1 Introductory Note Dear Friends, Madam K.D. Gurung and Sir Shriman Gurung have been working in the institute for the last twenty-five years. We all know, would be a great loss for the institute. Yet, we must not forget that they have served us for so long and must also respect their wish. We are all aware that many of our friends, who came to this institute as a small child, grew up under their care, got education and today proudly serving the nation. It may be recalled that few years back, Mr. Tshongpen Wangdi, the fifth principal of the institute, made a survey to find out the “Best Teacher”. The survey was carried out amongst the teachers, students of the institute, KLSS, JSHSS and Sherubtse College. We found out that Sir Shriman stood first. This clearly shows how so much was he loved by the students not only for his love and care for the students, but also for the welfare, support and above all the education of our fellow visually impaired children. As we commemorate the Teacher’s Day, perhaps, it is time to unfold the pictures of the past, write a short messages and cherish them in our memories. Thanking for your kind attention. Kuenga Chhoegyel Muenselling Institute,
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Introductory Note
Dear Friends,
Madam K.D. Gurung and Sir Shriman Gurung have been working in the institute for the last
twenty-five years. We all know, would be a great loss for the institute. Yet, we must not forget
that they have served us for so long and must also respect their wish.
We are all aware that many of our friends, who came to this institute as a small child, grew up
under their care, got education and today proudly serving the nation. It may be recalled that few
years back, Mr. Tshongpen Wangdi, the fifth principal of the institute, made a survey to find out
the “Best Teacher”. The survey was carried out amongst the teachers, students of the institute,
KLSS, JSHSS and Sherubtse College. We found out that Sir Shriman stood first. This clearly
shows how so much was he loved by the students not only for his love and care for the students,
but also for the welfare, support and above all the education of our fellow visually impaired
children.
As we commemorate the Teacher’s Day, perhaps, it is time to unfold the pictures of the past,
write a short messages and cherish them in our memories.
Thanking for your kind attention.
Kuenga Chhoegyel
Muenselling Institute,
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Muenselling Institute bids farewell to the two renowned teachers of the institute
On Tuesday, 16th of December, 2014, Muenselling Institute bids farewell to the two renowned
teachers of the institute. Ms. K.D. Gurung worked in the institute from 1990 till date and Mr.
Shriman Gurung, vice principal of the institute worked from 1991 till date.
A lunch was hosted by the Muenselling family. All the families of the staff members joined the
occasion.
”Based on the number of years you have served supporting the visually impaired, we should
have organized a better farewell. Due to so many misfortunes in the institute and within the
locality, we were unable to do so. Kindly accept our apology,” said Mr. Dorji Wangdrup, the
principal with tears in his eyes.
I was so fortunate to have received full support and cooperation from our friends. Had I hurt
anyone o you, kindly forgive me,” said Mr. Shriman, vice principal with tears in his eyes.
Mr. Kuenga Chhoegyel, one of the senior teachers of the institute expressed his views and talked
about five minutes.
“We share lots of memories. The memories of the best time and the hard times we have gone
through. The hardest time we felt was then back in 1999 when Sir Shriman on an official trip to
Thimphu had an accident on his way back. A student and the driver died. But god saved you for
us, said Mr. Kuenga Chhoegyel.
“The visually impaired may never be in a position to repay for what you have done for them and
the world may count very little for what you have done for these less fortunate people. But, in
the eyes of god, it has tremendous value. And, although we have nothing in return to repay for
what you have done for us, yet our thoughts and prayers will always be there. And as you go
from here the profound memories of you will always live in the hearts of the less fortunate
children forever. And, today, on behalf of my family, the visually impaired friends, colleagues of
the institute and on my own behalf would like to wish you a safe journey and a successful life
ahead in the new school.” He continued.
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Ms. K.D. Gurung, who proved to the strongest speaker of all reflected of her first day in the
school, the good memories she possess of the institute.
“All of you were so good to me and my family. All the Ams were more than my sisters. Today is
the day to thank you all for what you have done for me and my family. Had I hurt you, kindly
forgive me,” she said.
As a token of love, Muenselling family offered a statue of Guru Menla and Tshepamey.
The laughter in the beginning of the programme gradually ceased and replaced with the sounds
of sobbing in the room. Some blowing nose, while others wiping off tears.
“It is not so easy to be a camera man on such an occasion,” said Mr. Tandin Wangdi.
The programme lasted for about two hours.
Farewell Speech on 16th of December, 2014
Respected principal, vice principals, teacher colleagues, other staff members, ladies and
gentlemen.
I thought I must speak some words, for this is a moment, a moment that we may never get it
back, how much you try for. I neither wish to flatter nor do I mean to hurt someone, but allow
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me to share my feelings for a while. I am not an orator, but speak what I really mean within my
heart.
In the month of September when Sir and Madam, put up the requisition for transfer, I talked with
Lop. Wangda and told him that if they go it will be just the two of us of the old group. He said:
“this is the part of life” old must go and new must replace. I think we all agree with him.
I am sure all of us will agree with me that no one might have been promoted without the support
of Sir Shriman. Students would miss sir for the support you rendered for Mathematics and the
patience you had while teaching computer.
As we go for walks or take children to a large crowd, how many of us hold the children hand and
have great concern of children’s safety. I have witnessed madam and sir being so concern and
support the students a lot.
Whenever we go out for an occasion, my wife has concern of my safety and would often ask
who else would be going along and when I tell that madam is going, she would feel relieved.
Few years back, the previous principal surveyed to find out the best teacher of the nominee. He
asked the students here, the students of KLSS, JSHSS and Sherubtse College; there was an
overwhelming support for Sir Shriman followed by Madam. This clearly shows how much the
students love sir and madam.
Last year, while teaching class VI students on the topic of family, support, roles and
responsibilities of the children. Sonam Choden of then class VI said that when I get job, I will
ask Madam K.D. Gurung to live with me and take care when she is old. We clearly understand
how much she means for the children.
Sir and Madam, for me and my family, they were more than colleagues. For the long time we
spent together, we went through all sorts of lives. Many students have died; many teachers went
for transfer either seeking for better opportunities or resigned. Throughout these years, we shared
the grievance, and whenever there were great occasions to celebrate, we rejoiced together with
laughter. Having lived together for a long time, we had lots of misunderstandings, at the end of
the day; we forgave and started the next day with fresh start.
I remember, our previous education minister who said that teachers are candles and as you light
brightening the lives and futures of the children, gradually you burn out. Today I feel this is,
indeed, a true statement. In 1990, when she joined this institute, I remember, Thinley Jamtsho,
then the director of education, told us that he has brought a present for us and we wonder what
present could be. The present he brought was Madam Kumari. Truly, indeed, she was a great
present for the institute. Back in 1990 Madam joined this institute as a young lady and called her
Miss Kumari. Today, as we look at her daughter, it reflects the time she joined the institute and,
so is sir Shriman, young, strong and a great sportsman. The two candles have lighten the lives of
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many of the visually impaired, while some work as teachers and programme officers, others have
joined various agencies within their own capacities.
We all know that the difference between working in a regular school and our institute is that if
you work in a regular institute, the students once graduate would help you one way or the other.
But the students of this institute, no matter whether they graduate from here, yet you may need to
keep on extending support. Realizing all this, yet you chose to work for the children with
disabilities. Today, on behalf of my visually impaired colleagues would like to thank you both
for what you have done for us.
We share lots of memories. The memories of the best time and the hard times we have gone
through. The hardest time we felt was then back in 1999 when Sir Shirman on an official trip to
Thimphu had an accident on his way back. A student and the driver died. But god saved you for
us. Our collective merits and of course your merit saved you despite you were thrown hundreds
of feet below the road. One week later, a student died. It is, indeed, a heart breaking moment to
reveal this situation. Amidst of these hardship, the only condolence message we received was
from the chief election, Dasho Kuenzang, then the director of RIM.
Within the period of 25 years, many a times, we would sit sharing the concern of the school, the
future we foresee on our own prospective and the bleak job scenario for the students. In fact,
there are countless of stories that I can keep on sharing.
Sir and madam, once again, we thank you for hearing our voice, for understanding our hopes
and dreams. The visually impaired may never be in a position to repay for what you have done
for them and the world may count very little for what you have done for these less fortunate
people. But, in the eyes of god, it has tremendous value. And, although we have nothing in
return to repay for what you have done for us, yet our thoughts and prayers will always be there.
And as you go from here the profound memories of you will always live in the hearts of the less
fortunate children forever. And, today, on behalf of my family, the visually impaired colleagues,
my colleagues of institute and on my own behalf would like to wish you a safe journey.
Thank you.
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Muenselling family left in tears
On Wednesday, 24th of December, 2014, the two renowned teachers of the institute Mr.
Shriman and Ms. Kumari Devi Gurung left for Thimphu.
At around 7 the truck arranged for transportation arrived and all the family members of the
institute were present for loading. It took about an hour. As the truck and their family car
proceeded, the institute bus filled with staff and their family members of about 25 people led the
procession to Thrizor, which is about fifteen kilometres towards Trashigang. The group had tea
and snack and spent about half an hour talking and laughing. As they stood up to proceed to the
car, the ground was filled with tears. This was a moment, so rarely witnessed in the institute. It
clearly revealed how so close the family members were. Shaking of hands, hugging and kissing
with words of forgiveness and departure went on for about five minutes. The group slowly
proceeded into the car and continued their journey, leaving the group behind in tears.
“I can’t believe that they are going,” said a staff member.
“This is the vacation period and usually they go in winter holidays. I am sure they will come
back when the school reopens,” commented another staff member with tears in his eyes.
Perhaps, that was a means of consoling. Having worked in the institute for the last twenty-five
years, with their tremendous contribution to the institute, the two renowned teachers of the
institute left to start a new chapter in their lives in a new school. With tears in their eyes,
Muenselling family prayed for their safe journey to Thimphu and wishing a great success in their
lives ahead,
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Message from Pema Chogyel
Dear Sir,
Thank you for initiating.
Kindly find attached my note for Madam and Sir.
With best regards.
Sincerely
Pema Chhogyel
To
Madam KD and Sir Srhiman (Gurung):
Ever Gracious Madam and Sir,
How can I bestow my gratitude for the greatness that you have showered upont me?
You have advised me for good
Taught me lessons,
Provided all education
Guided me throughout the darkness;
Given me everything: Knowledge, Wealth, Health and life.
Your words and wisdom have inspired for Heights
For which I tried and been successful at a length.
Thank you, thank you for your selfless gifts, glories and making me a full-fledged person in this
world.
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You have lived your best part of the lives with ones who need most
In this world where such commitment is hard to find.
You have brought lights to children with disabilities
The achievements attained by these persons will be yours,
Thank you, thank you Madam and Sir for your contributions.
You have instilled confidence in all marred fledglings,
Shown paths to crawl on;
Paved ways to walk ahead
And opened speeches to demand for needs and needs.
Nurtured us through malnourished to complete grown.
You have seen us grow, watched us progress,
Observed get settled and felt with us through every mission.
Thank you, thank you Madam and Sir for your sacrifices.
Forgive us for the incomplete expectations had any,
From your learners who needed your sincere Heart and affords.
With deliberate or unintentional
We have been indiscreet and uncourteous for several times
Which certainly gave aches and discomfort to your Good Wills
Sorry for unpleasant whatever
And thank you, Thank you Madam and Sir for your tolerance.
I will pray for your good in your lives,
Both present, future and even till uncertain rebirths
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Although cannot repay you for the invaluable gifts made to us!