Weekend Reflection: An Enduring Friendship

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Birthday cake

The birthday cake that we picked out for RK

Last weekend we had a rare visitor to our house. R’s best friend RK was in town to visit his relatives and to spend some time with us. It has been a long time since he has visited us with his last trip to Singapore being 4 years ago. The kids do meet up with RK when we go back to Hong Kong to visit the family and were thrilled to have him come over this time.

RK and R’s friendship goes back to their school boy days. Both of them were acquainted in their high school years and have know each other for more then two decades. RK was our best man at our wedding and our wedding photos were all taken in his studio back in Hong Kong. The two best friends have always kept in contact even though they haven’t been staying in the same country for the past 15 years. They can talk about anything under the sun and truly enjoy each other’s company.

I hope that my kids too will be able to forge such strong friendships like their dad has. Friendship that spans past more then two decades and stand the test of time.

Do you wish for the same thing for your kids too?

September 15, 2012

Weekend Reflections: Lean on Me

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Lean on Daddy

Last week while out snapping pictures of the mid autumn lanterns I managed to capture this shot of Tiger girl resting on the shoulders of R. It got me thinking how important it is for us as parents to be like a rock for our kids.

Our kids depend on us for a wide variety of things. From physical to emotional support and everything in between. We are their caregiver, financial support, teacher and advisor. Their pillar of strength which they look to in times or need. Their refuge when they seek warmth and comfort. A shoulder for them to lean on when their burden gets too heavy to bear alone.

As a parent we build and make the home that they live in. We help create the memories that will be cherished and remembered all throughout their lives and ours. We give them the skills they need and all the help necessary for them to become independent and self reliant individuals. Whatever we do leaves a big impact on their lives in both positive and negative ways.

It is a real astronomical responsibility that we have as a parent to be a positive influence in our kids life. I count it as a blessing from GOD instead of a burden. It is a gift to be able to be there for our kids in times of pain and sorrow. A shoulder for them to lean on.