<\/a>differently. At SUKMA, I met our young gymnasts for a group photo. When this little one who is only 12 was standing next to me, I noticed some smudged mascara. I stopped and asked her if she’s been crying. She nodded because apparently she didn’t do too well and was disappointed with herself. I told her she has every reason to be proud of herself, for being able to represent her state and compete at national level even though she’s only 12! Gave her a hug and hopefully she feels better soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThese little things I pick up whenever I am with my stakeholders like athletes, youth and children (in my previous role) can tug at my heart even after I leave the event. Emotionally it was very difficult to witness our athletes’ disappointment and tears in Paris. Even though the Olympics are over, I have yet to find time to process all of that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pray for me and mothers everywhere – may we turn this burden of seeing what a mother sees into something positive for our youth and athletes. May the grace and kindness of God help us be present for these young lives with a timely word of encouragement and lift their spirit up. May we always find the right words to say. Amen.
HANNAH YEOH<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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