that leads to the path of HOPE

Today I have done something which i have always wanted to do since a mth ago ... I finally visited the elderly couple at their place and met their mentally-ill daughter. I didnt know that circuit road is just 1 bridge distance away from church and it's a small, cosy estate.

Auntie was very excited to see me and she toured me around her house. Then we went to the Family Service Centre (FSC) to file a record for social aid. After that, they bought me nice chicken rice ... I realise that uncle loves chicken rice (^ - ^).

Thru today's visit, auntie told me more things abt themselves and amongst all, many are funny things which makes me laugh and laugh. It's rather sad to see that the other children do not want to bear responsibility for the mentally-ill sister and 1 consolation this old couple has is to be so loving after so many years. During lunch, they order a glass of sugar cane juice and insist that the other person to drink 1st cos they are afraid there's not enough of the other person. I dun think my parents will be so loving if my dad is still alive ...

I really enjoy the time spend with them although they always thank me for helping them and ensure I go home with a full stomach. Today auntie said a line which set me thinking ... When we left the FSC, she told the social worker that I'm very nice and helpful and "我自己的女儿都没有对我这么好". This's definitely a compliment and I want to return the credit to God. Yet I feel so guilty for being selective in showing love and concern, esp to my mum.

Btw do you all know where is 'four road road'? My mum has been staying over at my bro's place cos they're in Germany now. She wanted to tell my bro's maid about 四马路, which is 'four road road' according to her ... no wonder the poor maid doesnt know where it is ... hahaha ... very funny lor.

Once, my mum was taking her medicine and told the maid that the pills are for 'sweet urine', which she actually means diabetes ... ** eyes rolling ** !!! My mum sometimes uses very weird terms and the poor maid will have to crack her head to guess what my mum is trying to tell her ...

This is the consequences of incompetence in English but it's ok lor cos not everyone is so privilege to study for her generation. True that she doesnt have much education but sense of humour makes a person more lovely, isnt it?

Sometimes we focus so much on the things we dun have, not knowing that those things can mould us to be a better person. If we're willing to look out for that ray of light in our lives, we can definitely find the direction that leads to the path of HOPE. Live on!