A Greeting Letter

Greeting to all my lovely family, friends, and supporters,

It is, indeed, such a shame that I lack my responsibility as a friend and a receiver of good things in sharing how life has treated me thus far. A journey that is full of many ups and downs. Yet, I do praise the Lord in all circumstances, knowing that in all things He does bring about good. Thank you so much for the journey and the support that you have been so faithful in my life in prayers, encouragement, and finance. I am now done for another year!! Three years ago, I was not sure what to do, no plan, no goal, only one thing in mind… the Lord will provide and that all things are in His hands. Yes, all things are still in His wonderful plan. It is out of such an amazing love that has brought me into this wonderful journey! 

Many of you have already heard or may not hear it yet that during last year, Fall Semester, I did not meet the requirement for one of my nursing courses. This put me behind the schedule. I have to wait for one whole semester, feels like a whole year! Yet, until today I am still waiting to hear the result from the committee for my re-entry to be able to repeat the same course once again. In the moment, I gave thanks to the Lord and to all who have supported and gave hopeful encouragement to me in that such hard time. Even though I completed another year, I still feel that this year has been of little accomplishment. Such reflections of the past, of the past failure, and an inability to achieve what many put their trust in me. But, anyways, life still continues. Again and again, I gave thanks to the Lord for all that you have done in my life. I always be grateful.

For the past months during spring semester, I took three religious studies courses and a psychology (Lifespan) course—a requirement for nursing program. As I have mentioned a few posts earlier that my hope was to desire to bring the gospel through Health Education. Though I am falling behind, there are definitely new wonderful discoveries about living and accepting the Word of God. I do enjoy much of this past spring courses. It has a different feel, but the Lord still continue to speak to me a life of thanksgiving and obedience: to do things that is far beyond my contemporary situation. Despite my feelings, I know that as long as I continue to trust and obey his calling his power will shines through me. Amen!

Once again, the summer is here and the academic life slows down for a bit. This summer I got a job on campus as a conference staff helping and hosting different groups that are coming in. My job varies from making beds, to cleaning up, to moving furniture, to office work, etc. For the first weeks into May, it is quite hard work because of a quick turnover and renovation of certain buildings. Yet, the job is enjoyable and always keeping me on my feet. Besides working, I am planning to work on a self-study with the help from my Canadian Mom, Michele, on Medical/Surgical course as I am going to take it once again this coming Fall Semester.

Thank you all for your concerns and supports. Life in Canada is beautiful and amazing, too good to think that it is still happening! My one main prayer as I am heading into the summer, I ask that my perspective on who I am and what I cherish (the love for others) will not fade or switch into self-interest.

This is my third year now, and I do miss home a lot. As far as life here in Canada, it is a lot different from Cambodia. I began to adapt to the easy life. It is okay, in a sense, but I believe that my life is not about being practical. It is about a journey which God’s hands and blessings are upon it. Sometimes, I need to understand that God is at work and He is still faithful in all the things that He has in store for me and each one of us. I am fortunate to experience life outside of my country; thus, it is important for me to still contain the perspective about life and what I once was without all these blessings. I want to continue to live a life of trust and seeking God’s miracles and full of faith.

I cannot say enough how grateful I am to you who have walked this journey with me since the beginning. I know that with your faithfulness, the Lord will result and accomplish what He has set in place in this journey of mine. May God’s abundant blessings and His goodness be with you and fill you with His Holy Spirit.

In His grace,

Sureyah