Above all else

The song whose lyrics are referenced in the Chinese New Year blog post below.  I like :)

Chinese New Year is coming up!  Chinese New Year is about family, and a new year and new beginnings.  So as I'm sitting here, I'm thinking about my Pa.  I didn't ask his permission to write about him - so, sorry Pa :P My Pa is pretty awesome.  His basic qualifications are those of the "O" levels, though much later on in life, he went on to get some professional logistics qualifications.  But the fact of the matter is, he never really had the chance at education that many of us have today.  He grew up in a family with so many siblings, I have literally lost count (we're not talking 6-7.  More than double that!), and most of the time I can't figure out if someone is my aunt, cousin or niece! In terms of stature, my Dad's certainly not the biggest - but in character, he is larger than life!  I suppose that's what was needed to cope and survive.  I have often thought to myself that he is the personification of 打不死!  No obstacle was e...

It has been said that we can do no great things, only small things with great love. At home, we diligently wash the dishes, do the laundry and clear the trash.  We ask our spouses how their day went, patiently hear our respective frustrations, and lovingly encourage each other.  We help our children with their homework, model for them love, patience and thankfulness, and play endless board games with them.  We pray together when we are burdened, worried or tired, and give thanks for big and little victories, celebrations and milestones. At work, we faithfully check our emails, hold meetings and give and take instructions.  We make a genuine effort to hear our colleagues' and customers' needs and concerns.  We help each other to learn and get things done.  Sometimes, but not often enough, we become friends.  We cheer each other on in our achievements, lend an ear to each other's troubles, and pray for each other's needs. Few people see us do t...