This service-learning had indeed been an enriching and an eye-opening experience for me. After visiting the Zion Home for the Aged, i realise that those elderlies live such a lonely and solemn life there, with no one else but just a few others to talk to and interact with. With not much activities to do there, except for just watching TV and maye singing karoke, they live and go though a boring daily routine. Just looking at their faces makes my heart sink, and cant help but feel rather angry towards their children. I understand that it is perhaps due to certain conditions their children are in that they are forced to send their parents to the old folks home. However, i hope that their children can understand that after all, it is their parents. They were the ones who have raised them from young to what they are now, and that no matter how hard things can be, it is their responsibilty to look after their parents.
Nevertheless, I am indeed glad to be able to have this wonderful opportunity to bring back smiles onto their faces, although their wound in their heart still cannot be healed. Of the three visits that i made to the Zion Home for the Aged, the most memorable one was when we came togther as a class and peformed some songs, modern songs to be specific. The performance indeed sparked much interest in them, and they were all smiling jubilantly and clapping their hands throughout the performance, and some were even trying to sing along with us! From their smile, i could tell that they were missing those times this kind of happy life that they had when they were with their family.
Keeping in mind that every little help goes a long way, it would be my utmost happiness to contribute to the community in future, no matter how old i am, for i know that there are many others out there who are not as fortunate as us. Just being able to help brings joy that are beyond words to describe to both the community and myself.
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