The last month of this school year has come.
We can hear the children singing songs for the new beginning, and the Puppy and Kitten classes’ parents are also already preparing to send off the graduating class. On various occasions, I encounter the warm gaze of parents and teachers watching over every child as if he or she were their own child. I am deeply reminded once again that such warmth and abundance of love is the source of YGK children's loving humanity and solid sense of self-esteem.
I am filled with sadness whenever I think of the separation that will soon come. But more than that, I feel great joy at the overflowing energy of life of the children who are living in the "now" and growing stronger and more flexible day-by-day, and I am grateful for the blessing of these precious encounters.
I pray that all of their days will be bright and full of hope, that when they face difficulties, they will have the courage to ask for help when they need it, and likewise to give the compassion when others are the ones in need, and that we, adults, will have the courage and determination to fulfill our responsibility.
We are coming to a fork in the road. We may have fewer chances to see some of our dear friends. But I pray that each child, who was born with shining personalities and talents, will cherish their excellence in what they can do, and grow up to live an enriched life, and that the children in front of us now and the children we will meet in the future will say, "I am glad that I was born! Life is wonderful!” With deep affection and heartfelt trust, we hope to continue to watch over and support them. We, too, will keep going, even if it is a small step or a detour at times.
Last but not the least, I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude to all of the parents for their trust, their support, and their guide at all times.
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