My mom-in-law is 79 today.
I have asked her if she wanted to go out to celebrate but she was not interested. All she wanted is chee cheong fun. Her simple request made me think a lot about people who want so many things. To me, it's such a practical and down-to-earth thing to ask for.
I've learnt that when one gets older, one doesn't really need much to be happy. A birthday doesn't bring a long list of requests for this or that.
We did celebrate with a birthday balloon and cake. But even as she was glad for all those things, she asked, "where's my chee cheong fun?". That's typical of her, always direct, practical and straightforward!!!!
I hope when I'm 79 I'll also have so few needs or wants and that a simple meal will be enough to cheer me up.
After singing and eating, I asked what her wish is for today and she replied, "Long life".
May she remain well all the days of her life.
In Jesus' name I pray.
Amen.
I've learnt that when one gets older, one doesn't really need much to be happy. A birthday doesn't bring a long list of requests for this or that.
We did celebrate with a birthday balloon and cake. But even as she was glad for all those things, she asked, "where's my chee cheong fun?". That's typical of her, always direct, practical and straightforward!!!!
I hope when I'm 79 I'll also have so few needs or wants and that a simple meal will be enough to cheer me up.
After singing and eating, I asked what her wish is for today and she replied, "Long life".
May she remain well all the days of her life.
In Jesus' name I pray.
Amen.
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