We've known Esther Foo for many years. Now 94 years old, she is somewhat frail but mentally alert and remembers so many people. She lives alone, her own choice, refuses to have a maid, but her family take turns to visit her. At the moment her eldest daughter from Perth is here and she will leave in March.
A grand daughter from England is also here staying with her and keeping Grandma company.
Her youngest daughter from Canada will take over in March. Her two sons and their families live nearby and visit her regularly. Her son from England now retired, often visits her, usually for three months at a time. What a lovely supportive family, scattered in different countries yet remain filial.
Mrs. Foo has that independent spirit. She has all through the years provided for her family and now the Lord has rewarded her by giving her six filial sons and daughters and their families - grandchildren and great grand children and they rise to call her blessed. Her husband went to be with the Lord in 1997.
They were Salvation Army officers, but left the work but remained as salvationists through the years. Mr. Foo worked with the Social Welfare Department in Singapore for many years till he retired.
Two families live in Australia, one in England, one in Canada, and two in Singapore. All love and serve the Lord.
What a privilege to spend time with a saintly old lady. We sang her favourite song "God will take care of you" and then prayed for her and the family. Her daughter Marjory recorded this on iPad and will share it with the rest of the family.
We thank God for the privilege of sharing God's blessings with others. This is our calling. There is no retirement from ministry in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. As we seek to bless others, we are truly blessed indeed.Sharing blessings is what makes life worth living.
We were caught in a thunderstorm on our way home by bus. It rained cats and dogs, but thank God we arrived home safely.
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