Rose back to the Philippines

Our helper Rose went back to the Philhippines for good after completing 2 contracts with us. She made a wise decision to be and to take care of her children back in East Samar. We are all going to miss her as she is like a part of us whom we see from the moment we wake til the end of the day. She has seen Leonard grew up from 3+ to he is now 7 1/2 yo. She has contributed much into our family, we appreciate most of her honesty and trustworthiness.

George and Leonard drove her to KK today, also to check on the house. Rose took a boat to Temburong and met them there. All went well. Rose cried all the way. Back home we had a heavy heart, not of the work left but of the thoughts of not going to see her anymore. Sandra cried last night, she has this routine of hearing Auntie Rose slippers in the afternoon when she brings the clothes into the room after ironing and thats when the activities start for the evening.

Inter-school Competition

Our least expected princess has ventured into a totally different field. This morning, she asked if she should go for training as an athlete. I was not keen for her to be exposed to the harsh weather. Leonard said she will get a lot of vit D, thats cute. I was thinking more of the adverse effects of the sun!

Our girl who used to be bystander when it came to games and competition as she was very afraid of winning or losing, hence she rather not take part at all. She has now grown out of her fear and independently expound on her potential with her teacher's encouragement and assistance. We today managed to witness Sandra winning and proving her talent.
















Gold medal 4 x 100m girls won by Chung Hwa Middle School. Team members - Danica, Hidayah, .. & Sandra. There were happy smiles on everyone's face.

100m girls was also won by CHMS - Sandra.

Sprinter in the family

Sandra has been busy practising running with the school. She is doing 4 x 100m and 100m sprint. Surprisingly she can run fast. She had a few medals from various competitions and been on stage to receive her medals. Today is another big event at the Hassanal Bolkiah Stadium, Inter school competition.

She slept very early last nite to prepare herself and I almost forgot to wake her up this morning. Had a good chat with her just mother and daughter at breakfast. She was a bit scared but I believe all will go well for her.

The tree grew

This tree was given by Uncle Ong to Shelby when it was a little seedling, 8 - 9 mths ago. We have transferred it downstairs and look at how much it has grown, it has new life. Same thing happens to us in our life. When we are nurtured well and given a good environment to grow showered with the love of God and the love of one another, we can live life abundantly just like this tree

Leonard giving daddy a massage

Last Sunday, daddy felt very lazy and wanted to read then take an afternoon nap. Leonard was not tired and pestered daddy to go mountain climbing. He was disturbing daddy by rocking on his back indirectly giving daddy a massage. Shelby was playing piano in the background. In the end, we all went to Damuan Park for a walk instead of mountain climbing.

Alf's visit

Study at home 19 May 09, visitor Monica came from Lawas.

Flowers taken at Persiaran Damuan while bringing the children play at the park.

Dimsum at PhongMun 17 May 09 - Pauline, Alf, Steven, James and our family.

At Miri for the 'No Apologies' Workshop and lots of makan.

Over the last 1 month, we have been very blessed by Alf's visit to Brunei. No, no visit to Bakalalan this time but we all did go to Miri - us to the 'No Apologies' workshop while Alf caught up with his friend in Miri.

George also went to Lawas with Alf and stayed at the bible school for a night. He is keen to bring the children or the youth there one day. We had numerous makan as usual both at home and out.

Back to school

It has been two wks since school reopened. Sandra has been very busy practising for netball every night from 7 - 9pm. Luckily the school is so near by and we can send and pick her easily. The match was on yesterday and today, an inter-school competition. They emerged the 3rd position, not too bad.



Sandra also practised for track and field and she will be competing in KB in a couple of days time.