I brought my son to the doctor yesterday due to a flu, mom and Yao went with us as well. While waiting for our turn, i noticed that there are a lot of bruises and sores on her palm. When i asked her why, she told me that it was due to an allegic reaction to the powder in a new pair of rubber gloves she bought.
On closer examine then did I realised how wrinkled and old her hands look. I recalled that back when I was still staying in Tampines, a friend commented that my mom looked very old for her age. I was surprised at that time as I always thought she looked younger then her peers without realising that because I got too used to seeing her, I did not notice that she has aged.
I have taken my mom for granted for too long, I have been extremely cruel to my dad, I need to ensure that I do not make the same mistake twice. Actually this is all about attentiveness. If you care for a person, you will be attentive to every scratch and bruise she has.
The usual phrase that people would use is to cherish the ones you love, but my advise is the opposite: Cherish the ones who love you.
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