With a pail and a mop,
from bottom to top
we scrubbed and we cleaned
on the dirts we were mean
with dettol and GIF
we obviously made a diff
scrubbing the doors
removing all flaws
locked in the toilet
for the longest period
packed in the kitchen
to lighten all burden
at the end of the day,
tired as we may
we managed a smile
for whatever we did was all worthwhile
WE ARE, PROJECT SMILE :))
Alhamdulilah,
'Project Smile' was planned with objectives of bringing smile to the community.
A community outreach programme which allowed us to get closer to those in need in conjunction with the Maulidur Rasul happening at our mosque last weekend. The youths too wanted to contribute so suggestions and ideas led to the 'birth' of this project. We extended our helping hands with the notion of do good feel good and indeed, alhamdulilah, I would like to believe it was a success.
Led by brother Sheikh and Zaky, ten of us
went well equipt with our mops and pails,
dettol and such, all geared up for our adventure.
Of course, what's an adventure without getting lost...
We got lost for all the houses looked the same from the outside.
They all had the same gates and the ultra long corridors weren't of much help either
however, when we did manage to find our way, we all knew it was going to be A DAY.
A very eye opening experience for all of us
with MUCH to be brought back. I would be lying if I said it wasn't tiring
but I would also be lying if I said, I didn't gain anything from it.
Just like Cinderella who managed a happy ending,
we too got our happy ending when we saw the smile on Encik Misron.
Suddenly, all the aching and tiredness disappeared
when he expressed his thanks and how grateful he was
to us for helping him CLEAN and CLEAR his home :)
and I was reminded of something Mother Teresa said
(translated version)
"Yang penting bukanlah jumlah bakti yang kita taburkan
tetapi cinta yang kita curahkan dalam bakti tersebut.
Yang penting bukanlah jumlah sumbangan yang kita berikan
tetapi cinta yang kita curahkan dalam apa yang kita sumbangkan itu."
:) with that, I leave you with a little something my friends.
A smile can help reduce our pain and lighten our despair
but trust in Allah gives inner peace and joy beyond compare.
Have a peaceful day ahead of you readers!
Wassalam