wE jUsT nEvEr NeVeR nEvEr KnOw...

Just recently, one of my bus’ student’s dad passed away.
I was talking to one of my JAMs friend where she started sharing this real life story that happened in Singapore with me:

There was this boy with autism who has lost his mother.
Days at the wake, this boy was laughing and laughing and laughing and laughing. Even on the cremation day, the boy did nothing but just laughed and laughed and laughed and laughed.
The family and relatives was so upset to see him reacting in that manner but they just cant stop him from laughing and laughing and laughing and laughing.
When the wake is finally over, the family brought this boy to a physiatrist and this Dr begin to have a conversation with the boy.

Dr: Do you know what is happy?
Boy: Yes… (explained in his own words)
Dr: Do you know what is sad?
Boy: Yes… (explained in his words)
Dr: And what do you do when you are sad?
Boy: I laugh!

Oh… … …

I did went to send my student’s dad on his cremation day. Throughout I was looking at my student. Though tears was not flowing down from her cheek but I still can’t conclude that she is ok cause seriously, I don’t know how she feel deeply as she is someone who can’t really express herself well.

Many people tends to think that this group of special ones have no feelings.
But… that’s NOT TRUE!
All have feelings! Is just that they have different ways of expressing them.
So the next time if you happened to come in contact with any special ones, lets be sensitive towards them ya! =)

thank you

on the very last day of school, I received a card from a K2 student… it is so encouraging!

Thank you, Teacher Yanni!
We would like to extend our sincere thanks and love specially to you for your guidance, patience and understanding while imparting knowledge to us.
We will always remember you as we step further in our studies because you are special to us;
You are our first educator in our life!
We love you, Teacher Yanni!

with love from Nurul Syafiqah & Amirul Syafiq
not forgetting Amirul Aqmal

=)

Made a decision last week!

My heart sank reallll deep after that cause don’t know what’s going to happen next but nevertheless told myself I cant sobsob all day all night, I just got to move on. I just got to hold on to the little faith that is left in me.

God is good ALL the time! ALL the time, God is good! =)
That day after I made the decision, when my mind was in total blank, I was checking through my emails and received the weekly newsletter from Pst Phil Pringle’s leadership files – an msg right on time! That week’s service’s sermon by Pst too! Is so amazing! God speaks through many ways!
Was once again challenged & encouraged by Him and His Word.

God has done His part… now I just need the FAITH to step out & put my words into action!

cHiLdReN's MoMeNtS II

Times fliessssssss… 2006 school terms has ended!
For the “last” time… enjoy!

sCeNe 1
*Child L & Child J drawing*
Child J: Child L… Child L… what are you drawing?
Child L: a dinosaur!
Child J: It… is… so gigantic!
*Cher Yanni heard… shocked by the big word he used AGAIN*
Cher Yanni: Child J, what is gigantic?
Child J with a cheeky face: I… don’t… know!
Cher Yanni: Come on! Child J! What is gigantic?
Child J: Hmm… it mean very very big!
Cher Yanni: Oh… I see!

sCeNe #2
*Cher Yanni sit 2 girls & 1 boy near me cause they are not ready to play*
Cher Yanni: Child Y, come here! What happened to you today?
Child Y: *innocent look* I don’t know
Cher Yanni: Why are you not listening today?
Child Y: *innocent look* I don’t know
Cher Yanni: Child Y, you see other girls are all so quiet but how come you are like that?
Why? Why? Tell me why?
(did it purposely cause want to hear her response)
Child Y: *innocent look* Because… Because I cannot control
Cher Y: *trying not to laugh* What you cannot control?
Child Y: My head
Cher Y: You cannot control your head?!
Child Y: Yes.. Yes.. I cannot control my head to do bad things
Cher Y: … … … …

sCeNe #3
*children were given sweet by Cher S*
Cher Yanni: Wow! Child A, you got sweet!
Child A: *innocent look* Yes!
Cher Yanni: Can I have it?
Child A: *put sweet back in his pocket & kept quiet*
Cher Yanni: Child A, can I have your sweet?
Child A: *innocent look… thinking* Na… take!
Cher Yanni: Really?!
Child A: Y… Yes!
Cher Yanni: You give me already then you wont have anymore
Child A: *smile* Never mind!
Cher Yanni: *so touched* Woooooo! Is ok, Child A, thank you so much! But I think you can keep it.

After reading that much… if you are interested to see my school’s kids, do check out at www.webshots.com at lyn_pcfsgn. =)

gRaDuAtIoN

1min on stage = 10yrs backstage
“Alice in the City” was the theme for our school’s K2 Graduation Concert 2006.

I was given the opportunity to be the Chairperson for the concert. Actually I took this responsibility rather reluctantly but nevertheless at the end of the concert, it been a good learning experience for me- the planning, delegating of duties, the admin, the logistic, the technical aspects etc. If ever I’m given the chance again, I will surely take it up willing and give my best shots.

Praise the Lord! The concert was a BIG success! =)

Thank God for His grace! =)
There was little miscommunication between us, the concert committee and the principals. Many stuffs seem to be undone/unconfirmed until the very actual day of the concert. Stuffs like banner & background which the concert committee is unsure whether there will be a not… are all in place and up at the end of the day!

Thank God for His favor! =)
Being the Chairperson, I was given the opportunity to give a speech infront of hundred of parents and distinguished guests like GRC members. Not forgetting our guest-of-honor: Mrs Lim (MP). As usual when I’m nervous, I will bullet-read but nevertheless want to thank God for the confidence to be able to stand infront of a congregation to give a speech.

Thank God for His strength & wisdom! =)
It was a busy day which started in the morning where we came together to decorate the hall & stage. Then back to concert venue in the evening to ensure all are ready.
Before the concert, I got to run up and down, here and there & to delegate duties for the volunteers.
During the concert, I got to run in and out of the backstage to ensure performers are ready and to make sure all the items went on smoothly.

At the end of the day, *tired* was written all over my face… especially my legs!
Times flies… sending off another batch of K2 children.