Monday, October 23, 2006
I was once reminded that life is short and fragile. Reccently, there's a case whereby an odd-job worker fall into the railway & was found dead. Think it's a typical story and that's the end of it? no, more than that. the story of his plight starts to unfold & is printed on the papers. He & his family was living in poverty. He, himself is an odd-job worker, while his wife is an factory worker, earning $500/month.Surely, it's not enough to support themselves and another two sons of theirs who're still schooling. Before his death, he gave $9 to his younger son, instructed him to buy 3packets of chicken rice for the family as it's been long since the family enjoy a good meal. To many, it's a norm to eat chicken rice for dinner, but for them, it must be their most scrumptous meal because on usual days, all they can afford is just instant noodles. and yes, they have been eating it everyday for every meal.And because his wife has some kind of illness and is unable to do the household chores,he did all the housework by himself willingly. Unfortunately, he could'nt do for his family anymore.
I give my deepest sympathy to the family, really. i feel so touched by how this man display his love for the family. he love his family so much. The only one thing to rejoice is that, this man is back with the Lord in heaven. I'm relieved but at the same time wonder if his other family member had crossed the line too?
I just realised that i'm easily affected by small little things like this.
It makes me wanna treat my family even better. All the bitterness that i used to hold against my Dad seems to be long forgotten.I appreciate my dad & my mum for working so hard to support me & my sister. I pray that, one day, they too, might come to know God. I thank God that my sister is doing well & growing. I pray that she might realise her purpose in life and be a mighty warrior in Christ.
I just can't stop thanking God for all the blessings in my life! ( :
Life is short, cherish it.
4:49 PM