I've been so looking forward to this day, and I am just so grateful that it has indeed came and gone, with goodness and joy engulfing the whole process. The past one week had been the most tormenting ever- a strain in my lower back left me ineligible to participate in literally every activities (except for the one combat training which only came after much persuasion and convincing), because the superiors were cautious over how serious any back injury might be. Nevertheless, I believe this rest is a God-given one, perhaps because like what many have been telling me that I've rushed too much that my body might be suffering from exhausting already (without my knowledge that is). Tuesday morning, one day after the incident, I was sent to the medical centre where I spent almost the entire day sleeping in the sick bay. What a timely rest for me to go further! The next subsequent days were spent siting at the "by-lines" to see the proceeding of every training and drills that passed me by, leaving me stranded, along with the fear that I might lack behind. I was almost 100% certain that I'd never fall out during my army days, only to be denied by this unforeseeable injury to not anywhere, but the back.
Initially, I was very very worried because many were putting ideas into me saying that it might be a slip-disk, that I might get down-pes-ed, that I might miss going to OCS etc. But soon enough, I rededicated myself to the wonderful Lord, and when I did that, I could only feel His presence that calmed my soul down. Lord, whatever that might happen, I will still praise You, like how Job and Paul had been doing throughout their lives. It will still be by His purpose, and now that my status has been cleared, I shall continue to follow Him wherever He wants to lead me to. God is good, all the time!
Today is a Saturday. Throughout the week, I've always been looking forward to this special Saturday, of which I would be able to meet up with the beloved ServerYucks people. Everything looked fine, even the expected attendance sounded good over the phone- Sentosa followed by 2 movies. What more should I ask for? But it was not meant to be- we ended up having only 4 guys, stranded for almost 2 hours wondering about what to do because of many last minute changes. In the end, we decided to go to Marina Barrage, which successfully lifted up my mood by folds! I am just not an urban guy- Kampung boy people might call me, but that's just what I am. 4 guys can be a lot of fun too! We flew a bat kite to a good height and helped a group of girls with their kite! It certainly had been a good time of fellowshipping (and a good time of worship for myself)! Praise the Lord!