Catching up

I did not post for quite some time and many things happened during this period. Hence I will try to recollect the main events.

My father passed away on 29 August, 2006 at the age of 89. He suffered a stroke 6 years ago and was half paralysed. He needed help to move from the bed to the wheelchair. I had seen his sufferings since the stroke. He sometimes got frustrated at not being able to walk, to be indepedent to do whatever he wanted. Instead he had to rely on the care givers for support. He was the kids' great-grand-father.

In September 2006, my daughter's 3rd maid ran away. My maid who was looking after my father returned to Indonesia for a holiday and to celebrate Hari Raya with her family. During that period we had no help and were managing to look after the grandchildren on our own.

On 3rd November 2006, Kay Li celebrated her 2 nd birthday.

In December 2006 all of us went to Singapore and celebrated Christmas at my cousin Raymond's place.

In February 2007 we celebrated Kay Lyn's 1st birthday. The 1st celebration was held on 11 February for her Mom and Dad's friends. On the actual day, 14 February it was a quiet affair with a small cake. Then on 21 February there was another celebration held at Malacca at the paternal grandmother's house. She wanted to follow the lunar calendar.

Also in February 2007, all of us went to Singapore to attend my uncle's 80th birthday. It was a very enjoyable trip.