Went to the Discussion Meeting with darling Keane just now. Mr Tan shared his very touching testimonial that made me pondered deeply and I believed it touches everyone present, especially parents. Mr Tan's son got into debts when he was only a Polytechnic student. The amount was that of a 5-figure. Mr Tan works as a driver and therefore does not earn much. With faith in the Gohonzon, he helped his son paid off his debts. But instead of mending his ways, his son got into heavier debts and loansharks were involved this time round. As Mr Tan's saving was used to pay off his son's earlier debts, he is practically broke. At that time, he still make the effort to do zaimu (donations) and it so happened that his company got a new project and he was able to earn 4K to 5K a month! Mr Tan scrimped and saved to pay off his son's debts. Mr Tan soon developed depression and had suicidal thoughts. He had to rely on medicine and of course Gohonzon to keep himself going... Now that he finally paid off his son's debts, Mr Tan's kidney started failing him due to overwork... One day, his son told him that he wanted to go to University; his application being accepted and will began studying next year. He assured Mr Tan that he will be working to pay his own fees. Mr Tan was happy to see the change in his son. His son also wrote him a card on his birthday. After reading it, he felt that what he went through for his son was worthwhile, and he would have no regrets should he die this minute... There were tears in his eyes as he said that... YMD Chiew Hui read out the card his son wrote... His son expressed his gratitude towards his dad for not giving up on him and apologised for all that had happened. He knows that he had broke his dad's (Mr Tan) heart, and he was very upset to see what his dad is going through because of him. He is grateful for having such a wonderful dad and he concluded by telling him that he loves him. Indeed, Mr Tan is a wonderful dad. As what Mr Tan puts it, some parents will either give up on their child for getting into trouble all the time, thinking that the child is utterly useless, teach the child a lesson by not helping, chased the child out of the house or even disowning the child, he had chosen to help his son. Through faith in the Gohonzon, he accepted the fact that it is his karma as well as his son's. His genuine love and patience for his son finally paid off. Having witness a quite similar case, I know that it really takes alot of compassion and courage for one's kins to help one who constantly gets into trouble. Unlike Mr Tan's son, no help was rendered to him as they thought he ought to be taught a lesson. His wife ended up taking the crap; her savings gone and had to borrow from others. Resentful she felt, but all she can do is grit her teeth for the sake of her baby. It's her karma. I truly believed Mr Tan's touching testimonial had enlightened all those present. Compassion, courage and family love and support are some of the things I learnt from Mr Tan tonight. May I also possess such virtues when comes to parenting. I salute you, My Tan.
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