No Place To Call Their Home

Upon read 'The Star' newspaper on Sunday, this headline struck my attention "No Place To Call Home".

I was reminded of our recent visit to the General Hospital 'neuro' ward where the neighbouring bed patient after being knocked down by a motor vehicle, could only remember his home address and his wife name. Upon further probing from visiting church members, we found that his wife passed away a week ago and his only daughter is married to Singapore. We suspected that he could be in a state of depression or denial due to his wife departure. The hospital authorities is now facing problem to discharged him as there is no one to take him home.

It is very sad that youngster nowadays while busy earning a living, forget about their responsibilities to care for their elderly parents. What is a big house for, when there is no one staying in to create a HOME ? What is all the money for, when there is no one to share it with ?

We have to remember that our children are observing us and they can do the same to us when we grow older, it could be a vicious cycle as the saying goes, WE REAP WHAT WE SOW.

The Bible in Ephesians 6 : 1-4 reminded us that ... Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. "Honor your father and mother"—which is the first commandment with a promise— "that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth." Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.