It was a bittersweet day today as we said farewell to 3 students who are being resettled in the US. I've been teaching Steven & James for the past 2 years and have watched them grow into fine young "men" with great leadership abilities. They've led such challenging lives, Steven was once a child slave in Burma (his story is in My Beautiful Myanmar as is James'). His father passed away when he was young and his mother remarried and left him with his grandmother. Single-handedly his grandma (almost 60 years old now) found her way to Malaysia and worked hard to bring her two grandchildren to KL. She has been their beacon of strength and hope. Today she gave a heartfelt speech thanking everyone who has helped her during her time in Malaysia and she made a beautiful beaded purse with a cross on it for me. Joy will also be going to the US, to New York! I'm excited and happy for her as I know she has the courage and wisdom to survive even New York :) The kids are happy to be relocating yet understandably sad at leaving their friends behind, many whom they consider family. I will keep in touch with their progress and give updates on this blog. Safe travels to Steven, James & Joy!
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