Gao Heng.. is the name my family, more like my mum, gave to the little black glossy hair puppy that came into our home in Paya Lebar many years back.
Mum didn't want to keep him at the beginning because it was already tough feeding the kids. After failing to send him away for 3 rounds and each time, he would come back standing at the door sounding and looking forlorn at mum. I guess this softened mum's heart and decided to take him in.
He was full of energy and very friendly with family. As he grew into a full grown adult, he would spend time playing with the kids and mum's friends. Most importantly, he would stay with mum at her every waking moments,, including those early hours where she conducted her prayers and chanting. He would silently sat beside her and listen in to her every word.. to the God. Should there be any slight unfamiliar sound or movement in the background, he would immediately stand guarded, growled fiercely and tried to protect mum.
He was a much loved companion. We had to leave him with a neighbour when we moved to Tampines. His sorrowful cries and refusal to eat hurt our hearts endlessly.
After so many years.. he must be somewhere good... Mum is no longer with us and today.. I remember him.
Thank you Gao Heng, for bringing so much joy and love to our family and especially.. for protecting mum..
Sunday 29 May 2011
Sunday 22 May 2011
2nd Anniversary
Mum's passing has left an indelible mark.
The lunar month of April and day 19th saw us conducting the rites to remember her by and to send good sincere thoughts and well wishes for a good rebirth with great opportunity to continue with her practice as a Buddhist.
Saw this lyrics and thought it apt to share on the day I remember mum-
May It Be by Enya
May it be an evening star
Shines down upon you
May it be when darkness falls
Your heart will be true
You walk a lonely road
Oh, how far you are from home
Mornie utúlië (darkness has come)
Believe and you will find your way
Mornie alantië (darkness has fallen)
A promise lives within you now
May it be shadows call
Will fly away
May it be your journey on
To light the day
When the night is overcome
You may rise to find the sun
Mornie utúlië (darkness has come)
Believe and you will find your way
Mornie alantië (darkness has fallen)
A promise lives within you now
A promise lives within you now
The lunar month of April and day 19th saw us conducting the rites to remember her by and to send good sincere thoughts and well wishes for a good rebirth with great opportunity to continue with her practice as a Buddhist.
Saw this lyrics and thought it apt to share on the day I remember mum-
May It Be by Enya
May it be an evening star
Shines down upon you
May it be when darkness falls
Your heart will be true
You walk a lonely road
Oh, how far you are from home
Mornie utúlië (darkness has come)
Believe and you will find your way
Mornie alantië (darkness has fallen)
A promise lives within you now
May it be shadows call
Will fly away
May it be your journey on
To light the day
When the night is overcome
You may rise to find the sun
Mornie utúlië (darkness has come)
Believe and you will find your way
Mornie alantië (darkness has fallen)
A promise lives within you now
A promise lives within you now
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