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Friday, July 15, 2011

One Day In July

The first elderly my group visited was Mdm Low. Since she only came under our care recently, I shall talk more about her.

Mdm Low is rather weak. The first time I met Mdm Low was on the day we celebrated Chinese New Year. Wynne and I went to her place to deliver some canned food and an angbao. She never lock her door and the main door is always slightly ajar. I guess the reason is for the convenience of volunteers to enter her house as she is pretty much bedridden.

On that day, we knocked on her door and peer through the gap in the door. She could only acknowledge with the horn (as you can see in the picture) because she has some breathing problems.

On this visit, she did not want us to clean her house as she said that her son will do it when he comes to visit her. So we sat down to talk as she ate her lunch. She ate very slowly as she needs to catch her breath. We don't quite know what to talk but thankfully Eng Wee can communicate with her well in Teochew. We chatted for a while before leaving her to finish her lunch.

Next we visited Mdm Chow Moi. As usual, she was looking out of her windows to past the time. She was in good spirit. I realised that she was previously a 红头巾, or female construction worker. I guess that explains why she still looks strong and healthy despite being 91 years old. I think the way that Mdm Chow Moi take things in her stride and stay positive and contented in life deserves our respect.

Next was Mdm Tan. You can really feel her warmth when she smile and said "来咯!" as she opened the door. We helped her to thread some needles. It is easy to find something to talk with Mdm Tan and she enjoys talking to us. Her poor eyesight prevents her from going down often to talk with other residents. I think she only talks to us and her daughter. So I feel she looks forward to our visit as a time when she has someone to talk to. She seems a bit disappointed whenever we need to leave.

The last elderly we visited was Mdm Ho. Mdm Ho had just returned home after being hospitalised for pain in her legs. She said it was due to a suppressed nerve. She seemed less comfortable than usual. The treatment requires her to take a lot of medicine. Her daughter is living with her at the moment to take care of her. There is nothing we can really do to alleviate her pain. I hope she will be in a better shape the next time we visit her.

That was it for the day. Different elderly, different personalities and different circumstances they are in. There is only so much we can do as volunteers but it is definitely better than not doing anything.

Ying Cong

Monday, July 04, 2011

Ethelonter External Hunt


Hi ya peepur :) It has been months I never blog. That is berry bad. *guilty* I miss eberione, especially the elderly badly. Again my bad, sorry peeps :(

On 29th June, Ethelonter VIII had our external hunt! Mii and my fellow lovuli YAMATO councillors and freshies had visited Mdm Chua. Awww, TOUCH center has almost done with the renovations and its now much spacious! With TVss, Karaoke equipment etc. *bounce bounce ball* I feel so so happy for the elderly and they keep praising how TOUCH does a great job in taking care of their welfare :)

Na ge uncle, whom I can’t remember his surname jio me for karaoke some more nyehehehehehe. Saw aunties for eg Mdm Cheong and the super cute auntie who brought along goggles when we went to ECP the other day. :D Mdm Cheong told me 'gam loi mou lei tam o ga' in Cantonese (means you never come and visit me for so long ady), I told her I have to work, and she even asked me to take good care of myself. That's berry sweeeet of her :')

Let’s move on to the visit at Mdm Chua's home. She happily greeted us when she opened the door. She was surprised to see so many of us, freshies and me and my MKC and yian and darren, make up a total of 14 persons. As usual, she insisted us to sit on the chair or sofa, if dun mind can sit on her bed. She does not allow us to sit on the floor.

My aweeeeeesome freshies are great in chatting with her. :D They asked her about her life, her previous jobs, her children and her grandchildren. While sharing with us her life before believing in God, she suddenly burst into tears. I guessed most of us were shocked. Our soon-to-be volunteers did a great job comforted her. She told us that she was too touched and happy to see so many of us visiting her and chat with her. She said that, she is so blessed that in her golden age, there are still people who are willing to listen to her, help her with her house chores and do not turn her cold shoulder when she needs help.

We chatted for almost an hour! Although some of the freshies cannot really speak or understand neither Cantonese nor hokkien, they tried their best to translate what she said to each other, and peepur, that's berry heartwarming. *clap clap* I wanna tell you guys and girls that, you all have really brighten up her day, and she really appreciate it a lot. I am certain our freshies have gained a great experience as well :) right?

We greeted Mdm Chua goodbye by cheering our 'good good cheer' while surrounding her. She was really really happy and she thought it is someone's birthday! Hahahahahaha. Compliments given to our girl freshies who suggested this, and also everyone, who tried their very best to understand her. And you see, just a simple act of yours- to care, can really carve smiles on the elderly face. :)

Thanks Darren and Yian who have made good explanation to us too!! :D Hope to see more people join T.H.E seniors!!


Love,

WanJun