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Monday, April 18, 2005

Tuesday morning came too quickly. I knew that when the morning breaks , she had to leave. Church friends and her fellow nepalese friends staying in singapore went out to say their final goodbyes to her at T2. When I arrived, there was a certain uneasiness and uncertainty in the air, I know I am going to be the last coz I dun want to be the first. I am going to show that I am protesting her inevitable departure. It was as if they knew what I was going to say. She knows what I am going to say , my friend. Everything is in the sound of silence .

"just on time , Siew hui , she is about to leave. " The others gathered at the seat near row 14

Yes, everything is so drama. last min to departure, last min the friend came to give her best wishes and farewell. Everything, the timing , the surrounding is so right to serve a departure act.

I gave her a nice ancient-looking pocket watch and a card , behind scribble msg in blue ink, all inside a black plastic bag. Standing in front of my friend while she looked up into my eyes. With out hesitation, I hugged her and the words "you take care, my friend" came out of my mouth. Then there was a long pause as I waited for her response. She replied something like as usual "no worries" but my mind is in whirring . I am so worried abou her my safety since she was going to live in Nepal. She promised as soon as she is there she willl keep us contact by mail.

Human relationship is such head itching problematic stuff. From a strangers had grown so close to so many of them. Knowing her since 2002 and the rest from her, seeing them at their worst and their best, meeting their families, knowing their special needs, working through all manner of trials and tribulations together. Now all held together with a special bond, one unique and special bond, uncommon in the course of most human lives.

With all sincerity I thanked her for what she had given me. Many of them took the opportunity to express the feelings of the group about her contributions to them. It was a touching moment, one I will never forget as long as I live.

Su dearly loved by your family, so many friends, and those at christianity that have come to know you. They are very proud of you and very protective of you too. I am so grateful and proud of u.I send you blessings and pray for your returning home safe and send regards to your family.

Sunita wrote this on 6/4/05 and sent as SMS

Hi brothers and sisters.
Time changes everything, like currency rate , human spiritual and physical being ,politics, frens,family,needs, wants, dreams, mother nature, believes and philosophies. one thing among all this complications is that God's love for you never ever changes. Its the same today, tomorrow and forever. God loves you. Take care and thank you all of you for being part of my life. Each of you are pieces in my life of puzzle.

okay my friend, i will remember that.

Farewell sunita

A Friends Prayer
By Jeremy J. SayerWritten July 16, 1999

He brought us together
To walk down the road
For a little while
And we had fun
And became as close
As friends can get
And now I see
He’s calling you
To walk a path
That isn’t mine
And my heart is wrenched
Cause I thought we’d
Walk hand in hand
For a long time

So as you go
On down your road
And I turn
And travel down mine
Know that this prayer
Goes on with you

Lord I place her in your hands
Hold her close
Don’t ever let her go
She is a precious friend of mine
And Lord I hate to see her go
But Father you call each of us
To walk down the path that you show
And Lord I pray that if someday
Our paths should cross again
That she could say
He’s kept me all the way

And if our paths should cross again someday
She’ll say that you have kept her all the way.

People need people and friends need friends,
And we all need love for a full life depends
Not on vast riches or great acclaim
Not on success or on worldly fame,
But just in knowing that someone cares
And holds us close in their thoughts and prayers-
For only the knowledge that we're understood
Makes everyday living feel WONDERFULLY GOOD
And we rob ourselves of life's greatest need
When we "lock up our hearts" and fail to heed
The outstretched hand reaching to find
A kindred spirit whose heart and mind
Are lonely and longing to somehow share
Our joys and sorrows and to make us aware
That life's completeness and richness depends
On the things we share with our loved ones and friends.
Friends do things for one another.
They understand.
They go a million miles out of their way.
They hold your hand.
They bring smiles, when a smile is exactly what you needed.
They listen, and they hear what is said in the spaces between words.
They care.
And they let you know you're in their prayers...
Friends always know the perfect thing to do.
They can make your whole day just by saying something that no one else could have said.
Sometimes you feel like the two of you share a secret language that others can't tune into.
A friend can guide you, inspire you, comfort you, or light up your life with laughter.
A friend understands your moods and nurtures your needs.
A friend lovingly knows just what you're after.
When your feelings come from deep inside and they need to be spoken to someone, you don't have to hide from, you share them with a friend.
When good news comes, a friend is the first one you turn to.
When feelings overflow and tears need to fall, friends help you through it all.
Friends bring sunlight into your life.
They warm you life with their presence, whether they are far away or close by your side.
A friend is a gift that brings happiness, and a treasure that money can't buy.
Start reaching out people.
Friends have feelings and are human too.
Cherish and treasure you friends no matter how irritating or annoying they may be at time.
A group of close laughing, talking and sharing friends are a chest of treasures which will remain through eternity.
Friends Forever!

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