The world of Tzu Chi Nov-Dec 2021 (Vol.138)

40 2021 • 12 aspirations,” Kon Loy said. “We felt we were young again when we were with the students. We were only reminded of our old age when we looked into the mirror,” Kon Loy sighed, with sentiments of yesteryears. Blessed to be a blessing The couple walked the path of Tzu Chi hand in hand, and got certified as Tzu Chi commissioners in 2005. The words “ 感 恩 ” (thank you) have now become deeply ingrained in their lives. They are grateful to Master Cheng Yen for establishing Tzu Chi, and to Kim Seng and his wife, Tan Kwee Eng, who introduced them to Tzu Chi. Kwee Eng may not be in the best of health, yet she is still active in Tzu Chi. Her perseverance moved the couple’s hearts. “We are healthy, so why don’t we give our best efforts as well? We should learn from her,” LimWhey said. Their vision is to share the wisdom of Master Cheng Yen and Tzu Chi to the world. Hard work and age will not deter them. “Throughout my 20-plus years in Tzu Chi, I have never thought of quitting though I have experienced afflictions occasionally. I would think of the people who would suffer without the help of Tzu Chi, and that is enough motivation to keep me going. Complaints are temporary, but my faith in Master lives forever,” Kon Loy shared as his eyes glistened with tears. “Being able to help people is a blessing, and I will do everything that I can to help,” After placing their 50 years of age into the “Treasury of Age”, Kon Loy and Lim Whey view themselves as energetic and motivated to give back to society. [Photo by Koh Poo Leng] eople