“To care for those who
once cared for us is one of the highest honors.”
― Tia Walker, The
Inspired Caregiver: Finding Joy While Caring for Those You Love
Singapore June 22, 2017
It was a very hot day and I pushed my mom’s wheelchair to enter the Gardens by the bay as part of our short trip
to Singapore. My mom can still walk properly but she couldn’t walk too far, so to make the trip enjoyable for her I always
brought the wheelchair. The breeze touched us when we entered the flower dome.
There were many people there and they took
pictures of the flowers. I saw an Indian couple in front of me, they are
probably around my age or slightly older than me. The wife suddenly came to me,
“May I take a picture with your mother?”
I was surprised but I let her do it. Aha… my mother might be famous after that picture uploaded in the social
media with the right capture.
The husband showed me the picture he took
with his cellphone. And they said, “Thank
you” So I replied, “You are welcome”
The wife said again, “Thank you for bringing your mother to visit this place”
I tried to guess what in her mind was.
I just realized that she probably thought
about the hassle of my trip because of the wheelchair. That is so true it takes
a lot of effort to travel with elderly people. I think that is the same when we
travel with babies or kids. When I pushed the wheelchair I thought about my
first trip with my two little daughters back in 1995. I had to carry them and
also I brought their stroller too. It was not easy at all but I could enjoy
because they are so precious for me. I am my mother’s daughter and I believe I am precious for her.
It is not about hassle things to do if you
like to serve someone whom you love. I am honored that I get the opportunity to
serve my mother.
I think in every stage of our life and age,
we have something to admire and to cherish. We are not getting old in a day; it
is part of the process. Our life can be a good or bad example for others; it is
our choice in life.
“Travel brings power and
love back into your life.”
― Jalaluddin Rumi
**Lina Kartasasmita** Jakarta June 28, 2017
at 9.48 PM
