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So once again, we repeated the struggles we had been through earlier. After 1 year my husband became a civil servant and he received $14 per month and later it was increased to $30 a month. Faced with Another Test We journey our life with much gladness because we were used to living with ‘prihatin’ or sacrifices. When our second daughter was 1 and a half we were faced with another test, when we returned to live with my in-laws. My father-in-law died and his mother was alone because the younger siblings were no longer at home – they were either off working or at school. With a heavy heart we returned to live with my mother-in-law. My husband had to travel 10 km each way to get to his work and so his brothers helped my husband buy a second hand motorbike. (To this day, we have never owned or bought a new motorbike!) At this time I was working farming vegetables to feed our household and to get some extra income for our family. From day to day ’ we both felt a new meaning in life My kids were still young and there were many problems in the family. We were confused and often stressed especially my husband because of difficulties with his mother. Many people offered solutions but no one could help solve the family problems and issues we were facing. We were looking for peace and harmony in our household but what could we do? Finding Subud One day we remembered that when we were at the transmigration settlement at km 38 (near Rungan Sari) where my husband was working, we had heard the Alvira and her sister Zarina word Subud from Hari Susilo and his wife Murtiana. We needed some peace in our lives and so we were attracted to find out more about Subud. Pak Susilo recommended we came to the hall in Rungan Sari. We went there on Sundays and Thursdays and we got information about Subud. There was a peace and coolness about the place, which was what we were searching for. In 2000 we became applicants and I was opened on 27/7/2000 my husband was opened one week before me. After I was opened, I experienced something that I had never before experienced. From this feeling I was able to be truly convinced and sure of the greatness of God. I always asked for God’s guidance and protection and also from Bapak. From day to day we both felt a new meaning in life and were able to learn many things. A year after we got opened, I became pregnant and had another daughter who was given the name Zarina by Ibu Rahayu. At this time we all received new names from Ibu Rahayu. My husband became Umaryadi, my name Faustina, Niluh became Alvira, and Laksmi became Sulfiati. After joining Subud we still faced many difficulties and went through many processes but we were able to face them with more patience and optimism than we had in the past, and we were always hopeful about being able to educate our children despite our weak financial situation. Our Subud brothers and sisters in Rungan Sari understand and know our situation and they know that we have the strong conviction for Alvira to study nursing at the Academy of Nursing in Palangkaraya. She has completed one semester of her course, and even though it has been a very large financial burden for us, we ask our other children to do prihatin and live simply on less money in order that she can continue her studies. I work now as a cleaner at the YUM office. I also sometimes help with the malaria program. I’m very grateful to have work at YUM because I feel that it’s very important for the people of this area. Alvira is the first person in our extended families to attend higher education, and we are extremely proud of her and grateful to Almighty God and to all our Subud brothers and sisters who have helped make this possible. Faustina's story, written in 2009, was translated by Rashidah MacDonald. Alvira is now completing her studies to become a nurse. SUBUD VOICE PAGE 18 MAY 2011 ◆
New WSA accountant and bank account As previously announced, it is now official. The World Subud Association's bank accounts have been transferred from Holland to the United Kingdom. Accounts in the Netherlands are closed. We thank Leonard van Willenswaard for his unfailing and ongoing assistance and are grateful to Elwyn Waugh, WSA's new accountant, for taking over for Leonard. New WSA banking details are attached and are available online. If you have any questions, please write to Elwyn at sealight@eclipse.co.uk or WSA at wsa@subud.org In addition, we would like to recognize Hussein Dickie in the UK for temporarily assisting Hammond Peek as WSA Treasurer while Hammond is dealing with the aftermath of the earthquake in Christchurch, where he lives. Thank you Hussein. We send ongoing prayers to Christchurch (and Japan). Elwyn Waugh MUHAMMAD SUBUH FOUNDATION ACCOUNTS: Please be advised that the Muhammad Subuh Foundation accounts are likewise being transferred to the UK, but this is not yet complete. Check the MSF website for details, www.msubuhfoundation.org ◆ How to donate to WSA Contributions to the World Subud Association are most welcome and may be made by wire transfer, cheque, or online. Please notify Elwyn Waugh, WSA Accountant, of the donation at WSAaccountant@subud.org We thank you in advance. (1) WIRE TRANSFER Account name: World Subud Association Bank: National Westminster Bank Location: Axminster. United Kingdom SWIFT/BIC: NWBKGB2L Account numbers: USD: 140/00/75503131 Euro: 550/00/75503123 GBP: 72552182; Sterling Sort Code: 516123 IBAN numbers: USD account: GB50 NWBK 6073 0175 5031 31 Euro account: GB36 NWBK 6072 1275 5031 23 GBP account: GB58NWBK 51612372552182 (2) CHEQUE Write cheques to “World Subud Association” and mail to: Elwyn Waugh Springs, Stockland Honiton EX14 9DB United Kingdom Tel: +44 1404 881528 E-mail: WSAaccountant@subud.org Please include a note with the check, especially regarding earmarked funds. ((3) ONLINE At the moment we are using the MSF facility for online donations until a separate service for WSA is functional. Visit the Muhammad Subuh Foundation website www.msubuhfoundation.org From the donation page click on “Contributing”. Select “ISC” and follow the prompts. Please include remarks or mention if funds are earmarked in the area provided. Muhammad Subuh Foundation Call for Trustee Nominees... ◆ In June 2011, the terms of three Foundation trustees will come up for renewal or replacement: Hannah Baerveldt, Ismana Haryono and Shyam Wadhera. Trustees may stand for re-election and nominations are also open for new trustees. If the thought of working towards strengthening Subud in the world appeals to you, consider contacting your National Committee or any MSF trustee or World Subud Council member to put your name forward. Nominees should have an understanding of the Subud organization and proven experience of working effectively, harmoniously and reliably in a team environment. The term of office is four years and a minimum average of 10 hours of work per week is expected, without compensation. We ask nominees to provide a copy of his/her Curriculum Vitae or Resume and two references from Subud members. SUBUD VOICE PAGE 19 MAY 2011
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