Last Saturday, we visited Uncle Tay. Uncle Tay is blind and requires assistance in leaving his house. As the issues regarding Uncle Tay's sister were not settled yet, he was not in a good mood as the volunteers were unable to help him due to issues concerning the privacy of his sister. In addition, his lunch was not delivered punctually and he would only leave his apartment to head downstairs for his weekly cup of coffee at the coffeeshop only after his meal was delivered. After his meal was finally delivered one hour late, we were able to acompany him downstairs for his coffee.

Although I am unable to converse in hokkien, which Uncle Tay is most comfortable conversing in, I could still feel Uncle Tay's warmth and gratitude towards us for keeping him company. When it was finally time for us to leave, Uncle Tay thanked us and asked us to visit him soon. It was very touching to see how Uncle Tay genuinely appreciated our company despite not being to see us or properly converse with me due to the language barrier. In the short span of two hours we were there, we were able to bring Uncle Tay comfort and I am very thankful to have been there to personally experience how my little effort could bring happiness to someone else's life.

-Melissa Lo