Kiob (third left) presenting the RM5,359 from the Class of 75 to Sister Dorothy, witnessed by Sister Grace (centre) and others.
KOTA KINABALU: Old girls of St Francis Convent Secondary School came to the rescue of Sister Amalia Dorothy Laudi of Kg Sulit, Paitan, who was among the victims of the recent severe floods in the area.
Thirty-eight ladies from the Class of 1975 chipped in when the hat was passed around by Mary Kiob who led the initiative, collecting a total of RM5,359 in support of the flood-stricken communities under Sister Dorothy’s care.
“We sincerely hope that this little contribution will help you, Sister Dorothy, to continue your noble endeavour restoring and rebuilding the affected communities as you carry on God’s work with strength, resilience and hope,” said Kiob, as she handed over the sum to the former, witnessed by Sister-in-Charge Mary Grace of Stella Maris Convent (Senior Sisters), when they gathered at the convent for the purpose, recently.
Recalling her ordeal, Sister Dorothy, who hails from Tambunan, lamented : “This is the worst experience for me in all my 21 years serving the Paitin village communities. Incredibly, at the height of the deluge, the flood waters were chest-deep.
“Sadly, all the food supplies, stationery and other necessities kept in the storeroom of my house were submerged for two days. This had never happened before, so I did not see it coming.”
The intrepid Franciscan nun is the Founder of the seven kindergartens (in seven villages respectively) and one hostel in Paitan. She was assigned to Paitan soon after graduating from Edith Cowen University Perth, Australia.
Sister Dorothy, who has won several vocational awards in recognition of her remarkable work, has received funding from Samaritans, philanthropists and well-wishers in aid of her Paitan Mission over the years.
