Lifeline Support

Saw the trailers for 'Forgiven' for the first time on Saturday evening. And it was quite a weird experience seeing my face projected on-screen. At some parts, I felt like cringing. Man, do I really look like that when I'm consoling someone? The other lead actor, Thomas felt the same when he saw cool shots of him playing basketball.

On Sunday morning, my cell group members and I came as a battalion to church. Our sacred mission was to prepare the Holy Communion and do the washing-up later.

Our battle plan was to take a break from the washing when the trailers were aired. I wanted my supportive friends and brother to watch it with me and they, in turn, couldn't wait to see me in action for the first time on the silver screen (my church premises being a former cinema). There were a few false alarms as we thought the trailer was going to be shown and we ran to and fro the washing area towards the big tv screen on the church foyer. Talk about kancheong-ness! [i](Translation: overly anxious)[/i]

The full-time church staff manning the counter nearby smiled at our enthusiastic and excited faces and chatters as the trailer came on-screen. My young friends oooohed and aaaahed and cheered and whistled as the mini-preview was shown. Me, I was simply thrilled and touched at how supportive they were. How I wished my parents were there, too. They are supportive in their own way - releasing me to go for video shoots and rehearsals and understanding when I had to spend all of my weekends away from home.

As my friends cheered on, I was reminded how important my loved ones' support was to me. It made all the hours and hard work put in so much sweeter and worthwhile.

And it also made the washin' and the dryin' of the communion trays and cups so much bearable. Even the most mundane tasks are so exciting to do when we do it together as a joyful and united team. To my supportive family and friends, you guys are my lifeline!

Truly, joys are doubled and sufferings are halved when shared with loved ones