So, hari ini kurang lebih sudah empat bulan sejak musim yang baru itu dimulai, tinggal di Bali, tempat yang menjadi tujuan banyak orang dan menjadi mimpi banyak orang. Are we happy? Of course, but the thing is, we are and will be happy no matter where and how. Many have asked us how life has been for us. Are we settling down okay or not? Well, we always answer that we are good, no complaints. Not because the place is good, or the ministry is good, but because our God is good. We say we are good because we choose to be good despite the circumstances, and we actually try our best to be the thermostat of the circumstances, setting the tone of the place we are plugged into.

Betah atau nggak betah, aku rasa bukan masalah tempatnya. Kalau ditanya soal betah dan keinginan, ya, tentu saja kita ingin pulang ke Bandung, dan pasti akan betah di sana. Tapi hidup kan nggak selalu soal kenyamanan atau memuaskan keinginan kita sendiri, melainkan soal memenuhi tujuan hidup kita. Ada beberapa alasan kenapa kita akhirnya memilih pindah ke Bali. Pertama, karena tujuan yang Tuhan berikan kepada kita untuk IFGF SG sudah selesai atau sudah tercapai. Kita pergi waktu itu karena kita mendapatkan visi untuk menggemburkan tanah yang keras, dan per hari ini, IFGF SG adalah tanah gembur yang sangat siap ditanami benih-benih unggul. Like it used to, and it will always be a training ground and a family far away on the tiny island. Kedua, karena Rika dan Aimee selama di Singapore harus bolak-balik karena visa mereka bukan visa untuk tinggal lama. So, pilihan terbaik memang balik ke Indo sebelum Aimee masuk primary. Ketiga, karena kita pergi ke Bali dan mulai melihat serta meresapi apa yang Tuhan mau berikan jika kita memilih pindah ke sini. Nah, trip ini yang membuat saya dan istri mengambil keputusan untuk meninggalkan ladang yang sedang kita kerjakan dan cintai sepenuh hati. Although the work is actually done, the soil is fertile now, but we have also rooted there, and we love the church and the people so much. After the trip, we found that the church in Bali needs our talents more than Singapore. We (sadly) felt that we could not be selfish and just close our hearts to the need we saw in Bali.

So, are we settled down and comfortable in Bali? Yeah, no complaints. So, are we happy living on this paradise island? Well, we’re happy living anywhere, actually. For us, it’s not about the place—whether it’s Bali, Singapore, or Bandung. It’s about the people. People are our mission. Dan juga bukan karena people di Singapore kurang penting di hati kita, justru sebenarnya hati kami cuma terisi mereka sampai saat ini. In the end, our journey wasn’t about finding the perfect place to settle or searching for comfort in a specific location. We’ve learned that it’s not the island, the city, or the environment that defines where we should be. It’s the people and the needs we see around us. Bali wasn’t just a move for a change of scenery—it was a calling we couldn’t ignore. We saw a need, a community that could benefit from what we have to offer, and that was enough to make the decision. Comfort and contentment are fleeting if they are based on the place alone, but when they’re rooted in purpose and service to others, they become deeply fulfilling. It’s never been about how easy or comfortable life is for us; it’s about being where we are most needed. And right now, that place is here in Bali.