We grieve because we have loved.
A young sage once told me that grief comes and goes in waves. It has been a month but still grief hadn't caught up.
I remember vividly the day I sent him into the nursing home. I had cried buckets. I still do, whenever I remember that day. After that day I started to see him everywhere - on the bench below our flat, in the coffee shop (that he once visited every morning), while crossing the street ... my heart ached for him then.
Strangely, I don't miss him as much now. After all, he is in a better place. A few people have asked me whether he has appeared in my dreams. My answer is "No, I think he might have gone fishing."
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Thursday 12 September 2024
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Saturday 17 August 2024
REST IN PEACE, DAD!
Dad passed away on Monday the 12th of August 2024. His funeral was on Thursday the 15th, and put to rest in Peck Shan Theng yesterday, the 16th. He was 95.
In 2001, Dad had the foresight of pre-purchasing two columbarium niche for Mum and himself back in 2001. The word “columbarium” comes from the Latin word “columba.” It means “dovecote” or “nesting place for doves.”
Doves often represent new beginings.
I'd like to think that Dad has now transformed into a dove and he is in a better place - free of unhappiness, illness and pain.
Tuesday 30 June 2020
AU REVOIR
Sunday 28 June 2020
FRESHLY BAKED
Wednesday 24 June 2020
SEEING CLEARLY
The things that I've discovered after my cataract surgeries are:
1. All colours are richer and more vivid.
2. The pigmentation on my skin is worse than I thought!
3. My black backpack is actually quite dusty!
Tuesday 23 June 2020
CATARACT SURGERY II
I've been relying on my friend and coworker, Donna, to help me out with work while I'm on medical leave. She is holding the fort marvellously. Truly cannot ask for a more fantastic colleague.
Sunday 14 June 2020
CATARACT SURGERY I
During a Team Lunch at the start of 2020, everyone took turns to share their New Year’s Resolution. When it came to my turn, I announced, “I’ve spent a great deal of time taking care of other people - both in my job and my personal life. This year I want to take care of myself.”
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