It has been almost two months since our wedding day. We were so stressed during the preparation. Not being in our hometowns, we couldn't do much. We could only depend on our family and friends. We felt even more stressed when we were back to our hometowns and the day was getting near. We went here and there for the final preparation. Finally, it was the day itself, we knew we couldn’t do much. We could only hand everything to God. Once again, we deeply felt His presence. We were so touched that He looked after us in each and every occasion. Before both our wedding receptions in Sandakan and KK, it was raining. We were a bit worried as it would be troublesome especially for me wearing the long gown. Just right before the dinner, the rain stopped. As Danny is a big sweater, he didn’t sweat much in the whole wedding process even in the morning. It was cloudy that morning. Praise the Lord. Everything went smoothly.
Something happened on the morning of the day we flew to KK after the Sandakan wedding reception. Mom and a few relatives and friends were flying with us. As our seats were separated, we waited for mom right after we came out from the plane and was wondering what took her so long. After almost everyone in the plane had came out, I felt strange and thought of turning back to the plane to look for her. And then I saw her running out from the plane with an anxious face and told me that someone took her luggage. It was cabin luggage. When everyone was pushing and rushing to take their own luggages, mom had no choice but to wait for everyone to clear out the aisle before she could stand up and take her luggage. She found nothing but another luggage with the same colour which was placed right next to her luggage. Both luggages have the same colour but their designs are totally different. How could someone make such mistake? Unfortunately, both did not have any label or luggage tag. Well, thank God at least we knew it was not stealing. But we were still worried as there was some money inside, and most importantly was mom’s dresses. How do you ask a woman to calm down when she has nothing to wear on her daughter’s wedding the next day? I did not know how to calm her down. Dad, the person whom we all rely most was not there as he was on the way driving to KK. I never seen mom so anxious that I could feel her trembling hands. All I could do was just asked her to calm down and pray while Danny, sis and I running here and there to find help. We found a ground staff who could help us follow up. Sis tried to console mom and assured her that she would accompany her to find new dresses even if they had to find till midnight. I am thankful to have them around. At that moment, we could only wait for good news to come. In the afternoon, we called back and asked for updates. It was a surprise to us that the miss careless only noticed her mistake when she arrived Johor Bahru (JB). Yes, she transited through KK. How coincide! The staff told us that the luggage is on the flight coming back to KK. Mom got back her own luggage that evening. Everything remained intact. It was such a big relief to us. And again, thank God! Moral of the story: Do not place money inside your luggage even if it is a cabin luggage. Money must be with you all the time. Important stuff must go with you as well, probably the dresses if you think it is so important in this case. Haha. Another thing is remember to label your luggage with your contact details.
Once again, we were so grateful to those who attended our wedding in Sandakan and KK. We deeply appreciate those who travelled all the way from different places, whether by car or aeroplane, despite being so busy and committed to own personal or work life. Our heartfelt gratitude to those who helped out in the preparation and during the wedding, and also to those who couldn't attend our wedding but still sent us blessings. Our wedding would not have been so perfect without each and everyone of them. We really appreciate the help, support and kind blessings from them. There aren't enough words or ways to express how grateful we are to have all of them in our life.
Most importantly, we would like to give a big thanks to our own parents. They are always there for us whenever we need help and advice. They ran here and there for us throughout the wedding process. Dad always said, “Not to worry, I'm here.” We were so blessed. Our whole wedding process would be impossible without them. And of course, without God, everything will be impossible. Jeremiah 17:7-8 (NIV) says “But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.” Indeed, God's grace upon us is so much more than what we expect. Thank you, God!
