I went to Parry Hall last month. Compared with the standard facilities in Parry Hall, Eton Hall is a bit more like home. One “crazy” and “super-enthusiastic” uncle, two wildcats, three Chinese cooks, four “pleasantly plump” aunties……and a kind female guard consist of a big family called” Eton Home”.
What depressed me most recently was that the kind female guard was fired. There are many versions about her leaving. But a prevalent saying was that she was fired because of her “overkindndness”. I must admit that she is really so nice. Every evening, when she came upstairs to open the air-conditioners, she would always actively chat with us and ask whether we need her help. When it came to study time, she would check every dormitory and give a soft remind that we should not phone or watch a movie. Her smile was always there. For me, she was maternal and I am sure she treated us as her own children.
How could I forget what she said to me the night before her leaving? “I am leaving…..aunty doesn’t like me…..”she said upset. I was stunned there when I heard that. “Do you have camera?....we can take some photos ...but not today, I will come back and we all wear beautiful….” Something sparkled in her eyes and I knew what it was. “I will miss you” was what I said to her. She didn’t say anything but give me a reluctant smile. I knew she was too sad to give anyone a big smile. Then we hugged tightly. Though the hug only lasted 3 seconds, what kept in my mind was everlasting. Afterwards she left, waving her hands instead of saying goodbye…..
I was told that she went away the next day. “she will be back . she promises that she would come back.”I said to myself assertively. “she is a single mother.” One of my friends told me. “But I don’t think she would be alone. Because she has so many children in Eton Hall.” I returned.
Since she left, my life in Eton Hall seems partial. But her hug left behind is the biggest comfort for me.
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So so so so sad and sorry to confirm her leaving. When I fist knew this piece of news taht night, i was so shocked. And my friends told me that she was crying in the washroom and they even didn't know how to comfort her, I ran out and wanted to ask her if this was true and to see if I could do something for her.But i failed to find her. So,I thought she had left at that time.You know, as I wrote in my blog which i wrote at the very night at which I heard this new, she is so kind... so we all felt very sad to hear that. However, I saw her the next morning, she was putting away something. And she smelt to me, I considered this as a sign that she was forgiven for her "faults",and will stay here. But i didn't see her the following two days, and today, i knew from your blog that she was really fired. I really feel sorry, sad,and even a kind fo angry about this.
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Although we can't change it, but i will pray for her.God bless her to find a good job soon and went out of the plight soon.
PS:don't forget to call me if she comes back and take photos with you.
I`m so sorry and sad to learn about this incident, just when you all found someone who was understanding and caring. In life, we often see things from one perspective. Being overly kind could mean that some compromises have been met. Anyway,let`s not speculate about the reasons for her being asked to leave. Let`s just believe that this action has been taken for your own good.
ReplyDeleteI feel so sorry about her leaving. It’s true that she is very kind. I still remember one day I forgot to sign in because of carelessness, and I didn’t know until she knocked the door at three o’clock. She pretended to be angry and reminded me avoid that mistakes because I could see the smile on her face. As we know, if that mistake is found by aunts, what will happen. Besides, she always encourages us to study hard and remind us not to be addicted to the Internet. How maternal she is! However, the fact cannot be changed by us. What we can do is memorize what she said and the moment we stayed through, and to be a child who she takes pride in.
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