Monday, August 18, 2008
Jun Xiang and I are 2 slack lifeguards. We bought ice-cream, find somewhere shady and chat while working. Yes we were patroling, patrolling to find shed. Ooops.
I was walking behind my dad and it really hurts to see him struggling with his steps. He has to drag his feet to walk and I can see the pain from his eyes each step he took. While walking home half way, he smiled and told me that he wishes to rest awhile to enjoy the evening breeze and asked me to go home first without him. I know he couldn't stand the pain. I told him to consult his doctor and he told me he's going for a check-up on tuesday and this time he probably needs to go for an operation.
First his arm, now his leg. He always acts cheerful infront of everyone like he's free of trouble, but the fact is, there's lots and lots and lots of things troubling him. He has reached his retirement age but still he has to work for 14 hours a day in his current condition to support this family. He worried his health, his leg, my sis, my bro, my mum and me !!
I still remember when I was still in primary school, he has to take up 2 jobs, he leaves house at 2pm and comes back at 7am the next morning. 17 hours in the workplace !! I was in school, he was sleeping. When I came home, he goes to work. When I was sleeping he's still working. We seldom have time together. He sacrifies so much for us.
With great power comes great responsibility. He doesn't have any powers and why does he has so much responsibilities.
"I can't carry the ring for you, but I can carry you!" - Samwise Gamgee