REBECCA Am I A Neighbour?

DMA: An Opportunity for Work of Mercy.

Rebecca Will somebody help me?

MHII 311212

Recognising Christ in suffering communities

Dear Friends

Shalom...It has been a heart wrenching experience to visit Rebecca at the SGH yesterday (Sunday 16 Dec 2012). Her world seems to be collapsing around her with her poor health as well as of her husband’s. We could see the suffering Christ in them. Will we help to dry the tears of this family in crisis? … when all else seems hopeless and in despair… are we willing to lend a helping hand?

Below is a simple write up of this family in need.

Let us continue to offer our prayers and consolation to this family.

United in prayers and love.

cindy

17/12/12

Kuching, December 2012.

Jung Siew Hung also known as Rebecca, a 47 year old mother to two children aged 17 (Form 5) yrs and 15 (Form 3). Her eldest daughter, Kimberly Jiew has completed her Form 5. The younger boy, Bryan Jiew has finished his PMR exam recently. Both are studying at SMK Tun Abdul Razak (formerly Dragon School), 24th Mile (KM 38) Kuching-Serian road. Her husband, Joseph Jiew works as an odd job labourer at BDC parish.

Rebecca Jung is starting her first chemotherapy today (17.12.12) at the SGH to shrink the tumour in her womb. The doctor is supposed to operate on her on 11.12.12 but was unable to do so owing to the size of the cancerous growth. As she lay on the hospital bed, she cries for herself and her children. Both of her children, have expressed that they wish to stop their studies and to find work to support the family. Her husband, Joseph Jiew is having heart problem and recently diagnosed to have leukaemia. Joseph shared that he prayed to the Lord every night and surrender everything to Him. The whole family are Catholic. Joseph informed that his good friend, a teacher, is helping him to apply for the government welfare aid and they are in the process of getting the document done.

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Rebecca Jung, 47, cancerous tumour in her womb. Husband Joseph Jiew, leukaemia.

In the meantime, we as a community of Christians, we can only help through our prayers and our little contribution. We do not know what holds tomorrow for Rebecca and family, God only wants us to be faithful in little things.

Joseph Jiew is currently taking turns with her daughter, Kimberly to look after Rebecca in the hospital. Rebecca is taking liquid food given by the hospital as her stomach feels bloated after taking solid food.

Those who wish to lend a helping hand can contact Kimberly Jiew at 010-964 8337. Their residence address: No.395 Tapah Village, Lorong 1, 22nd Mile Kuching Serian Road, 94200 Tapah. Jung Siew Hung’s bank account: RHB Bank, Siburan a/c No:1-11100-5003045-3 for those who wants to help her financially.

Bank: RHB Bank, Siburan Branch

Account Name: Jung Siew Hung

Account Number: 1-11100-5003045-3

Friends,

Lent begins on Ash Wednesday 13 Feb 2013, during Lent DMA is organizing a WOM Visit (Work of Mercy Visit) to Rebecca Jung and family, you may like to join us to make your Lenten preparation for the Passion and Resurrection of Christ more meaningful. We recall previous years’ Lenten visit were really tremendous experience for all when in 2011 we visited Bettie Sidi in heavy rain and broke her hut as we were leaving!! (20/3/11) Her baby should be two years older now. Last year we visited Nelson anak Michael with Sr Annette Kueh, SSFS (4/3/12). Sister Annette was so moved she shed tears publicly.

How Beautiful Are The Feet Of Those Who Bring Good News - Isaiah 52:7

Fr Henri Nouwen says

Consolation is a beautiful word.

It means “to be with” (con) “the lonely one” (solus).

To offer consolation is one of the most important ways to care.

Life is so full of pain, sadness and loneliness that we often wonder what we can do to alleviate the immense suffering we see.

We can and must offer consolation. We can and must console the mother who lost her child, the young person with Aids, the family whose house burned down, the soldier who was wounded, the teenager who contemplates suicide, the old man who wonders why he should stay alive.

To console does not mean to take away the pain but rather to be there and say: “You are not alone, I am with you. Together we can carry the burden. Don’t be afraid. I am here.” That is consolation.

We all need to give as well as to receive it.

DMA WOM #6

Who: Rebecca Jung. (2 Adult, 2 Children aged 18 & 16).

When: 9 March 2013, Saturday in the 3^rd week of Lent, after 3pm DMD.

Where: Tapah Village, 22^nd Mile.

What the family needs (suggestion)

FOOD STUFF:

Rice, Sugar, Salt, Milo, Eggs, Canned Food, Noodles, Cooking Oil, Biscuits, Milk Powder, Buns, Bread, etc.

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS:

Detergent, Soap, Tooth Brush, Tooth Paste, etc.

CLOTHES:

Some clothes, old and new, etc.