Day 13

Dear Blog...

And to my beloved whom I am writing to,

None much today... I was dump by the squadron to 4- 8 again but this time only a hand full of us was there, the rest was made up by the 143 squadron. Well meant a lot of my old friends there, cause we when through MTF together. Other then that... Life was pretty normal...

I reached home at 1710hrs as there was only 1 wave... I then cook a really horrible meal, I did not even finished it, will never cook Chinese egg noodle with Carbonara sauce. It taste horrendous.

Anyway,,, I love you dear... Missing you each day... feeling empty and lonely... Do come back OK? Waiting for you...

Abba Father... Thank you for the Food, Thank you for everything... Amen...

For Him, In Him & Through Him only I live...

Luke Zachary

Day 10, 11 and 12

Dear Blog...

And to my beloved whom I am writing to,

It been a while since I blog due to the hectic schedule and I totally do not remember how to do so until now...

Anywae... Here goes..

Day 10 (Sat) - I woke up around 0930hrs to make it to church by 1100hrs. I dragged my feet across the living room to the bathroom, I felt really tired and wanted to sleep in. The reason which I felt lonely was because my uncle was at home and I refused to stay at home only to be called upon to do house work again and again... I need a break from all these. I then dilly dally and made my way to church to only reached at 1120hrs.

I then begin practicing until 1300hrs which I was called upon by mark to join his youth event. Some Ice-cream eating and movie screening thingy.

I reached at 1400hrs and soon joined in his youth out-reach event. There was half of his church youth and half of his church targeted BB Boys. (Boys Bridget). Felt a little out of place, to be surrounded by youth that I have never met before. Played two rounds of game and then the movie started, "Facing the GIANT" (what I surprise! Ya right) its a really good show but I am afraid it might be a little to difficult for the youth to digest. But nonetheless, its a really good show, and I still teared for it... Ha ha....

Then I followed mark to that very good duck rice store to have dinner and then head over to Orchid Country Club to play pool. And I suck at it... Ha ha... Then I head home and reached about 2200hrs plus.

Day 11 (Sun) - I woke up at 0845hrs to make it to church by 1000hrs. I was so tired that I keep shifting the time forward so that I could sleep in a little more. I finally got up, pack my bag and head over to church. i reached at about 1020hrs. The sermon was on the "freedom of joy" Philippians 4: 4 - 9.

After service, I had lunch with pastor and some members, then pastor Patrick and I head over to the gym as he want to train me up physically.

It was very near Bona Vista. The facility was pretty good. It is on some building and on the top three stories. The reception area had sofa, computer with internet access, loanable DVDs, newspaper, magazine and every free flow of drinks! The second flood was all the gym equipment, machine and rooms for lesson... The last stories is a sky pool! Swim and enjoy the view of the sky... nice... I swam a little, about an hour. Then got up and lied on the bench next to the pool and felt asleep. The weather, the view, the sound of water gentle splashing on the edge of the pool. nice... Not long pastor woke me up to get change for gym, within minutes I got change and head to the gym to try out the equipment. Pastor Pat then got an instructor to coach me on how to perfect my standing board jump for IPPT. The coach called pastor Pat my dad... ha ha...

Then after gym we head over to a seafood restaurant that was near SP. It was fantastic! Great food, cheap price. Can bring you guys there too... I was there with Patrick's whole family. Means all his brother and sister where there too! It was because it is Pastor Patrick's BIRTHDAY TODAY (28 JUNE)! Felt weird. His brother say i looked like pastor Patrick and can be his God-son.. Ha ha... Anyway... I did not eat much the swimming and gym-ming had shrunk my stomach. Feeling the abs... Ha ha....

Then We head over to watch I P-man (Born of the Legend). Well... it was ooooOk... Not really fantastic compare to the first two... Maybe because Donnie Yen has a charismatic smile. Ha ha... I reach home at 2300hrs plus, I bathe and when straight to bed...

Day 12 (Mon) - Really did not want to work today. Waking up to the feeling of taking MC. Knowing I will be working at 4 - 8 I believed I would be working with Master Pey... I hate it, he never likes me... anyway... Half way on my journey Bird called, I soon found out that I was working together with him and then I asked him does he know who is the IC. He then told me was Master Alvin Chee.. Nice Guy... My day seem to have lighten up... I reached the PDS and begin my work. Due to the gym and swim, my body is still aching from shoulder to feet. Which cause me to be less alert and having high fatigue level.

I almost killed a fellow crew as I was unaware that he was still under the plane when I gave the signal to the pilot to power up. That to me was a near death experience and I would regret for the rest of my life. Master Alvin did not scold me but ask me to be more attentive to the situation around me. If it was Master Pey, I would be dead my now... But I still have the fear in me right now, remembering how it take place... But I know... I need to move on...

It really hard dear, Life without is lifeless to me... I may seems busy or whatsoever. But at the end of the day... I still need your accompany. I am not that strong without you... 24more days...

I love you too much to let you go

Abba Father... You are my strength when I am weak, You are the treasure that I seek, You are my all in all...

For Him, In Him & Through Him only I live...

Luke Zachary

Day 8 and 9

Dear Blog...

And to me beloved too whom I am writing to,

Day 8 - for me was a good deal day again, as it was my 3rd Aircraft wash this week. Each day only work less than 4 hrs a day... Weee... After the wash I head over to the Aero-Medical base for my yearly hearing test... Had to travel all the way to Paya Lebar to do it which last last then 10mins... Oh wells...

I then reached home, bathe and head straight for the musical training. Ran through Act 1 to 3. Next week plan is to run through it again with the acting involvement. I then called guard post for in time and was told 0545hrs, my IC was Master Pey the idiot who wanted me to come back to sign some form during my oil...

Knowing that I soon head home and without bathing, I slept.

Day 9 - I woke up at 0455 and head for shower and left at 0515. I reached at 0550hrs. Only 5mins late but together with me was half of the crew members who were all lock outside because we are late... I know in my heart, this is going to be a long day... The rain did not stop and we stand under it for 45mins... Everyone was considering of take RSO. and giving to answer for our absent. But we did not want to make it too difficult for everyone. I soon start my day by getting scolded for everything I do until the point which I told myself that I have to swallow it down no matter how hard it was. But God was on my side, because of the rain, the first wave for cancel and we soon waiting patiently for the next wave. When it came, Ernest was told to take my plane as Pey wanted to build his confident, after that everything else was done by other junior and i soon left to do things like closing of door and signing in stuff which was soon easy. Well... I did not had a good start... but i DID HAVE A GOOD END... God is Good...

Meeting Amos for supper later... so would not be online baby... I love you...

Ah Pa... You are always good... All the time.... Amen...

For Him, In Him & Through Him only I live...

Luke Zachary

Day 6 and 7

Dear Blog...

And to me beloved too whom I am writing to,

I am having camp at 1630hrs today. Waking up to your text message, felt really tired. But I wanted to see and talk to you... Hee Hee...

Happy 27th month Anniversary! Even though we are 12hrs apart but I know our joy always remained in our heart.

And having you always "mute" the Skype makes me mad... Keep repeating my words also is not helping...

I do not want to make it any harder for the both of us... Nights...

Abba Father... Help me...

For Him, In Him & Through Him only I live...
Luke Zachary

Day 5

Dear Blog...

And to me beloved too whom I am writing to,

I had camp today at 1000hrs. Thinking that I would head home straight at the test, but halfway through my journey to camp on train, I received a call from squadron saying that I have to head back to squadron once I am done... Totally sianed... So after the test my buddies and I hang out at Malcolm Canteen for awhile, trying to drag time so I would not have to head back to squadron so soon. After lunch, knowing that I have to face the fact, I said bye to all my buddies as some are heading over for medical check up and some heading home. I suggested to another friend (only two of us need to go back) that we should can the driver to give us a lift so that we would not have to walk. Yup and He came to pick us up. While in the journey, as he was our squadron driver, he has to pick some other that was working. And when we reach the destination, the person open the door and looked at us. He was the Warren Officer who ask us to come back to squadron to do work as there was short of man power. He looked at us as said. "Sorry, I believe so two can go home now... There has been a change of plans, do not need you two anymore..." I was overjoyed, and sianz at the same time (Cause by now I could be at AMK le). Anyway, head home to use comp and saw you online. Watch a few movies while you were asleep and now talking to you as a type this as it is morning for you over there now.. So... Conclusion, I love you still... >.<

Abba Father... I pray that would You guide Katherine this day as she head over to her new school and environment, I asked that would You protect her, watch over her and empower her for Your glory today... Amen..

For Him, In Him & Through Him only I live...
Luke Zachary

Day 4

Dear Blog...

And to me beloved too whom I am writing to,

I woke up at 9.30am today because I was not needed to play the guitar and so I thought I could sleep in more... Well I did... and was really late, I reached church at about 11.30am. I then invited Ron(The new young man aka youth) to do a little jamming with us. He was a fantastic guitar player... Haha... Then I went out to have lunch with Melvin, Andrew, Wei Ming and Carol at Raffles City. The Japanese Mache style restaurant. Wow, the food there is really good. Then we head over to Bugis as our dear Carol wanted to do some shopping with friends over there, we walked to bugis and soon enter the arcade to play a few games. We tried the basket ball thingy game and score 624 points where the high score was 642, we were pretty close. Haha... We then head over to Iluma to seek for LAN-Gaming. But it was too pricey and we abort the mission, I then head over to Newton to have dinner with my barker boys. Jeremiah, Tey, Loy, Zi yang, Mark, Alfred, Jerey's Girl friend and Jane. I then found out a few shocking news...

1) All have change their ride. Cars, Bikes.

2) Zi Yang broke up with Jane, Mark broke up with Geraldine and now Mark is with Jane... ???

3) Bertram (the cyclist) met an accident 2 months ago, His friends and him were doing their normal cycling when a drunken driver ran over them from the back. Bertram was then sent into intensive ward for 2 months while his friend... He did not make it... Bertram has fully recover now and waiting for the police to file a report to charge the drunken driver so that he can claim from him all that was needed.

I was shocked that I could almost lose a friend so easily...

4)Darren Chan was married a few months ago... I did not even know!

Yup I truly missed out a lot from them this pass few years... Felt really bad...

Anyway... I enjoyed myself today... Wish you were here... Love...

Abba Father... You are always here, in our lives... You are a sovereign God and our lives is in your hands, by Your Word we are given life, by Your Word we will return to you. We know where we belong Lord, in Your presence. But there are those who do not. I asked simply for Your favor and chance You would give to them to receive Your Word as our lives are short. Dear Father, use us mightily to complete Your work on earth as Your kingdom approach nearer each day... So Lord in every place that we are right now... Use us. Thank You Lord... For You are Good all the time. Amen...

For Him, In Him & Through Him only I live...
Luke Zachary

Day 3

Dear Blog...

And to me beloved too whom I am writing to,

It's Saturday, and instead of the usual movie marathon, I am heading to work in half an hour time. Well all thanks to the NDP (National Day Parade). Well it's day 3 and I am still missing you, I long for the times that I am able to wake up to your presence. Seeing you enjoying over there is an enjoyment to me as well. Do take care of yourself baby... I love you...

Abba Father... I thank you for everything... Amen...

For Him, In Him & Through Him only I live...
Luke Zachary

Day 2

Dear Blog...

And to me beloved too whom I am writing to,

Now its 1600hrs... I reach home early today as there was nothing much to do in camp. Times like these hardly comes but when it does, there was no one to go out with.

Nonetheless, I am glad that I came home just on time to chat with you on Skype, even though we are 12hrs apart but technology has made us semi-omnipresent. We are no God, our love is from God because our love is in Christ and in Him only that we are made possible of this relationship. There are no authority on earth that can separate us, except the ones who have given the authority above, Our Father Himself, to the people for His glory and His glory only.

So...

Abba Father... I thank you truly for this love. This chance and this give of relationship. It is part and puzzle of life yet you have made it so special and unique, a pleasure for all man and women. That in this love we may know you more, that in this love we may be closer to you, that in this love we may bear the fullest of Christ in our thoughts and in our being. Thank you Lord for everything... Amen

For Him, In Him & Through Him only I live...
Luke Zachary

Day 1

Dear Blog...

And to me beloved too whom I am writing to,

Well, seems like you should be at Tokyo Transit now. How does it feel to be there? Do remember to take nice pictures k!

I woke up a couple of time to make sure I did not miss your calls or message this morning, hearing your calls and seeing your message I know you are leaving for 5 weeks. Well today i felt 'OK', maybe reality have not hit me yet but I truly pray tis 5 weeks would pass really soon...

Waiting to hear from you Baby...

Abba Father, I pray that would you grant Katherine a safe and pleasant journey there. Protect her from all harm, may your favor be upon her always... Amen

For Him, In Him & Through Him only I live...
Luke Zachary

2 more days before you go...

Dear Blog...

And to me beloved too whom I am writing to,

As I sit here and face the fact of not been able to see you off on Thursday, my heart felt cold and emptied. My eyes are tired, eager to close but I sat here even more eagerly to see my love online so that both of us can try skyping. As it is my first time tying. My head is getting heavier and I am not able to type anymore... Night Blog... For my body.. I will still wait for your coming..

Thank you Abba Father...

For Him, In Him & Through Him only I live...
Luke Zachary

4 days before you go go

Dear Blog...

And to me beloved too whom I am writing to,

I thank you for the wonderful weekend I had with you... Even though time flies as we are together but I enjoyed every single moment with you. I would not trade anything for you, no condos, cars, money, Xbox360, I-touch, Mac book, PsP, Games, can compare with you. If I am even a chance to choose again, I would still choose you.

We are meant for one another, now and forever more...

Abba Father, I thank You for your gift of life. I thank You for your gift of love. I thank You for your gift partner... Amen...

For Him, In Him & Through Him only I live...
Luke Zachary

6 days before You Fly

Dear Blog...

And to me beloved too whom I am writing to,

As the day draws closer to an end, I realized that the days before you head to the states are getting closer too. 5 weeks is a little too long I suppose, thinking that I would be able to spend more "me time" and play XBOX360 but I soon figure out is it all incomplete without you.

Life without you is like a straw, it sucks...

Well just pop in here to say that I love you and that I hope you would remember to read my Blog every night over there yea? I will type as long as I am able to.

I love you...

Abba Father, I thank You for internet, Facebook, e-mails and blogs. That even Kat and I is 12hrs apart, we are not separated because of technology. Lord, would you keep her safe and sound this night... I love you Father...

Amen...

For Him, In Him & Through Him only I live...
Luke Zachary

1 Week before You Fly

Dear Blog...

And to me beloved too whom I am writing to,

I left for camp today knowing that there was 3waves today I thinking that I would be coming home late again. But as I enter my squadron , straight into the guard post to look at my crew and the flying schedule, I then realize it was not bad after all. For my crew there was only 1 wave and it would be back by 1pm. So as I do my calculation for what time I would be home, it should be not later then 4pm. but I was wrong. It came back at 1pm, I finished my work by 3, then spent the next few hours waiting for my PDS IC to sign the forms... And now I am... HOME...

As I struggle between resting at home or going to Fuji's house, many thoughts came to my mind. All I need was a affirmation of I must go, should go or need to go. But I have none, all I got was, you may, can, feel free to come. I then give myself excuses of not going, and then I asked God for a sign! that I should go. Yup he gave me one. Knowing that I have a photo shoot tomorrow and my turn out need to be neat and good. I then intend to polish my safety boots with the liquid polisher. The cap got stuck with the brush, so I pulled a little harder and guess what? The brush came out together with the cap and the black liquid splash onto the floor. Well I told Him, "guess you didn't want me go after all" But maybe it is despite of this I would still go is the right answer for Him, I still would choose not to attend.

After hearing so much sermons of having JOY, Another Spirit and so on. I still cannot seems to apply all that I have learn into it. Maybe I am too lazy to, maybe my environment does not allow me too, maybe the sermons are not practical in times like these anymore.

Air force has taken ever joy that I have. It has taken my time, my strength, my emotion, my mind, my heart and my soul too. Maybe I am place in the worst place now in my NS. Work 6days week, even though you are flying on next Wednesday but I got duty. Saturday suppose to go out with you, but now there is SPORTS CAR duty.

But in spite of all these, I sense that I love you and need you more. And more then ever. I really do not know how to face myself when you are gone for 5 weeks... You are my everything... You are... my life...

Abba Father, I am sorry for my lack of faith. In You. Many times I am foolish and asked you to show me signs so that I may believe you are still real to me, but I yet forget your hands that was guiding me through. You love that forever shining upon me and blessing that is continuously pouring out onto my cup. Yet my heart was harden and my eyes were shut. May You continue to be by our side this day and the days ahead... Amen...

For Him, In Him & Through Him only I live...
Luke Zachary

Count down to Dar Dar's USA trip

Dear Blog...

And to me beloved too whom I am writing to,

Remember yesterday when I receive a call? It was my squadron that call back because I fill it in wrongly, well... It isn't much a problem, it just been made worst by the IC. As I was calmly answering and replying to my friend who was on the line, I can clearly overhear the unpleasant background. I truly swallow even pride or dignity that I have yesterday on the phone.

There is no pride, glory or even honor in Air-force. It just a pile of deep dung for people to step in, we are required to work like regulars, but we are paid with peanuts. We are expected to work like we know everything, but when things happen we get scolding we are not worth a cent...

So much for having 'A HIGHER PURPOSE'... Ever since I am qualified, everyday I get scolding after scolding. Everyday I drag myself to work, I lost confidence, totally demoralize. The colours of my life seems to slowly fade off...

But waking up next to you, opening up my eyes to see you put back the colours of my life... You complete everything good that this world is not, you bring joy, pure joy into my life. A blessing from God that I would and could not be anymore grateful for. Thank You I can't imaging my life without you in the five weeks to come...

My next few blogs would be my blogs for you baby...

lOve...

Luke Zachary