After reading this,

I feel so compelled to write something back to you, Stephanie.

Firstly, thank you. I know and remember all the storms we weathered for the past 7 years of our teenage life. We have been friends for 7 years!- through both the good and bad- It’s been so long and it has been unbelievable. It’s mind-blowing.

So to cut the long mushy talk short- Thank you, I love you and I cherish you. And thank you for reminding me that I can still be an influence by being myself!

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After reading this,

All I want to say to you Shu hua is: “You will always be my Shu Hua.” Through the good and the bad, I will stand by you, I will still share with you what I strongly believe in, I will help you- only because you are so one-of-a-kind, and because you are you.

And what better way to show love to these lovely people but to pray for them when I am so far away from home: You are in my prayers. I trust my God that He will protect you and keep you, bless you and be with you.

I thank My God that He has graciously allowed friendships like these (and others too!) to flourish and grow, without Christ as the center-piece, our friendships would have been full of only ourselves. but because God redeemed us, can we move towards loving each other with the love of Christ- and for this I thank God, with my whole heart.

Oh, how can I say thanks.