When I read in the newspapers today that a self-employed man flew to Rome immediately after he heard about Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation, I wondered how his wife would feel about his rash decision. And I wondered how I would feel if my hubs did the same. This man skipped the CNY celebration and flew to Rome on a shoe-string budget just so he could catch a glimpse of Pope Benedict. He brought along his folded bicycle so that he could cycle round Rome to cut down on costs. He was lucky. The faithful followers of Pope Benedict allowed him into the church upon hearing that he came all the way from Malaysia. It was a dream came true for this man when he was seated on the front row church chairs where the Vatican officials were seated to witness the public mass. To this man, it was worth spending all his savings to be able to witness the Pope’s address life. Would you ever engage in such a big and impulsive action?
I suppose it meant the world to him to be able to see the Pope. Hopefully, he gets the wifey a Pope-blessed rosary. I’d let husb do something like that if he really wanted to so badly, and if he is able to balance the budget for the rest of the year!