This
here is my little friend, Johnny Paulus Ola. He is 13 years old and
lives in Bukit Harapan Shelter Home in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. He looks
pretty normal in this photo, but in real life, this kid suffered partial
brain damage and is an epileptic. On paper, he has a mother, but in
reality he is the unwanted child of a raped victim.
He loves singing and can sing a few songs in Malay and English, which for me, is an amazing talent considering his disability. He also loves dog. He has a dog named 'Kutud' and he always fed it. He is naughty at times and can be stubborn too, always gave headache to his caretaker, sis Sing.
Whenever I come to visit, he is one of the persons who will welcome me. He talked a lot and sometimes I really wish I could understand all his words. In the evening, we will play together in the park or just walk around the buildings. He likes the swing. Sometimes, we'll just sit on the swing chair and sing together. His favourite songs were Eh Eh (Nothing else I can say) by Lady Gaga and OK by T2.
Once, during my visit to Bukit Harapan. I cried because of some hardships I had in life, then he came to me, wipe away my tears and said 'kakak, jangan nangis' (sis, don't cry) and held my hand tightly. This little comfort he gave me, makes me feel a whole lot better.
He might be left unwanted, he might be different, he might be unnormal, but for me, he is special and for that, he is loved. God bless you always, buddy.
“No matter how severely multiple-handicapped a body is,
as long as the heart beats, we have a duty to respect and served this life for life is the most precious gift from God to us” - Mama Anne
He loves singing and can sing a few songs in Malay and English, which for me, is an amazing talent considering his disability. He also loves dog. He has a dog named 'Kutud' and he always fed it. He is naughty at times and can be stubborn too, always gave headache to his caretaker, sis Sing.
Whenever I come to visit, he is one of the persons who will welcome me. He talked a lot and sometimes I really wish I could understand all his words. In the evening, we will play together in the park or just walk around the buildings. He likes the swing. Sometimes, we'll just sit on the swing chair and sing together. His favourite songs were Eh Eh (Nothing else I can say) by Lady Gaga and OK by T2.
Once, during my visit to Bukit Harapan. I cried because of some hardships I had in life, then he came to me, wipe away my tears and said 'kakak, jangan nangis' (sis, don't cry) and held my hand tightly. This little comfort he gave me, makes me feel a whole lot better.
He might be left unwanted, he might be different, he might be unnormal, but for me, he is special and for that, he is loved. God bless you always, buddy.
(The blogger used to volunteer in Bukit Harapan Shelter Home as a teacher)
Bukit Harapan can be reached at 6088-424567 or bukitharapan@hotmail.com. Cash donations can be made through HSBC Account 392-203030-001
Bukit Harapan can be reached at 6088-424567 or bukitharapan@hotmail.com. Cash donations can be made through HSBC Account 392-203030-001
“No matter how severely multiple-handicapped a body is,
as long as the heart beats, we have a duty to respect and served this life for life is the most precious gift from God to us” - Mama Anne
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