_________ i have found my island; waiting for the island to let me in `

Sunday, October 10, 2004

Meeting and Parting is the way of life. Parting and Meeting is the hope of life.

During the matrix season, I remembered there was a quotation, "Everything that has a beginning has an end." It may sound vague. However, however vague it is, it's still the inevitable truth. In life, I am like a tree, one that stands in the middle of a plain. Occassionally, birds may nest on me and they eventually became my friends. However, they are not expected to permanently stay with me. After one generation, they would leave and continue with their life's journey. Should there be any occassion that we would meet again? Only God knows.

Time flies. It really does. It seems like just yesterday when I reported for the Secondary One posting registration. However, four years have passed. I've spent a total of four years in GM yet it seems like 4 days. I am currently running the last lap of this chapter of my life and GM would then only stay as a memory. I began to realise that I've taken everything for granted. I did not prepare to leave, nor imagine the feeling upon leaving GM - my second home. Upon reflection, I realised that GM has been serving as a place for my character development. Just like the motto that says: "To grow in friendship, body & mind". I've made many friends here, and I believe that this friendship would never be forgotten. Other than the friendship with my schoolmates, I met Christ, the Lord, in the same building. And this intimate friendship would definitely last for eternity. It was Him, who was there, protecting me & guiding me thus far. I believe that He would continue to be faithful, now, tomorrow and forever. GM is more than just a school. It is a home. A home filled with joy, laughter, warmth and love. Everyone plays an important role. Be it in leadership or just a follower, everyone truly enjoyed themselves. Well, I do. The teachers here are really caring and willing to sacrifice or walk an extra mile for our sake. They never discourage us or despise us on our different abilities. Everyone was given a fair share of opportunity to develop their hidden potential. Without the teachers, I wouldn't be what I am today. Without God, there would be no me. For those who have yet known Him or yet to receive Him, I urge you that you start your exploration now. It's never too late as He would always be there for you. If you take the effort to find Him, He will be found. Promise.

Looking back, GM was not my first choice, nor was it the second or third. It was my fourth choice. I didn't thought of coming to this school. I didn't know Christ then, thus, I had no desire to join this GM family. But thank God, He brought me in. Through these years, I have never regretted upon coming to this school. Through the activities such as camps and courses, I managed to overcome my fears and learnt to be strong in all circumstances. I also found my purpose in life through the school. The bible-study sessions with teachers, the daily devotions, the weekly chapel and the weekly singspiration have really built-up my spiritual life. And now, I can proudly say that I've gotten most of my essential needs for the rest of my life. I've got Christ, who is everything.

To all the teachers of GM, thanks for the happiness you've brought, and the friendships you've taught. I really appreciate your invaluable input and guidance through the past four years of my life. You are like the fire and I am the candle. You've lighted up my life. Thanks also for teaching me to know God and to love God.

To all my fellow friends in GM, thanks for being there. I may not be a good friend or good example for you to follow. But let's get rid of the negative memories and let's not let this friendship fades along the road. May we continue to have each other in our hearts and I pray, that even ten years down the road, when you hear my name, you'll say, "That's my friend."

To God, I love You.

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