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You are special. Sunday, April 10, 2011 // 4:43 AM
When Teacher V told me how difficult the child is to get along with anyone, especially strangers, I was a little afraid of what to expect from her. I admit, it was very difficult to connect with her. When I approached her and spoke to her, she ignored me and looked down. When I gave her simple instructions to follow, she ignored me and instead, did something else. When I asked her what she was drawing, she ignored me and just continued drawing. At that point, I admit that I was a little crushed. 4 days, I tried. And I failed. But on Friday, when it was time for our outdoor activity, everyone was queuing outside in pairs when I felt someone tugging my shirt from behind. It was her. And without saying a single word, she held my hand tightly. That child, who never even had any communication or eye contact with me, held my hand for the first time. I knew straight away that I was able to prove to her how I much I wanted to be her 'friend'. On that day, she never failed to grab hold of my hand before anyone else does every time we want to go to another place. That child brought me to tears. That child taught me how different one can be. That child is special. I realized, I want to learn more about her. And I'm not going to give up. |
 MAS. TwentyOne. Ailurophobia. SEED Institute; Dip in ech. "The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything. They just make the most of anything that comes along their way." |