waxing lyrical

went out with a bunch of Mongolian trip pp today. Interesting to know that there were actually three groups that went there within just a few weeks. thebuilders were actually the 2nd of the three. 1st group, Daniel's, was only 6 pp and they went to Erdenet; mine, 25 pp, in UB; the 3rd group was in Darkhan. The dynamics of all 3 groups v different. daniel one like v quiet like that, this 3rd one v hip n happening. They seem to be all very affluent people - though i don't know any of them personally, their conversation and ideas show it very well. Set me kind of thinking.. not too long ago my life was like that too. I'd never really 'missed' being wealthy, but hearing people talk about yearly trips to Switzerland, buying a new iPod every time one comes out etc etc made me feel, for a while, inadequate. Not quite the right word leh? =P jus kind of prodded me to the recollection that once too, i was in that league, and made me feel rather nostalgic.. haha..

Looking back at the past 8 years of life, I realise that I'm very grateful for all the challenges that I've faced. The Hwa Chong song is so true -
mei2 you3 pu4 bu4 yu3 yan2 shi2 de zu3 dang2, xi1 shui2 jiu4 mei2 you3 yue4 er3 de ge1 chang4

Thank you, Lord, for guiding me through all these years and being with me every step of the way. Many times I wanted to give up but was reminded of Your Word - 1 Cor 10:13 No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it. Walking with God has literally saved my life many, many times. One day, when I'm really free, I'll pen down my testimony and post it. =)