Visited this single-parent Malay family at their one-room rental flat in Marsling.
Reminded me of my growing up years when my parents were staying in such housing for about 16 odd years before we could afford to buy our own place.
I grew up sleeping on the floor with a mattress and learn to appreciate what I have while growing up.
I spent alot of my growing up years poring over novels from the Famous Five series to Alfred Hitchcock thrillers as they allowed me to escape into another world.
We also want to take this opportunity to thank the many Good Samaritan who bought milk powder, pampers and food grocery for the young family when we publicised their request for assistance.
One of their 8-year-old daughter is also being sponsored in our sponsor-a-child programme for children living in vulnerable condition.
Some of you have contributed one-off financial help for the needy family.
It broke my heart to hear that the family does not have any Macdonald meals before due to the cost factor and they only bought the $2 burger for the kids.
We also agree to break fast with the family during the Ramadan fasting month to foster community goodwill.
If you welcome us to break fast with you at your home, please let us know. We are more than willing to do so.
Editor’s note: not all the kids in the photo belong to single mum Suriani – some are from the neighbouring unit next door.
Source: Gilbert Goh
