I visited Villa Francis Home at Mandai Estate today. It is a home for aged and many of them were either abandoned by their children or were placed there because of medical reasons that required constant supervision. None of them had true and real happiness on their faces; most had expressions of loss hope.
I didn't get the chance to talk to any of them as I together with the rest from my unit were tasked to do area maintenance. The place looks well-maintained considering the wear and tear over the years. The staff is pretty friendly though they can get a little edgy sometimes.
Today's visit brought a little smile on the faces of most of the residents there. Yet, like them, we knew that this smile was only temporal. Nothing beats having to see their family one more time.
May you find your true happiness.
---till later---
