How was your New Year Celebration?

Mine was a period of joy, grief, reflection and renewal. On Feb 18, we began with a Prayer for renewal and blessings for the new year. We traveled to Seremban to celebrate with my parents. In Seremban, we took the opportunity of celebrate Amrita's 11th birthday. After lunch we rushed to Ipoh upon hearing that my father-in-law's health had suddenly taken a turn for the worst.

Celebrating Amrita's Birthday

At about 4.30pm when we were approaching Tapah, Wai Leng received an SMS to inform us that her father had left us. The rest of the journey back became was quiet and solemn. Our daughters who were singing most of the journey, remained quiet until we reached Ipoh about 6pm. The following days were quiet and reflective, filled with prayers.

Wake of the Late Chong Sow Voon

My father-in-law leaving was a lesson to us that Chinese New Year was just celebrating, having fun, seeing long lost relatives, eating, eating and eating. He sent us a reminder that health is wealth and prayer and reflection is equally important, if not, more important than wealth.


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