Our Chief has returned home

I received the news that I have been dreading for a long time now...that our Chief has passed away. Alice was the chief of our ELLCO ladies group in CPBC. She has been a compassionate and loving leader. I will always remember the first time I met her at the bible college during a study group. I then just arrived in Singapore and has just started to go to CPBC. I filled out a welcome card and she contacted me right away. We met for a simple dinner and she made me feel so welcome. She encouraged me to join cell group but I was not comfortable with the idea at first. She never forced me but always kept me inform of meetings and get-together. The first meeting I went I did it for selfish reason. Because I was going through some "rough" time at work and I was wondering whether the cell group can help alleviate my axiety. That was the first time I learned about Alice's illness. The experience overwhelmed me because here I was going through some trivial issues in my work life and was making a big deal about whether God knows my grief and there is our Chief with this life threatening sickness but yet surrendering herself completely in God's hands.
There are many many wonderful things that Alice has done for the ELLCO ladies and for anyone that comes in contact with her. Her passion and devotion for God is a shinning example. She is truly a faithful servant for Christ. She has suffered so much during her illness but she has never doubted the compassion of our Lord. Even the doctor said she is a walking mircale!
I feel so sad that she has left us but at the same time I thank the Lord for taking away her suffering and for bringing her home. I don't fathom to understand the purpose of the suffering that Alice had to endure in the past years but I do know that I thank the Lord for each day that Alice was on earth for she has touched so many of us. She has touched me beyond words and I know now that she is finally at peace. I will always remember and love her for she is truly an angel in disguise.
Thank you Lord Father for having Alice in my life and thank you Lord for taking her home with you to live in eternal peace and happiness. We know she will continue to be a blessing for us even when she is in heaven with You. Praise you Lord. Amen!