my amazing friend

is it weird that i get more sleep on weekdays compared to weekends?

anyway this post isn't about me. for once? haha sorry, i know i tend to focus the attention of this blog to myself a lot... but just this once... let me tell you a story about a friend of mine.

well, i have this friend, and she's one of the most courageous and resilient person i know. she came back, against all odds, to continue her studies without knowing how she would be able to get the money to fund her final year of studies. first off, you should know that nz has this really strict policy for international students that you have to pay your fees and be able to show that you have enough funds to survive the year, before they approve your visa. it's a real drag, and sometimes it makes us internationals feel like criminals or something like that.

anyway, she felt that her time here in nz wasn't over yet... if God brought her to nz, H must have had his reasons and He couldn't just bring her there to drop out so close to the end right? so she braved all her doubts and fears and hopped on the plane back here, fully knowing that if she doesn't get the money needed, she'll be deported on march 31.

door after door was shut, disappointment after disappointment. she just amazes me with her strength and her determination to just hold on and not give up, when most (including me) would have given up and despaired long ago. i know it's really hard on her, and i know she's already shed many many tears over this, but she just chooses not to give up on her miracle. even though she knows her future here is uncertain, she still gives her all in leading life group with me, and in her club, church, studies etc. that, in her actions itself, speaks of unwavering faith that just throws me, when i think of it. i can't imagine how she's feeling, but i know she's doing all she can to have faith in the One who supplies all our needs.

so yeah, it's the 25th of march now... and another bank loan has been rejected. we're still praying for a miracle. and i just can't lose her yet, not in a weeks time anyway!

it's not a victory story yet... but i believe it will turn out to be one. i just thought i'd share the story of my amazing friend.