While I am happy for him, that he can finally be with his family; I am sad at the same time. I will be all alone here. No one to accompany me to the movies, I will be having dinner alone. When I first got here my wife told me to take care of him, but it turn out he was looking out and taking care of me. Well he certainly had grown up. We were so worried about him, having gone through some trying times with him, but he turn out ok. Of course there were times when he is just like a kid. He will wait for me to "taupow"(packed) food for him, even though the shop is just near by to where we stayed. Everyday he would text me to prepare breakfast and tea for him. His office is just opposite mine. Two half boiled eggs is a must for him during breakfast and tea break.He was staying at the company's bungalow,but when I got the job here the company rented a single terrace house for me and so my son moved in with me. Now his room is empty.
I remember the good times we had when he was with me. Some of the things we did together, apart from watching movies was wall climbing,outdoor activity like hiking and oh yes he followed me to some shooting events as well. All the best to you son on your new job. I shall always cherish the moments we had while you were here.
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| Reuben, with his family |
Johnnie, initially it may be hard to cope, to lose a good companion. But I guess every parent wants the best for their children. You can always plan a visit to see your family or vise versa :)
ReplyDeleteAnd keep yourself occupied with activities - hiking, rock climbing and photography. Take care!
Thanks Yvonne for the comforting words. It meant alot to me. Yeah Im trying to find a job back home. Travelling is very tiring too.
ReplyDeleteI like the George Harrison's song,'If you love somebody,hehe, set them free" I can understand how you feel but then again,like you said, he'd grown up to be a fine young man and indeed he had.
ReplyDeleteNo worries,now technology is so canggih already,,, can keep in touch 24/7 lah,,,,ada hati apa pun boleh jadi one
Take care bro and you know what to do,don't you?
Eugene,
Deletethanks bro. I will be going back this week end and next week end. My youngest son will be getting married, meaning Im getting older. lol
It is good to know that you and your son are in such good bonding relationship. Change is always constant. I know you will be fine very soon, as you still have a bunch of good hiking buddies.
ReplyDeletesheohYan,
ReplyDeleteFriends can only be with you for a while. After that they will go back to their home/loved ones,but family is different. They will always be with you right?
It is always hard to part ways, especially with our loved ones but it is that part of life that is inevitable. He is a big boy now, going out to chartered his own happiness, his own path and his future knowing fully well that you have done a great part in building the foundation .....Take care bro.....
ReplyDeleteThank you Bro, I know he is grown up and have to think of his family and future.In fact I was the one who keep on pushing him to get a job back home and to be with the family. Anyway the feeling is there when you missed someone and what more your closed ones.
ReplyDeleteHi Johnnie, you one great dad. And a great son too. It always reflects back to you the present of your past with him.
ReplyDeleteThe strong bond, father and son friendship. I too often reflect back on the times I went fishing with my boys when they very young, the shrills of delight catching their first haruan fish.
In him, there's always you.....a dad, a friend, his hero.
Best regards.
Lee.