Good works and Prayers

"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven." Matthew 5:16

Almost two years my mother struggled to fight cancer. Though she didn't claim victory in the battle, she fought well and she left us peacefully without pain, despite much predictions by her doctors that she would suffer severe pain and go into coma in the final stage. 

My sister and brother-in-law who took care of my mother during her last days had done a wonderful job not only in caring for her, but bringing to her joy and hope through their church friends.  For that two years of treatment in Singapore, they continued without fail to visit my mother, at the hospital or at home. They spent hours talking to her, while waiting for her chemotherapy sessions or when she was  hospitalized due to complications. It was amazing that there was no barrier in their communication despite the differences in age and religion. 

They talked to her in respect; showed her their concern and most importantly, cheered her up with their positive outlook on life. They did not preach to scare her off;  they just prayed with her for peace of mind, less suffering and above all, for her healing. They eventually became my mother's much mentioned good friends who accompanied her during her difficult times.

I believe it was the power of their prayers that had helped to set my mother free from further sufferings, to leave peacefully without pain and to be with God in Heaven.  

They have done a wonderful job in the name of God and surely they are good witnesses for Christ in their good works. Praise the Lord!

Deep down in my heart I wish to thank them for the love and care they bestowed upon my mother and my sister's family, throughout this whole period of distress. 

"Thank you !"