Carers: A tribute to family

My father-in-law's sickness has been very tough for the family. I have a greater appreciation for people who cares for the sick. Here, I would like pay tribute to Garrison and his three sisters. They have all taken turns to look after their father. Garrison has been back to Malaysia twice. Each trip he has spent three very special weeks there with his father and the rest of the family.

Garrison's eldest sister, Karen lives in Hong Kong and she has made many trips and spend many weeks in Malaysia doing all she can to care for him. Further, she liased with hospice and look after the medications and feeding.

Susanne, his second sister lives in Melbourne and will be making her second trip home next week to care for him.

Annie, the youngest sister lives in Subang Jaya. She and her husband Frankie, have been the rock and anchor for the family. My father-in-law spend many weeks recovering in Annie's home and she has ensure all his needs are taken care. She has also provided her maid to help round the clock.

In a conversation with Garrison's auntie, she remarked that it is common to see parents caring after sick children, but to see children caring for parents is quite unusual.