On September 20th I was informed that one of our Canadian BCF (Bhutan Canada Foundation) teachers, Martha Ham, had passed away in Mongar hospital due to an E. coli infection. So I would like to use my blog space to send my condolence to her family and to ask anyone to say a prayer for her soul, her grieving family as well as her students that she left behind at Dungste MSS in Trashigang, Bhutan.
I would also like to share some positive memories I have of Martha. When I first met Martha, she was carrying an enormous travel backpack that was larger than me. I thought that she was very strong and she spoke about her travels to India. She seemed like an interesting lady full of travel stories. Additionally, one thing that I will remember about Martha is that she was an outspoken person who was not afraid to say what was on her mind. Most could admire her frankness. I will also never forget that over summer break, Martha said that her students would often come to her for medical assistance or advice every time someone was ill. There was no doubt in my mind that she loved and cared for her students dearly. Additionally, I saw her working hard over break correcting papers while most of us were enjoying our free time. I thought that she was very dedicated to her students. Overall, Martha loved her Bhutanese students dearly and all the BCF teachers are extremely sadden by her death. Please feel free to say any kind words about Martha or to her family and students.
I would also like to share some positive memories I have of Martha. When I first met Martha, she was carrying an enormous travel backpack that was larger than me. I thought that she was very strong and she spoke about her travels to India. She seemed like an interesting lady full of travel stories. Additionally, one thing that I will remember about Martha is that she was an outspoken person who was not afraid to say what was on her mind. Most could admire her frankness. I will also never forget that over summer break, Martha said that her students would often come to her for medical assistance or advice every time someone was ill. There was no doubt in my mind that she loved and cared for her students dearly. Additionally, I saw her working hard over break correcting papers while most of us were enjoying our free time. I thought that she was very dedicated to her students. Overall, Martha loved her Bhutanese students dearly and all the BCF teachers are extremely sadden by her death. Please feel free to say any kind words about Martha or to her family and students.
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| Some Members of our BCF Family Martha is in purple sitting to the left who is clapping |
Awww, this is really a disheartening news to hear. I never heard of her. It seems like Martha was a fairy mother sent to Bhutan to have a students like you and others.
ReplyDeleteGod Bless Her Soul.
Peace
With Love.
That's nice of you to say. She would like to be thought of as a fairy mother sent to Bhutan...
DeleteIt is sad to hear the news that someone has passed away. And to learn it is a BCF Teacher a person who was dedicated and sharing herself and time doing something she loved it is just sad.The questions automatically fill your brain WHY,HOW, WHAT HAPPENED???????? Is my daughter going to be safe????? My heart goes out to Martha may she be at peace and to her family.And to all the other teachers to be safe and healthy. People need to be more aware of Ecoli so they can practice safe food handling and handwashing! Just being a MOM !
ReplyDeleteThanks MOM, but I'm healthy, safe and happy:-). May Martha rest in peace...
Delete:( This is really sad to know, Sabrina. My heart goes out to her family members and loved ones. With the highest of respects for Martha for dedicating her work to Bhutanese students and for being a good teacher, I would like to painfully wish her soul to rest in peace. Thank you, Martha. Take Care!
ReplyDeleteI wish her soul to rest in peace too. We will miss you Martha.
DeleteThis is very sad to know. I would on this verge thank Martha for her dedicated service to the Bhutanese students. Thank you on behalf of all her students for giving light.
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Thank you! She would like all these wonderful comments.
DeleteI also checked out your blog. Congrads on publishing a book. That's a great accomplishment.
One thing I really feel sad is that we can never appreciate the person while they are still living. I wish I could have got the time to be with her at least for some time expressing my words of appreciation for giving light to many innocent children.
DeleteAnd i am so proud of you that you chose to give light to our young fellow friends. I am so thankful on their behalf.
You're so right, we often appreciate the good deeds of others only when they die. Thank you for being proud of me:-). I'm proud of you that you are accomplishing all your goals. Study hard and keep writing.
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