today, i sent my best friend off at the airport.

its been 6 years since we first talked, since i made my first friend from the yf, and since that first conversation, my life has changed.

i thank God for blessing me with such a wonderful brother, whom im not worthy of, whom i dont deserve. he taught me so many things, including how to love and how to care.

i miss the many nights of endless conferences, times where we would go to church extremely early, before the gates were open and the lights were on. the many breakfasts we had together (for about 4-5 years worth!) where it never felt like a routine to me but rather something that i really treasured each week. the countless movies, dinners, cooking sessions, etc.

i have gone through many ups and downs in the past 6 years of my life, and besides God, he was the next one that was always there for me.

though at many times i may have been selfish, but he was still my brother that i always looked up to. we share so many common interests and this unexplainable bond which i treasure dearly and currently miss.

today, after knowing him for 6 years, i send him off for 4, and i look forward to the next 60 and eternity to come.

thank you wenyao for being a brother, teacher, a friend, and so much more(:

Psalm 27
Of David.

1 The LORD is my light and my salvation—
whom shall I fear?
The LORD is the stronghold of my life—
of whom shall I be afraid?

2 When evil men advance against me
to devour my flesh,
when my enemies and my foes attack me,
they will stumble and fall.

3 Though an army besiege me,
my heart will not fear;
though war break out against me,
even then will I be confident.

4 One thing I ask of the LORD,
this is what I seek:
that I may dwell in the house of the LORD
all the days of my life,
to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD
and to seek him in his temple.

5 For in the day of trouble
he will keep me safe in his dwelling;
he will hide me in the shelter of his tabernacle
and set me high upon a rock.

6 Then my head will be exalted
above the enemies who surround me;
at his tabernacle will I sacrifice with shouts of joy;
I will sing and make music to the LORD.

7 Hear my voice when I call, O LORD;
be merciful to me and answer me.

8 My heart says of you, "Seek his face!"
Your face, LORD, I will seek.

9 Do not hide your face from me,
do not turn your servant away in anger;
you have been my helper.
Do not reject me or forsake me,
O God my Savior.

10 Though my father and mother forsake me,
the LORD will receive me.

11 Teach me your way, O LORD;
lead me in a straight path
because of my oppressors.

12 Do not turn me over to the desire of my foes,
for false witnesses rise up against me,
breathing out violence.

13 I am still confident of this:
I will see the goodness of the LORD
in the land of the living.

14 Wait for the LORD;
be strong and take heart
and wait for the LORD.