Lulu Leaves on a Jetplane...

A few weeks ago we said goodbye to one of the most amazing women I've ever met. Lulu was finally relocated to the US (Des Moines, Iowa) in December after spending 3 years in Malaysia.

Lulu founded New Generation and Victory Schools almost 3 years ago and has been instrumental in helping her Kachin community receive aid and education. To me she is the true leader of her community and many would attest to that.

She is a tireless worker who has sacrificed so much for her people. She spent many nights staying up late to help her friends or just lend a sympathetic ear. She would put others first before herself especially the children whom she loved and helped to educate. One of the most amazing things about her was her ability to manifest positive things to happen. Whenever she had a need for the school, for the children or for her community, she would pray diligently and with great persistence. Within a few days someone would donate the items she prayed for or give a donation at a time in need. Her faith is unbelievably strong and her intentions are always noble.

It was with a heavy heart that Lulu left for Des Moines Iowa on December 15th as she was sad to leave behind the schools she had built and the community she patiently helped to take care of. But she also left confident that her legacy will continue in the capable hands of her successor, Teacher Grace and all the other great Kachin teachers whom she trained personally. It was a tearful farewell party and all the teachers and volunteers took turns to share their experience with Lulu and some even sang songs to her which got the whole room reaching for the tissue box!

I don't think she realises just how much she has done for her people especially the children she has helped to educate and empower. Lulu will always be remembered as a great and inspirational leader and is a role model for so many of us.

We wish you all the best in Iowa and look forward to more updates from you. I know you'll be just as great a leader in Des Moines as you were here. God bless you always!