Caregivers

January 9, 2007 | By User Imagebokjae | In Caregiving 

Today, I posted a photo of my small family. This photo was taken in January 2006 during my eldest daughter Sharlene's wedding. Rock is at the centre and Dawn our youngest on her left. At the back is me and our son Justin. Rock had the stroke in late October 2005 and just 2 months later she took a 10 hour flight to Auckland to attend Sharlene's wedding! What an achievement for a strokee. Justin is working in Auckland and Dawn is doing her drama school in Wellington. Sharlene and her husband Chit are both working in London.

We come from a line of small family units. Each and everyone in my family comprises of 4 -5 persons. Remembered someone said that when we as a married couple produces two offsprings we are only replacing ourselves. In my family we have three children so we contributed one additional to the population growth! Now with the new addition of Chit we have also gained a son. As a caregiver to Rock, I learned quite a bit about Stroke from a Magazine from the US called Stroke Connection. From one of the issues I came across a beautifully written poem dedicated to caregivers to strokees and I reproduce here for all home caregivers worldwide.
Please send help God, won't You hurry, To comfort those who are filled with worry. Their long days are spent with caring for others - Husbands, wives, sons, daughters or mothers. Loved ones with stroke, helplessly stricken, Or other illness that has made them victims. Give them some free time; refresh them anew, Bless and send strength in all that they do. For each loving person we thank you so much, For care-giving "angels" with life giving touch. By Audrey Collins Stroke Survivor Hutchinson, Kansas.


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4 Responses to “Caregivers”

  1. dorischua on January 11th, 2007 6:58 am

    Sorry to hear abt the sad news. Just want to say our prayers are with you and your family.
    Nice shot of the family too.

  2. Tracy Tan on January 12th, 2007 1:12 am

    Brother Cheong, I am Kim Meng’s friend who was his partner him in Klang. I am sorry to hear about Sis Rock but encouraged by your testimony.

  3. Franco on January 13th, 2007 7:19 am

    Hi Cheong,

    My condolences to out to Rock especially of the demise of her nephew. Everyone has his or her time. Therefore, it is very important we made our journey while we are here an enlightening one. What is installed for anyone of us, no one knows.

    If you have not read “Conversation with God” and “Many Lives, Many Masters” these are 2 very good books to pick up.

    And what wonderful family you have!!

  4. Alyx on January 25th, 2007 6:30 pm

    You have a beautiful family!

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