Jesus loves me, and I love Him too!

I almost teared when I heard the story during service.

Anyway, coming back from the A level counselling, I felt a prompting to write these:

1) Disappointment

I would like to share my testimony here. (I’m taking up Pastor’s challenge about using my blog as a medium. what about large and small?)

My A level results were not too satisfactory. I got BCC, C6. No S Papers. Project work B, Chinese B3. Applied for NUS Nursing in 2007 but could not secure a place. Went to work for a year before coming back to apply again in 2008. I got a place in Nursing this time round, with an added bonus – a scholarship, covering my tuition fees with monthly allowance.

I told peijun some time back, and zhonghua today, that if God had given me better A level grades, I would not have chosen Nursing as my first choice. I would have chosen Accountancy or Business. People who have known me since secondary school (ya! Lamerz! That’s you!!!) would have known this. It is a blessing in disguise. I got not too satisfactory grades, but secured a place in Nursing (plus a scholarship)!!! And I am VERY happy in Nursing! At least I know I am doing something I enjoy. Something that I like. I just would like to thank my dear God for giving me not so good grades during my A levels!

To those who have not done up to expectations, do not be discouraged. Something better is installed for you! Just like me! Pray and seek directions from God. Do not wallow in self-pity. I thought it was the end when I received my grades. But God turned it around and I am enjoying myself in uni! Erm... the work load is crazy. But at least I’m studying something I like! Which, to me, is of extreme importance. I can’t imagine studying Accountancy or Business now! I think I would just die. It’s not my interest at all! Totally Ann-Oh! NO!

It’s amazing how God can turn a situation like mine around!

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2) Communication Skills

I remember when I got back my results, I was lost. I didn’t really know what to do. So, I started asking directions from people.

I approached this guy, whom I shall not name, for advice. He asked me what I intended to apply. I told him, “Nursing.”

Upon hearing my results, his reply was, “Sure cannot get in de la!”

In the end, God proved him wrong. I didn’t have to say anything. God stood for me! Wo0h0o~!!!

The moral of the story?

When people approach you for advice, please really give them the advice they need. Speak in a tactful manner cos some of them are already quite disappointed. Do not rub salt into their wounds. Do not hurt them any further. Instead, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we should say things that are edifying, that would build each other up, and not tear one another down.

I have since forgiven the guy who hurt me back then. Forgiven, but not forgotten. Cos I learnt a very important lesson from it – to be tactful in all circumstances. not being a fake person. Tell the truth. But in a nicer manner that is not as harsh. Especially to girls. Even when it is a joke, do not go overboard cos you might hurt someone unknowingly.

Was sharing with Adora (Nursing) last week about last week’s sermon, the part about “SzeRn is patient. SzeRn is kind.” She shared with me that for every hurting word you say to someone, it requires 16 “good” words on average to restore the relationship. Cool, huh?

Hope you guys learnt something from this =)

So... anyone interested in Nursing? =P