阿比-艾莉爸爸 成長歷奇

Stories about me, my family and my daughters, Abigail & Eliana.

Abigail Jackline--Father's joy. To Connie and me, Abigail is a wonderful blessing from God, our precious jewel. God blessed us with Abigail as Connie and I went through the journey of infertility.

Eliana Faith--God answers. God hears our cries and heals us not only emotionally, but He also gives us Eliana, a precious gift, as a sign of his faithfulness.

Thursday, July 16, 2009

Abby's Reality Show


Take a glimpse of what Abby Mommy was describing in her post about Abby's recent tantrum. (You can actually click on the photo to see it better.) I guess the reactions and looks shown on our faces speak louder than our words.
We surely need more wisdom and love to understand Abby.

Playwright--Abby
Cast--Villain: Abby
Supporting Cast--Protagonist: Abby Daddy, Abby Mommy; Antagonist: Grandma
Cinematographer: Grandpa
Plot--Protagonist: Promote healthy eating habits...but unsuccessful. ~_~

Facebook friends can click on this link to see the photo: http://ubaubaabbydaddy.blogspot.com/2009/07/abbys-reality-show.html

Friday, July 10, 2009

Showers of Blessings

This month God has poured to our family showers of blessings through our beloved friends and families around us. Many have sent us encouragement, and offering us support financially and in prayers. We even received a cheque from someone we've never met before, who read our blogs and being moved by God. We are so moved and encouraged that we know God is faithful. Here I want to give my special thanks to Rachel, Joyce & Ah Dee, Wing Chi and other APS buddies for your continual support, not to mention my beloved brother and sister-in-law, my parents and parents-in-law. You have blessed us in so many ways! ^_^ I'll continue to work hard as a faithful steward of God.

My summer intensive Greek course has started. Now week 2 is over and I'm glad that I survive. I find this course really wonderful as I can really focus in learning this language bit by bit (actually chunk by chunk in terms of materials being covered) The advantage of this intensive course is that it gives me the focus to learn the language with discipline. But we're being pushed to the limit by having quizzes everyday and an exam each week. I'm amazed how much I've learned now as I can start reading simple Greek sentenses. It's fun! But my rhythm has also been greatly affected and I'm finding a balance of work and rest now. I would go to bed by midnight and get up to study at around five o'clock in the morning. I find this the best time to read and study alone. Of course I'll get pretty tired during my class from 8:30-1:00, but I would also take a nap in the afternoon. I'm glad that most Fridays are off and that's why I can take a break to write this blog. ^_^ I pray that I can finish this course well.

THERE ARE TWO OTHER GREAT NEWS:
1) We received the letter from the immigration finally! And we're now entitled to apply for MSP (medical coverage for us) We'll be looking forward to hear from the MSP office about our application and we pray that Connie can give birth with the MSP coverage.

2) My parents are over in Vancouver from Toronto. I've longed for this long-lost moment to spend time with each other. I'm learning how to treat my parents well. (honestly, I've not been doing a great job...really need to keep learning and shaping)

I'm quite sleepy now...gotta head to the bed. Good nite ^_^

Wednesday, July 01, 2009

阿比的第一滴「血」 Abby's First Blood

阿比幾天前發生了一宗意外!看到阿比由眼角至嘴角都流下這記號,她「呀」的一聲把我嚇了一跳!原來是阿比吃雪糕時留下的,真不知她怎樣弄得這個樣子的!?我亦把握這個珍貴機會,連忙拿出相機為她拍照。我著她擺出不同的造型,阿比也做得唯肖唯妙!

估不到阿比的第一滴「血」事件昨晚竟再發生成阿比的第一「pat」血!今次同樣是因為吃雪糕引起;事緣昨晚我們正看電影「耶穌傳」的最後一幕--耶穌升天。當時畫面是耶穌第一身在天上向下面的門徒望,鏡頭緩緩的拉遠去,我舉手向阿比解釋耶穌升天,當我再望著電視畫面後不久便傳來阿比的大哭聲,在柔弱的燈光中我見到的是阿比整個面上都是「血」!我打了一頓,再望真些才明白這全是她的雪糕!在為她善後時,我想起她必定是當她手拿著碗子在模仿我舉手時拿不穩,然後滿碗雪糕便傾頭淋在她面上!滿臉是雪糕的景況你試過嗎?阿比想必是受不了那刺臉的凍氣以至驚哭起來。

當時阿比媽媽在弄飯,我再講述與她事發的過程也著她笑得破肚皮!

阿比,你真為我們帶來不少「驚喜」

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