Redefining life

Finally got to talk to Hengky and heard his story as he faced death twice.

He and Chicha flew to Banda Aceh on 25 Dec to visit her family. He was discouraged as he had little money; our efforts here have not resulted in any profit yet.

Later that day he sms sharing his discouragement. Today he said that he was ready to quit as his father in law asked him for help with his business. I sms back and said that he should not be focused on money.

Next morning, he was awakened by the terrible earthquake and the sight of building crumbing right in front of his eyes. Hengky though he was going to die. He then remembered being told years before in another earthquake that his life was in God’s hands until He was ready to take him.

They survived the horrible experience only to be told that the sea water was coming. It came with such force that it pulled along cars that were parked on the streets.

Again he though “now my life is really finished” but once again he was spared.

However all the business that he was considering were all gone…

Hengky feels different; he has a sense of confidence and calmness that was not there before.

He is a man that now knows he lives for a purpose.