Happy Birthday Dad

Happy 63th birthday Dad!

Dad @ 38 years old

Dad with his camera

Hope you treat yourself to an amazing dinner with friends today. Sorry all us children including mum can't be there to celebrate this special day with you. We will make up for this! 

I still remember as a boy in standard 5 , asking mum when will you will come back from Indonesia for good to live with us permanently. I remember mum saying "By the time you complete standard 6 dad will quit his job and come back to Malaysia". Well, doesn't look like it after so many years - I can't believe that you have been working in Indonesia for nearly 30 years!

I guess what I am trying to say is that I am not sure how to thank you enough for what you have sacrificed for us. It is because of your hard work, and your leadership and vision in your family, that we are who and where we are today. Your sacrifice of being away from your family so you can provide the very best for them is something I very grateful for. Thank you..

Your children are all married now, successful and have a bright future ahead. Perhaps you might even have some grandchildren in the coming years. As a son, I look up to you in so many ways, how you handle conflicts - your calm nature, your generous spirit, you positive attitude in all circumstances, your positive outlook in life. I have to admit, there are times that when I make decisions, that I would try to put myself in your shoes and imagine what you would do...

I also know things aren't going so well with yours and mum's retirement plan. After so many years of attending court cases and working so hard for justice. Psalm 106:3 says "Blessed are those who act justly, who always do what is right.". I believe God is an equal and righteous God and he will judge the good guys and bad/greedy guys when the time comes. Also a German philospher once said "That which does not kill us, makes us stronger". I think its through circumstances like these that we are able to be a better and stronger person.

Anyway I just want to say that I will take care of you and mum when you're older! For now my wish is for you and mum to continue living healthy and enjoy life.

I love you very much.

PS: We have a gift for you when you visit Auckland in December.

Your son,

Wei

First post in 2016

The date is 1st January 2016.

I was thinking what to write in this post as I realised it has been a long long time since I contributed to this blog which started since I started dating Shannon.

The year 2015 has been a challenging one and also a fruitful one. Looking back through the year, we have been blessed with close friends who have moved over to Cragieburn. Shannon is closer to completing her constant-battling thesis. I have gotten a new job in a good environment, and completed a lot of IT certifications.We are also starting to settle down a bit more in our new church.

In my relationship with Shannon, we have our ups and downs but definitely more of the ups this year. I am really proud of Shannon of how determined she is to finish her thesis. She just recently completed her placement, which she had to travel 1.5 hours each way 3 times a week. And now she is close to finishing her thesis hopefully sometime March or April this year. Honestly I am so proud of her and pray for strength to push through these remaining weeks.

Spiritually, I have to be honest and say that I have been slacking in my walk with God. Mainly because time is so short for me. I live far from the city and have so much to do in my studies that I often start neglecting God. I pray for the rekindling fire for God again this year.

My new year's resolution:
- Step up to the plate as the head of the house.
- Love and understand my wife more.
- Progress in my career and achieve my certifications goals.
- Start exercising again.
- Start serving in church

Thank you to the people of have supported me and my family through this year. Bless you and have happy new year.