My Hubby's Boss's Appreciation...

Dear all,

Today we bid farewell to one special person in our family - Ben.

Ben started his journey with us since 2001. Being a young graduate from a Psych degree, Ben was first associated with us when he volunteered at our student care centre. Then he approached Phyllis for a job at SCC. Of course we would be most happy to grab him (male teacher is an extinct creature!). Indeed Ben has been a God-sent angel to our centre, as well as the children and their parents. Not only because of his gender, or his educational qualification (of course I must admit that these are value-added factors), but more importantly his genuine love for children. The work at SCC (be it as a teacher, or as asst supervisor), Ben did not take it as a mere career, but seeing it as a mission field for him to extend the love of God. In Phyllis' words, "With Ben around, we can entrust the heavy responsibility of SCC to him without any fear. When Ben took over the leadership at SCC, I can sleep very well at night."

Ben has been a good male (father) role model to the children. He managed to instill discipline and sense of responsibility to the children (especially those from dysfunctional families), in a caring and yet firm manner. I am sure the children and their parents will miss Uncle Ben dearly.

He is also a good handyman to our teachers Violet and Hui Ling. Violet asked, "Who is going to fix the light bulbs for us when Ben leave?" :) Joke aside, I think Ben could gel very well with the teachers. Sure there were disagreement, but both Violet and Hui Ling treated him like their son.

Now that Ben will begin a new chapter in his life (an eager father-to-be), we want to say a big "THANK YOU" to him. Thanks for deciding to "volunteer" with us, thanks for shouldering the responsibility towards the children, thanks for taking the SCC as your home, and most importantly, thanks for your genuine love that touches many of the children, and the quiet but dedicated journey that you have given to us for the past few years.

Dear friend, Dear Uncle Ben, take good care. May the unfailing love of God continue to guide you, Audrey and your child. We look forward to you coming back and visit us, and taking up the role as a volunteer, so our tie and friendship can continue.

All the best to you, Ben!



Samuel