Wednesday, June 14, 2006

Last Goodbye

I'm still here in the USA, decided to stay on. Recovering, but still finding it hard to fully accept the tragedy.

Lena's going to be cremated today (Sg time). It's going to be real hard for those people back home, and I can't even imagine how difficult it'll be. I won't be able to say my last goodbye to Lena, and I hope she'll understand.

So I'll say it here, and in my heart, and I hope you hear it. Goodbye Lena. Rest in peace now our always pretty banana. We love you.

janet at 9:37 AM

Wednesday, June 07, 2006

Goodbye Lena

The news came as a great shock. I just couldn't stop crying for the entire day yesterday, and I still can't control the tears sometimes. Why do bad things happen to good people? I really think the almighty has made a huge mistake.

Lena, she is the nicest person you'll ever find. She's a great leader, friend, neighbour, listener, worker, she's simply great. A cheerful and bubbly girl, I've never seen her gotten angry at anything or anyone. I remember when we were in block comm, she would always be the one buying groceries, and asking her maid to prepare food, and we really counted on her to get things done, and she'll always be there and never once will she complain that she's doing way too much work. She's like the mummy of block comm.

She's so nice and compassionate that she stopped eating meat a year ago because she feels that it's very cruel to slaughter animals. But recently, the last time I had lunch with her, I found out that she began to eat meat again, and I was so glad. And her teeth was just becoming straighter with her braces..

I love the stories she used to tell us about her younger days, I know i love them. But I just can't remember them all. The one that is still fresh in my mind that made me laugh till I cried was the one that she burnt a girl's hair by accident at a carolling session because she had to sing solo and couldn't hold her candle straight.

I miss her already. She sent me a friendster smile just 2 weeks ago. I really wish someone would tell me that it was a mistake and she's fine. It's hard to accept the truth. I still can't. It's way too sudden and I feel so helpless. I can't imagine how hard it must be for her family.

Lena, I hope you can see us and hear us and know how much we miss you. Are you in a better place? I'm sure you are. I hope you don't feel pain, but bliss and happiness. Knowing you, you would want us to be happy and not feel sad, but it's really tough. You'll understand right? I can't help but think about how unfair this life is. Nice people like you, deserve so much better. You will be greatly missed, and never be forgotten. You've left us with wonderful memories and you'll always be beautiful and alive in our hearts. Goodbye dear friend, take care and hope we'll meet again somehow.

janet at 7:47 AM