Longing for a Reunion with Her Daughter
Written by Tan Kim Hion, KL & Selangor / Translated by Yip Sook Ying
![With the help of volunteer, Molly sat next to her daughter, Leenie (right), and expressed her care for the latter. [Photograph by Lim Chin Shein]](/images/stories/cs/2016/CS_KL20160430_lzs01_032.jpg "With the help of volunteer, Molly sat next to her daughter, Leenie (right), and expressed her care for the latter. [Photograph by Lim Chin Shein]")
Eighty-year-old Lin Molly resided in an old folks’ home with her son, while her daughter stayed in a home for the mentally ill. The mother’s only wish was to be united with her daughter. Knowing her plight, Tzu Chi volunteers made the reunion a reality for the family.
Non-stop Care and Love for 23 Years
Written by Yong Siew Lee, Melaka / Translated by Lee Yuk Suat
![Volunteers took great effort to arrange for Cheng Chin Dong to meet with David and to celebrate his birthday. [Photograph by Yong Siew Lee]](/images/stories/cs/2016/20160418_YSL01_1_055.jpg "Volunteers took great effort to arrange for Cheng Chin Dong to meet with David and to celebrate his birthday. [Photograph by Yong Siew Lee]")
Tzu Chi care recipient, 80-year-old Cheng Chin Dong was aged and frail. He slipped into a coma on April 12, 2016, and eventually passed away peacefully on April 21. Volunteers’ 23 years of continuous Great Love, devotion and care had added colours to the blind grandpa’s world.
Great Love Beyond Disasters
Written by Voon Siew Jin & Chung Chui Tieng, Tawau / Translated by Lilian Chew
![At the aid distribution held at the mosque in Kampung Habib Abdul Rahman, victim Mohd Tahir bin Layewah (right) was very pleased to receive the cash relief from Tawau volunteers. [Photograph by Yong Sui Mee]](/images/stories/cs/2016/CS_TW20160421_yxm01_006.jpg "At the aid distribution held at the mosque in Kampung Habib Abdul Rahman, victim Mohd Tahir bin Layewah (right) was very pleased to receive the cash relief from Tawau volunteers. [Photograph by Yong Sui Mee]")
At about 1.30 am on April 13, 2016, a fire broke out at Kampung Titingan Blok 10 and Kampung Habib Abdul Rahman. Approximately 300 wooden houses were burnt down and more than a thousand people were affected. Fortunately all victims escaped unhurt.
A New Start for Grandpa with the Power of Love
Written by Yong Siew Lee, Melaka / Translated by Lilian Chew
![Tan Choo Beng was impressed by the volunteers hence determined to do recycling every Friday. [Photograph by Yong Siew Lee]](/images/stories/cs/2016/20160401_YSL01_1_021.jpg "Tan Choo Beng was impressed by the volunteers hence determined to do recycling every Friday. [Photograph by Yong Siew Lee]")
Tzu Chi volunteer, Chen Wen Han brought his workers to help care recipient, Tan Choo Beng repair his house, while another team of volunteers helped clean the place. The tender care of volunteers touched the grandpa and he too wanted to pay it forward. He is now a monthly donor of Tzu Chi and determined to perform good deeds with volunteers.
Seeing the World through Glasses
Written by Low Hai Loon, Klang / Translated by Tan Heang Shin
![Tan Thiam Teck noticed many orphanage children and old folks were having eye problems during a Tzu Chi visit to Persatuan Rumah Kebajikan Rita with his daughter. [Photograph by Koh Poo Leng]](/images/stories/cs/2016/CS_KA20151210_xbl01_010.jpg "Tan Thiam Teck noticed many orphanage children and old folks were having eye problems during a Tzu Chi visit to Persatuan Rumah Kebajikan Rita with his daughter. [Photograph by Koh Poo Leng]")
“We were asked to cut the nails for the elderly. I noticed it was not because they could not do it themselves but rather because of their poor eyesight,” remarked Tan Thiam Teck, who was busily conducting eye check-ups for an elderly folk.
Warmth for Flood Victims in Sarawak
Written by Lim Eng Niew & Lee Siew Ngo, Kuching / Translated by Chew Chiau Ping
![Tzu Chi initiated relief operation on the first night of Lunar New Year to several flood-hit areas in Sarawak. [Photograph by Tan Pui Lee]](/images/stories/cs/2016/CS_KU20160209_cpl01_095.jpg "Tzu Chi initiated relief operation on the first night of Lunar New Year to several flood-hit areas in Sarawak. [Photograph by Tan Pui Lee]")
Several days of heavy rainfall during the Chinese New Year caused two flash floods in Southern Sarawak. Thirty-one and fifty relief centres were setup respectively and 14,678 turnout of residents were evacuated. By February 24, Tzu Chi had carried out two rounds of relief operations.
Eight Years of Love and Care at Prison Cells
Written by Ong Seng Yeow, Kluang / Translated by Wong Mun Heng
![As a recognition of the love and care given to prisoners, Kluang Prison presented a certificate of appreciation to Tzu Chi. [Photograph provided by Simpang Renggam Prison]](/images/stories/cs/2016/20160224_ot_01_001.jpg "As a recognition of the love and care given to prisoners, Kluang Prison presented a certificate of appreciation to Tzu Chi. [Photograph provided by Simpang Renggam Prison]")
Since July 2008, despite the challenges, there are no complaints or misgivings amongst volunteers. Whenever they recall how the prisoners have sincerely performed the “walking meditation”, how they have watched the Da Ai videos attentively, and the camaraderie between the volunteers and prisoners, the volunteers are inspired to continue with the mission.
We Children want & can do Good Deeds too!
Written by Tan Kim Hion, KL & Selangor / Translated by Lilian Chew
![Eleven-year-old Yau Shan Yang sincerely prayed for the safety of Tainan quake victims with his father, Yau Wai Leong (left). [Photograph by Lim Chin Shein]](/images/stories/cs/2016/RW_KL20160220_lzs01_117.jpg "Eleven-year-old Yau Shan Yang sincerely prayed for the safety of Tainan quake victims with his father, Yau Wai Leong (left). [Photograph by Lim Chin Shein]")
Doing good deeds is not the prerogative of the rich, nor the adults. Children too can help those in need. During the Lunar New Year gathering held by Tzu Chi KL & Selangor, all present showed much compassion and loving kindness in offering their prayers and donations to the Tainan earthquake victims – radiating their warm blessings to the distant victims.
Preschool Kids Send Love to Tainan Quake Victims
Written by Yaw Ah Moi, KL & Selangor / Translated by Dowie Chan Yoke Chin
![Actions speak louder than words, and love knows no boundary. These preschool kids have clearly demonstrated that by donating to the Tainan quake victims [Photograph by Kevin Tan Kok Sieong]](/images/stories/cs/2016/CS_KL20160219_cgx01_010.jpg "Actions speak louder than words, and love knows no boundary. These preschool kids have clearly demonstrated that by donating to the Tainan quake victims [Photograph by Kevin Tan Kok Sieong]")
“Kids, why are you holding a red packet?” “I want to donate into the bamboo bank.” “For whom?” “To the earthquake victims.” This is the goodness demonstrated by the kids at Da Ai Kindergarten, to send love to the Tainan quake victims!
Weathering through Dark Times with the Power of Support
Written by Loh Siew Chien, Melaka / Translated by Chew Chiau Ping
![Despite their financial constraints, Sugumar insisted on making a monthly donation. Volunteer Ng Siew Peng (left) has been the family’s constant support. [Photograph by Loh Siew Chien]](/images/stories/cs/2016/20160130_LSC01_1_004.jpg "Despite their financial constraints, Sugumar insisted on making a monthly donation. Volunteer Ng Siew Peng (left) has been the family’s constant support. [Photograph by Loh Siew Chien]")
“Who are these people? We share no family ties, yet they helped us unconditionally without us asking…” When Sugumar and Komalavalli were going through a rough time, the volunteers had given them the strength to move on.