It is good to know when to be selfish

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A friend’s father-in-law is terminally ill and the responsibility of taking care of him has been left to her. At a family meeting, it was agreed that since she has a spacious compound and servants’ quarters, the old man would be more comfortable there.

At the meeting, they also agreed that each of the mzee’s seven sons and daughters would be contributing towards the patient’s expenses and the figures worked upon. It has been two months since and no contribution has been forthcoming. It is her good nature and generosity that made the others readily shovel this responsibility on her.