and suddenly re-appeared sweating, with bunches of fruits… when we were being shown around the village, they were so sincere, plucking mangoes + some fruits (well, never see b4, but tasted quite nice though!) for us to eat along the way (haha, I was enjoying the freedom of throwing the skin/ rubbish as I was walking and eating!! ^_^) What else! we were treated to self-made "honey tea"… Eventhough they have forgotten to time to meet, they actually waited for us at the meeting place a full 3 hours just to make sure that they can see us off…. As I am writing now, the memories flooded back. What they have may not be much, but they gave what they have!… the modern society making me all too "self-centred", I was really touched by the warmthe that they displayed, and the sincerity in their every word and action…
… when was the time they your life actually touched some others? Loved the song "Making a difference", by this, I dont mean that I am really that great, to influence and change people n circumstances. But, when I as talking to ah S, tears actually fell from my eyes. He was relating to us how the previous team, who stayed with them for a week, actually changed their lives. They promised to quit smoking, drinking and well, gambling too! I was touched by how the previous team changed their lives. How is it really possible that Jesus commands us to touch other people with our life??!! It is possible, but the life must be that of genuine and a life that is willing to let the love flows out.
… despite all things, I think we are really fortunate. Apart from the the comfort and entertainment, we were able to study. The village was half-way up the hill, and there was only 1 primary school. They will have to go to a nearby town for higher education. To go down the hills require dangerous (esp rainy days) journeys. Apart from these, they were needed for the family to do the manual works (guys and gals alike!!) They were so simple and pure… In schools, on the streets, there were so many people spreading the gospel. Many have heard it time and again. The gospel was, however, foreign to them, and valuable to them. Its like they are just believing in simple but great faith! Their hearts are soft. I cannot possibly just go on my "daily routines" without the thought ofwhat should I do each day to make my day worthwhile… can I?…
Indeed, its not that our trip to China has blessed them, instead, I was greatly blessed by them! There are so much to learn from them. Having read the letter again and again, I am really touched by the genuinity in the feelings, which is so lacking in today’s world…
