Today I met Aunty Olga's daughter Siquina and her finance Obie at church. I must admit that our meeting was a bit dramatic lol. I remember walking into the church car park and seeing Omar burst through the church door pointing me lol. Then I saw Siquina right behind him smiling away :) I bypassed Omar and hugged Siquina! I was so happy to see her! I felt as if I were bonding with family. I can't really explain why but I feel as if I've known Uncle Elred, Aunty Olga, Siquina and Omar for such a long time, when in reality I'm now really getting acquainted with the family lol.
After Siquina and I exchanged such warm greetings, I hugged my dear Omar and was introduced to Obie. Actually, for a very brief moment when I first saw him, I mistook him for Uncle Elred lol. He was so pleasant and charming. It was truly a joyous moment for me. For months I've been communicating with both Siquina and Omar via internet and to finally enjoy their company was really fulfilling. I knew that if no young person could relate to the experiences and joys of serving God in the Deaf Ministry, at least they would. I suppose the loneliness I felt supporting the Deaf over the past few months was soothed by their presence. That's exactly what it is. I know that in the past week or so when Omar was with the Deaf I was exceptionally happy to have his company as a fellow youth.
Sometimes I feel alone and inadequate not only because I have no formal training in Sign Language and a rudimentary but developing understanding of deaf culture but also because at times I am physically alone. I rely on God to teach me and direct me and I know He has set me apart for His purpose. So even though I feel alone at times, God is ALWAYS with me. Yet it is refreshing to have young people who share similar passions like Man Di, Siquina and Omar.Well, on thi
s afternoon I attended a gospel concert our church was hosting at Mannie Ramjohn Stadium. I think that it is safe to say that this was the first event that I've been to with only hearing people since I've been with the Deaf. At first it was strange. I looked on and I just felt slightly out of place. I actually missed my Deaf friends and wished to have at least one deaf person next to me who I could laugh and talk with. It was heartrending. Eventually I began to adapt and all in all I enjoyed myself and consoled myself with the knowledge that God was with me and He understood the mixture of emotions I was experiencing.
s afternoon I attended a gospel concert our church was hosting at Mannie Ramjohn Stadium. I think that it is safe to say that this was the first event that I've been to with only hearing people since I've been with the Deaf. At first it was strange. I looked on and I just felt slightly out of place. I actually missed my Deaf friends and wished to have at least one deaf person next to me who I could laugh and talk with. It was heartrending. Eventually I began to adapt and all in all I enjoyed myself and consoled myself with the knowledge that God was with me and He understood the mixture of emotions I was experiencing.I believe that no matter where you are, or what you do, nothing could tear someone away from something they truly love...not even the individual themselves.
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