Accepting Grace

21. April 201921. April 2019

THE ESSENCE OF LIFE

I wrote this on the passenger seat while driving to Frankfurt airport. My aunt is going home to Jakarta after spent a wonderful week here in Germany.

28. March 201928. March 2019

THE SCANDAL OF GRACE

A conversation over breakfast with my parents.
Mom: In all your pictures with Tobias, your face is always radiating gladness and peace. I never see this in other couples.

8. February 20198. February 2019

MY LIGHT BULB MOMENT

When it comes to coriander or cilantro, there’s no denying it, this herb splits people into two camps – love or hate.

1. February 20191. February 2019

DO YOU FEEL BLESSED OR CURSED?

It’s a quiet Sunday afternoon, as usual in Karlsruhe, Germany. Me and Tobias took a short walk.
Me: Do you feel blessed or cursed?
Surprised with my question, Tobias shifted a faintly amused gaze to me.

16. January 201921. January 2019

BLIND FAITH FROM CANCER?

One evening last week on the sofa:
Me: Tobi, are you aware of my limited time?
Tobias: Yes… and I’m scared. I want to spend the rest of my life with you.
…
Tobias: I am aware of the circumstances of dipg. There’s no magic pill to cure it. Your treatments now are to prolong your survival time with the highest possible quality of life.

28. May 201821. January 2019