Definite (Jue Dui)

Recent events have awoken me to the vulnerability of life. They serve as a timely reminder of how I should treasure my loved ones.

My parents are getting old. My dad had a serious illness some years ago but didn’t tell me. Think he’s ok now but he’s still taking all sorts of medicine and going for regular checkups. It costs a lot but I don’t mind (as long as I can still afford it). I feel helpless to see him getting more and more frail as the days go by, but I also feel thankful that he is reasonably healthy and mobile at his age.

My mum is in better shape but a recent checkup revealed a couple of borderline minor abnormalities. She’s still doing most of the household chores. I suggested engaging cleaning services to come in once or twice a week but she didn’t like the idea. I don’t want her to work so hard, but okay, I admit that I’m a lazy bum when it comes to housework. I vacuum and clean too infrequently for my parents’ liking and they would be horrified at my way of doing things!

Anyway, the message is: cherish your loved ones while they are here. After all, your parents are the people who would love you unconditionally and regardless of who you are or what you have done. That’s 絕對 definite. I’m guilty of taking them for granted all too often. I hope to do better from now on.