::farewell.dinner::

you went out for a farewell meal with a singaporean exchange student who will be leaving next friday.  for some reasons, you always feel the need to show a little kindness to students who are studying abroad, students who are alone and yet faithfully coming the the sunday church service, sunday after sunday.  along the years, you have met and known many of them and most of them still remain friends.
it has to do with your personal experience during your one year exchange (or twining program) abroad in the uk. you're actively attending the local church, seeking and growing in Him but the most lasting experience that have left a lasting impact to your life is probably the kindness and care that showered to you by a malaysian lady living in the area and attending the same church with you.  she invited you to her place for some home cooked meal that has the flavor of your homeland. she gave advise on student life in uk and occasionally invited you for a stay-over at her place.  her acts and deeds had never meant so much to you that determine who you're today, a special heart for exchange students.  you follow the same pattern, you showered your love to the exchange students regardless of their nationalities (taiwan, singapore, china, malaysia) and offering them home cooked meal and inviting them to some events that you believe will enrich their life here.
today, when you read this hand written letter, you know that deep in your heart you're doing the right thing, little things you did have lasting impression to others.  you're really thankful!