I’m thankful!

Just finished watching the reality show on Channel 8. It’s a show where they feature an unfortunate family every week. This week, the story was about a 30-year-old lady whose husband committed suicide in front of her and her kids 5 years ago. This lady was 5 months pregnant at that time and it was so traumatic that she gave birth to her daughter premature. Today, she is a mother of 3 young children, aged 9, 5 and 4. It was pretty evident that this lady didn’t seem to be coping well. She was suffering from depression, and perhaps she was also unable to cope with being a mother and having to support the family as well. She was jobless at the time of the show and were living off her elderly parents.

In the show, she didn’t seem to really know what was going on. Or perhaps she was dealt such a big blow that it affected her ability to carry on with daily life. But my heart really went out to her 3 kids, especially her eldest son. At a tender age of 5, he witnessed his dad jumping down from the flat. And since then, he just got scolded and beaten by his mum everyday. Though they didn’t show the boy’s face, there were scenes when he cried when he got beaten.

I cried as I watched the show. My heart really ached for the 3 children. How would they grow up to be like? Their mother really didn’t seem capable of looking after them. And yet they have such a long way to go. They showed happiness when the TV crew went there. Simple actions like playing with them and talking nicely to them can bring such big smiles on their face. It was so heartwrenching.

After the show, I think I’m even more thankful. I too lost my dad, but I thank God that I had spent 24 happy years with my dad before he passed on.  My dad was always there for me, he always wanted the best for me. And 2 years after he passed away, even though I’m already an adult, there are still times that I feel lost and wish my dad was around. But at least I still have my mum and my brother, and of course, CG.

When I compare myself to what the children are going through, or are going to go through, I feel very very fortunate. I must say that I’ve been blessed since young. Sometimes small setbacks make me very upset, but come to think of it, it’s really nothing. 🙂

So dear friends, let us count our blessings and be thankful for what we have. Don’t wait till tomorrow to tell your loved ones that you love them, cos we never know what will happen tomorrow. Cherish today and be happy. 🙂

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