joie de viv-re

Wednesday, August 29, 2007

Destination: Classified.

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Its going to be a long, challenging 34 days away from home. Where I'm going, they tell us is confidential, and should not be discussed. What I can say is that, we have 29 long days of training, 4 days of rest and recreation and 1 for the flight back. I haven't been apart from my family for a maximum of 14 days, so this time its the raw deal. All this, so that we will pass out on 12 October 2007 as Specialists capable to lead our men in future. The days ahead are uncertain, yet, there is a positive optimism that its going to be fun, as much as I'm going to be homesick. I've seen pictures from my brother's trip there, and the scenery that stretches out before us is pretty breath-taking. Countless people have told me that our destination is probably one of the best we can be at. The shopping should be good, if the unpredictable weather holds up during our R&R. The food, should be good enough to make you forgo their replicas back here in Singapore.

As much as this trip forces me out of my comfort zone, leaves me without the support of my parents and before me lays so many uncertainties. Of holding appointments and taking the lead. Of learning the ropes of becoming a future commander. Of being alert and vigilant whilst fatigue sets in. Of keeping a cool head amidst the tempers.

I just hope to keep a positive mindset. And trust God that He will be there for me, every step of this journey. Afterall, as the following song (one of my favourites) writes, God knows the way which we take. And we just have to leave it to Him. I hope this trip will also help me to review my backslidden Christian life.

He Knoweth the Way

Mac Lynch

O Lord, Thou art my King,
And who am I to question Thy way?
Whatever the loss, whatever the cost,
Draw me closer to Thee everyday.

[Chorus]

He Knoweth the way that I take;
A new heart within He’ll create.
That I may walk worthy and come forth as gold,
He giveth and taketh away.

O Lord, Thou art my life,
And who am I to understand why
You died on a tree for a sinner like me?
Lord, to self make me willing to die.

O Lord, Thou art my all,
And who am I to walk without Thee?
My sin I forsake, Thy cross I will take-
Now thy servant, dear Lord, make of me.

To all who will be having examinations, especially to Baby and my younger sister, all the best and study real hard!

I'm certainly looking forward to the next time I'm back here. But until then,

Take care and God Bless!

John.

Edit: I love you Baby! I'm going to miss you lots! Take good care of yourself alright. =)

Reminiscence the past, cherish the present, look forward to the future with hope.
2:55 pm

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