Tuesday April 8, 2008
IT WAS an unforgettable vacation for 18 single mothers and their children who were treated to a three-day trip to Cameron Highlands by the Caring Old Folks Home recently.
The home organised the trip with a donation of RM4,500 from three good Samaritans.
Not only did they find it a good opportunity to foster closer ties with their children, but they also learnt some valuable lessons through interacting with the social workers, as well as visiting the indigenous community and other poor families in Cameron Highlands.
Organising chairman Wendy Yap said the trip was an eye opener for the single mothers and their children, and thanked the donors for their generosity.
Happy together: The mothers with their children posing for a group photo.
“Some of the single mothers are 40 years old but they had never been to Cameron Highlands.
“They live from hand to mouth and often do not have time to care for their children, much less going on an outstation trip,” she said.
However, she said despite the setback, their children were well disciplined and deserved a reward.
High scorers were aplenty in the group of 27 children; one of them scored 4As in STPM while his brother obtained 11As in SPM.
The home for single mothers had more than 50 families under its care now, said Yap.
Breakfast time: A good way to start the day.
She advised single mothers to stay strong and also called upon the people around them to give whatever help they could.
“Life is a long journey, there are trips after trips, stations after stations, but regardless of what lies ahead, we have to tread each step with care and courage.
“In life, you learn something from every turning point, you learn about forgiving when feeling helpless, contributing when taking up burdens, giving way when being adamant and staying resilient when facing obstacles, so, stay strong.
“You may not be highly educated or earn good money, but you can still cultivate high values in your children,” said Yap. -- The Star Metro.
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