The research group of the batch of 2014 visited us today. At least five were not dog friendly to begin with. Dulcie was a hit with her mild and adapting temperament that even the five was wanting to play with her towards the end. They played games, chatted, walked around the garden, harvested Rembutan which Anna had kept for them.. and shared the luncheon fellowship with us!
Thomas, now a resident belong to the batch of 2011, too was present to grace the occasion. It is with is batch Anna began formed the student research group. Now that Anna handed over the responsibility, it was good to have some recollection time with the last batch of students that Anna was involved!
For Anna and myself such occasions bring back memories of long association we have had with students. The medical students at CMC Vellore sued to come home on Fridays for conversation time which was referred to as 'Friday Forum'. Although chocolate cake and coffee was an attraction to begin with, it receded to the background once the conversation time took a useful direction! When we meet some of them occasionally, they talk about the formative impact of those conversations!
Thank you friends of 2014 for your visit and giving us a refreshing time! The joy of being teachers is when students find the teachers friendly, open and encourage dialogue!
M.C.Mathew (text and photo)
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