Journeying Still
I projected this year to be a year of no travelling overseas when I was making plans in 2018. It was supposed to be a quiet one but I had to make a little exception because my good friend was getting married in Bangkok. Our friendship goes way back to primary school when we attended grade two at Bangkok Adventist Church School (BACS) together. I also invited my workmate to come along for the second time. He enjoyed it so much last time that he also brought his parents along this time round.
It is always surreal to be back again in the city where I resided for 10 years growing up even after visiting it multiple times since moving to Melbourne. I visited my old haunts and also explored some new joints. Getting around Bangkok is fairly easy and cheap using a combination of BTS (sky train), MRT (subway), taxis, Grab (Thai version of Uber), and motorbike taxis (if you don’t mind the adrenaline of weaving through the cars and buses).
Flashbacks of childhood memories and even memories from previous stays kept popping up.
Each time I go back, it is always a reminder of how God has led my family and me. I see how He has helped me grow in so many aspects as I talk to old friends and familiar people. But I also see how I still have yet to experience growth and progress in some areas, victories I still need to gain with the strength of Jesus. Praise His name because He is the Author and Finisher of our faith (Hebrews 12:2) and the He is working in me to will and to do of His good pleasure (Philippians 2:13).
The wedding went smoothly and I was able to catch up with friends I haven’t met since high school. My workmate and his parents thoroughly enjoyed their time in Bangkok. Another quality trip to this special city comes to an end. I am not sure when I will have the chance to visit again but when I do get the chance, I look forward to reflecting on more growth and victories the Lord has granted.
We have nothing to fear for the future, except as we shall forget the way the Lord has led us, and His teaching in our past history. -Auntie Ellen (CET 204.1)
