If You Believe

I've had another eventful week. I think that in my line of work, there will never be a 'dull' day, for something seems to happen unexpectedly...and no matter how many years of experience I have had, each situation will definitely be one that is ...er..a learning point.

But this is also a time, when I managed to get reconnected with some individuals whom I feel have made me think again, about how resilience, faith and perserverance can take a person far in life.

Firstly there is Ping.
He has always been quiet, unassuming, and the 'little boy' with the shy smile. He was overshadowed by his more outgoing and forthright classmates. Haha...my class of '96 will always be special to me...the babies who grew up with me.

Anyway, no one expected Ping to emerge top. I mean...it was impressive that he got his 5A1s then. He was the dark horse...whose attitude was..."never give up trying."
When he got in touch with me again (finally) via Facebook, it's so nice to hear that he has not changed much. He is still humble and polite, and now that he has a teacher for a wife, he tells her "not to look down on neighbourhood school's".

Kenneth decided to have a long chat with me again. Now that NS is finally going to end, he's gonna start to hit the books once more...but I know that his soul is restless. He has dreams...some of which may not be fulfilled by the traditional academic route. My advice for him is to hold on to those dreams first...but be pragmatic enough to get what is necessary for him to move on in life.

K too has come out of his 'under the radar' moods. He is more open, and calmer. The fiery temper has cooled, and he has learnt to control his wilful ways. That really puts my mind at ease.

Oh...before I forget, I must tell AB about how worried I am...this child wavers between melancholia and determined upswings...and I guess, I bear the brunt of some of the blunt remarks...they can be hurtful...but I understand where the reaction comes from. Hang in there.

I am still looking for a few lost sheep...some who has gone away to greener pastures, while some stayed away for reasons only they know. My prayers are that they are safe, wherever they may be...and that they know...there will always be people who understand and believe in them.

If you believe...
you make miracles happen.