Monday, August 2, 2010
Just this Thursday, I received news of the passing on of my 姨丈. I was on my way back with E from Bedok and I headed straight to my 大姨's place to meet my family. They were all gathered there and she just couldn't understand why her husband would travel such a distance from where they stayed and involved in such an accident.
The accident was reported on the news, http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1072261/1/.html
She left her house on Thursday morning and my 姨丈 was still asking her if she needed an umbrella in case it rained. And by afternoon, he was gone. When my 大姨 returned from taking care of her grandchildren, she found a yellow colour Police Notice from the Traffic Police. Sensing that something went terribly wrong, she called her daughter and she eventually found out.
I saw my 姨丈 last Friday after going out with E. I will no longer hear his laughter anymore, no longer see him doing house chores when I visit his Choa Chu Kang home anymore.
Everyone knows life is fragile. The realisation did not come so strong until this happened. Everyone was devastated. However, knowing that my 姨丈 has gone on his way to meet God brought consolation.
I am seated nearby his casket, penning this entry now..
Looking at the John 11:25 that says "He who believes in Me shall live even if he dies"..
Knowing that he is now with the Lord, free from sickness, disease and the eventual deterioration of his mortal body is a joy in itself.
I pray for strength and courage to be with everyone who mourns his sudden departure from this world, especially for my 大姨.
See you in Heaven someday, 姨丈.
♥ kC was here, 4:29 AM.