Class as usual, mayhem or no mayhem
Yes, the fruit of the Spirit is PEACE ...There was great havoc on the roads this morning. Relentless rains caused island wide traffic chaos and what was supposed to be an easy 20 min drive to church for English class took 1 hr 10 mins. Traffic lights broke down, MRT trains stalled, felled trees blocked roads and several parts of the island were flooded. We were glad to arrive safely though a little bit frazzled by the mayhem on the roads.
As if that was not enough, 7 kids and I got into the lift only to have it break down. Ringing the alarm bell didn't seem to do any good. Not very fun when I am claustophobic and just before I lost the plot, the Lord graciously opened the doors. We were ever so glad to use the stairs!
Despite the dreadful events this morning (Mrs K was stuck 2 hrs in traffic), class went on as usual. We in Singapore who are so used to neat schedules and back to back appointments did not do so well as the Cambodians where life is pretty much "go with the flow". A precious lesson for us city folks. The kids adjusted to their usual chirpy self and the lessons on conjuctions and tenses went on without missing a beat.
As if that was not enough, 7 kids and I got into the lift only to have it break down. Ringing the alarm bell didn't seem to do any good. Not very fun when I am claustophobic and just before I lost the plot, the Lord graciously opened the doors. We were ever so glad to use the stairs!
Despite the dreadful events this morning (Mrs K was stuck 2 hrs in traffic), class went on as usual. We in Singapore who are so used to neat schedules and back to back appointments did not do so well as the Cambodians where life is pretty much "go with the flow". A precious lesson for us city folks. The kids adjusted to their usual chirpy self and the lessons on conjuctions and tenses went on without missing a beat.
Just as stomachs were rumbling, MQ the saviour showed up with bags of McDonald fast food. This was a first for many of the kids, and they polished off the burgers and fries lunch delightfully. I felt a tinge of guilt introducing them to the #1 cause for obesity but I guess at 40kg they can easily afford it once in a while. SN and some others could not get used to drinking gassy Coke and that can only be a good thing.
A dreadful start that turned out much much better, helped in some way by fast food sold by an American Clown.
*Special thanks to MQ for her generousity and cheerful presence at lunch!
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