My Father's Father's Day...

Father's Day has come and gone. Although I don't indulge in the commercial aspects of Father's Day, I still take the opportunity to 'officially' acknowledge and appreciate all the love and care my dad has showered on my brother and me over the last 23 years.

By the way, I would like to share with you a little conversation I had with my dad. I tried calling him in the afternoon of Father's Day (15/6) but he wasn't in. So, I called him again late at night. As I wished him 'Happy Father's Day', he quickly told me that his Father's Day was actually the day before. Being very puzzled, I asked him how was that so. He promptly added, "When you were born, that was when I became a father." My birthday was on 14/6. I was very touched by his words. Words so simple and true yet so profound, coming from the man who had a hand in giving me life 23 years ago and who will always be very much a part of me.

Indeed it was a weekend to remember for me being my birthday and Father's Day. I had a wonderful time with close friends and with nature (the test-hike up Penang Hill was really enjoyable). Until next time, take care and God bless.

Yours truly,
Bart