Retirement

 She leaves gracefully.

Yes. Madam Lim Ong Lan calls it a day. A devoted mother to her children, she opines that money is not everything in life. Taking care of the family is her first priority and so she curtsies and closes another chapter of her life. Not everyone will take such a plunge but the brave girl says " enough is enough " !

 She's all smiles today and shares that though she has made many blunders, no one really chastises her the way she deserves. For that she is grateful and even pronounces that she has never met a bunch of friends and colleagues like the ones here.

 Feeling really loved. Who would do that to her? So sweet of Datuk Haron to do that, don't you think so?

 From the right: Mr. Gan, Datuk Haron, Pn Loy Pn Tan. Pn Tey, Pn Chow, Pn Jega and Pn Teo. With the exception of Haron, all have been her colleagues since day 1. So the parting is sad ; though smiles are on the faces.

 That's lovely Joyce hugging her warmly with Sujatha in agreement.

 She treats me like the big sister; I hope. So I can only pray for the best to come to her.

 Encik Rahim, Periachee and Ms Darina are great pals to her too. 

 Here's Shanta, Tey, Goh PC, Chuah Lay Suan, Pn Tan, Pn Lau and Madam Chow having the last pose for memory.

 The warm and kind principal remembering her good deeds and contributions to school. She gives her the best ever compliments in her life which she will treasure and keep.Many a moment when she went through trying times, the principal had spent hours comforting and keeping her in a piece. She expresses her appreciation to the head. What better place to serve ?

 Some gifts in appreciation of her years of service in the school. Ms Lim is still young and energetic. The years are still ahead of her.

 More to be photographed; Looi CY, Sophia. Shahrizad, Tee, Maziha and Zunaidah. 

All have been friends through thick and thin.

 Yes, a friend to the left and right.

We can only agree with her calling and wish her the very best.

So we part today with this lovely tune; a presentation by the school choir last March in Heidelberg and so appropriate for the occasion.

...we are friends, we are friends forever... it goes on and on beyond what we can see...

Madam Lim, may the Good Lord's countenance be upon your life and enjoy your retirement days.