Friendship

2 weeks ago in HopeKids, the kids learned about the MOST precious and expensive water. In 2 Samuel 23, it spoke about the friendship between King David and his 3 mighty men. The story depicts of the time when they had won a great fight and David was very thirsty. Despite the "messy" situation outside, David's friends risk their lives to take a cup of water for David.

I learned a thing or 2 about friendship today at HopeKids.

A little boy came into the room and set at the boys' territory. Because most teachers are preparing, we did not really notice that this little boy was crying. When I walked past the boys' territory, I noticed a little girl sitting there. First thought was "VERY rare!! Did she know she's sitting in the wrong place?" So I squat down and asked her "Why are you sitting in the boys' segment?". She told me in the softest whisper pointing to her right "He's crying..."

I told my P2 class that I will give them 1 point for the nicest birthday card made. After a time of cutting, gluing and pasting, the kids finally did up their beautiful cards. Some were really very very well done. When I gave 1 point to this girl, she was so happy and ecstatic. Suddenly, she turned to her right and gave her 1 point to her good friend. Her friend say "Why you always give me your points?". Reply? "Because you are my friend lor!".

Talk about friendship. I think it's really quite heartwarming to witness such loving friendships first hand.