Lessons from life of late Mdm.Lam Chee Chun
Mdm.Lam Chee Chun ( Mrs. Mary Tan),the wife of Mr.James Tan
was laid to rest on 6 December 2012.Her sudden and untimely demise came
as a great shock to her family and us and indeed we have lost a great friend.
As we bid farewell to her, it is time for us to reflect on how she influenced
our lives. Why did she come into our lives? Why God did send her into our
lives?
I came to know Mdm.Lam about 5-6years ago after her husband
had a heart attack and underwent a cardiac bypass surgery. From then on his
condition continued to deteriorate and he spent most of his time in and out of
hospital. During these years of her husband’s deteriorating medical condition
she was always at his side, attending to his needs in the hospital, at home and
wherever he went. She was not just a wife but his driver, companion and friend
day and night.
At the age of 67,her husband’s illness took a great toll on
her, physically, mentally and spiritually but she took it all in a stride,
always appearing cheerful and portraying a sense of hope. Whenever I visited
them in their home, where they stayed alone, she was always cheerful and freely
talked about her husband’s peculiarities and stubbornness in not wanting to
listen to her. She was aware of the seriousness of his health but I
never heard her complaint about the difficulties she was going through with his
illness over so many years. I suppose that was due to the tremendous faith
she had in God, that He will never forsake her.
To me Mdm.Lam was an example of a dedicated wife to
her husband even in times of serious illness till her death. Her extreme patience
in serving him, sacrificing her likes and conveniences, for so such a long
time, are a rare commodity these days that really touched and inspired me.
Let’s pray for the repose of her soul and pray especially
for the speedy recovery of her beloved husband who has been left lonely and
lost without her by his side. Let’s pray that God give him the strength and
courage to continue alone with his children in his journey on earth touching
everyone who crosses his path.
The death of Mdm.Lam is a great loss to her husband and
children.We too have lost a great friend and a fellow parishioner,who was ever
ready to offer her services whenever required.She may be gone but her memories
will continue to live on in our hearts for years to come
May Mdm.Lam’s soul rest in peace.
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