"In the name of God, most Gracious, most Compassionate"
In my previous entry I talked about children... and now I want to talk about elderly. These two groups of people are at the extremes of the continuum of life and as such, they represent the group that needs the most love and delicate care...
Today, my mother told me to be prepared that my grandmother would be staying with us soon. In fact, we have been preparing for it- we're painting the walls and re-arranging the furniture to make space for her. We are all expected to accommodate, although we know what additional strains and costs it would mean but we do not mind. I for one, do not see her as a burden, but as a blessing in disguise for her prayers are more valuable than ours and Allah might shower us with more rezeki. Insyaallah.
As such, it makes me very sad indeed when my other relatives seem to consider her a real burden and keep shifting all the responsibilities around... even their children are selfishly hanging to their comforts and refuse to sacrifice to allow an old woman some space. It hurts me deeply and I don't know if feeling angry at them is the right emotion... for sometimes I do feel pity for them for they do not see that their actions do not please Him.
We quietly wait for her arrival soon. Oh Allah, grant us all the strength to take care of her and grant us all health to make this possible. Amin.
Today, my mother told me to be prepared that my grandmother would be staying with us soon. In fact, we have been preparing for it- we're painting the walls and re-arranging the furniture to make space for her. We are all expected to accommodate, although we know what additional strains and costs it would mean but we do not mind. I for one, do not see her as a burden, but as a blessing in disguise for her prayers are more valuable than ours and Allah might shower us with more rezeki. Insyaallah.
As such, it makes me very sad indeed when my other relatives seem to consider her a real burden and keep shifting all the responsibilities around... even their children are selfishly hanging to their comforts and refuse to sacrifice to allow an old woman some space. It hurts me deeply and I don't know if feeling angry at them is the right emotion... for sometimes I do feel pity for them for they do not see that their actions do not please Him.
We quietly wait for her arrival soon. Oh Allah, grant us all the strength to take care of her and grant us all health to make this possible. Amin.
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