This home redeemed us from some bad decisions we made after getting hitched. This home saw a maturing of our relationship. It witnessed the ups and downs, the silent struggles from rejection to acceptance, from being self-centred to being more generous. This home weathered the storms & grew with us, as we grew with each other. This home exemplified some values we still hold fast to - sacrifice, prudence, meticulation, conscientiousness and organisation.
So as my folks gathered around for the last National Day celebration at my home -I looked around & counted my blessings. Some things were torn, broken & were discarded. But these were just furniture. The kids have grown. We have grown older - but wiser, more experienced in the delicate dealings in life. Our parents have aged more - but simultaneously more settled into passing on their legacy, into nurturing the younger generation. Contentment was written on their faces.
What could I ask for more? More love, more tolerance & more generosity from myself to others I guess. When this house is finally emptied out, I would like to bring with me the spirit of self-awareness, the willingness to adapt, to make changes - into the second home in which I will plant my roots.
I thank God for this house, this home.
Patriotic citizens - rise to your feet!
Reciting the pledge.
Ashley is an August baby.
Just love the kids' expressions & actions.
Di Di just wants to help... enthusiastic!
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