I was asked to write a newsletter on behalf of my family. It's supposed to update friends, especially those overseas. Anyway, I attached it to this letter. This is what has happened in 08, in the briefest form possible.
-
Dear Friend,
I am pleased to announce that this is the first of many (fingers crossed) newsletters that will arrive in your mail annually. My parents, being firm believers in constant productivity, have created a list of things for me to do while back on holiday. Writing this letter happens to be one of them. So here I go.
A lot has happened this year in terms of transitions and change. The very first being my taking off to Melbourne to further my studies in February. Along came the dizzying assignments and the countless serves of Fish and Chips. But time flies and my first year is over. How quickly I find myself back home with the family I love, with their assignments and an endless supply of Fried Kuay Teow (noodles).
About the time I left, my brother, Edmund, got to know a girl called Jen. Before long they were going out, and their love for each other escalated to a whole new level. It was absolutely entertaining to see him so smitten. In July, Edmund proposed. In September they were married! They have since been living with my parents and are in the process of putting together a wedding for the middle of next year. We are all so happy and grateful to God for Jen joining our clan. We look forward to great times together as a family.
As for Dad, he is now semi-retired and finding it a little bit frustrating. If you know him well enough, Dad always, always needs to have something to do. He is still very much involved in community development in the Philippines and the ministry to the drug addicts here in Kuala Lumpur. But he desires to do more and continues to pray about it. On a lighter note, since Yeni (our previous helper) has left for Indonesia for good, Dad has put himself in charge of our 4 dogs and fishes and doing a good job at it. They never go hungry.
Mum on the other hand, ensures that we never go hungry. She has become familiar with the wok once again and Jen, Edmund and I take turns helping her out while learning the art of Chinese cuisine. When she’s not caring for our family, she’s out helping the women at a halfway home nearby. Her heart for others just keeps growing.
Both Mum and Dad paid a visit to Edwin and Mija’s in November. We all know the real reason for the visit. It was, of course, their pride and joy that came in the restless body of a three year old called Ethan. They spent every moment with him and loved it. They took him swimming, bird-feeding and kite-flying in Melbourne among others. I have never seen prouder grandparents than the both of them.
With this year drawing to a close, we are relieved for the break yet brimming with excitement for what’s ahead. But before we look forward in anticipation, we take some time to look back with so much gratefulness. Indeed, we have much to thank God for. He is good.
Wishing each of you a meaningful Christmas and joyous 2009!
Much love,
Kristy, on behalf of,
Alan, Maggie, Edwin, Mija,
Ethan, Edmund and Jen.
-
So there. Happy New Year to you!
is excited about the days ahead,
Twisty
0 comments:
Post a Comment