For the past few months Je, Sa and To had been discussing about staying together for next year and had done numerous flat hunts and visits. There were times where they had been close to signing a contract, however, something was always in the way - either cannot agree on location, bad public trnsport, and also some bickering between Je and Sa over little things.

The issue also came to light that they girls do not really know To that well. He was Je's classmate and would have been very helpful in helping Je with her coursework like he has done this year. However, the fact that he is a guy complicates things - cultural differences (he's from China), he might hig on the girls, he likes alcohol a lot, what if the girls use flat for Bible study? There are all factors to consider. Also I do not think I would stand my girlfriend living with another guy alone. Three people would be pushing it, one-to-one would be no way!

Towards the latter few weeks the nicer three bedroom flats started to disappear. There were even times when Je would say that if things do not work out for her and Sa then she wouldn't mind staying with To. However, she knew I was really against that idea - for many reasons: my girlfriend and another guy under the same roof alone, we both do not know the guy well, the guy likes alcohol, and what kind of guy would live with another guy's girfriend? So yes, I was jealous and afraid something might happen between them. Afraid from bf's point of view, also from Christian point of view.

Last night was decision night for Je and Sa, whether they will stay together or not. After long discussion / expression and persuasion, Je decided to choose staying with Sa than with To - because she respects me she said. So in a way she has given up her 'education' for me. Sa had to decide if she wants to stay with Je or some other people. Sa decided to stay with Je.

May God bless this friendship and this new journey!

Tonight I was over at Je's place cooking dinner for her as she had a break from studying in library. After she ate we chatted before her flatmate Melanie brought a friend into the kitchen, Caroline. We just chatted about models, about looks etc. I was look through my camera and deleting old pics. Melanie also looked through some pics and asked about Sarah's dance performance which I mentioned took place in a church.

When Je went away to shower, I was left with the two girls and Caroline picked up the point that I go to chuch and asked if I was Catholic or Protestant. Then the three of us had a long coversation about faith and religion. Turns out Caroline grew up in Catholic primary school but she decided not to go to Catholic secondary school because she did not believe in the stuff she was taught, however she still has some sort of 'faith' in something.

The conversation was challenging for me and it happened when I leasted expected it. However, I managed to share about mum's hands healed by God after going to church, and also how my faith in God developed through the years as I experienced Him more. =)

Then I had to rush off to take Je back to uni library because she was afraid her books and notes may be taken away by students as they were left unattended for so long. So Je was quite panicky. We prayed before I drove off, and I drove quickly to the library and asked Je to call or text me with the 'result' once she goes upstairs. I waited in car praying and holding my silent phone asking God to have mercy on Je who is trying to study and I asked that God will not let this be an obstacle to Je's studies as she was already struggling.

After about ten minutes, I heard footsteps run from behind the car and saw it was Je. I thought she ran out crying that her books were gone, but instead she had a smile on her face and told me the books were stilll there. 'Yes! Praise God!' was my first reaction! =)

That Lord is gracious! And I think I should start a Grace Book. =)