Dear
Family, Friends, and Faithful Supporters--
Have you
imagined of a journey, a time, a moment when many unanswered questions, wonders,
and anticipations finally find its place in the sovereignty of the Almighty God?
By this time last year, my thoughts on my journey were foggy and full of
regrets. Ashamed of myself while thinking about the many blessings I received and
a longing heart to serve...but had to wait.
Since receiving Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior, I often reflected on the impact Jesus had on His disciples. Most of them were fishermen, tax collector, and wanderers. Citizens of a low class and sometimes considered a nobody; but they became man of faith who influenced many to find truth and were set free. To me, I was satisfied with what God has given at Logos. Satisfied with so much He has done in my life. But, far beyond what I can imagine, He poured out even more. Trinity is a current “next step”, a journey, a chapter of my life. And, I am super glad that I did have this opportunity!
Since receiving Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior, I often reflected on the impact Jesus had on His disciples. Most of them were fishermen, tax collector, and wanderers. Citizens of a low class and sometimes considered a nobody; but they became man of faith who influenced many to find truth and were set free. To me, I was satisfied with what God has given at Logos. Satisfied with so much He has done in my life. But, far beyond what I can imagine, He poured out even more. Trinity is a current “next step”, a journey, a chapter of my life. And, I am super glad that I did have this opportunity!
Last year
at this time, I was overwhelmed and emotionally unstable because I was not able
to progress into the next nursing course. Because of that I have to stay behind
for a year. Yes, FOR A YEAR! L Just like complications I had in Bangkok to
obtain the student visa, instead of having to stay there for three to four
days, I was there more than a week! And now, I will have to linger at Trinity
for more than 5 years...
Thus, every day I
am overjoyed of how blessed I am to be able to attend Trinity—One of the best
universities in Canada and have such a wonderful home-stay family who love and
support me no matter what. To be honest, there are so many people who could
have this opportunity and would do so well and much better than me! Every time
I walked into the Registration office at school, I am overwhelmed of God’s
richest blessings, especially when I see many who struggled to meet their
school’s payment. The question, “Why me?” often comes up. Who am I that He
continues to faithfully commit to walk with me and desire to see me finish
Nursing? There are so much that I do not understand. In the midst of my
unfaithfulness, God is still so faithful. In the midst of my failure, Christ
still leads me by His hands. Where else can I go without Christ? What a
wonderful Savior!
Every blessing
comes from above… and that is so true. Yet, those blessings come through God’s
faithful servants. To all whom I related my "failure" last year, they were so
encouraging and supportive. Without them I probably would not be able to get
back up! Community of believers and supporters are necessary, and I am so
thankful for their trust and commitment to invest and continual support.
This past
semester has been a great learning experience. Getting back into
Medical/Surgical the second time allowed me to learn so much more! Clinical
experience was an enjoyment rather than a stressful atmosphere. I flew through
the course and was able to appreciate the teamwork within the hospital setting.
In fact, I made friends with nurses on the ward! That tells a bit of my
confidence level =) More so there were so much that I inquired. God is good!
Here I am
once again on the journey, stronger than ever! But… nursing is still a
difficult and challenging road. It always will keep me on my toes! Just these
past few days I am able to connect for a bit with some other nursing students
from different years. Everyone that I talked to was feeling the same way! The anticipation
and uncertainty after every nursing exam often will not allow students to rest until they know the results. I am so thankful for this term for God’s grace and
goodness in helping and keeping me in the nursing loop. (And, the opportunity
to have that second chance to go back into the nursing program!) =)
As for the next
semester I am going into Maternity! An exciting time and also the first time to
receive new lives coming into this world! What a joy to celebrate the gift of
life!
More so, for
this coming summer, I am so excited to inform that I have the privilege to lead
a group of seven Trinity students into a rural community in Kompong Speu,
Cambodia, to start planting seeds and connect with local organizations to learn and invest and to go through a life-long-changing process under this short term mission
trip for the team. More so, I am so excited to be back home connecting with my
family, girlfriend, and old friends! What a joy that day will be! However, in
order for that to take place I will need both prayers and financial supports.
Please pray for that =) This Christmas break I am doing a lot of planning,
connecting (emailing), writings, and coordinating. Please continue to pray for me,
my co-leader (Sarah K.), and also for this trip that God will grant the team, especially
the leaders, wisdom, strength, and ability to support and train the whole
team.
Thank you
so much for all your support (in whatever ways possible) and faithfulness in this
journey together with me.
I wish you
all a wonderful Christmas. May our Lord God shines forth Himself to you in new
ways as you celebrate His birth and tells others about His coming both over 2000 years
ago and in the coming age.
Blessed
Emmanuel!
Merry
Christmas!
In His richest
blessings,
Sureyah
