Greeting to all!
As the second semester moves forward I cannot wait to share with you all how gracious and amazing our God is! Before I start I would love to pray this prayer: Philippians 1:16-19
"I do not cease to give thanks for you as I remember you in my prayers. I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation as you come to know him, so that, with the eyes of your heart enlightened, you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance among the saints, and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power for who believe, according to the working of his great power."
Having school is a great thing; however, at the same time it is hard and long hours. I think you might also remember how it felt like back in those days. I did not say, that I am complaining. School is, indeed great! However, having school alone is not enough. Through experience, it can be tiring sometimes. Within this past week my life on campus seemed to be on a see-saw. It tilted from one position to the other. What I am trying to say is that I missed home, my beloved Cambodia and all the friends. I mean, I do have friends here, yet sometimes I do feel alone. I guess, although there are friends around, my heart seemed to be out of place. I felt a deep missing. The missing that raised the question, "Why am I here?"
I thanked our Lord Jesus Christ, who I am so thankful that I brought Him along! In time of depress and in time of sorrow He can along with His Mercedez. Trinity is a great place. I am so thankful for this wonderful university. It seemed right and in perfect timing. On that day I went to the chapel. What a great time! Chapel is always a great time to relax and concentrate for my needed part: Spiritually. A time to grow and stay close to Christ. I remembered it clearly that God brought a confirmation and consolation to my heart. I know that I am here for a purpose, but just understanding by myself is not enough. I do not know how to express it. Yet, what I am trying to say is that God came to my rescue and give me strength in time such as that! A true serene peace.
At the university, this week is called the "Mission Week". What an incredible time! People from different mission organization came to campus telling the work they are doing around the world. It is such a great blessings to see how God works in different places of the world, and different hearts. In particular, there were stories that were shared telling about God's amazing work within lives that sometimes seem impossible for us to think.
Dr. Bruce Main, the speaker of chapel this week, is working in the UrbanPromise Ministries. Such incredible stories that he experienced inspire all who hear. Sometimes, I was filled with tears. One story was how a helpless boy living in the gang's world became a successful man as he finished his studies. A girl who never thought of finishing high school got her master degree. These children were hopeless but light was brought to them through people who dare to take the step that the world look at it as crazy. And that is what the UrbanPromise are doing. They are working with gangs and people with many problems. I really thank the Lord that I got to hear such incredible stories. The power of change. The power that I could not comprehend or imagine. Praise God for His love towards those lost people!
Tonight as I write Bruce Main came into my dorm to share more about God's work in his ministry. Why he does what he does! Such great inspiration! I am so glad to get to meet him. What is more joyful was that he asked me, "What do you see your life in the next 10 years?" I said that I want to go back to Cambodia and help the people there. I will either be working with some organization or if I am able to I can set up my own work/ministry. Thus than, he said after I finish my degree I can contact him because in his ministry there is a program that train people to set up their own NGO, and they raise support for the work that one plans to do! Wow!! What an awesome night/week! It was not accident. I am so excited, yet at the same time I should keep this vision, and walk step by step :) I am just so glad. Four or so more years! It seems long, but I will get there. It is my great pleasure to share with you all this. Please pray that God's will be done in my life.
The main homework/workload I have to do for this semester is mostly reading. Lots of reading, and they can become napping times. As I shared with you all, I am just taking the core requirements this semester and will head into nursing, hopefully.
About work on campus, they are scarce, so I do not have work to do yet. My guardians are trying to help me to get the off-campus work permit. However, I am definitely going to have summer job for sure. At the same time, my guardians will try to get driver license for me. Exciting, yet a bit scare (different driving system). I am going to be afraid of how to drive right.
Yes, thank you all for your precious time and supports through both financial and prayers. They are so important for my existent in this great university.
May you continue to pray for my nursing application and for my well doing in my studies. May the Lord shines His light upon me. May what I have learned with His revelation sink deep within my heart.
Blessings,
Sureyah
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Saturday, January 9, 2010
The Journey to the Winter Wonderland!
Greeting to all!
It is so exciting to experience new activities and sceneries. Such a great blessing during this Christmas break! It is good to relax after a first ever semester.
Happy New Year!!
May the blessing from our Lord above be with you. This is the new year. The time of newness. May He fills you with peace, love, and strength.
It seems so long of a break, but I am so glad that I had one. Usually, I have only two weeks break, now it's three weeks. I think this is one best part about college. In a way, it is a really good thing because students can rest their minds and enjoy a bit. It is so refreshing after the break. Quite abnormal, I felt restless and wanted to go back to school. I guess, I had enough relaxation.
During this Christmas break, there were so many great things that happened and I am glad to be a part of.
My first Christmas in Canada was not bad at all. Usually, during Christmas time I have something to expect, but this time I have none. I was holding back and just trying to go with the flow. However, at the same time, I thank the Lord that He gave me such a great family. Before we went to Calgary, Alberta (further north of Canada), there came some relatives who spent Christmas with us. We played games and enjoyed each other company. One of the game is called, "pit", if you are a Mennonite you should know. On the Christmas morning after the reading of Christ's birth, we opened up gifts. We opened one by one and trying to guess what we got. It's quite fun because I had to wait instead of just right away open up all the gifts. Patience. Since this was my first Christmas, my family had me hunted for one of my gifts. And there I found a guitar! I really thanked my host family and the Lord that I got this as a gift. Such delight! However, there were something else that stroke me. Since I like hot stuff, I got a pack of "chilli" bottles. So good!
On our journey go Calgary, we were on the planes. Calgary during nighttime was spectacular. "Welcome to Winter Wonderland!" was my first impression. Beautiful. Snow-cold, frigid, and lifeless-but at the same time what was made by our Maker is fantastic. So beautiful, even though it's just white.
On the second day, while I was there. We went tobogganing. My first time ever to sled. It was so much fun. Then, face-washed! I wished to have that in Cambodia, but not in Canada. Brrr! 
Then we also went to the mountains. It is so wonderful to see such great and high mountains. They were rocky mountains filled with snow, some of them still contained the rugged shapes. There were some wild animals we saw along the road. The pines and evergreen trees beside the road are like those in Narnia movie. Spectacular! Then, to the frozen lake we went. I walked on the frozen lake! Sometime I thought what if it cracks. Oh ooh! But, it was alright. Something even more important to see was the displays at the bear country. I was much advise about bears.
Now that I was in the Bear Country what should I do? Fortunately, there wasn't any bear. Hibernating :) I got a small booklet that tells about bear. "Never ever run from a bear!" it said. But, Mr Hein-Logos Principal- told me that there are some I need to run from. Maybe those are bears from Kelowna =D
We also went to see the Calgary tower (190.81 m). It is another place to see the world of Calgary. So beautiful. There was also a section in the tower where it was built with glass. You can see through the bottom. Pretty scary if you try. But, it's 100% safe.
The family gathering was unique. I was reminded about Khmer New Year! Christmas is much like Khmer New Year! It is a time for reunion and celebration with the loved ones. Turkey dinner was a delight! And wine, different ones like Koniach, I tried. They warms you up. But strong. Arrr! I'm glad I took some, but no more.
Canada is indeed a cold country, but with so many warm-hearted people. My host family's reunion brought good memories I have had back home. I was most welcomed here. God is so good and gracious. It is so good to be a part of a family, and not just a stranger. It is good to have a family, no matter where we are. Also, because of such great hospitality, I gained 10 lbs. this break!
I had such a great break and enjoy Canada so much (indoor :). Now, I am ready to go to partake once again the journey of academic life. It was so refreshing! That's why college is good.
Thank you all for following up my story, supporting, and as well having me in your prayers. I ask that our wonderful Lord Jesus Christ bless you all richly in this new year. May the steps you take be filled with confidence and strength. May his love and peace dwells with you no matter what circumstances are on the way. Amen!
Please pray for my coming semester, so that it will progress affectively, and that whatever I do will be a great example and good encouragement to those around me. Most of all, pray that I know how to balance well with my life. Please also continue to pray for my nursing application that it will go smoothly because I am quite impatience to partake the service for my Lord back in Cambodia. Thank you all very much.
Blessings,
Sureyah
It is so exciting to experience new activities and sceneries. Such a great blessing during this Christmas break! It is good to relax after a first ever semester.
Happy New Year!!
May the blessing from our Lord above be with you. This is the new year. The time of newness. May He fills you with peace, love, and strength.
It seems so long of a break, but I am so glad that I had one. Usually, I have only two weeks break, now it's three weeks. I think this is one best part about college. In a way, it is a really good thing because students can rest their minds and enjoy a bit. It is so refreshing after the break. Quite abnormal, I felt restless and wanted to go back to school. I guess, I had enough relaxation.
During this Christmas break, there were so many great things that happened and I am glad to be a part of.
My first Christmas in Canada was not bad at all. Usually, during Christmas time I have something to expect, but this time I have none. I was holding back and just trying to go with the flow. However, at the same time, I thank the Lord that He gave me such a great family. Before we went to Calgary, Alberta (further north of Canada), there came some relatives who spent Christmas with us. We played games and enjoyed each other company. One of the game is called, "pit", if you are a Mennonite you should know. On the Christmas morning after the reading of Christ's birth, we opened up gifts. We opened one by one and trying to guess what we got. It's quite fun because I had to wait instead of just right away open up all the gifts. Patience. Since this was my first Christmas, my family had me hunted for one of my gifts. And there I found a guitar! I really thanked my host family and the Lord that I got this as a gift. Such delight! However, there were something else that stroke me. Since I like hot stuff, I got a pack of "chilli" bottles. So good!
On our journey go Calgary, we were on the planes. Calgary during nighttime was spectacular. "Welcome to Winter Wonderland!" was my first impression. Beautiful. Snow-cold, frigid, and lifeless-but at the same time what was made by our Maker is fantastic. So beautiful, even though it's just white.
On the second day, while I was there. We went tobogganing. My first time ever to sled. It was so much fun. Then, face-washed! I wished to have that in Cambodia, but not in Canada. Brrr! 
Then we also went to the mountains. It is so wonderful to see such great and high mountains. They were rocky mountains filled with snow, some of them still contained the rugged shapes. There were some wild animals we saw along the road. The pines and evergreen trees beside the road are like those in Narnia movie. Spectacular! Then, to the frozen lake we went. I walked on the frozen lake! Sometime I thought what if it cracks. Oh ooh! But, it was alright. Something even more important to see was the displays at the bear country. I was much advise about bears.
Now that I was in the Bear Country what should I do? Fortunately, there wasn't any bear. Hibernating :) I got a small booklet that tells about bear. "Never ever run from a bear!" it said. But, Mr Hein-Logos Principal- told me that there are some I need to run from. Maybe those are bears from Kelowna =D 
We also went to see the Calgary tower (190.81 m). It is another place to see the world of Calgary. So beautiful. There was also a section in the tower where it was built with glass. You can see through the bottom. Pretty scary if you try. But, it's 100% safe.
The family gathering was unique. I was reminded about Khmer New Year! Christmas is much like Khmer New Year! It is a time for reunion and celebration with the loved ones. Turkey dinner was a delight! And wine, different ones like Koniach, I tried. They warms you up. But strong. Arrr! I'm glad I took some, but no more.
Canada is indeed a cold country, but with so many warm-hearted people. My host family's reunion brought good memories I have had back home. I was most welcomed here. God is so good and gracious. It is so good to be a part of a family, and not just a stranger. It is good to have a family, no matter where we are. Also, because of such great hospitality, I gained 10 lbs. this break!
I had such a great break and enjoy Canada so much (indoor :). Now, I am ready to go to partake once again the journey of academic life. It was so refreshing! That's why college is good.
Thank you all for following up my story, supporting, and as well having me in your prayers. I ask that our wonderful Lord Jesus Christ bless you all richly in this new year. May the steps you take be filled with confidence and strength. May his love and peace dwells with you no matter what circumstances are on the way. Amen!
Please pray for my coming semester, so that it will progress affectively, and that whatever I do will be a great example and good encouragement to those around me. Most of all, pray that I know how to balance well with my life. Please also continue to pray for my nursing application that it will go smoothly because I am quite impatience to partake the service for my Lord back in Cambodia. Thank you all very much.Blessings,
Sureyah
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