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Monday, 23 February 2009 at 21:17

19 February 2009, 0110h (Singapore time), 2000 miles from Brisbane (3200km), 11277m above sea level, 881km/h, Aboard QF52, Seat 31K

I’m about halfway now between Singapore and Brisbane, 2000 miles from my dream either way, getting closer, closer, to one yet further, further, from the other.

It has always been my dream for this day, this moment, to come, and against all odds it has finally arrived; against all obstacles and roadblocks, it is finally here…

My journal entry from 28 December 2008 went:

‘…I can see myself applying for the student visa. I can see myself going for the health checkup and clearing it. I can see all the arrangements being made nicely. I can see myself ORD-ing in peace. I can see myself packing my things. I can see myself heading down to Changi Airport on the 18th of February 2009 to fly with my parents, Yuling and Candice. I can see my closer friends coming to see me off. I can see myself hugging and kissing Zhinian goodbye. I can see myself boarding the plane, for a good flight to Brisbane. I can see myself getting a ride to 5/52 Warren St. with the rest. I can see myself settling in, exploring the city, playing host to Darius. I can see myself doing well in school, making many lifelong friends, having no financial difficulties, and ultimately scoring a first class law degree.

I can see all that, and I claim all that I see, all of the above, in Jesus’ most mighty name. I loose all of these in heaven, holding to the promise that they will be loosed on earth too. I hold on to Your vision given to me, for I know that with God, all things are possible. And I believe, I know, that God, You will make a way, and be the light that dispels the darkness in my life.

This is my prayer for tonight. Thank you God.’

It’s so amazing how things turned out, how God works. Back then things were so uncertain; all I held on to was a mustard seed of faith, of hope, now, this is reality. It is coming to pass and God, I’ve you to thank for it. I thank my mum too, and God, for working Your way about her, and through my circumstances… Let this entry stand as a constant reminder to me over the next 4 years of Your miracle, Your provision, Your grace, Your love.

Thank You God; may I do You proud.

The girl of my dreams, Zhinian; so much has happened since back then and now I’m sitting here with a ring on my finger, holding a card from you, and missing you so… Missing your touch, missing your voice, missing your empathy, missing having you beside me, missing your love… But no, I’m not really missing your love, because I know it’s stronger than ever; I can feel it so strongly. Far apart but not in heart; we will look back one day at this phase of our relationship and laugh at how we managed to conquer it. The both of us will be strong, and will make the most to learn and to grow in this time. We will communicate, we will develop spiritually, and we’ll experience first hand how love transcends boundaries, distance, how love never fails.

I love you Zhinian; we’ve shared so much, let us share our lives too.

We’ll make it good. I promise.

0545h (Brisbane time), ~500 miles from Brisbane

Flying into the dawn; it’s breathtaking. The fiery flames of the sun pierce through the night like nothing else can, bringing a promise of hope, a promise of light. Zhinian, how I’d love to share this majestic moment with you... It’s beautiful, flying into the dawn.

2218h, 5/52 Warren St.

God says, ‘you will work out, if you will work out.’