https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection en-us 2017-11-23 00:49:45 UTC 2017-11-23 03:13:39 UTC hello@padlet.com kexin177 https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209576641 Name
Reflection (one thing that inspires you/one thing you find interesting)]]> 2017-11-23 00:53:56 UTC https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209576641 https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209576913 Reflection: From the station of Caldwell House, the words on the top of the wall reminded me that being perfect doesn’t mean that there are no flaws in what we do but it is more about us walking in the ways of God and walking with God

]]> 2017-11-23 00:57:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209576913 https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209576942 The unconditional love the nuns hold for the parents who abandoned their children and for the abandoned children and fellow students. They carried out their mission with altruism and that has truly inspired me that even in the toughest of times, the happiest of times, they still go back to God. It is a degree of commitment to God that is truly admirable. ]]> 2017-11-23 00:57:28 UTC https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209576942 https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209576946 I feel that we have to be inclusive of everyone in our community no matter our race, religion, physica disabilities or our appearance. Just like how the buddist and islamic help the nuns by funding the baby house, we should always help one another no matter our differences ]]> 2017-11-23 00:57:32 UTC https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209576946 https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209576963 One thing that inspires me is the sisters who give their all in helping others despite the journey to helping others being rocky. This tells me that life is not only about us and that we should be like the sisters who give as much as they can to others. One thing that interests me is the fact that the other religions worked together to help others.]]> 2017-11-23 00:57:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209576963 https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209576981 Name: Sarah 
Reflection: I admire how the nuns were so empowered by God that they never gave up their mission to help the disadvantaged ]]> 2017-11-23 00:57:56 UTC https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209576981 https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209576985 One thing that inspires me is how the nuns took in all the babies that were abandoned despite not having the means to care for all of them and how they gave all their resources to the babies leaving themselves with minimal resources.]]> 2017-11-23 00:57:59 UTC https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209576985 https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209576986 Reflection: i feel that the nuns are truly inspiring due to their strong faith in God, being able to trust him completely despite the uncertainty. their selflessness is something i would want to live up to because their kindness impacted and benefitted many in the end.]]> 2017-11-23 00:57:59 UTC https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209576986 https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209576988 I truly admire the selflessness and courage that the nuns have shown throughout their journey of travelling so as to help the disadvantaged people. Even though they did not have the best of living conditions, they persevered to do their best to care for the abandoned children. I feel that we should all learn from their strong spirit and always help those around us who are in need.]]> 2017-11-23 00:58:00 UTC https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209576988 https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209576990 What inspires me the most is the nuns’ passion to serve those in need, despite of their financial disability and poor environmental conditions. Their love for the needy helped them to remain strong in faith and overcome all obstacles.]]> 2017-11-23 00:58:02 UTC https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209576990 https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209576993 I learnt that the nuns were very determined to complete what we want to do such as coming 
to Singapore to fulfil their tasks. Despite the fact that they had no common language with the people in Singapore, they still continued their journey to Singapore without hesitation. We can learn from their perseverance when we face any difficulties at any time and we should always conquer them bravely.]]> 2017-11-23 00:58:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209576993 https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209576996 I learnt from the Buddha and Islamic motifs that we should learn to embrace everyone regardless of their race or religion, and that inclusiveness is very important]]> 2017-11-23 00:58:06 UTC https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209576996 https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577003 I was touched by the nuns because despite the harsh living conditions, the nuns still tried their best to provide whatever they can and have for the infants even though it was very tiring, they did not abandoned any one baby. ]]> 2017-11-23 00:58:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577003 https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577020 We should help people in any way we can like the nuns who came to Singapore. Despite not knowing how to speak English when they first came, they did not give up on their hopes in providing help to people here. Instead they took people in within ten days, educating children, helping the disadvantaged such as the poor and sick. They gave themselves to those in Singapore who needed them. Along the way, they have also acknowledged the people who have aided them, hence they are very respectable.]]> 2017-11-23 00:58:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577020 https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577026 I learnt that we should always help those who are in need. Be it a big or small matter, we should always be ready to give others a helping hand. ]]> 2017-11-23 00:58:24 UTC https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577026 https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577039 the fact that they came to singapore to do their mission, without even knowing whether they would be able to survive really struck me, they were so guided and inspired and even took in infants that no one could take care of. they provided for these infants with the little that they had.]]> 2017-11-23 00:58:31 UTC https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577039 https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577040 The station that inspires me the most is the gate of hope. It's sad that parents are so heartless and abandon their babies for pathetic reasons like because the baby is disable, because the parents are poor or because of the tiger year superstition. Despite all this the nuns still accept the babies in and take good care of them even when they know that they have insufficient space or sources. The nuns are so kind hearted and still accept in babies and shower them with their love.]]> 2017-11-23 00:58:32 UTC https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577040 https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577062 I admire how inclusive the IJ society is. Being a buddhist myself, it is very heartwarming to be so accepted and welcomed into a society like this. The IJ sisters brought about unity and support amongst the different religions in Singapore and that is something we need to have in our lives now. We should not be discriminating and dismissing others because of our different religions, but instead helping and supporting one another just like how the Buddhist and Islamic community did for the IJ sisters as at the end of the day, our goal shouldn't be to prove that our religion is the best over the other, but instead use it to promote love and help those in need. ]]> 2017-11-23 00:58:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577062 https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577063 I admire the nuns unconditional loyalty towards god and how they are willing to help the less advantage in many ways even when they have nothing. I’m inspired by the fact that they are willing to pick up many different languages in order for them to communicate here in Singapore. It shows me that nothing is impossible if we are willing to learn. ]]> 2017-11-23 00:58:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577063 https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577088 One thing that inspired me was the fact that the nuns took care of the babies in the morning and took up seeing at night to see embroidery to sell for a spire of income to feed and cater to the babies and people needs. Shows the nuns' dedication. I found interesting is that babies that were sick and close to death were left at the Gate of Hope because their parents may have been too poor and wanted a decent burial for them. ]]> 2017-11-23 00:58:55 UTC https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577088 https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577103 I learnt how accepting the IJ community is and it honestly makes me very happy as I really like how they even acknowledged the contributions of the Buddhist and the Muslim community. It made me realise that they love and accept anyone and everyone despite what their race or religion may be. ]]> 2017-11-23 00:59:08 UTC https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577103 https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577110 The unconditional love and care the nuns showered upon the abandoned children inspires me. It makes me realise that the lives of children with disabilities are important and should not be left out. ]]> 2017-11-23 00:59:14 UTC https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577110 https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577111 One thing that inspires me is the determination and perseverance that the nuns had when faced with so many challenges such as having insufficient amount of water and not enough space for the children to live in.
One thing interesting is the amount of babies left at the gate of hope ]]> 2017-11-23 00:59:16 UTC https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577111 https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577112 I admire the nuns willing heart of service. Despite having many limitations and facing many challenges, they still willingly continued to care and provide for the babies.]]> 2017-11-23 00:59:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577112 https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577118 Something interesting i learn is that ever time the IJ sister needed help they would pray and their wishers would come true. They never one stop believing in god like one time one of the sister needed money and she went to pray to god before she could knee down to pray a boy came and give her money .]]> 2017-11-23 00:59:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577118 https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577121 One thing that inspires me is that the nuns were willing to help anyone in need, regardless if race, religion or age. They welcomed the disadvantaged with open arms even if the disadvantaged could make their lives even more difficult. They did not treat anyone any differently and cared for them all the same because all they wanted to do was to shower those in need with love and help them.]]> 2017-11-23 00:59:24 UTC https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577121 https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577134 I feel that after learning about the IJ history, i learnt that the nuns who travelled to malacca and singapore really gave their all to provide for the orphans who were abandoned and did all they could to give the children education opportunities and many more. I am inspired by this as they were so selfless towards the orphans and they did not know the children beforehand. From learning about them, I hope to be as generous and selfless as these nuns because i feel that it would make a lot of difference if we start start helping those who are disadvantage in any way and following our IJ mission. ]]> 2017-11-23 00:59:33 UTC https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577134 https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577141 I am amazed at how the nuns were not only thinking about themselves and took care of the babies as if they were their own babies despite all the setbacks that they faced while raising the babies]]> 2017-11-23 00:59:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577141 https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577145 One thing that i find inspiring is that the nuns would take in any baby, regardless of how they looked, medical condition, or superstition. The selflessness of the nuns is truly something to admire. Despite their lack of resources, the nuns still tried their best to provide for the babies.]]> 2017-11-23 00:59:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577145 https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577160 I learnt that during the process of going to Malaya, even though the nuns were catholic, they still accept help from people who are not the religion as them. For example, the Buddhist. This makes me feel very houroued as in an IJ school , I still make friends with people who are different from me but still willing to make friends. ]]> 2017-11-23 00:59:50 UTC https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577160 https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577170 Reflection: From the different motifs and carvings on the wall, I've learnt that we should all embrace our differences instead of constantly allowing these differences to divide us. We should all understand that we all have a common goal, in this case, to help the disadvantaged. Instead of allowing our differences to set us apart, we can use it to contribute and benefit others, be it whether they are like us or not]]> 2017-11-23 00:59:54 UTC https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577170 https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577193 Despite facing many challenges in their life, the nuns never lose hope and continued to persevere even when things were not going their way. Their attitude towards life inspires me that I should not give up when faced with challenges because there will always be a way when there is a will. ]]> 2017-11-23 01:00:05 UTC https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577193 https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577205 I admire how CHIJMES holds a legacy thats involves a group of empowering women who shared the same vision for the betterment of the community and delivered their commitment through their abode in Singapore despite it being a completely foreign land for them.]]> 2017-11-23 01:00:12 UTC https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577205 https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577226 The nuns came to do work like helping the disadvantaged. There was also an orphanage, gate of hope, which were places specially catered to babies who were abandoned. Living in a selfish society, I am inspired by the tenderness love of the nuns as they themselves did not have enough resource so to live on. However, they made the effort to earn money (through sewing and embroidery), care for 85000 babies and pray for them. I think I can learn the value of selflessness from this act of God’s will.]]> 2017-11-23 01:00:29 UTC https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577226 https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577236 I am inspired by how the sisters are able to be hopeful about the future even though they faced many difficulties. For example, even though they did not have many resources, they still took in children and did their best to care for them. ]]> 2017-11-23 01:00:34 UTC https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577236 https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577249 I admire how the nuns, despite not having much resources, did their best in order to support the all the children they took in and give them an education without giving up even when things were difficult. They were also very inclusive of other races and religions, even paying tribute to their support by having their symbols or motifs included in the design of CHIJMES.]]> 2017-11-23 01:00:42 UTC https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577249 https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577270 I feel inspired by the nuns as they took in all the babies left at the Gate of Hope. They did not bother about the babies’ religion, race or zodiac sign. Therefore, i learnt to be inclusive of everyone despite our differences. One thing that interest me is that the well had water miraculously.]]> 2017-11-23 01:00:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577270 https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577274 After learning about the IJ history, I learnt that faith is very important. The nuns prayed at the well every evening, hoping for enough water in the well for the next day and never lost faith in God ever since they had started their journey, which is especially inspiring]]> 2017-11-23 01:01:01 UTC https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577274 https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577307 I learnt that during recess, some of the older IJ girls would rush their food and go play with the babies. This shows how much the IJ girls adore the babies and cared a lot about them even though the babies are not related to them ]]> 2017-11-23 01:01:22 UTC https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577307 https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577318 I feel inspired by the nuns who cared for the babies who were abandoned by their families because of bad luck, sickness, or because they are dying. If I were in their positions, I, honestly, would have left the babies until someone else cares for the babies because I would be scared. ]]> 2017-11-23 01:01:32 UTC https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577318 https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577321 Seeing that the unconditional love of the nuns towards others is touching also by the fact that they do not have much upon arriving in Singapore but they did not worry much because they trust in God that he will provide. They even left their homelands because they care for others . ]]> 2017-11-23 01:01:34 UTC https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577321 https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577325 I have learnt to not be selfish and put myself into other people’s shoes. Although the nuns faced financial issues, they still took in the babies and cared for them. The nuns even worked hard and earned money to provide for the children. Because of this, I was thus inspired by the nuns to help anyone in need.]]> 2017-11-23 01:01:38 UTC https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577325 https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577372 2017-11-23 01:02:11 UTC https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577372 https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577376 I feel inspired that the Sisters travelled to another country despite not knowing how to speak the language , they came to educate and raise the orphans who have been abandoned and did what they could to raise them]]> 2017-11-23 01:02:12 UTC https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577376 https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577404 Reflection: I was touched by the nuns as they were selfless and ensured the well being of others and toke in babies that was in any disadvantage under their care. Even though they faced a lot of hardships of food shortages, they still did their best to ensure that everyone was taken good care after. ]]> 2017-11-23 01:02:31 UTC https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577404 https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577415 I am inspired by the willingness of the nuns to help other totally non related people without thinking getting any return back ]]> 2017-11-23 01:02:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577415 https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577469 I was inspired by the nuns' faith in God even when their situation was dire. Mother Mathilde and the other nuns prayed to the well in the belief that God will provide them with sufficient resources to survive everyday, and God gave them enough to last everyday.]]> 2017-11-23 01:03:06 UTC https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577469 https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577491 I was inspired that even though the nuns had little resources, they still tried their best to give the children a better education. They had to teach the students in the morning and at the same time the nuns took in sewing for rich clients.]]> 2017-11-23 01:03:22 UTC https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577491 https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577518 Overall, I learnt from the whole thing that we should have compassion for others even if we do not know them and we should help them willingly. The sisters did not have to do any thing to help the infants, disabled or the babies but they did so much just to help them, supporting them throughout their life which inspired me, so I learnt that w should have n open heart to everyone.]]> 2017-11-23 01:03:44 UTC https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577518 https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577602 I was inspired by the nuns' unwavering faith in God as they continued to pray every evening for water even though their conditions were bad.]]> 2017-11-23 01:04:37 UTC https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577602 https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577635 One thing that inspires me is that how even if the sisters did not know the place which they were headed to, as well as the language and their lack of necessities, they still managed to overcome this difficulty and fulfill their mission and gave their best to help out those who come or appear at their , despite their conditions. ]]> 2017-11-23 01:04:53 UTC https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577635 https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577772 I learn that the IJ history accepts other religions like bhuddists and it admired me that they are open to such religions even though they are catholic.]]> 2017-11-23 01:06:01 UTC https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577772 https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577887 Through this segment, I feel very inspired by the nuns cause like the nuns were the ones who took care of the abandoned babies, they came Singapore to start the IJ schools despite knowing nothing. ]]> 2017-11-23 01:06:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577887 https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577991 Personally, I am very touched by how the nuns are constantly having the faith attitude. As a student, i do hope to portray that attitude in my daily life as well. They also know that not everyone is equal and have the same religion / belief. Living in a multi-religion/racial society, this unity in diversity is very important to have so as to preserve this belief and tradition we have in Singapore. The faith attitude is also extremely important to have in life.]]> 2017-11-23 01:07:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209577991 https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209578123 I am inspired by how the sisters were still hopeful even though they had many difficulties. For example, even though they did not have mayne resources when they got the Caldwell House, they still took in children and did their best to care for them. Moreover, they did not become angry or resentful that they did not have much resources but instead prayed to God.]]> 2017-11-23 01:08:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kexin177/ijreflection/wish/209578123