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Leaving Nursing to Nurse Her Son Back to Health

Leaving Nursing to Nurse Her Son Back to Health

For every mother, feeling her baby growing inside of her during the 10 months of pregnancy is one of life’s most incredible journeys. Ms. Yiu, soon to be the mother of Laam Laam, could not wait to welcome her little one and start their small family, Born prematurely at just 26 weeks, Laam Laam’s tiny organs were not yet ready for the world. He spent crucial months in the hospital fighting to survive and he requires round-the-clock care – a ventilator breathes for him at all times.   Laam Laam couldn’t run and jump like other kids in the past 6 years because he had to go to the hospital for various treatments. His ventilator must be monitored constantly. As such, Ms. Yiu had no choice but to leave her job to be Laam Laam’s full-time caregiver. While the financial, physical, and emotional demands soon became overwhelming, money grew tight as the income of Ms. Yiu’s husband alone could not cover Laam Laam’s expensive medical costs.   Professional team of Po Leung Kuk Chao King Lin Early Learning Centre is helping Laam Laam on his muscle training     Thankfully, she heard about the Po Leung Kuk Chao King Lin Early Learning Centre-Special Child Center. When the professionals of the center heard about Laam Laam’s circumstances, a dedicated team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, childcare workers and social workers were fully geared up to provide holistic support for Laam Laam and his family. His performance on his speech, muscles and eating abilities were weaker than other children of his age at the beginning of training; however after 3 years of time at the center, Laam Laam made tremendous strides in developing his overall abilities.   Ms Yiu feels immensely grateful to Po Leung Kuk and the center for providing her family with comprehensive support She cherishes how their care gave her strength and courage to face each hurdle along this difficult journey. “Because if I did not hang in there with courage, who else could Laam Laam count on?” While uncertainty remains about the future of Yiu’s family, Po Leung Kuk will continue to support children with special needs and their families like Yiu’s family through the Kuk’s full backing in fostering children development and meeting their family needs.   With the assistance of Po Leung Kuk’s resources and generous contributions from donors, we are able to provide adequate and comprehensive training services for underprivileged children and families, safeguarding the children's growth and offering holistic support to families.  
(Chinese Only)「回家」到成家,新婚前住宿兒童與主席相聚

(Chinese Only)「回家」到成家,新婚前住宿兒童與主席相聚

愛意洋溢的二月,素色打扮的一對伊人站在保良局中座大樓門前,他們是阿錦和阿錦的太太。中學階段,由於家庭緣故,阿錦曾暫住在保良局兒童之家幾年。離開家舍將近十年,今天他應保良局的邀請回到保良局總部,團聚之餘,也與陳黎惠蓮主席一起探望住在總局的住宿兒童。   不少人誤以為住宿兒童的日子都過得很悽慘,但阿錦卻笑說未然。「剛入住家舍時,我是萬般不情願的,但隨著日子過去,開始感受到家舍職員的關愛,而且跟其他小朋友又開始熟稔,我漸漸開始喜歡上這裏的生活,甚至在搬離家舍時不捨得要哭出來了。」太太在旁補充說︰「阿錦常常跟我說他在家舍生活的日子是他人生中最快樂的時光之一。」 家舍的生活塑造出阿錦樂天的個性,正所謂知恩圖報,阿錦現時會不定時到家舍當義工,例如在誼親日擔任工作人員,或在週末時帶「細佬妹」出外遊玩。「想當年『哥哥』『姐姐』對我照料有加,特別在我剛入住期間,常常主動跟我聊天遊玩,令我很快便融入這個大家庭,現在我也想以『哥哥』的身份回饋這個大家庭。」   問到在家舍生活中最難忘的畫面,阿錦說是離開家舍的那一天。「我在18歲生日前一天離開家舍,那晚我正提著行李箱,準備走了,職員和其他小朋友都跟我一一道別,唯獨一直照顧我的阿Sir不在,我猜他一定是不想看到我離開的背影,於是我走到他的房門打算跟他告別,卻發現他在房間偷偷拭淚。」十年彈指一過,阿錦與阿Sir和家舍朋友的關係沒有隨時間而變質,「我在去年都邀請了他們出席我的婚禮,希望他們見證我邁入人生下一個階段。」   談笑間,主席笑得雙眼像彎月一樣。「我真的很開心,上任以來一直想跟曾經在本局住宿的兒童聊天。得知阿錦在保良局家舍的日子過得快樂,我便心安了。」回朔保良局歷史,兒童住宿」服務,但保良局關懷住宿兒童的心卻持續未斷。「從145年前到今天,我們初心不變,未來也會一直守護有需要的小朋友,為他們提供一個安全、安心的家。」