Monday, November 18, 2013

A mother's musing on teachers' responsibility

The future is not ours, Grown-ups.
The future is our children’s.

In some way, our children's education is at the mercy of the competence of their teachers whom they spend almost ½ of the life everyday, 5 times a week with.

Teachers should realize the magnitude of their responsibility.

Thursday, January 10, 2013

Growing up, Growing apart


As I came across this quote from a book that my daughter, Noelle, is reading, the thought of her and her elder brother, Kyle, crossed my mind - almost instantaneously.

Someday, they will be older and may go on their separate ways as they pursue their dreams.  It's certainly a sad thought for me but it is almost inevitable for both of them. I want them to explore the world and experience its grandeur.  When that happens, my heart wishes that they would have grown apart physically, they will still be around for each other not only in trying times but also in special moments - celebrating family and achievements.

As a parent, I feel that with our humble resources, one of the most valuable legacies I can leave my children is their love for one another. I and Noel strive to create memories of our family together so that when we have to go, we are assured that our children have each other.