   
One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the Lord. Across the sky flashed scenes from his life. For each scene, he noticed the set of footprints in the sand, one belonging to him and the other to the Lord.
When the last scene of his life flashed before him, he looked back at the footprints in the sand. He noticed that many times along the path of his life there was only one set of footprints. He also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times in his life.
This really bothered him and he questioned the Lord about it. "Lord, you said once I decided to follow you, you 'd walk with me all the way. But I have noticed that during the most troubled times of my life, there is only one set of footprints. I don't understand why you would leave me when I needed you most."
The Lord replied,"My child. My precious child. I love you and would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering, when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you."
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~Footprints of my Life~
 Hope you guys had a great CNY! It was really an eye opening experience catching up with my cousins during reunion dinner because I haven't seen them in such a long time! Though it is often said that distance makes the heart grow fonder, I think as cousins, we seem to be drifting further because we are meeting far too few times....Well, hopefully there will be more gatherings in this year of the pig..*oink I actually felt rather depressed before CNY because it was my last week of lessons at NIE and the thought of seeing some of my classmates perhaps for the last time really made me sad...Well, I know we can still arrange to meet up and all but I also know that when we start teaching in different schools, we will be leading very busy lives and finding a time to even meet will be a problem... Anyway, I have prayed and let go of this issue and I know that if God allows us to meet, we will meet! =) Today was the first day of my 2nd practicum and I should say I thoroughly enjoyed it.... Hahaha...I think laughing sums up pretty well what I experienced today. My 2nd practicum, in my opinion, will be quite a totally different experience for me. I had the best class last year and I taught everything in that class. But this year, I will be teaching maths and science to a weak p4 class (and I have been warned by my CT that they are very weak), english to the best p5 class (which means I will be reunited with the class I taught last year...yay!) and social studies to a mixed ability p5 class. Alrighty....so I will have a taste of everything --- the weak, the best, the middle. And to avoid any misunderstanding, I did not put a yay! there just because it is the best class. I am just happy to be reunited with them because I taught those kids last yr. I am convinced that God has placed kids of different abilities under my care so that I will learn what it really means to be a teacher and a good teacher at that. Oh yes, and I just have to mention another person....my CT! She is just so cute. She really has the voice of thunder and my voice really pales in comparison to her. Hahaha...Seriously, I wished I had that kind of voice, it would be so much easier to control the class! But that's the not the most impt point, the most fascinating thing that I have discovered today is her laughter.... We were just sitting in the staff room today discussing about her class (the weak class) and she was actively describing her students and in between, she would just burst out into really loud peals of laughter at the slightest joke or comment that I made (think whoopi goldberg laughing and you get what I mean). That laughter was so infectious that it made me laugh as well even though at times I didn't even know what I was laughing abt! But the thing that really amazed me today was this: My CT had asked me if I were a Christian and I said yes. She then told me she is not a Christian but that if I had the opportunity, I could integrate biblical teachings or values that the students have learnt during chapel or in their christian values class into my subject teachings, sth that she called 'teachable moments'. I couldn't believe my ears when I heard that.... I mean a non-Christian encouraging me to integrate biblical values into my teaching? God must be speaking to me through her! Ok, so while it's all laughter and fun now, I know that a very real challenge lies ahead of me. I have to be able to manage my weak class. And because I have such a diverse combination of classes, coming up with lesson plans is again going to take every ounce of energy from me. I know that it won't be easy and there will definitely be times when I will be struggling... My only comfort and assurance for the remaining time of my practicum is that God will be with me every step of the way and I can turn to Him anytime I need to. "But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness and all these things will be given to you as well" Matt 6:33 MaRGaReT left her footprint @ 6:42 PM | 0 footprints
Never undermine the power and the grip that money can have over your life. Think about it, a man can betray and kill another, a son can sue the father, a woman can sell her body.... all for what? Money! Why is money so powerful? I personally believe it is because most, if not all of us have been taught by the people around us (either friends or family) that money makes the world goes round! I mean look at the people around us, those who are rich are seemingly having a better time.... They can throw their weight around, buy the latest gadgets and anything that they want, enjoy the finest entertainment... in short, enjoy life whereas the poor people are despised upon and have to slog like mad! But is that really the case? Do rich people really have it all? Well then, perhaps you should read and think about this.... "Money can buy medicine but not health. Money can buy you a house but not a home. Money can buy you companions but not friends. Money can buy you entertainment but not happiness. Money can buy you food but not appetite. Money can buy you a bed but not sleep. Money can buy you a crucifix but not a Saviour. Money can buy you a good life but not eternal life." (From God Owns by Benny Ho) Good health, a home, friends, happiness, appetite, sleep, a saviour and eternal life are things in life that we can only have as a result of God's grace. Money is a necessity but it cannot get us the things in life that really matter. Sometimes, I see people slogging like mad just to earn more money and it really makes me wonder why do they punish themselves in such a way when an easier solution to the problem is to desire less. Don't let money rule your life! A simple life can be a fulfilling life too. --------------------------------------------------- To Kath: Your optimism towards people and life never fails to amaze me. =) In a world that is full of pain and sorrow and complains, your bubbly character will be a light to the people and your care and concern will bring others comfort. May God bless you abundantly in whatever you do, sister! MaRGaReT left her footprint @ 7:24 PM | 0 footprints
Yep, my 2nd practicum is starting in 2 weeks time. This 2nd practicum will give me a chance to build on and learn from my experience and mistakes that I made during my first practicum and improve on it... =) I am posted back to Pei Hwa Presbyterian Pri and it never fails to amaze me how God brought me to Him through my school posting and I am really thankful for such an arrangement. 3 years ago when I was first posted to this school for my 2 week school experience, I had never heard of this school before and knew nothing abt Christianity and 3 years later, how much things have changed.... =) To ah yap and liyi: All the best for your first ever practicum! MaRGaReT left her footprint @ 5:47 PM | 0 footprints
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