It's been 3 weeks since my last visit (dumpling fest celebration!), in light of the cancellation of the previous official visit due to the haze and my work commitment last Saturday. Hence, it is that awesome feeling to step back at Kallang Bahru today and visit the elderly:)
As there were lesser volunteers today due to Project C.A.N., we only visited 4 elderly. My group which consists of Li Jia, Eng Soon and myself, went to Mdm Tan's place! She welcomed us (as always) with her warm persona at the door and we helped her with the usual sweeping, mopping and cleaning.
There's something that I am super excited about! Mdm Tan actually remembers me and Luting (aka Xiao Ting). Mdm Tan always said it is difficult for her to remember volunteers as there are so many of us. Nevertheless, after the previous official visit where we shared a meal with her and also having fun during the dumpling fest celebration, she managed to remember both of us! (Ah Seng and Xiao Ting as she says).
It is always warm and fuzzy when talking to Mdm Tan because she is always so willing to share her stories and she makes an effort to make us feel welcome. Whenever there is a new volunteer, she would welcome them with her endearing smile and by saying "Huan Ying (Welcome!":) For the interaction time today, we talked about the recent haze, upcoming National Day celebration and the activities that she is attending in weeks to come. Apparently, she told us that she has a lot of invitations to go out hosted by the centre but she is reluctant to go at times, as her legs are feeling weak. Nonetheless, we cheered her up and tell her that it's okay if she cannot attend because we will visit her regularly and seeing her happy makes us happy too!
After almost a year being in THES, I feel that every visitation is like visiting an old friend, where you can talk about almost everything! It is the time where you can be yourself, and just chat and laugh together with the seniors. And I look for more of such interactions in time to come!
Cheers!!
Kok Seng
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