4 February 2007 marks the end of the duties of our confinement nanny - Auntie Ah Kiok. She will be going back to Malaysia to prepare for the Chinese New Year in 2weeks time.In total, she spent about 27 days helping with Evan's confinement as well as with our baby No. 2. To both of us, we have enjoyed her presence, her sense of humour and her cooking. She was a nice auntie to have around and a good conversation companion. At night, it's quite enjoyable when the kids are asleep and we will watch Ch8 Highest Peak and Ch5 Amercian Idol.The most touching moment was when both my wife and auntie teared in each other arms, and with auntie's consistent reminder to Evan to take care of her health and eat right despite having to take care of the 2 kiddies. For a total stranger, this comments must have touched Evan's heart, especially when she needed it the most - the cheers and encouragement to spur her forward in her "hand-full" ministry of personally taking care of our children. Maybe she isn't after all a stranger to Evan, since auntie was a close family friend since Evan's grandmother's time. I guess the tears shed by both women were of those that they missed each other's campanionship, of laughing at Jedi's comical stunts, of Jedi calling her "Auntie" in his "ang-mo" accent, and many memorable moments.Auntie Ah Kio:Although you will probably never get to see this blog (she can't read & write, not to mention surf the net), but with our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation, we thank you for your love for our 2 kids, the care that she has given to my wife Evan, the little pieces of apples and guava for Pana-Dol my dog and the household chores and cooking that she undertake. We miss you and maybe if God permits we shall meet again..(maybe when Evan gets pregnant again!!!???!! oh no!! muah ha ha )In the meantime, we pray that God will touch your heart and life and that you will know Him in a personal way.For those of you out there:If you are "irritated" or annoyed by your inlaws, caregivers, babysitters, nannies, etc: just one comment: Be thankful for what help you have for your children - a little or a lot. Remember afterall, they are your children and your responsibilty. To those who wanna have children and REALLY taste the joy of parenthood: take care of your children yourself fulltime. A big sacrifice for most of us, but you will really see it for yourself. (Read Bringing Up Boys by James Dobson)Kudos to Auntie Ah Kiok!DAN
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