As I began drafting this post, the working title I gave it read "What if my kids abandon me when I'm old?" My daughter Kris happened to see the title. Genuinely hurt, she asked me if that's what I thought of her, if I felt that she'd abandon her dad and me in our old …
Tag: Abandonment
Silence of the Lambs or the Wolves?
Featuring a guest post today, written by my sister Sonetta. ----------------- The other posts on this blog describe my grandmother, a gentle and loving lady, and her inclination to stay silent about the treatment received at the hands of Son 2 and DIL 2. Even though my father, mother, sister, and I speak up for her, …
Washing of The Feet: A Lesson in Service
"I'm not your servant!" retorted my daughter once, when asked to complete a chore. She was about five at the time. I responded, "That's right, you're not, and neither am I yours. But we both have to serve each other." Why? Turning towards the picture of Jesus in our living room, I asked her to think …
Asking for Help To Save A Life
My grandmother Mercy's pitiful plight and the continued indifference of her two younger children, compelled my parents to look for assistance outside the family. In March 2017, they contacted two leading elder care non-profit organisations in Mumbai with her story, requesting help with transporting her to a hospital for a long-delayed review. However, they were turned down. Both organisations said they …
Justice for Mercy 