Call your parents today
24 May 2010 1 Comment
in Uncategorized Tags: appreciation, family
Recently I start going to an oldfolks home on Sunday to feed the less-abled elderly. Yesterday, I went there again…As usual after feeding, I spoke to some elderly, just to spend some time and to accompany them. Yesterday I fed two old folks. One lady insisted on holding another volunteer’s hand while eating. Another man, who looked healthier, is unable to eat himself. He refused to eat much, he didn’t want to finish 1/4 of the food. The senior volunteer encouraged him, advised him, only then he ate slightly more. Is he trying to waste his body away?Is the food not appealing? He hate to be fed like a child? I don’t know..Tons of questions appear in my mind, but I chose to keep them to myself
The aunties and uncles were very happy to see visitors around. Some of them talks non stop while others refuse to talk much. I came to this lady, who is suffering from anxiety disorder. She gets nervous over very small things, thinking that she is a burden to everyone, lonely and unhappy… She appreciated our visit and gave us some fruits. Although it does not cost much, it represent gratitudes.
Then I met a former nurse who is suffering from dementia. Very often she bumped into people’s room, thinking that the room is hers..
Before I left, I asked the volunteer,’ how often the children visit this auntie?’ He replied ‘ Once a week, (paused) for 5 minutes’. I was shocked. I actually spent much more time with the old folks than their children ..How saddening.
I thought of my parents..I missed them. I want to massage them like how I massage the old folks.. The senior volunteer asked me, ‘ Future is more important or opportunity to accompany your parents?’ I can’t answer…
I just want to call my parents..
Rushi Cultural Concert
22 May 2010 4 Comments
in Uncategorized Tags: appreciation, event
Colours of Vesak : Rushi cultural concert 2010 just ended 30 minutes ago. It was indeed a stunning success..about 6 months of planning plus 3 full months of practises, all our efforts were paid off in that precious 2 hours on the stage.
Here I would like to take the opprtunity to write this letter to my dearest rushi friends.
Dear my Rushi friends,
Thank you for giving me an opportunity to participate in this event. It will be one of my main achievements in year2010.First, I would like to thank the planning group and the scripts team..You guys had did your very best to produce the scripts and all our lines..IT took tons of time.Tq!!
Props team…GREAT PROPS..with limited budget allocated, they made great props which add colours on the performance..The swan, elephants, arrow, the two tall trees etc, are incredibly nice..The audience was indeed stunt by them, especially the elephant. Everyone can’t help but applause as a recognition to your effort..THX u Mashi & friends.
All the actors and behind scene crew..It was all good..Good communication, making the whole drama smooth..
Last but not least, my dear dear dancing crew..You guys are amazing..Really love cooperatiing with people..You guys made me very very proud..Many people were indeed impressed with your hard work. I know these dances may be hard..but you guys really hit it hard!!!! Great!!
By participating this event, I had made many good friends. This event, has brought most of us closer together. It adds values to our friendships!! TQ you guys.
Lastly, this concert has taught me a lot. Tonight’s success has gave me tons of encouragement and reassurance. Now I can focus on my internship applications in Brisbane..Although it will be hard with obstacles and rejections waiting ahead of me, I am fearless. For I have seen a great example in front of me : persistence does pay us well.
TQ very much once again..TQ TQ..and I hope we have more chances to keep meeting up after this event..Great to know you guys!
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