Thank You!
Already January, and as usual I am getting a bit melancholic. I feel I want to hold on to the year 2015. Not ready to move forth. What about the plans I made when 2014 was coming to an end? On a personal note, I was feeling quite different then, it was the year of my father’s passing, and I felt a big resentment of having to step out of that year. I thought it just widened the gap there was between him and me, figured the new year would pull me away even more from him, and would fade my memories of being together with my father. It made me feel so sad.
Now, it is better, the most difficult part I have overcome, and now it is just a matter of drifting along on the sea of time, and if the stream takes me on new adventures, I know I will survive. I also learned that even though memories fade, and cannot be activated at a snip of the fingers, they will appear very clearly and sharp at sudden moments, and still allow me to grieve and resolve my sadness.
With regard to my work for the orphanage I achieved a lot in 2015. I replaced all members of the foundation, and now Lestari Sayang Anak is much better, stronger, and capable of more good work. The team that works in the orphanage is good, coherent, and forms a safe basis for the children. The kids are thriving, and growing up healthy and happy. Their eyes light up each time visitors come with Christmas presents, and they get to open the beautifully wrapped toys, or new clothes. I emphasize it is for them, not for the orphanage but it is their own. I am eternally grateful for the circle of friends surrounding us, always helping by donating in various ways. It is really like miracle, all these people who never knew me before, then see what I do with the orphanage, share my passion, and help. It is just wonderful!
I am so grateful at every opportunity I get to make the children happy, like today. It was hot, and I had to go to the supermarket around the corner to get some milk and bread. I bought ice cream too, and coming home, I gave all children an ice cream, and the ladies too. Seeing them eat it, enjoying the coldness on their tongue, and the sweet taste made me feel so thankful I was able to give this to them.
What will the new year 2016 bring? Will it be as good as the previous years have been? Ah, we will only know when the year is over. So for now just move along with the waves, just feel the rippling of the water, and just sail on. Perhaps have an ice cream on the way…!