PATTAYA, Thailand— A young monk at Wat Sutthawas Temple in east Pattaya has actually been looking after his bedridden mom at the temple properties for the previous 2 weeks, after she suffered a stroke that left her incapacitated and not able to take care of herself.
Phra Maha Kittipong Visarttho, 22, shared his journey with press reporters who checked out the temple on November 26. He stated that he has actually been a monk for 3 years, getting in the monkhood at the age of 19 in Chonburi before transferring to Wat Sutthawas Temple in Pattaya. He is the only kid of his moms and dads, and his daddy died when he was young.
His mom, Wanpen Ketchai, 62, struggled with a stroke 2 years earlier, causing a condition where the brain is denied of blood. She has actually been not able to react or take care of herself ever since. Due to the absence of caretakers, Phra Maha Kittipong at first leased a space near to the temple, making sure distance for care.
Nevertheless, in the previous 2 weeks, Wanpen’s condition intensified, leaving her not able to move her legs and helpless. Looking for help, Phra Maha Kittipong approached the abbot of Wat Sutthawas, Phra Maha Thaworn Thanavaro. The abbot compassionately permitted them to remain in an uninhabited space within the temple properties for more available care and to lower living expenditures compared to leasing outdoors.
Phra Maha Kittipong stated that, after finishing everyday monastic responsibilities and mentor Buddhism to regional trainees, he pertains to see his mom every 2 hours looking after her. This includes supplying liquid food, water, medication, altering diapers, and rearranging her. The temple supplies financial assistance of 4,000 Baht monthly, and the monk likewise makes 2,000 Baht for mentor at a regional school. Nevertheless, the expense of taking care of his mom totals up to around 7,000 Baht monthly.
Revealing his thankfulness for the assistance they have actually gotten up until now, Phra Maha Kittipong pointed out that contributions of dietary supplements or adult diapers are welcome. He highlighted that his mom, in spite of being a layperson, belongs to a spiritual figure, and his function is to take care of her in her time of requirement. The monk concluded by specifying that any extra assistance from kind-hearted people at the temple or call 096-801-4972 would be significantly valued, as it adds to his capability to satisfy his monastic responsibilities and take care of his ailing mom with diligence and empathy.
