Dear Michael dan kawan2, [and Friends]

Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy 2005! May the good Lord bless you and your family with a kind heart, a loving mind and a soul of forgiveness.

Sorry, I haven't mailed sooner; the Lord has granted me a new life. Since returning from Singapore things have gone well for me: Study, family and work have changed into something i really do like. I am enjoying life again and it feels great! Some of you may remember some problems I had with my dad, well, guess what: My dear old man is joining my boyfriend, sister, brother and me for Christmas. And i didnt even had to force him! Trust in the Lord and things will be alright :)

I remember the sessions of LISS and i am really happy i did decide to join. I also remember the words on the back of the booklet: Don't be a stranger. I will not be a stranger... not to my friends and not to my church community. It seems that my stay in Spore has brought me more than just plain scientific education; i learned there is more to life and i now understand that i can enjoy everything without fear to have to let go of things i think important.

Dear friends, i hope we can meet again soon. But let not my will be done, but Thy Will, my Lord and in Thy Time.

Our Loving God, bless my friends in the East, bless them and their families. Let them know I think often of them; memories i have i cherish knowing Your Hand brought me their friendship. Dear God, during this time of warmth and love, let us not forget those who feel lost and who are lost without Your splendid guidance. We pray for those lost people. Dear Lord, I pray for my friends, that they will feel Your touch and never forget it throughout their lives. Amen.

Have a loving Christmas and a very happy 2005!

Your friend,

Ingrid Manoch
Sint Martinuslaan 46
2273 AW Voorburg
The Netherlands