The Chinese Bamboo 4-"Kan En"(Gratitude)

I just came back from a sumptuous dinner in Seremban. My ex-student who was on a brief  holiday  invited us for BBQ crabs but unfortunately the crabs were a sold out today.Anyway we had a lot to share and before we parted,she touched my heart with a simple statement "Thank you teacher...For what I  am today I have you to thank"!

Many sweet moments I have shared with this child but what is most outstanding is her determination to come out from the cycle of poverty and ignorance. I am indeed proud to know that today she earns more than S$4K per month as a payroll specialist in Singapore. Her  success has indeed been an inspiration to my other students and her  gratitude has been a source of comfort to my ever challenging career.

It's not the bouquets of flowers nor the presents that matters to me but just a simple "THANK YOU" that warms my heart. An occasional visit...a long distance call....a sweet text message....Ah!I am getting too sentimental.

Perhaps the CB would have felt it needs to be grateful to the farmer who toiled to nurture it too!!??