The Last Hour

As Elangomats, we know when the work stops. The candidates do not; they are never given schedules. I believe that how I conduct myself that last hour, how hard I work when so very worn out — that is what is remembered. I remember an Ordeal when we were pulling up weeds in the overgrown Rangers Compound. It was about a half hour left. I sat down to rest, held up my water bottle and drank a little so they would do likewise. It wasn’t easy to get up and return to work. I did so without even looking back. They joined me. I’m glad I got up rather than ending early.