When I made my yearly reflection at the end of 2009, I've realized that...
along these years, there were times when I felt I was mature enough to live and make a wise decision.
There were times when I felt I was strong enough to deal with life by my own.
But 2009 proved me wrong.
I might get stronger... but there's a time when life hit me hard and made me fell down again.
I might get wiser... but sometimes I still made mistakes along the way.
and I learned...
no matter how I've grown up, no matter how much life has taught me before...
God always has His way to make me learn how to be better and better than yesterday.
There'll always be obstacles along the way... and still... I'll find something new to learn everyday every time.
and as I learn along the way, I'll become a better person than I was, day by day.
Because I cried, I know what's the meaning of smile and laugh.
Because I felt sorrow, I understand how beautiful joy and happiness are.
Because I fell down and hit the ground, I can learn how to stand up once again.
And now... if you're wondering why I shared all of this to you...
because when I did the reflection and realized that I've grown stronger again this year, a glimpse of how fragile I was before repeated.
Life hit me down for the first time on my high school year.
As if it brought me to the ground after so many years I lived safely and protected.
As if, for the first time, I was forced to know that life wasn't only about good things.
I was so fragile, back then...
I was lost, crying, and falling down...
Alone, like no one could help...
But that time, you were the one who reached my hand and grabbed me back.
Accompanied me until I was able to start walking on my own feet.
You saved me.
Then years went by and time passed away...
I fell down and stood up hundred of times since that time.
I just want to let you know that :)
that your existence has helped me get through with my life when I was still a fragile girl.
no matter how long time has passed, I won't ever forget :)
and I thank God that HE sent you into my life at the right time.
But 2009 proved me wrong.
I might get stronger... but there's a time when life hit me hard and made me fell down again.
I might get wiser... but sometimes I still made mistakes along the way.
and I learned...
no matter how I've grown up, no matter how much life has taught me before...
God always has His way to make me learn how to be better and better than yesterday.
There'll always be obstacles along the way... and still... I'll find something new to learn everyday every time.
and as I learn along the way, I'll become a better person than I was, day by day.
Because I cried, I know what's the meaning of smile and laugh.
Because I felt sorrow, I understand how beautiful joy and happiness are.
Because I fell down and hit the ground, I can learn how to stand up once again.
Definitely stronger than before.
:)
:)
And now... if you're wondering why I shared all of this to you...
because when I did the reflection and realized that I've grown stronger again this year, a glimpse of how fragile I was before repeated.
Life hit me down for the first time on my high school year.
As if it brought me to the ground after so many years I lived safely and protected.
As if, for the first time, I was forced to know that life wasn't only about good things.
I was so fragile, back then...
I was lost, crying, and falling down...
Alone, like no one could help...
But that time, you were the one who reached my hand and grabbed me back.
Accompanied me until I was able to start walking on my own feet.
You saved me.
Then years went by and time passed away...
I fell down and stood up hundred of times since that time.
Another people came and went by to save me, like you did back then.
And if now I'm able to stand tall and strong to face any other obstacles that come my way...,
inevitable, you're still a part of the reason why
I just want to let you know that :)
that your existence has helped me get through with my life when I was still a fragile girl.
no matter how long time has passed, I won't ever forget :)
and I thank God that HE sent you into my life at the right time.
And as for today is the anniversary of your vow as a priest...
I just want to congratulate you.
You've done a very great job along these times!
I believe I'm not the only one who feel that way :)
Thank you for everything, Ko
I still count you on my prayers :)
God bless you always and always.
courtesy of Thomas Peng An
