Farewell lunch treat - my turn =)
Farewell lunch treat - my turn =)
Haha, yesterday a few of us treated Auntie B to lunch in view of her retirement and to wish her God's blessings also. Today, it became my turn that my P treated me for lunch as I'll be leaving the school ministry in another 2 weeks' time. So amusing =)
It was a good time that we had catching up with each other. I remember in my earlier years when I started with the school, I'll try to drop into her office now and then and check how things are with her, how's her health, how's she coping with all her work and leadership to the school, etc. During the last year - the school's 90th anniversary, the entire year was so busy that we hardly had time to really sit down and talk, not business, I mean. Even this year when it started, we were both so busy - at least for me, being out mostly 3 days in a week to college, and buzzing around with CCA matters ... so today's lunch was a leisurely paced and casual one.
My P had been really supportive and encouraging ever since I started ministry with the school - she practically left everything to me, without having to worry about how I run the Christian ministry. She affirmed today that for the past 7 years, she know she can leave things safely in my hands, and she knew my interest would always be for the school and the girls, and I had proven myself wise to know what should, and should not be done, where ministry is concerned.
Over the years, my P had also taught me many things. She was an English teacher and very sharp in spotting mistakes - so my first year of working with her was really a stress, especially when it comes to generating order of service for special events. I would have to redo the order countless times - at least 4, if not 3. I felt really stressed then as I thought I had corrected all the mistakes she pointed out, what else could there be? But the Lord taught me to be patient and to see things positively - and indeed, these experiences had been really good training for me, and in subsequent years, I knew what she wanted, and the correction were just a simple 2nd round redo =) I had learnt from her how to be sharp and alert as well ... haha.
She said she would not release me if she had a choice, but because I needed the time off to concentrate on my studies, she had to.
Hmm... I know my other colleagues have also been planning something up their sleeves =) and it seems that word has gotten even to more students about my leaving. Well, I'm an emotional person by nature, and I just hope that during those "farewells" etc, I will be able to control my tears and not rain like heavens' floodgates are opened wide ... =)
As I look back, I really thank God for the last 7 years of ministry - it has definitely been a fruitful time, and I had definitely made many friends - with the staff, and even with my students. What's more satisfying than being able to be a part in the life of another person, and be given the opportunity to leave some footprints in their lives? Thank you, Lord.
Haha, yesterday a few of us treated Auntie B to lunch in view of her retirement and to wish her God's blessings also. Today, it became my turn that my P treated me for lunch as I'll be leaving the school ministry in another 2 weeks' time. So amusing =)
It was a good time that we had catching up with each other. I remember in my earlier years when I started with the school, I'll try to drop into her office now and then and check how things are with her, how's her health, how's she coping with all her work and leadership to the school, etc. During the last year - the school's 90th anniversary, the entire year was so busy that we hardly had time to really sit down and talk, not business, I mean. Even this year when it started, we were both so busy - at least for me, being out mostly 3 days in a week to college, and buzzing around with CCA matters ... so today's lunch was a leisurely paced and casual one.
My P had been really supportive and encouraging ever since I started ministry with the school - she practically left everything to me, without having to worry about how I run the Christian ministry. She affirmed today that for the past 7 years, she know she can leave things safely in my hands, and she knew my interest would always be for the school and the girls, and I had proven myself wise to know what should, and should not be done, where ministry is concerned.
Over the years, my P had also taught me many things. She was an English teacher and very sharp in spotting mistakes - so my first year of working with her was really a stress, especially when it comes to generating order of service for special events. I would have to redo the order countless times - at least 4, if not 3. I felt really stressed then as I thought I had corrected all the mistakes she pointed out, what else could there be? But the Lord taught me to be patient and to see things positively - and indeed, these experiences had been really good training for me, and in subsequent years, I knew what she wanted, and the correction were just a simple 2nd round redo =) I had learnt from her how to be sharp and alert as well ... haha.
She said she would not release me if she had a choice, but because I needed the time off to concentrate on my studies, she had to.
Hmm... I know my other colleagues have also been planning something up their sleeves =) and it seems that word has gotten even to more students about my leaving. Well, I'm an emotional person by nature, and I just hope that during those "farewells" etc, I will be able to control my tears and not rain like heavens' floodgates are opened wide ... =)
As I look back, I really thank God for the last 7 years of ministry - it has definitely been a fruitful time, and I had definitely made many friends - with the staff, and even with my students. What's more satisfying than being able to be a part in the life of another person, and be given the opportunity to leave some footprints in their lives? Thank you, Lord.
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