Be a happier boy & smile more ya.
Get well soon!
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"Grandparents."
His story. Came along with his tears.
His bravery. Came along with his strength.
She cried. I cried.
"Study hard, get a degree."
He came from a hard past, deprived of parental love at the age of 14.
His grandfather raised him. He worked hard.
He copied whatever books he had to study.
With his own hands, word for word.
Entered ACJC. Graduated & joined the banking area.
Last time i had to save as much as i could.
I see other children eating sweets & ice cream,
I saved that few cents.
One thing i regret was me not learning Chinese.
So shameful I am a Chinese and yet i don't know Chinese!
Now it's too late already. I am old.
"I want to work, I want to get what i want."
He prayed every single night.
I prayed for a job, because i am good at math. I want to do banking again. But when you go for interviews, the first thing they ask is your age & degree of education. So who would want to choose me now?
I picked out sadness through his voice.
Rejection. He accepted it.
"Nowadays you cannot do without money. Your parents give and give you money, save whatever you can. They don't come easy. But when people need help, help them. We cannot be selfish."
His grandfather slogged for him.
For his future. He knew he loved studying.
He worked hard for the money for his university.
It still wasn't enough.
Through all the hardship, he was still hoping to earn himself money.
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The society is becoming a monster. The world is crashing.
Yet we still want the best for ourselves. We don't even spare some thoughts for the others.
Well i just got to say this trip to Jamiyah Nursing Home has brought new insights.
I realised how lucky i am now.
Thank you God. I pray You'd bless them, with the happiness and peace at heart. Bless them with quiet nights, bless them with good health. Bless them Lord with all You have. Amen.
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