Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Joseph and I came to this SPC carwash along telok blangah road and were very impressed by the services. Basically those who doing the car wash for us belong to MINDS. They are a group of people who are intellectually challenged. About 7-8 of them clean and re-clean our little white vios with all their might all at the same time. One of them the supervisor took pain in pointing out to his workers which portion or corners of the car that they need to clean. Wow, this guy is very serious with his work. What warms my heart is to see all of them smiling happily while cleaning our car under the hot sun and waving at us through the windows. It seemed that the hot sun doesn't batter them at all. And most important of all, they are not limited by their own handicap. What a great attitude!! 
I managed to take a picture of one of the MINDS person. His name was Alex and he readily posh for me when I requested for a picture. All of them gave us such a heart warming experiences that we decide to come back often for their carwash service.
Many thoughts came. I was so touched by these people. These MINDS people may not be as intelligent or sophisticated as many of us are, but they really have great attitude. Sometimes we whined with our lives and circumstances, complained about our jobs, about not having enough money, fear about the market changes etc. Well compared to these people, I think we are much more fortunate.. Some people may deem this as some low class occupation. I’ve been to many car washing services but I find none are as happy, passionate as these MINDs people, enjoying their lives, having a great positive attitude.
I just feel that the Lord is happy with them, simply because they are happy and value the lives that God has given them.
1 Tim 6:6. Now godliness with contentment is great gain.
Well, It’s time to give thanks and count our blessings!
When my boy is older, I will want him to get to know these people and to develop a heart of compassion and empathy for the less fortunate and learning to give back to society. I know a mother who started teaching his boy phonics at 2 months old. Yes it’s important to start learning at a young age but to me having a heart for society, giving back to the poor and needy is important as well. I don’t want to have a boy who is intelligent and getting all “As” in his schoolwork but scored zero when it comes to generosity and loving God wholehearted and loving people fervently.
Many thoughts came. I was so touched by these people. These MINDS people may not be as intelligent or sophisticated as many of us are, but they really have great attitude. Sometimes we whined with our lives and circumstances, complained about our jobs, about not having enough money, fear about the market changes etc. Well compared to these people, I think we are much more fortunate.. Some people may deem this as some low class occupation. I’ve been to many car washing services but I find none are as happy, passionate as these MINDs people, enjoying their lives, having a great positive attitude.
I just feel that the Lord is happy with them, simply because they are happy and value the lives that God has given them.
1 Tim 6:6. Now godliness with contentment is great gain.
Well, It’s time to give thanks and count our blessings!
When my boy is older, I will want him to get to know these people and to develop a heart of compassion and empathy for the less fortunate and learning to give back to society. I know a mother who started teaching his boy phonics at 2 months old. Yes it’s important to start learning at a young age but to me having a heart for society, giving back to the poor and needy is important as well. I don’t want to have a boy who is intelligent and getting all “As” in his schoolwork but scored zero when it comes to generosity and loving God wholehearted and loving people fervently.
Linying Sign off, 10:33 PM.
