The world of Tzu Chi Augusts 2021 (Vol.136)

2021 • 08 40 friends rolled up their sleeves and got down to work the very next day. Meanwhile, Salvia prepared them some drinks and kuih as her way of showing her great appreciation. One of their neighbours by the name of Nazrin volunteered willingly to help. “I am their neighbour. I cannot help them in terms of finances, but I can help them to rebuild with my hands,” he said. On April 5, the restoration work was still in progress. Tzu Chi made a second delivery of materials upon learning of the shortage. By then, Totoh’s family had moved back into the house even though it was not completed fully. On April 11, several volunteers visited Totoh and his family again. To mark the house warming, a volunteer brought some fruit tarts as a gift. “My children had never tasted such delicious dessert,” exclaimed an excited Salvia. She then went on to express her heartfelt gratitude to Tzu Chi. “I can never thank Tzu Chi enough! Now my children can sleep tight even during high tides.” This was attested on April 16, when volunteers Tingai Wilson Simon, Ngie Teck and Shew Fun visited Totoh’s family during the hours of high tide. The house was now safe and the family is spared from the danger of seawater seeping into the house. With calamities happening around the world, may we aspire to come forward and give a helping hand to those in needs. Volunteers celebrated the completion of Totoh’s new home with fruit tarts gifted by a Tzu Chi donor. The team also thanked a beaming Nazrin. [Photo by Wong Shew Fun] ouching Life Story