Keeping The Faith

This morning, my mum accompanied me for breakfast near my office then we headed over to the temple for worship. It’s our weekly ritual. Sometimes we do it twice a week. But whether it is once or twice a week, every time we leave the temple, we feel like a heavy burden has been lifted off from us.

When I pray, I don’t usually ask for anything in particular unless there is really a need for something. I usually leave it in the hands of the Gods because they know what you truly need. Yes, I will always ask for happiness in the family and to watch over my family but to just do what they think is right for us.

This afternoon, while at work, I checked my Facebook and saw a friend request. I checked it and I swear I almost fell off my chair when I realized it was from my brother’s ex who had taken my niece away from us about 1.5 years ago. Without thinking I added her right away because this could be when the family reunites with my niece!!

First thing she did was apologize for everything she had done. I accepted because what’s past is past. What is the point of praying when you can’t forgive and move on to better things? I accepted because I wanted to do what is right for my niece and our family who have been so affected by her leaving.

I informed my brother his ex was looking for him and he was excited because it meant he will get to see his daughter again. I got to see photos of Germaine which made me so happy to know she was well taken care of and growing up to be a beautiful girl. My parents were thrilled too.

My brother got to visit with Germaine today and I could tell how happy he was.

Our prayers are being answered slowly. In fact, my mum and I were just talking about how much we missed Germaine the night before!! How much of a coincidence could that be?

Anyway, I had to call for a taxi to take me home as I had durians from our office durian party to take home and I couldn't possible take the bus home with it. What surprised me was that the taxi driver had a Tua Pek Kong on his dashboard and I had a pleasant ride home with him. I got to learn a bit more about the Chinese calendar and Tua Pek Kong, and I got to share my experiences and as to why I was a Catholic before but is now worshiping Tua Pek Kong.

But that whole taxi ride made me wonder…was that a sign? Tua Pek Kong is answering our prayers and bringing our family back together again. I really think so.

Faith sure does make things possible although not easy.

“Keep the faith. Hold on. Things will get better. It might be stormy now but it can’t rain forever.”