Family is her bedrock

I FELT so lost when my husband passed away. It was my children – two daughters and a son – who have been my strength and support.

My son Gerald, who is the spitting image of his father, runs all the errands for me. He also takes me to the hospital for appointments and to collect my medication. He willingly does all the chores which my husband used to do.

My son was working with Malaysia Airlines. Now he is in the tourism line, and travels a lot for work. But he still tries his best to help me every time, even if he is busy or tired.

My eldest, Cynthia, is a bionic woman. She is a lecturer in a university in KL. She brings home lots of exam papers to mark, and has assignments to prepare. After office hours, she works for a law firm. She also provides tax services for clients who come to her personally.

She is a loyal housekeeper and a good mother to her two daughters. She takes turns with her husband in doing household chores. She wakes up early in the morning, prepares breakfast for her daughters and sometimes cooks lunch before going to work. She’s busy as a bumblebee.

My grandchildren Zandra and Zabrina, too, love me and take good care of me. Zandra is a fresh graduate who is looking for a suitable

job. Zabrina is still in college. Both have driving licences; they drive me if I need to go anywhere. They are helpful and obliging.

My younger daughter Anita is also a lecturer, in a college in Subang Jaya. After work, she does her household duties, cooks for her family, teaches her primary age daughter, and takes care of the dog.

I spend some weekends with Cynthia, and some weekends with Anita. They take me to church and then to lunch. They make sure I have proper meals and enough sleep. They are most concerned

about my health.

All my children are very caring and helpful towards me. In return, I make them their favourite food – nasi lemak, candy and Indian desserts.

My children never forget Mother’s Day, my birthday and wedding anniversaries. On such occasions, they always organise parties or take me out for dinner and give me lots of gifts.

I am very grateful to the Lord for my strong family, including caring sons-in-law and a helpful daughter-in-law. They make my day every time.