Did anyone tell you that in the teaching profession, its full of surprises and shocks? :)
Yesterday, I had a 'surprise' and today I had a 'shock'. Out of which, both left me realising that teaching is so much more than books and knowledge. Its about people. Wow... talk about being fishers of men. Teaching is such a ministry!!!
Let me introduce to you my little 'surprise' yesterday. Was taking my primary one class for PE and while giving instructions for the game, this girl ran towards me and hugged me really tightly. She said, "Miss Sim I want to bring you home." I grinned, returned a hug and was left speechless for a moment. Have I told you that children's hugs are really therepeutic? I lurveeeeeee it!! It reminded me of my tumble tots times when at the end of each session all the little tots would run towards me and give me hugs and kisses. *aw...* They are such darlings. So is this primary one class that I am teaching. I mean despite the naughty and mischievous Ethanael who loves to do wheel-carts while I am giving instructions, this class is 100% angelic. I just have a soft spots for little ones. *wink*
And yes! How can I forget my 'shock' for today? A p4 girl, bespectacled, fair-skinned and looked totally non-threatening CHALLENGED me today. She rebelled and refused to listen to instructions and I would termed her as 'potent and destructive'. After talking to her for the first round, it left me drained. Have yet to find out the root of the problem and am still praying for a solution. May the Lord grant me that patience and wisdom to handle her with care. Honestly, I want to do all that I can to build her up and not tear her down. Its a challenge! Pray along with me.
Yesterday, I had a 'surprise' and today I had a 'shock'. Out of which, both left me realising that teaching is so much more than books and knowledge. Its about people. Wow... talk about being fishers of men. Teaching is such a ministry!!!
Let me introduce to you my little 'surprise' yesterday. Was taking my primary one class for PE and while giving instructions for the game, this girl ran towards me and hugged me really tightly. She said, "Miss Sim I want to bring you home." I grinned, returned a hug and was left speechless for a moment. Have I told you that children's hugs are really therepeutic? I lurveeeeeee it!! It reminded me of my tumble tots times when at the end of each session all the little tots would run towards me and give me hugs and kisses. *aw...* They are such darlings. So is this primary one class that I am teaching. I mean despite the naughty and mischievous Ethanael who loves to do wheel-carts while I am giving instructions, this class is 100% angelic. I just have a soft spots for little ones. *wink*
And yes! How can I forget my 'shock' for today? A p4 girl, bespectacled, fair-skinned and looked totally non-threatening CHALLENGED me today. She rebelled and refused to listen to instructions and I would termed her as 'potent and destructive'. After talking to her for the first round, it left me drained. Have yet to find out the root of the problem and am still praying for a solution. May the Lord grant me that patience and wisdom to handle her with care. Honestly, I want to do all that I can to build her up and not tear her down. Its a challenge! Pray along with me.
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Definitely. Won't give up on her la. God gave me a love for me. Much as she is irritating. LOL. She is really sweet too. :) Will share more when I find out more. *Wink. Thanks for praying. Appreciates that.
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