A candle lights others but consumes itself.

You are really a marvellous person. To help others, one needs guts, feeling, involvement and kindness. Without these, it is not possible to think of helping others. You seem to be possessing such qualities and do not worry, you will not burn out yourself. Those who help others, are helped by God. I firmly believe in this. In India, particularly in brahmin community (priestly community to which I belong to), most of them are middle class and uppermiddle class people and they live on cooperation of others in the community. My parents were greatly helped by my mother's brother and my parents helped hundreds of children from village to come to city, stayed with us, they were sent to school, free food and books. Likewise, my brothers and sisters too are involved in helping others, which is part of our life. Thanks for very interesting and touching response.

I think you have not understood the discussion topic. This meaning to say there are lots of people who work for others throughout their life and neglect themselves.

Probably your father has confidence that people in the family can manage on their own and it is the others who require help. He is a good samaritan and I appreciate it. Thanks for interesting response.

Most of the examples for the above topic, onewould find in Teaching community. It is noblest of the professions. I went through the response and it is really touching story. Thanks for impressive response.