Thursday, June 9, 2011 / 10:53 PM
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Light a candle, one by one.
Soon, the world would be a brighter place.
Today is the first day our dear sec 3s volunteering at BSU. I was quite worried because the last time we went to a home, we were unprepared for what greeted us. My guilt from the previous experience has not worn off and here I was, exposing our girls to a new challenge.
Thankfully Jasmine, Eunice and Shahila did a great job in sharing their passion with the afflicted elderly and the girls had a preview to what to expect, and was equipped them with the some knowledge of befriending the elderly.
God sent a little shower to cool off the morning. I was touched that the girls did not begrudge the long walk from Novena MRT station to CDC. In their hands, I held onto the bags of stuff that they have lovingly prepared for the elderly. I looked at the boards they embraced in their arms and imagined the warmth that they would bring for the next few weeks.
There was an initial sense of awkwardness when we first started. Jeslin & Michelle readily volunteered to help with moving some mattresses. Dawn and Yingyu were raring and first to lead the pack. Yingtong and Hwamin, though hesitant, broke the ice with their sweet smiles... Jieyi and Sheena looked on as Mdm Beng Lay spoke to an elderly woman share her story. I left BSU praying that God would lead the girls and protect them from any unexpected.
When I returned, I saw Sheena chatting with a patient all by herself. Jieyi was in the ward, listening attentively as well. Jeslin, as usual, was bubbly and energetic. When I saw the smiles on the girls' faces, the noonday sun dimmed in comparison. The elderly looked at ease and some of them were beaming with happiness. I could literally see that the girls' love have touched them and the initial strangeness has melted much, as I listened to the stories the girls share.
Even though they faced some tough patches, they were all ready to forgive and showed understanding and compassion. Their willingness to learn also showed their dedication to give the best to those whom they are reaching out to.
As I see the girls depart for school, to continue with the next day's preparation, I was deeply touched and uber impressed. The girls have overcome their previous unpleasant experience and are indeed "fighting" like how Sheena has urged on earlier on FB. They have managed to forge a bond with the patients in mere 2 hours and enjoyed themselves as they served and loved.
My heart was deeply warmed as I recalled Dawn asking for a photo with her "partner-in-crime". If what you girls have done is considered "criminal", you've my blessings to keep committing crimes! You girls have worked excellently as a team and the attitudes that you've displayed today, have shown that you're worthy examples and role models for our younger girls.
Thanks for your selfless giving and your courage to overcome the past to create memories for those unwell and ourselves! Remember that though u might feel that you've done is little, you're like a candle that shines very brightly in the dark. Each life that you've touched, is like a candle lit. Keeping lighting a candle, one at a time. Bring hope and joy to those whose lives are covered by the gloom. One by one, the world would be a much brighter place!
I am very super duper proud of u, Dawn, Hwa Min, Jeslin, Jieyi, Michelle, Sheena, Ying Tong and Ying Yu! And I probably haven't said this in eons... I LOVE YOU!! =)
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The Girls' Brigade 9th Company
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