These are some of the original Seer Fire Teens. Top left to right: The first two girls are from Simuti, then comes Amy Lee, Sharlene Tai in yellow, Melissa Teo, 2 Simuti Chickies, Kelvin Yii in yellow and in the shadows Alan lee.
This was a great bunch of kids to work with. They were enthused, showed initiative and because of them I went up that Mountain for the first time and was tremendously blessed.
Audrey has moved to LA and studies general science with the aim of taking medicine at the University of San Diego. She is in her second year and is doing well. Audrey's greatest hang up at this age was.. fear. Fear of people, fear of insects.. not quite unlike my Rachel today!! But she has grown into a tremendous young woman of God and a prayer leader in her Youth Group.
Eugenie Tan recently graduated with top honors at the local UPM in the area of Environmental Sciences. She was the top student in her field and class. Eugenie's struggles began when her dad passed away when she was 11 years old. She is now completing her Doctorate studies and is faithfully serving in her church.
Sharlene is in Melbourne. She studied to be a lawyer but apparently is trying her hand at something more malleable!! She dances and has her own dance blog.
Melissa is graduating as a lawyer cum business graduate in Perth. I wonder if she still likes Cream of Broccoli soup...
Hahah.. Amy.. Amy was the darling of the group as she was one of the youngest and least mature at the time.. She once asked me a strange question.. Aunty Su how do you tell the difference between a male and female cat.. okkkkkk.. She was about 12 then. She has since learned to tell the difference! She's at Curtin Uni studying to be a Physio Therapist.. so small but so strong!! A real cili padi. She favors short skirts and loves clothes... and is a passionate follower of Christ!
Her brother Alan works in Perth.. Last time he came down he and Eugenie tried to shock me by drinking.. sigh.. tak rasa on me.. I remember once the kids had a water balloon fight at Madelyn's and somehow throughout the whole event.. he stayed absolutely dry!! Just when all the dripping kids came in.. he pushed through them and declared how dry he was and they immediately carried him outside and hosed him down! Alan was a Youth Leader when I last heard. He comes back and mentors some of the kids in today's Youth group.
Kelvin Yii.. is a super hot young man on fire for God. Kelvin is studying in Russia to be a doctor. He preaches part time and is very active in his Uni outreach and church activities.. Kelvin is our itinerant speaker at large as he dedicates his summers to the Youth of Gnf every year. He was one small cili padi and naughty bad boy when he was younger... it's amazing to watch him grow into his destiny and calling in Christ. We are truly blessed by Kelvin and his yearly ministry.
The point is.. no matter who you are today or what your circumstances may be.. you will eventually move on.. Life isn't about being 16 all the time.. Tomorrow eventually gets here and then you'll be amazed at how far God has brought you along ...
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