To All The Great People

Last year, my dad bought a silk blanket for my wife and me. It costs about $800. I was very shocked. My dad had been a very thrifty man and he would spend frugally in order to support the family. He was always thinking of how to save up money for our education and future. Thus it was a total surprise when he spent that amount of money on a blanket. He told us that the blanket was made of great quality silk and that it would be able to keep us from the cold weather during December period. It was very sweet of him to show his love and affection for us. Dad never says he loves us but his actions are always catered to his children.

Recently, my mum had bought a new set of pots as a gift for my wife and me. It costs about S$2500. I had never known that it would cost so expensive to buy a set of metal pots until now. And to add on to my surprise, I did not know that my mum was willing to spend that amount of money. She wanted us to eat healthily at home, rather than eating outside so often, and thus the cost was of no concern to her.

Yesterday, my wife and I went home to have dinner with my parents. It was a sumptuous meal of pizza, double boiled chicken, mixed vegetables and egg tarts as desert. I had not had any home cooked food for some time. It was fantastic! I ate till I was bloated. After the dinner, my sisters asked my wife and me into their music studio. I wonder what was it for. Later, I found out. Research has shown that classical music has got a pacifying effect on babies. So my sisters, without hesitation, lent us their best collection to us, so that we can play it for our little baby, due to be delivered in February.

As their child and brother, I am guilty of not showing enough love to them. I have been busy with work in the past and now also. Their actions make me feel loved and I feel sorry for them for having such a heartless child and brother.

Dad, Mum, SS and SY, thanks for everything and I love you!!!