What a wonderful world!

Caring for a sick loved one

Yes, seeing a dear one in sick bed can be heart wrenching at times, but on the other hand, caring for someone can also strengthen the bond between the two. I know, caring might not be an easy task, but it can bring immense peace of mind.

I can still remember looking after my sister in law when she went through her first pregnancy. She'd prefer to sleep on my bed instead of her own, and I had to keep running a hand in her hair till she finally drifted off to sleep. When the bed seemed bad, my lap worked as a nice substitute for her. Making the glucose drinks, bringing the best food I could find for her, took up a good amount of my day back then, but that was really worth it. She also looked up to me when she needed mental strength. I had to perform the same ritual when time came for my niece and my little nephew.

Caring that way not only made our bond stronger, it also increased both my patience and physical strength. I had a feeling like: "Yes, I can."

Looking after my uncle who was suffering from liver cancer in his last days was one of the most difficult jobs for me. Knowing that this person I love and respect so much would die wasn't something easy to accept. Still, I could give him company, I could learn a lot from his previous experiences.

Caring has its drawbacks and positives, but I think positives outweigh the negatives here.