The world of Tzu Chi July-August 2022 (Vol.142)

2022 • 08 42 Report and photo by Low Siew Lian Translated by Lim Wen-Xin ouching Life Story When ‘Thank You!’Means Much More From being independent, her mother now has to rely on others for everything. From being hot-tempered to being innocent and smiling, her father, who had a stroke, is now incapable of doing anything. When her parents needed her most, Natasha has been staying with them to reciprocate their kindness, and taking care of them together with the siblings. “W ho takes care of the father, who had a stroke?” asked Angline Ho. “It is me,” Natasha binti Abughani replied. “Who accompanies mother to dialysis?” “It is me,” came the same answer. “Who helps them move around when they go to the bathroom?” The volunteer replied, “It is Natasha.” On June 24, 2022, Tzu Chi Malacca volunteers invited Angeline, a TIMA member, to visit Kamarudin bin Landot at Masjid Tanah, to provide advice on patient care. Angeline is a retired nurse, who also lives inMasjid Tanah.As soon as she arrived, she shared her identity as the child of a fisherman. Unexpectedly, Kamarudin responded with “Ha!” and uttered the nickname of Angeline’s father. The volunteers were surprised and happy that he could speak again Natasha (in red t-shirt) shoulders the responsibility of caring for her parents. Volunteers support her so that she knows they have her back.