Eventually, Eunice’s father became bedridden.
“There was a point when Daddy started throwing up what looked like coffee grounds —it turned out to be digested blood,” said Eunice.
Her father was rushed to the hospital, and Eunice recalled “it was all a blur”. Upon returning home, the team from MWS Home Care & Home Hospice (HCHH), a service offered by Methodist Welfare Services (MWS), was activated. Eunice and her family received comprehensive support from a multi-disciplinary team of doctors, nurses, social worker and chaplain.
The medical team visited to adjust Mr Goh’s pain medication and taught Eunice and her brother how to care for him at home, including preparing and storing his prescriptions.
“MWS nurse clinician Melissa Fong also prepared me for what to do if Daddy died at home, texting me a detailed breakdown, which I found very reassuring,” said Eunice. “Despite my frequent questions, the nurses never made me feel like a bother. They were kind, encouraging and supportive, helping me stay calm and brave.”
The team also arranged for Mr Goh’s hospice stay as he wished, while Rev Dr Norman Wong, Head Chaplain from MWS, prayed with the family and visited in his final days.
“Eng Kwang himself has a heart of compassion,” shared Rev Norman. “He dedicated his life to ministry, from running a Christian daycare for adults with disabilities to missionary work in an orphanage. He was also a former colleague, serving as the Director of our welfare home for the destitute, MWS Christalite Methodist Home.” For the MWS HCHH team, it felt a little surreal caring for one of the organisation’s own, although Mr Goh had left MWS by then.
“The MWS HCHH team was a godsend,” shared Eunice. “With their support, I had one precious week to care for my father at home—a week where he accepted my care without pushing me away. Without their help, he would have gone to a hospital or a nursing home he might not have liked. I’m incredibly grateful for that.”
