It was then that Mdm Sun confided in a close friend from her church, Covenant Community Methodist Church (CCMC), and a staff member from Methodist Welfare Services (MWS) learnt about her situation.
On the MWS staff’s advice, Mdm Sun obtained a polyclinic referral for Mr Sim, leading to his enrolment with MWS Home Care & Home Hospice (HCHH).
Over six months, a multi-disciplinary team provided subsidised home medical and nursing care to manage Mr Sim’s chronic conditions, easing Mdm Sun’s caregiving and financial burdens. The medical team stabilised his health, while a physiotherapist helped him regain balance and walking confidence.
MWS medical social worker Yeo Chee Wei also supported Mdm Sun in managing the emotional challenges of caregiving, helping her build effective coping strategies.
“The first time I met Chee Wei, I broke down and cried for three hours. My deepest pain was feeling unseen, but Chee Wei and the MWS team understood my suffering—that alone was healing,” Mdm Sun shared.
“Through our sessions, I learnt to self- reflect, recognise unhealthy thoughts that contradicted my faith and adopt healthier thinking patterns. I learnt to trust in God more deeply. They supported me with prayer when I asked, which was a source of great comfort.”
The MWS HCHH team also collaborated with the CCMC pastoral staff to provide regular visits and prayer support for the couple.
“During the darkest moment of my life, I saw a glimmer of light and hope through MWS,” shared a visibly grateful Mdm Sun. “In the MWS team, I saw God’s love when I was broken and weary. I felt like a shattered cup, and they gently pieced me back together.”
