All good things must come to an end, never mind even if it's expected. This CNY trip has been particularly rewarding as I managed to catch up with close relatives and friends that I have not met for a long time. And rewarding for the local retail outlets as well as we must have spent a few S$k here.
Met Weifu and Merlin for lunch at Ivin's today. Jeiel (as everyone has already said) is really cute (handsome), very quiet (steady) and obedient (no crybaby). I can only wish that my kids (note the emphasis on the "s") will turn out to be like him. Weifu and Merlin shared that they have been praying for the unborn Jeiel at the start of the pregnancy and it's truly amazing to see how God works in the life of this baby boy. I then had the chance to meet up with Pastor Roland and Chun Mei and blimey, have they not looked a day older. Pastor Roland is indeed the "lao hero"! Roland and Chun Mei, along with Andy, have been instrumental in bringing me back to church. Seeing them and sharing with them about my time in London and various prayer needs reminded me of the good old days in CFCC. Weifu topped it by praying for me just before I left them.
For many of us who know Weifu/Merlin at the onset of their courtship, to their wedding (I was the driver!) and now seeing them as proud parents of a healthy boy, we can only give thanks to God for the many amazing things that happened and will happen in their lives. Their lives have impacted me and I am sure many can testify how their's have impacted the many.
It's 23 hours to departure and how fast the 14 nights have gone. Will really miss seeing my parents and sister and my relatives. I have never missed my parents so much and this time away has actually brought me closer to them and wanting the best for them. Xueyan no doubt will feel the same with her family. Hearing my mum say "it's good for your career to stay in London for a few more years" is especially touching since my sister shared that my mum misses me a lot while I was away. Putting my career above her personal feelings. Indeed the best mother in the world and I will not exchange this mother-son relationship for anything.
Will not be blogging until I reach London as I intend to share more time with my family. The next few months will pass by very fast and, God-willing, we will be back before the next CNY!
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