Mixed feelings come crashing on me
I just got back my covenant card from NC '05. Reading the letter from Annette made me feel like crying. Ya, NC seems so far away. (Camp Cam seems as far, too) I still remember how I was touched by God and how He spoke to me in NC, how I took a 180 degree turn and start anew, how I was challenged to live for Him and honor Him with my life. But looking at where I am now, I really don't know how to gauge how much I've done for Him. I just feel so weak inside. What are happening nowadays teach me how to humble myself and turn to God. Only He can be my strength because I know that I can't take it anymore. I'm looking at Him and waiting upon Him. Still, I believe that I shall mount up with wings like eagles, and run and not be weary. Only if I wait upon the Lord. Only if I allow Him to take charge.
Also, I can't help myself but to keep counting my days left in campus. Writing this, I'm at the end of week 7. Coming will be week 8, then mid-semester break and CNY. When I come back to campus again, it'll be week 10 already, and I only left like 5/6 weeks in campus. Flashbacks on my very first time in USM keep coming back to me. First time sitting in the lecture hall, had my first lecture. And now, I know that I won't be seeing some of my lecturers teaching anymore. How many times more can I sit in the lecture halls and listen to lectures? During one my lecture, I was just sitting there and admiring my lecturer. Looking at her when she taught, what a sight! Sometimes when I was walking in the campus, thoughts and feelings will just come to me. Seeing the trees, the flowers, the buildings... these are the things that I can't bring on with me but I'll truly miss. I know I'm thinking too much, but this is really what I feel. I'll miss this campus so much! A place where I learned and grew so much. Now, I realise how this campus has protected us from the outside storms. I start to feel that the working world is a very scary place. This place is such a safe haven for all of us.
As for PKA, I know that it's time to pass on the baton to the juniors. Run, run for our dear Lord. Continue to make a difference in this campus. This CF has blessed me in many ways, and I'm sure that you'll be blessed, too. Don't complain that people do not talk to you, but come out from your comfort zone and start to care for others. It's only when we start to care and give ourselves, we'll be blessed and feel belonged. Don't complain that CF is not warm, but learn to play our part in it, we are the ones who determine whether or not it is warm or cold. There are so much more for everyone of us to learn. But we know that Christ is going before us, and He's been there. He shall be our encourager to shine on for Him.
I do not know how the graduated seniors felt before they left the campus. How I wish they can share their experiences with me. But I know that this is the path that I need to walk. And I shall fear not, because God is journeying on with me.
Anyone who is feeling like me, please raise your hands =) Sound quite blue today. But I guess this is part of the journey as well, to stop and reflect and re-focus.

8 Comments:
When I got my covenant card, memories of NC came back to me. What a great reminder my covenant card is!
I feel so sad lar, that we're leaving USM already. I know that I'm gonna miss it A LOT, like you. It's been awesome to me.
And PKA... It has definitely been a blessing to me. And I agree with you about not complaining about PKA. I've heard that a lot too :( I hope the juniors will rise up! And never let their love for God and PKA die off.
*hugs* Hope you feel better soon, Yu!
I'm glad that someone is feeling the same as me, that shows that I'm not an alien, hehe! You know, sometimes I'd avoid thinking back about NC or even Camp Cam because I can't really take it, as it's too overwhelming.
We'll keep PKA in our prayers, uphold PKA and our dear brothers and sisters in our prayers. I believe that God is continuing the good work He's started in PKA.
One day we go around campus and take pictures ok? We must do that before we leave. And also when we come back for convo, we must go around campus and take pictures, too. Promise?!
I understand what you mean about feeling overwhelmed... Sometimes I feel like that too. But I think that it's better if you "face" those memories, because even though it hurts or it is overwhelming to face, it gets better as time goes by. And soon you'll realize it's easier to face those memories. :) It works for me, at least!
Amen to your second paragraph! We must try not to forget PKA when we leave... Not easy, but doable. :)
Yeah, I was thinking about that too. Must take pictures before we leave! I'll contact you when I'm free, and you also tell me when you're free lar ;) And yes, when come back from convo sure must take pictures too! I promise ;)
i haven't received my card... or maybe it has arrived in muar... forgot which address i wrote d. hopefully not the skudai one.
really?
your blog are so "nice".
wondering?
1. Junior cannot complain?want us to shut our mouths not to complain then why must have "where r the guys" in BE?
2. Have you ever think that why there are so mnay complain not?oo..is our fault to complain, now i know..
omg! i m complaining here!!
this is refering to :
"I agree with you about not complaining about PKA. I've heard that a lot too :( I hope the juniors will rise up!"
I was like you too, when I was about to leave campus. Events of the past would crowd my mind as I walk pass prominent areas in USM, I would start missing ppl, fear of the real world would grip me...
But I learnt to trust God & rely on His voice to lead me to what I should do.
I closed my USM chapter by taking lots of photos & videos of the campus & of Penang. I also went to my favourite spot in USM (Rumah Tetamu, facing the field, sea & Penang bridge) to reflect & journal about how much I learnt & I felt about leaving.
This really helped me close my chapter & move on.
All the best to you, Han Yu! God will be with you step by step, all the way... God bless!
Thanks Anne, really nice to hear from you and have you sharing your experience. I plan to do the same too. Knowing that I can't possibly bring the campus with me, I'll just take more pics and videos :)
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