When I heard that Professor Makoto Shichida has passed away in his sleep on 22nd April 2009, my heart was filled with grief. Though I’ve only seen him once during our 5th Anniversary Gala dinner 2 years ago, he has created a strong impact for all of us in the TSM family.
I have never really been able to handle death. I simply don’t know how to let out my emotions in this matter. But I’m deeply saddened by his passing. Even my bff could sense something is weighing on my mind when she saw me the next day after.
I sincerely know that he is in a better place now, watching over all the children in the world. He has been a great man with a big big heart. Through watching his videos, you can feel his sincere love for the children and hoping to create better bonding for all parents with their little angels.
Somehow along the way, some parents forgot the joy of being parents, the first moment their babies came to the world, the first moment their little finger holding to yours, their first laughter, their first word, their first step…and replaced their love with scoldings, expectations, negligence…
Especially living in the present competitive society, parents feel the extra stress of comparing their children with other children. It is such a sad reality.
I believe with love, the world would be so much more a better place for everyone; babies, children, teenagers, adults, and the elderly.
I don’t know how to end this blog. I guess there’s no ending to a blog on such a great man.
To me, Professor Shichida has not only just left behind his teachings and research. More importantly, he left behind his love and heart for everyone… …
