Aunty Hsiao Mei is my father’s good friend. Together with a group of friends, they all played active roles in Care Corner’s first days. That was 31 years ago and so I first knew her as a child and then as an adult thereafter when I became her co-worker at Care Corner.

I have distinct memories of her as a child. I remember that I was never invisible in her conversations amongst other adults. Her patience and attentiveness made me feel like I could tell her anything. 

As an adult and a therapist at Care Corner Counselling Centre, I watched her at the sides as a junior would observe a master therapist. It was obvious to me that she loved her work. She had a big heart for people, not just for her clients alone but every individual whom she met. No matter how busy she was, she would give her full attention to anyone who approached her. There were definitely many who sought her advice, because she was a woman who gave wise and honest opinions.

I admired her most for her commitment to God.  Despite her busyness, she would attend all prayer meetings. Her busyness also stems from her desire to love people like the way God loves his creation.

Last but not least, I am most grateful to her for offering to compile a book about my late father. Even when they haven’t had the chance to catch up with one another for many years, she offered to undertake this huge task when she heard of my father’s sudden death. She was a friend indeed and a very loyal one. However, before we could start with my father’s book, her cancer struck. It is with much grief that I am the one writing for her book instead.

Dear Aunty Hsiao Mei, you are dearly missed. Thank you for just being you and for being there for me and my family. It has brought much goodness into my life and will continue to do so.  Thank you.

Love,

Xiao Ming

（关怀辅导中心辅导员）

July 2013