17 July 2021
Dear Sushila
It's always nice to hear your voice. Thanks for calling! I'm sorry to hear about Rohan being ill in hospital. How did he get his blood sugar so high? If he is a diabetic, he has to be careful. Please remind him to take his medication faithfully. James is also diabetic, a latent diabetic like his father. It's in the genes. I see him taking his Metformin everyday.
This is old age you know, Sushila! Ailments come easily. I myself have high blood pressure, now on medication. It's in my family history, and it came to me (just at a snap of the finger!) not long after I retire from work. Then, there are days when I wake up with this ache or that ache, which then disappears after a couple of days of discomfort. I take it that it's our body telling us slow down, to take things easy, to live in the moment, to enjoy the fresh air, to smell the flowers. In doing these, there comes the realization that our health, our family and friends are all that matter.
So Sushila, if you can, do go and visit Rohan and wish him well. A visit to a friend is always a blessing - to both parties. How? you may ask. Well, your taking that trip to visit him means your thought and prayers are with him to get well soon; that is your blessing to him. As for him, his gratitude for your visit and good wishes is a blessing to you. I'm sure your compassionate heart knows what I am trying to say here.
I have no doubt at all that your children are looking after you well. Each time I was with you, I could see the goodness and kindness shine out in your character as you help the poor, the old, the homeless in your generosity. From you I learned to be aware of their presence in the midst of our busy lives, and began to see their plight & fears in a world they could not fit in. When I was younger, I could just pass them without ever noticing them! You see, I learned so much from you; and kindness begets kindness, so you will always be blessed, dear Sushila!
Love
Sylvia
