5th Dec 2015, Visit to Mr and Mrs L

Hey guys, this is my very first time writing on this blog. Hopefully, there will be more entries to come in the future hahaha.

During last Saturday’s visit, Wee Chong, Hui Jia and I visited Mr and Mrs L. This was my first time visiting them and I was very excited as it had been quite some time since my last visit. Mrs L was very welcoming as we stepped into the house. Mr L was lying down on the bed watching tv. In my mind, I was wondering whether we would be a “hindrance” as our presence will definitely divert Mr L’s attention away from the show he was watching.

However, my fears were soon allayed as Mr L sat up on his bed and started chatting with us. He was very passionate in sharing with us his getai stories, the stars he used to manage when he was still working in the getai industry. Mrs L will occasionally rebuke his comments in a very gentle manner, by telling us that Mr L knows the stars but the stars do not know him. This went on back and forth for quite some time.

Upon seeing the beautiful wedding photo on the cupboard, Hui Jia began to ask them about their love life. Mrs L was rather shy to share such stories. On the contrary, Mr L was very cheeky and rather open about it. He would constantly tease Mrs L by singing a few lines, which are directed towards her. Mrs L being bashful in nature, kept on “um chio.” It was amusing and endearing to watch this love affair unfolding right in front of us hahaha.

Mrs L’s love for Mr L is unconditional. From our interaction with both of them, we can tell that Mrs L is a silent worker and a fighter. She takes very good care of Mr L and is willing to go the extra mile for him, without any complaint. Whenever Mrs L goes to work on the weekdays, she will bring Mr L to a nursing home. After her work, she will fetch Mr L home from the nursing home.

Due to the health conditions of Mr L, he has very strict diet restrictions. For the past weeks, Mrs L has been going around Singapore looking for briyani rice so that she can cook for Mr L, as it is healthier and has lower sugar content. She told us that she had been chased away countless of times as she does not know how to converse in English or Malay with the stallholders. Touched by her love for Mr L, the three of us requested for a small sample of the briyani rice so that we can help her find it.

It is very heartwarming to see the unwavering love between Mr and Mrs L. I really admire Mrs L’s resilience in taking great care of Mr L. It is definitely not an easy task, given her age. As cliché as it may sound, real love, at all times, is indeed truly selfless.

-Defa  :)