As mentioned, getting married is really an amalgamation of two lives...when it's a we instead of a me and every decision is made factoring the other person's interests/thoughts/feelings. One of which was the subject of changing church.
I had started out being slightly apprehensive about moving and the whole idea of stepping out of my comfort zone didn't sit too well. Recalled how people were asking me whether I was sure...and deep down, although I knew this was the right decision to make...the execution seemed to be alittle harder.
That was me say 6 months ago. Since then my mindset has changed slightly and ever so subtly, the thought of moving to a new church, settling down into a new cell group, making new church friends no longer makes me uncertain or doubtful. Besides, I had known for awhile that it was time to move on...and all the signposts in my life were preparing me to embark on a new journey.
I will still miss all my church cum childhood friends who have grown up with me, laughed with me over the silliest jokes as well as co-laboured with me in the course of my growing up years.
But I'm also learning to put things into context. After all, I'm just moving to the Western side of Singapore instead of familiar Dhoby Ghaut and I'm ever so cognizant that it's not about cutting off all contact but simply seeing them less often.
Admittedly, there will be adjustments to make...but this will be an opening of a new chapter where old friends are cherished while the new are created as I build a new fellowship and space to take root within Ed's church. All in all, I am really thankful that things have been falling into place and this transition to a new church has panned out alot better than expected.
I am simply reaching the end of a marvellous chapter and getting ready to embark on the next story of my life.
So here's to making new memories and having new experiences...*firmly shuts the door*
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