FollowWe’ve all heard the news, seen the announcements, and maybe even experienced it ourselves: government aid credited directly to our MyKad. It’s a welcome relief, especially in these times, a small financial cushion for daily essentials. But what happens when your immediate needs are met? What do you do with the balance?
After weeks of a hectic schedule, Sherilyn finally found the time to use the RM100 SARA aid in her MyKad. She picked up some household essentials, but the trip was quick. With our family having already utilized the aid from my card and her grandmother’s, there simply wasn’t much we needed. She came home with about RM70 still left on the card.
For many, that leftover balance might be a nice, unexpected bonus. But for Sherilyn, it was an opportunity.
You see, this isn’t a new pattern for her. It’s a quiet, consistent thread that runs through her character. During that same shopping trip, she made a point to buy instant noodles for Maria, our part-time helper of 14 years, just a small gesture to show she’s appreciated. A few years back, after winning RM500 in a competition, she didn’t just splurge on herself; she gifted a portion to Maria and used another to buy groceries for a local orphanage during the tough pandemic lockdowns.
So, with RM70 left and a heart that seeks to help, she didn’t have to think twice. Her next plan? To buy a pack of diapers for a friend’s newborn baby. “He’s not earning a lot,” she said simply, seeing a genuine need where she could offer a little support.
To the outside world, Sherilyn might appear aloof, fearless, and tough. She’s a strong woman who can handle her own. But beneath that formidable façade lies a heart of absolute gold. She doesn’t announce her kindness or seek praise for it. She just sees a need, and quietly, without fanfare, finds a way to fill it.
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Love this! Sher has got a great sense of empathy and is on the right track.
Thanks Barb 🙂