Radhika Siramdasu
God ’ s deep concern for our family reached to us through a great opportunity !! It was through a teaching profession ! In the beginning I was a bit nervous and worried to work because I ’ m Hindu and the rest of the teachers at LIS are Christians . But surprisingly they were supportive , encouraging and moreover they worked as a family , one Christian family ! Teachers from different countries , different perspectives but they are here for one purpose , that is to spread God ’ s word !! Wow this is a bit interesting and inspiring ! Then I thought it ’ s a great opportunity to know about Jesus since I ’ m an Indian originated from orthodox Hindu family and I never truly belied in prayers !
The first year was a bit challenging due to lack of resources . I was frustrated in the beginning and then observed that some of the other teachers are also struggling in the same way . Somehow I pushed through three quarters with the help of my family and other teachers . But suddenly our family was shaken by the news of my husband ’ s failing health ! We were completely traumatized and I was thinking that I may not be able to continue my job , but working is my passion and my dream .
Then I heard news that new principal is coming from America with her team and some resources . There was a ray of hope that my work stress will be less and probably I can continue my job ! The new principal was Grace Choi from FKBC ! I saw her on the 15th of September when we were at a campus-wide retreat at Highlands . With her amazing leadership and administrative qualities , it became easier to work in the school . Few times I felt like , “ Is this Grace Choi God ’ s ambassador ??” She is there when anybody needs emotional support ; she comes down and thinks about the situation of any person for better understanding ! She prays so hard with all her mind and heart , which impressed me a lot to share my
Few of them are personal problems with her for prayer request ! Grace ’ s prayers really lifted up my spirits when I was completely down !! Despite of all the problems in my life , I acknowledged through Grace and another close friend , Printhess , that praying to God and remembering Him before doing everything make us to feel less stress and boost our internal strength to achieve anything in
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life .
This second year I learned many things from Grace and her team !
1 . Love our students as we love our God 2 . Be kind and understanding 3 . Value integrity 4 . Forgiveness 5 . Help each other
My husband ’ s health problems were gradually increasing and on top of that I came to know I ’ m pregnant !!!! A tough situation for me to accept ! Immediately I thought to share the news with Grace and she was happy to hear it and supported me in all ways ! But due to health reasons I taught only the first quarter of school and was recommended to be under complete bed rest ! Day by day complications were adding and at one point it was really hard to believe whether the baby and I will be safe until the due date .
Though I was not going to school , I used to share everything with Grace and she was there to pray for me and my family whenever I ’ m in need ! Due to poor resources to handle my pregnancy in Sihanoukville , doctors suggested me to fly back to India , but it was already too late to fly ! One of my Russian friends suggested a hospital which was
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