One week has passed in NIE. Yes, there were many lessons that I picked up along the way but one I guess the statement that struck me most was on Thursday, when Mr Woo, our ICT instructor, mentioned that as we get to know the students we are dealing with better, the more upset we get. I totally agree with that statement.
Sometimes, we brand and judge people because what we see on the surface. Let’s be honest, we all do. But as we learn to pause and understand the people and as they open up their lives, we find ourselves in a different dimension altogether, a dimension of emptiness, sadness and hopelessness. Take for instance a student who keeps fighting, defending himself, etc. On the first look, we will condemn him or her for being violent and flaunting the school rules. But when we stop and look into his or her life, we find him or her may be a victim of a far worse thing than what he or she committed. Sometimes, I really feel helpless. I wish I could help but always at times, the things that I see and know as I teach is beyond what we could ever support. The least I guess as a teacher I could do is the give a ear and pray about my students.
Yes, I heard of Jie Min’s case and really it does upset myself, as it does the the MFSS family. We will pray for you Jie Min and hope you recover soon.
Sign off
His little sheep
