About Dad

2011.....DAD passed away! He left us on 9th Jul 2011.

What to say and write here? It's been a tiring year for me. I miss DAD a lot, at times, I still feel like Dad is still in IPOH, sitting in his garden, enjoying his garden view, reading his newspaper. Dad has been living with Brother - Yow since in Ipoh since Mom passed away back in 2006. He has been doing very well in planning his life. He managed our house in Ipoh nicely, he is so proud of his garden.

13th Jun 2011 - I just got to know from Brother Yow that Dad has came down to KL with Sister Furn. He was not feeling well at his stomach, sister is bringing her down to KL - UH to do some checkups.

14th Jun 2011 - He was admitted, doctor says he got some growth near his liver, and something blocking the path from the liver to the stomach that cause his digestion not well. He feels blotted...and no appetide.


21Jun2011 - I could see Dad is sufferring from breathing problem...his lung is getting weak. I took a picture of his when he was resting at the bed during the day. His breathing was heavy. Brother How rushed back from China after Dad sufferred from the difficulty of breathing that night. I have a strong feel, Dad wanted him to come home. Dad become weaker and weaker each day, doctor told us he will not last long. I was really sad...sad of going to loose him.
7th Jul2011 - Dad was transferred to the Special care unit for Cancer patients. That wad is much better, cleaner.

8th Jul 2011 (Friday) - It is a Friday, I have to go back to PD as usual. I went to see Dad during my lunch break. Somehow, I just feel like seeing him that day. Dad's breathing is very very bad. He told me he has recovered and he will go home, in fact, it was not good. I travelled back to PD that night.

9th Jul 2011 (Sat) 2am++, I received a phone call from Brother Yow...Dad passed away. I was crying madly in PD, I was so so sad that I couldn't see him at that time. I was jumping that I wanted to drive to KL to see Dad. Mom-in-law told me not to...I need to travel back to IPOH in few hours time, no point to rush there. I will see my Dad when I am back to Ipoh...but he will be lying in his coffin. Dad's funeral in Ipoh Pasir Pinji Methodist Church. Everything was simple and smooth. Brother How returned to China on 11thJul2011 night.

Somehow, I just feel like Dad is still in IPOH...till now. Probably I am still missing him...used to call him during my journey back to PD every weekend....not anymore!

Here's a memorable picture of me and Dad during 2011 Chinese New Year.

是累了吗？

一直都在想。。。我是不是累了？累什么呢？我不知道。。。只是觉得自己有时候很想停下来，休息一会儿。但是，往往都做不到，因为担心停下来歇了，会把事情耽误了。活了四十个年头，觉得自己最光荣的是嫁给了一个顾家，不抽烟， 不喝酒的好老公，生了两个孩子，做婆婆的好媳妇，让爸爸不用为我将来操心！是不是太平凡了呢？看来，是时候坐下来思考一下，我是不是应该为自己做一些事情， 让我的人生更精彩呢？

Family Trip to Beijing Mar 2010

My brother has been living in China for more than 10years, he always tell me to save money, buy air ticket for my family to visit his home in China - Beijing.

We've been to Beijing three times. Our 1st visit was in Dec 2005, we did not bring Ryan coz he was too young (only 1 year plus). We brought Claudia together with my parents-in-law. This was the picture taken 5 years back, Claudia was only 5yrs old. See picture on the right - taken during our 2005 visit.



Our 2nd visit to Beijing was 6 months later on Jun 2006. Mom passed away on 1st Jun 2006, we flew there on 3rd Jun 2006 for her funeral. It was a sad trip. We didn't bring Claudia and Ryan, coz Claudia's passport expired, and Ryan was too young to follow.




3rd visit to Beijing was this year Mar 2010. We promised Ryan must bring him there when he grow a little bigger. He's now 7 years old, we made another trip to Beijing. That was a great trip, we even able to enjoy the Snow! Our kids were so happy playing with the snow! The scenary in the Forbidden City with Snow was so beautiful!!! Picture on the left was taken inside the Forbidden City. Brother said we were so lucky to see the Snow...coz it was already mid-Mar, it shouldn't snow! We did enjoy our stay in Beijing. My Mom in law was so happy coz that was her first time seeing the real snow!

Our House Pets

Claudia asked for a Tortoise as her birthday present many years back. We bought 1 pair of this Madagascar STAR Tortoise for Claudia and Ryan about 3-5 years back (can't recall the exact year). But ended up I am the one taking care of this little pets!

This Star Tortoise is quite easy to take care as they live in dry area, not in the water. So, there will be no bad smell if you clean their "dry stool" daily. They love vegetables and fruits, beans are their favorite. You need to polish their shell regularly to keep it shining. Next to the Tortoise is a pair of "Figthing Fish" which we bought 1 year ago. The red color is for Ryan and the white one is for Claudia. Want a pet at home but do not want to spend too much time taking care of it? Think about this Madagascar Tortoise!!!

2010 - The Year Of Tiger!!!

Wow!! I didn't write anything about myself in the entire year of 2009!!! What have I done?? What was my achievement??? Let me recall...oh ya...we have our house renovated...my daughter was selected as a prefect in school...my boy graduated from kindergarten! We have our year end holiday in Bangkok again! What else huh!!! Time to update my diary here!

2010...what should I do to improve myself?
(1) Sleep early
(2) Work hard...play even harder
(3) Be a good Mummy...good Wife...good daughter...!

A Good Start For 2008

[Feb 2008 - Chinese New Year]
I stopped writing for more than half a year. Wow!! Time really flies, I didn't realised that I actually did not update my blog since April 2007.

This is the year of RAT, my children are growing up. Ryan already 5yrs old and he started his Kindergarten this year, Claudia is at Primary 2! I always tell them, they are big girl and big boy now! See the pictures we took on 11th day of CNY.

My 2008 New Year wish for my family, my parents/brothers/sisters, my parents/brother/sister in-law, my friends and fella collegues to have a good health and a very Happy new year!