Matching
The matching results. Released yesterday. The Academic Affairs Department (AAD) told us it might come out later, but it came out yesterday at 4pm. Caught totally off guard, everyone rushed frantically to AAD even though lecture was in 5 minutes.
Before I move on, the matching determines which university we will be sent to complete the rest of our medical years.
Sometime ago, Steph told me about a dream she had which went like this. She opens her letter, and I open mine. We shall exchange and start screaming and hugging each other! What a wonderful dream! I have rehearsed that scene so many times in my mind that everything else seemed like a delusion to me. To me, that’s the fact.
However.. I hate to use this word, it’s always a spoiler.. However.. Reality seldom corresponds to sweet dreams. For the fortunate people out there like Chris, Christine, Ken, Evelyn and Elaine, I sincerely wish you guys all the best!
Back to my story, we opened our letters and exchanged. On hers, it was printed ‘University of Adelaide’, and on mine, ‘University of Melbourne’
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Well, at least I should be thankful that most of the rehearsed scenes turned out to be true, except the ending.
We will be apart for the next three years. Yes, three years, sounds like eternal. For a couple who is slightly more than one year old, it’s a difficult situation to accept. But I choose to be optimistic. I’m confident that we can survive through it. We’ve shed tears over it. We’ve consoled each other about it. We believe that God sends us to our respective destinations for a specific purpose. I’m thankful to Him that we are just an hour’s flight apart.
Darling, no matter what happens in the future, no matter how long we are set apart; keep the faith that we have for each other for you will always be in my heart. Promise me that we shall grow up independently as better and stronger individuals. When we finally reunite, we shall understand the goodness of our God’s plan for us! We shall reunite as a stronger couple, mentally and spiritually. Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. Let’s not hold any grudge, as grudges only halt us from any progress. Agreed?
After all, it’s only three years compared to the rest of our lives! Cheer up darling!
P.S. I will always have a smile on my face whenever I come across Oto and Ogawa! I love you!
November 23rd, 2006 at 4:04 am
if its meant to be its meant to be =)
3 years can fly..
i wish u n her all the best ya!! =)
cheerz
November 23rd, 2006 at 7:28 am
hey bro.. i am inspired by your faith.. keep it up and trust that God’s will will prevail in this 3 yrs.. i cant pathom nor understand what you guys are going thru now, but all i can trust is God which ultimately is the author and perfector of all things! keep the good faith bro!
November 24th, 2006 at 8:22 am
i totally agree with what u said: “what is 3 years compare to the whole life”… have faith in each other.
trust me, i understand your feelings too as i will be having the same fate as u in coming years.
bless u!
November 25th, 2006 at 9:20 am
My heart goes for both of you…
I recognize the agony and woe of being apart for quite a long time and missing each other for those moments you’d love to be with your “someone” -happy or sad ones.…all not only for just the sake of learning the “art of healing” but moreover discovering one’s potential and knowing how to play the game called LIFE. Welcome to the real world.
Sometimes, we have to realize that the key to surviving Medical life is denial.
We deny that we’re tired.
We deny that we’re scared.
We deny how badly we want to succeed.
You see, as doctors,we ignore our own needs, so we can meet our patients’ needs.
We ignore our friends and families so we could save other people’s friends and families.
Which means that at the end of the day, all we really have is ourselves….and nothing in this world could make you feel more alone than that!SACRIFICE is the word.=)
In a nut shell, as long as you both know what lies deep into your heart, there’s nothing to be afraid of and nothing to be gloomy about.
and sometimes even being alone..
don’t feel tired,
don’t be scared,
don’t feel sad…
Someone out there is thinking about you…
Just hold on to your dreams, keep the faith in LOVE.
Believe me, it will keep you going. =)
GODSPEED!
just wanna share these lines bro..might help.
“That’s why I want you to continue towards your goal…
Go on in pursuit of your dreams.
I am a part of your dream, your Destiny…
The dunes are changed by the wind but the desert never changes.
That’s the way it will be with our love for each other…”
November 25th, 2006 at 9:39 am
hey bro… totally understand how u feel about the situation.. rily feel bad for u n steph considering that i heard of good news from the other 2 couples.. anyway since the decision have been made, i’m here to actually wish u both all the best in ur coming days.. i’m sure that both of u will be able to pass through this obstacle.. hav faith in God and the love u both have for each other… alwiz keep in touch as communication is the best way in maintaining this relationship.. although 3 years is longer compare to 1, i believe that u can make it till the very end considering that i am this close in making it.. be optimistic.. may love prevails above all..
December 2nd, 2006 at 7:52 am
I don’t usually comment on friendster’s blog. But Chun Peng, I am sure you and her can make it if both of you are aware of the whole situation.
And yea, you are right. Adelaide and Melb are very close to each other. So no worries.
December 3rd, 2006 at 8:06 pm
Love will keep u both alive..dats really sweet n im so glad dat i read dis blog of urs.All da best, my fren…have faith..
cheers.
December 3rd, 2006 at 11:25 pm
Hei all! Thanx so much for concern! :o) We are really blessed to have friends like you.
December 8th, 2006 at 1:22 am
wow cp din know that you r so mature now.. i feel bad now for congratulating you on getting accepted by melb u! i take it back… anyways hope u n steph can brave thru every obstacle in ur way! take care…
December 8th, 2006 at 5:46 am
hey man…im really impressed and touched by what you have written here…it’s so true that what is three years compared to the rest of both of your lives…FAITH is the word that says it all…have faith in our all mighty God who i believe that He is gonna do something great on both of in different places…at the same time have faith on each other as well…you guys will be the best testimony of God afterall…all the best and God bless you…