I read on the Epoch Times that latest research shows how chimpanzees care for their elderly and dying members. In the research it was observed that the entire chimp community got quiet during the remaining few days of the elderly female chimp's passing. They try their best to care for and tend to the dying female right up to the time of death. when the chimp died and was removed the next day, everyone in the community left the place where the chimp has died undisturbed, even though it has used to be a favourite spot for the chimps in the past.
When i read the new, it struck me how animals can have such compassion and when i reflect it on myself, I found that my behaviours were sub-human towards my dad, I have no excuse, lots of regrets and state of daze even after so many days.
Tomorrow is my dad's 3rd seven day, I will be going to the buddhist lodge again at 11am in the morning for his chanting session. My mom will be taking over me for the next 2 weeks when i go on business trip to hong kong.
Today I called NKF to inform the financial officer of my dad's case about my intention to donate on behalf of dad, and i will be going down to the NKF headquarters tomorrow or friday lunch. She told me that dad has been a person who loves freedom and likes to be on the move and do not like to stay home, she believe that he lived his life to the fullest unlike many of her patients. I am very thankful for her kind words and am shameful to know that I probably do not know my dad as well as even her.
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