Sick.

James 2:14-16

14 What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, 16 and one of you says to them, “Depart in peace, be warmed and filled,” but you do not give them the things which are needed for the body, what does it profit?

I wasn't feeling well since yesterday. Till night time, I still felt sick. So I sms my "boss" and asked if he could go to school earlier to help me keep an eye on the students that will be running in the morning. The reply was that he had to send his kid to school and will only reach school at 7.20am, followed by a "take care". This verse immediately came into my mind and I was so disappointed. Then I thought about the whole running program and realised that he hasn't even been supporting the program at all. No actions and words of encouragements. The most encouraging words and actions came from colleagues in other departments. I really felt let down and wonder why I should even go the extra mile for him in the past. From now onwards, I will never change any of my schedule just to suit his needs. I will monitor my "OK, no problem" to any of his requests.

Then I thought about a whole lot of things. And I was reminded of someone (also from my department) pestering me for the total distance ran by the kids. I think I was really rude when I told her that no one is helping me to collate the results. I was quite pissed actually. The list is so long and I'm keying all those myself, how can I finish everything within such a short time? Yes she did offer to help, but she was way too slow, so in the end I ended up keying everything myself instead. And knowing that she's busy too, I didn't get her to help anymore. I didn't get Elaine and Aaron to help too because Elaine is busy with Napfa and Aaron with Adventure Club plus he's in afternoon session.

What was touching was, knowing that I couldn't get help from my own department (didn't get Elaine and Aaron to help also because they don't have to report to school so early), I seeked help from my friends in other departments. One of my lunch buddy offered to go to school earlier if I really can't find anyone to help. He lives at Boonlay. So I was really touched by his offer but I didn't want to trouble him. So I got another friend to help me since she'll be in school by 7am. It was really nice of her to help me as I know she's not really feeling well herself. She also helped me settle my leave instructions for my classes. So thanks Lynn for your help this entire day. It's not easy but I know all that you do, you do for the kids. Just that the kids do not appreciate it and they always go overboard.

The lesson learnt:
1) The next time I plan for things, I must make sure that I can manage everything myself. If I managed to get help from others, it's a bonus. If not, I must be able to stand alone. Never depend on others.

2) Friendship is important. Friends will run with you. Colleagues won't. So treasure your friendship!