FAMILY

 

Family… there is nothing better than it…My grandmother once told me a story… It was about a mother and a son….

 

Her son was named David. When her son was 10 years old, he was embarrassed at his mom for taking him to school. She only had one eye. When he was 13, he didn’t want anything to do with his mom… When he was 18, he went out drinking and never even told his mom. He just walked out the door never looking back… When he was 19 and got a scholarship and was to fly to America, he didn’t even call his mom to ask if she was ok. He was totally embarrassed by her… David got married when he was 24…He didn’t ask his mom if she was lonely and wanted to stay in his house… His mom called him one day and asked if he wanted to have dinner at her house that night as it was Christmas Eve. He just said “Mom… I have my own family to worry about.” One day, she died. David did not cry or feel a little sad, but he did find a letter. It said this. “My dear son. You, your father and I were involved in a car accident 21 years ago. I did not have a scratch on me. Your father died and you lost one eye. To replace it, I gave mine to you. I am sorry for embarrassing you, but what could I do. I wanted you to have the best! A family, children and a long happy life. I am sorry.” With that, all David could do was cry…

 

As my grandmother ended it, I knew that nothing was better than family and I had to treat my dad and mom nicely and kindly. Appreciate them for giving me life…

 

                                                                                                            Ming Mun

                                                                                                             GIS, KL