My dear friends, I always tell my girls: There is one type of handicapped that when you meet them, you should drop all things to assist them. And that is the blind. Imagine a world of darkness.
Once on the bus, I saw this young chap listening to his mobile phone intently. I dare not disturb him but observed as I thought there might be some application running on his mobile phone that tells him when to alight (yeah, please laugh at me, to think I used to work for HP…). Later, I learnt that that was his source of entertainment so he’ll listen to it ALL THE TIME!
When we go to church at certain times, I’ll keep a lookout for Andrew who sits right in front. I remembered that once I was so tired I told my husband: Alamak, he’s here. He can’t see me but I can see him!
Andrew is more extroverted than I so I always end up hearing more. When I first met him, he would tell me about a certain rose who’s in the choir. Recently, when I caught a glimpse of this beautiful rose (I had imagined her to be beautiful since he always talk about her so kindly!), she said, “So Andrew you are now baptized and you are now part of the community!” – and with that, she left him with me!
I really admire Andrew for going places. He tells me he’s going to Chingay soon. Chingay! I thought people go to Chingay to see the floats… here’s one who’s going to hear, feel and experience the party! He described to me the colors of the floats. Can you beat that?
I have never heard Andrew once complained about life. Which puts me to shame – I complain so much about how tough things are and manipulate those around me so I seem like the one who’s handling the tougher deal. When you need perspective, I recommend you meet A.
So, parishioners of my church, Do Not be Afraid when you see Andrew: he will not ask for a ride, he will not ask for money. All he asks of you is to walk him to the bus-stop. And he walks fast too! jeanne anne hsi
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