Therapy?

PRAYER

Ma,

Wonder how you are doing, wherever you are. Haven’t talked to you for a long time… but you’re always in my thoughts everyday. I’m doing good here so far, no need to worry about me. I have good friends around me, and everyday I’m kept busy with things… all is good. Sis is still working in Ipoh, she’s getting a lot of promotions and is doing fine… hope you’re proud of her. I miss you so much. You’ve always held the family together and it came so naturally from you we never noticed it. When times are trying you are especially missed Ma. I will try with all I have to be the good son I always said I’ll be but never showed you enough. I will grow up someday, and many things might change in me and the things around me, but one thing I know is eternal. I will love you always and keep you close to my heart, in everything I do.

I will be good.

Ba,

I have not forgotten all the advice you have given me. You have always inspired me to be strong, not for yourself but for others, and to always give help to those who need it… I don’t think I can ever fill your shoes. Medicine is tough… now I know how trying is must have been for you back then… I often wonder how you made it through so effortlessly. Sometimes I really wish you are here with me, guiding me, helping me through hard times… you have always been my pillar of strength and continue to be. One day I hope to become the man you’ve always envisioned me to be. Until then, I will do everything in my power to honour your name. You are still fondly remembered by your old colleagues, friends and patients. They speak so highly of you still. All this time growing up I never realised you’ve left behind a legacy of such magnitude. What can I do but try to live up to it? You will always live forever in my heart and mind. I love you Ba.

I will be good.

God,

With your grace, please watch over my parents as they have watched over me: with unconditional love, unparalleled wisdom, and always with a touch of humour ("what, no wings?!")… they deserve the very best. Please protect my sister, as sometimes I feel she is all the family I have left. Please let her know she is not alone in this, and that I am always thinking of her no matter how busy I am. Please look after my relatives, teachers and elders. They have taught me well and remind me never to sway from the path that I have chosen. Please protect, too, all my friends, as they make life worth living. And lastly, please grant me the strength to get by each day, the wisdom to cherish everything I am thankful for, and the perseverance to overcome any obstacle. I wish only to make my parents proud. Thanks for listening.

I will be good.