I titled this post with the dates of our daughter's arrival into Singapore and departure to UK as I wanted to remember when and as much as possible, what happened during her Summer Vacation back home. Since I am getting old and cannot remember everything, this is a good way for me to recall times with the family.
On 25 July, the whole family went to the airport to welcome Eliza home for her Summer Vacation. How time flies, it has been two years since she left for her studies.
Before she came home, we had planned for a short family vacation to Malacca and Penang. Peter and Renfred drove. This picture was taken in Malacca. You can see how happy Peter was to have our daughter back with us ;)
Eliza posing with the dragon in the park.
Dad and daughter with beautiful smiles :-)
Renfred smiling happily, sitting on the elephant ;-)
Nothing warms my heart more than to see the family happy together.
Along the river in Malacca.
All sitting and standing so straight :-]
Eliza has a beautiful smile and is very photogenic :-D
We visited a Japanese Restaurant in Penang for dinner. The food was a bit expensive but as long as the family is together and happy, it is worth it :)
Peter found Mugshot on the web, selling coffee and bagels and he brought us there to try out the bakes. Quite a nice quaint place ;)
When in Penang, it is a must to visit Gurney Drive for your dinner or supper :)
Love the way Renfred stands so straight and Eliza ties her hair. Thank GOD for these two babes He has blessed us with.
Thankful that Eliza is home to celebrate my birthday with the family. So thoughtful as usual, she bought me this 500 breads book wrapped with the lovely muffin gift wrap :-)
We had my birthday dinner at Chin Huat Seafood. Nice cosy place.
The crabs and seafood here are very fresh :-)
We visited Awfully Chocolate one evening for some dessert.
Renfred brought us to this restaurant called Amber@West, run by students - like Shatec. He gave us a treat for belated Father and Mother's Day celebration because we said we would postpone the makan till Eliza is home with us. Besides GOD, family is very important to me. There is nothing much to celebrate about when one of your family members is missing.
We also visited my dad's tomb during one of the evenings. The 3 of them did a fantastic job by clearing the creepers that grew along the tomb and also chopped and trimmed the tree you see in this picture, which was growing so well that it overshadowed my dad's tomb. So proud of you all :)
Pete insisted that we must visit the Red Bridge at Punggol as this is the place he and his Yew Tee cyclists would pass by when they cycle to East Coast.
Like father, like son, you would be... be faithful in service for the King ;)
Brother and sister - we will forever be grateful for these two blessings from the Lord. Thank You, Father in heaven. May You watch over them and journey with them and bless them. May they mature to be man and woman of GOD; fearing and loving You all the days of their lives. And may they build up godly Christian families for Your Name's sake. Since Pete and myself have experienced and tasted of how Good You are and how we need You, we also want our children to know and cling on to You - You alone suffice and no one else in this world can ever satisfy the vaccum You have placed in our hearts when You created us in our mother's womb.
Please grant this my prayer. Thank You.
We are all wired differently but wonderfully and beautifully made by GOD :)
Thank GOD for all these beautiful pictures and memories.
Our family bond the best during such times as this; where we play, chat and enjoy all the goodies mom can find from the fridge - notice the chocolate eggs at the bottom right hand corner ;)
Even though it has been 2 years, still could not stop sobbing. Will always miss you, my precious gem from the Lord. Eliza comes from the root word "Elizabeth" which means consecrated one. You belong to GOD.
Before you came home, the weather in Singapore was hot and humid and there were even reports that say there might be haze. We prayed as it pains us to see you adjust to the hot and humid weather here with breakout of eczema like the last time you were home. Thank GOD for granting you His favour and blessings of cool weather and no haze. Thank GOD also for seeing you safely back yesterday. GOD is Good all the time :-)
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