Joy of the present

Going to far away places after working like crazy can be so amazing. Along the way you can make new friends, seeing rare things with your heart, and getting intensely inspired! That is what I am experiencing right now. I am at my Dad's house in Portland, Oregon the moment I am writing this post. And so far this has been a priceless journey.

Like never before I experience such sweet confidence and peace being in companion of my friends and taking risk of reaching out to others despite being rather self-conscious. It is a minute-by-minute wonder when I looked back the time when I could talk with my co-worker Ekadesy so enjoyably in my flight from Palembang to Jakarta. We talked as good friends share laughters and panic, being silly and fun. I wish her amazing time to meet her boyfriend and family in Timor island.

Another great(may be -est) moment that I had that Friday evening at Jakarta airport (June 13 Indonesian Time) was to meet such a warm-hearted new friend from Hong Kong, Jacky. We cherised the time we had together. He is a cool friend with such good heart. He is very excited about Indonesian wild life and culture in general. I taught them a few Bahasa words that might be helpful for him when he meets local people. Fingers crossed, Jacky!

Meeting those two amazing people has been good sign for my trip to USA this time. It is indeed a blessing beyond what my words can contain. Enjoying the presence of each other and exchanging love is awesome. This reminds me of what my beloved Mother Gavrilia who said '... human hearts never stops being good..." and another part of her book which said how beautiful it is that God sends "fellow travellers" in our life. I am deeply grateful to witness what she meant.

Things unfold to be very good one after another. No other joy can be told more humbly and beautifully than the joy of the present  moment with God. It is the very moment when God is with us and working in us and through us despite our weaknesses. He puts on a veil on our face, so that others might see us as what He deems as best.

This is yet the first day of my journey but already I am so blessed. I am excited to be with Dad and witnessing great moments ahead. Happy Father's Day, Dad! Thank You, Lord.