Monday, October 09, 2006
This birthday is a mix of emotions.
Days before my birthday the bad news of having a friend discovering he has a brain tumour after a fits at his workplace had casted a shadow over my emotions. Then the haze dampened my mood.
We did have a good time going for duck tour on 6th Oct(DBS card members have discount). My dad came along too. It was fun, esp the part of plunging into the Kallan River. Told hanern it is like the bat mobile, can go into the water. The ride was pleasant. I am thankful for my family. In the afternoon, I went to my friend's father wake. I know some people think it is 'suay' to go just a day before birthday. I am not superstitious.
Bought a cake and put on 3 candles since Karis is 3. For me, each candle represents 13 years. Haha
Then Eliora is down with flu, catching it from my wife. Poor Eliora, she could hardly sleep well. So we took the risk and gave her Karis medication, but in reduced dose. Thank God she slept better.
Anyway, we had to miss church so that she could see the pediatrician.
But, i think the whole events, the bad more than the good is a reminder of what Moses said in Psalm 90, 12 Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. 13 Relent, O Lord! How long will it be? Have compassion on your servants. 14 Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days. 15 Make us glad for as many days as you have afflicted us, for as many years as we have seen trouble. 16 May your deeds be shown to your servants, your splendor to their children. 17 May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish the work of our hands for us-- yes, establish the work of our hands.
Indeed, the best place for my 40th year will be under his wings.
tse horng blogged at 12:28 AM
