Helping Sin Yu

Sin Yu,the wife of one student from Su Bong Zen Monastery became ill with a chronic illness recently, and has been in hospital for about 2 months already. The family, her husband and three children are having difficult times through this period. In the spirit of compassion and solidarity the Zen center sangha very quickly, came together to help Sin Yu and her family.

Photo: Sin Yu's son Jim taking Respect Your Parents Precept


On September 25th Grace wrote:
Dear all,

Thanks to all your compassion and generosity, we have raised $13700 for Sin Yu's medical expenses. Last night, Sifu visited Sin Yu and she has first offered a cheque of $10,000 to Sin Yu, the remaining will be offered at a later time. The reason for that is to make it easier for Yu Fu to manage as this money is raised for Sin Yu's medical expenses. Sin Yu had the MRI already and we'll know the result later. On Monday, Amy, May and myself went to visit her, she has infection on her spine in the neck and chest area causing immobility of her lower body and her arms. On cortisone, she was swelling, feeling very weak and tired.
Yesterday, Sin Yu was in better shape. Her puffiness has subsided 'cos the cortisone effect is over. She has more energy and can raise her arms. The doctors are trying to see what more they could do, and one option is to transfer to QE or United hospital where more doctors and facilities are available. Let's all chant for Sin Yu and send our loving and peaceful energy to her.
Yu Fu and the children are fine. Jim is taken care of by a friend during the day and Jason is taking him home after his school. Yu Fu is devoting his full energy on Sin Yu and at the same time keeping his practice everyday. Sin Yu is also trying to do her homework, make repentance. Since she cannot lift the paper, she has the repentance mantra written on her palm. Carmen will make a small laiminated version for her.
Sin Yu is sick but her heart is opened. She is very grateful to all of your care, and she's practicing not to let her mood follow her sickness going up and down. Sometimes she's joking and still concerned about her beautiful face. If you want to visit Sin Yu plse call May, myself or Amy as we'll go from time to time. Otherwise, we'll keep you updated on her situation.
Hap Jang,
Grace

Zen Master Dae Kwan replied:

Dear Grace,

Thank you for your report. It is very clear. One thing Grace didn't mention is she is also cooking for Yu Fu's family every other day, since all of them has to go to school and work. Anyone of you are welcome to offer your cooking every now and than to Yu Fu's children.
I'm happy to see we help each other when we are in need. That's very wonderful.

Sifu, Hap Jang

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