Annabelle watched some portion of a horror movie last night. Mom was watching the show and Annabelle was there too. The other two were in the room listening to their Mom telling stories. Told Annabelle not to watch the show, she obeyed.
Later that night, when it was sleeping time, Annabelle was crying. Her mom told me that she is afraid because of what she watched on the TV. I prayed for God's protection upon her, to take away the scary images that she seen on the TV and to grant her peace in her mind, heart and spirit. Also prayed for the blood of Christ to protect her and angels to encamp around her. Thank God that she can sleep after that. All thanks be to God.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Chicken Pox
Clarissa is having Chicken Pox. Its' been 2 days and her body is dotted with the Chicken Pox spots. Once a cheerful and active girl has become quiet and always scratching her body due to the Chicken Pox. Kesian her. But the good thing is that she still smile at me and hug me when I reached home. And she still verbalised "I love you Daddy" as often as she can. That really make my day. Will be praying for you my dear Clarissa.
Friday, May 16, 2008
My children
Annabelle is 5 years old already. Praise God that she has grown to be a good sister to both Clarissa and Barnabas. I enjoyed watching her taking care of her sister and brother in a very loving and caring way. Well, of course there are times when they will fight (Clarissa and Annabelle) but overall Annabelle is more of the gentle spirit. The opposite is Clarissa who wants thing her way. She would just grab the snacks or toys from her brother or even Annabelle. Barnabas is just watching, observing and immitating what he learnt from his sisters.
I enjoyed being with all of them. Both Annabelle and Clarissa would want to sit with their daddy. Barnabas is more sticky to his mummy than to me. But nowadays he has been willing to be with me more often which is great. He would greet me when I reached home and willing to give me a hug which I treasure most.
Clarissa though seems tough outside, is still very gentle and soft inside. She still wants to have the comfort and security of being in the arms of her daddy. I loves it when she comes to me, climb on my lap and makes herself comfortable, sucking her finger while holding her 'bantal busuk'. I wonder whether I ever did that to my father.
I enjoyed being with all of them. Both Annabelle and Clarissa would want to sit with their daddy. Barnabas is more sticky to his mummy than to me. But nowadays he has been willing to be with me more often which is great. He would greet me when I reached home and willing to give me a hug which I treasure most.
Clarissa though seems tough outside, is still very gentle and soft inside. She still wants to have the comfort and security of being in the arms of her daddy. I loves it when she comes to me, climb on my lap and makes herself comfortable, sucking her finger while holding her 'bantal busuk'. I wonder whether I ever did that to my father.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Shy Barnabas
Hahaha Barnabas....why are you so shy?
You showed your excitement when Daddy arrived home. You followed Clarissa in shouting and greeting Daddy. While Clarissa reached Daddy and hugged Daddy, you would stop from reaching Daddy. You would then just smile sheepishly, shyly. From your look Daddy knows that you are still shy.
Anyway... Daddy is still happy to see you running to Daddy when Daddy comes home. Hopefully in due time, you would run to Daddy and hug Daddy like your sister Clarissa. Daddy would love that.
You showed your excitement when Daddy arrived home. You followed Clarissa in shouting and greeting Daddy. While Clarissa reached Daddy and hugged Daddy, you would stop from reaching Daddy. You would then just smile sheepishly, shyly. From your look Daddy knows that you are still shy.
Anyway... Daddy is still happy to see you running to Daddy when Daddy comes home. Hopefully in due time, you would run to Daddy and hug Daddy like your sister Clarissa. Daddy would love that.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Walking with you
Dear Barnabas,you know that it is very difficult for me to play together with you. You prefers your mummy than your daddy. Well, that is understandable as you sees your mummy more than your daddy. Furthermore, daddy always like to "bully" you and treat you in a stricter and "harsher" way than your sisters.
So, to be able to walk together with you and you willing to hold daddy's hand is indeed a joy and blessing to daddy. I know the time will come when you will be independent and a strong boy and you would not want any "help" from daddy. But before that time comes, daddy hope that you would want to hold daddy's hand more often.
I love you Barnabas.
Daddy.
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Please Don't Drink and Drive
Many people think that drinking is cool, that girls are impressed if they drink. Signs of Machoness and whateverness. But many failed to see that the danger posed by drinking affect not only themselves but others who are not even related to them.
To my children, Annabelle, Clarissa and Barnabas, may this story be meaningful to you all.
David, a rich guy, loved fast cars and he did have a few in his possession.
He loved to speed and could not be bothered about breaking speed limits.
Many a times he was caught by the cops and speed radars, fined, but still he never bothered until.
One day as he was driving at a very high speed as usual, he saw a cop following him.
The cop overtook him finally and asked him to stop and checked his license.
He then took out his pad and started Writing, and then handed over the sheet of paper to David.
How much was this one going to cost?!!!
Wait a minute.
What was this????
Some kind of joke? Certainly not a ticket.
David began to read:
"Dear David,
Once upon a time I had a lovely daughter.
She was six when killed by a car.
You guessed it - a speeding driver's car.
A fine and three months in jail, and the man was free.
Free to hug his three daughters.
I only had one, and I'm going to have to wait until Heaven,
before I can ever hug her again.
A thousand times I've tried to forgive that man.
A thousand times I thought I had.
Maybe I did, but I need to do it again.
Even now.
Pray for me..
And be careful, David, my son is all I have left."
David turned around in time to see the cop's car pull away and head down the road.
He watched until it disappeared.
A full 15 minutes later, he too, pulled away and drove slowly home, praying for forgiveness and hugging a surprised wife and kids when he arrived.
Life is precious. Handle it with care.
To my children, Annabelle, Clarissa and Barnabas, may this story be meaningful to you all.
David, a rich guy, loved fast cars and he did have a few in his possession.
He loved to speed and could not be bothered about breaking speed limits.
Many a times he was caught by the cops and speed radars, fined, but still he never bothered until.
One day as he was driving at a very high speed as usual, he saw a cop following him.
The cop overtook him finally and asked him to stop and checked his license.
He then took out his pad and started Writing, and then handed over the sheet of paper to David.
How much was this one going to cost?!!!
Wait a minute.
What was this????
Some kind of joke? Certainly not a ticket.
David began to read:
"Dear David,
Once upon a time I had a lovely daughter.
She was six when killed by a car.
You guessed it - a speeding driver's car.
A fine and three months in jail, and the man was free.
Free to hug his three daughters.
I only had one, and I'm going to have to wait until Heaven,
before I can ever hug her again.
A thousand times I've tried to forgive that man.
A thousand times I thought I had.
Maybe I did, but I need to do it again.
Even now.
Pray for me..
And be careful, David, my son is all I have left."
David turned around in time to see the cop's car pull away and head down the road.
He watched until it disappeared.
A full 15 minutes later, he too, pulled away and drove slowly home, praying for forgiveness and hugging a surprised wife and kids when he arrived.
Life is precious. Handle it with care.
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Wedding Finger...why the fourth finger?
Many times I wonder why the wedding ring must be put on the fourth finger. Well, here is one interesting thoughts on that.
Why should the wedding ring be worn on the fourth finger?
There is a beautiful and convincing explanation given by the Chinese.....
Thumb represents your Parents
Second (Index) finger represents your Siblings
Middle finger represents your-Self
Fourth (Ring) finger represents your Life Partner
& the Last (Little) finger represents your children
Firstly, open your palms (face to face), bend the middle fingers and hold them together - back to back Secondly, open and hold the remaining three fingers and the thumb - tip to tip.
Now, try to separate your thumbs (representing the parents)..., they will open, because your parents are not destined to live with you lifelong, and have to leave you sooner or later.
Please join your thumbs as before and separate your Index fingers (representing siblings)... ., they will also open, because your brothers and sisters will have their own families and will have to lead their own separate lives.
Now join the Index fingers and separate your Little fingers (representing your children)... ., they will open too, because the children also will get married and settle down on their own some day.
Finally, join your Little fingers, and try to separate your Ring fingers (representing your spouse).
You will be surprised to see that you just CANNOT....., because Husband & Wife have to remain together all their lives - through thick and thin!!
Please try this out......... ISN'T THIS A LOVELY THEORY?
Why should the wedding ring be worn on the fourth finger?
There is a beautiful and convincing explanation given by the Chinese.....
Thumb represents your Parents
Second (Index) finger represents your Siblings
Middle finger represents your-Self
Fourth (Ring) finger represents your Life Partner
& the Last (Little) finger represents your children
Firstly, open your palms (face to face), bend the middle fingers and hold them together - back to back Secondly, open and hold the remaining three fingers and the thumb - tip to tip.
Now, try to separate your thumbs (representing the parents)..., they will open, because your parents are not destined to live with you lifelong, and have to leave you sooner or later.
Please join your thumbs as before and separate your Index fingers (representing siblings)... ., they will also open, because your brothers and sisters will have their own families and will have to lead their own separate lives.
Now join the Index fingers and separate your Little fingers (representing your children)... ., they will open too, because the children also will get married and settle down on their own some day.
Finally, join your Little fingers, and try to separate your Ring fingers (representing your spouse).
You will be surprised to see that you just CANNOT....., because Husband & Wife have to remain together all their lives - through thick and thin!!
Please try this out......... ISN'T THIS A LOVELY THEORY?
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