Friday, June 02, 2006!
i am back from my missionary trip to Mersing. :) through the trip, i gained much more than i can ever ask for. as i was explaining to the kids about God and his love towards us, i found myself telling them about my personal experiences and as i was recalling my experiences, it seemed as if i was gaining further insight to my life.
"how do you know that God is here?"
an innocent question asked my a 9 year old.
yet the question actually probes deeper and further. and i realised that there is no complicated answer but "thats why its Faith".
the problem is that, if u can actually physically SEE God, then there is no longer greatness in Faith, or rather, it is no longer Faith.
:) and through teaching, i believe i learnt as much as the kids did.
the little kiddos in Mersing are so lovable. falling down is nothing as they just pick themselves up and continue playing. they dont practice prejudice and play with one another as equals. noone is ostracised. no one is left out. and and i feel happily enveloped in the swarm of kids. to them, the teacher can solve anything, with them showing cheeky obedience and absolute trust in us.
children. they dont need you to love them first before they start loving you. and once you show them some love, they give you back more than you can ask for. the hugs, the kisses and the smiles. they will always be etched deeply in my mind.
"teacher, you'll be back soon right?"
i miss them already.
-Ruth
10:02 PM
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