(Kuching, 30th) — A mother who lost a leg due to diabetic complications, despite falling into hardship, persists in teaching her young son to be independent, hoping he can take care of himself in the future. Her strength and perseverance have touched many people.
40-year-old Rose Khoo lives on Tondong Road, Kuching with her 51-year-old husband Lawrence and their 10-year-old son Daniel. As her health has deteriorated, she recently received assistance in the form of daily necessities from Hope Place.
Rose said: "I teach my son to cook some simple food because I can no longer move as freely as before. I hope he can learn to be independent and know how to take care of himself."
In April this year, she underwent an amputation surgery due to diabetic complications and only returned home after recuperating in the hospital for a month.
She said the doctor told her that since the amputation was above mid-thigh rather than the knee joint, it would be more difficult to fit a prosthesis in the future.
Currently, she still relies on insulin treatment and is working hard to learn how to stand and move with one leg, while applying for a disability certificate to help ease her daily inconveniences.
Rose previously worked in Bintulu, but due to her worsening condition, the family relocated to Kuching in hopes of better medical care and support.
Her husband Lawrence now works as a daily-wage electrician, bearing not just the family's financial burden but also the daily care of his wife.
The couple’s only child, 10-year-old Daniel, now in fourth grade, has learned to cook rice, make instant noodles, boil water, and complete various chores under his mother's patient guidance.
Now, Lawrence is responsible for preparing family meals every day and also helps Rose move around the house, so she can gradually adapt to life after the amputation.
The Khoo family's situation was referred to Hope Place by a medical social worker from Sarawak General Hospital, prompting the charity organization to offer prompt assistance.
Currently, Hope Place has provided them with basic food aid and a wheelchair to improve Rose’s mobility and lessen the family’s living expenses.
Rose said: "I teach my son to cook some simple food because I can no longer move as freely as before. I hope he can learn to be independent and know how to take care of himself."
In April this year, she underwent an amputation surgery due to diabetic complications and only returned home after recuperating in the hospital for a month.
She said the doctor told her that since the amputation was above mid-thigh rather than the knee joint, it would be more difficult to fit a prosthesis in the future.
Currently, she still relies on insulin treatment and is working hard to learn how to stand and move with one leg, while applying for a disability certificate to help ease her daily inconveniences.
Rose previously worked in Bintulu, but due to her worsening condition, the family relocated to Kuching in hopes of better medical care and support.
Her husband Lawrence now works as a daily-wage electrician, bearing not just the family's financial burden but also the daily care of his wife.
The couple’s only child, 10-year-old Daniel, now in fourth grade, has learned to cook rice, make instant noodles, boil water, and complete various chores under his mother's patient guidance.
Now, Lawrence is responsible for preparing family meals every day and also helps Rose move around the house, so she can gradually adapt to life after the amputation.
The Khoo family's situation was referred to Hope Place by a medical social worker from Sarawak General Hospital, prompting the charity organization to offer prompt assistance.
Currently, Hope Place has provided them with basic food aid and a wheelchair to improve Rose’s mobility and lessen the family’s living expenses.