BIRTHDAY CARD

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Uncle Austin,

I will give you a surprise tmr.. come to the blog tmr..

For the card, there was actually a bigger one but I tot maybe Auntie Linda's suitcase cannot fit so I got the 'MEDIUM' sized one..hahaha


Think that machine picks up litter on the ground.. and hey you took the photo on cadence birthday..

love, Connie

By  Anonymous, at August 31, 2008 at 10:28 PM  

uncle austin,

where did u see the machine at anyway?it looks like a toy. is it a toy car or some cleaning thinging?

By  Anonymous, at September 1, 2008 at 11:24 PM  

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happy birthday uncle austin!...love, connie and cadence..

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Austin

Wow some german language which I wonder if anybody knows how to read or what it meant. Maybe Cheryl will understand. Anyway, hope you had a good break in Germany and had a good birthday!

Any prize if we guess it right? I guess the object in the picture is something like a vacuum that either sucks up garbage or insects?

Jackie

By  LOVED ONES, at September 1, 2008 at 8:57 PM  

Quite close but not really! It is an automatic lawn mower! It is very clever device.

The german language i learnt before going lah.. it means that is very delicious!

By  Anonymous, at September 1, 2008 at 10:57 PM  

hey no fair! i wanted to guess lawn mower but you gave away the answer before i got to it! anyway, the food sure looks droolworthy. i will have lots of fun in Germany and make the best of the trip, but at the same time miss everyone soooooo much.

(anyway it's pronounced zuper but spelt as super. and it's Deutschland not Deutscheland! later kena whacked by germans ah. hehe)

all that german stuff aside, i'm really glad that you got to share Auntie Linda and the girls' joy in Hong Kong. and i believe you've been taking real good care of them! you take care too yea.

Love,
Cher

By  Anonymous, at September 2, 2008 at 1:04 AM  

Cheryl,

at least i know you are alert re your german. I am sure you are going to have a great time in germany. Where will you be? Are u leaving tomorrow nite?

Austin

By  Anonymous, at September 2, 2008 at 4:15 PM  

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49th day since you left us

Dearest Bro

Today, we had lunch, BT, BB, Jo and I at IMM and BT reminded us that yesterday was the 49th day since you left. I felt a tug at my heart though I believe that you are in a better place than all of us, I actually have thoughts that I expressed to Jo, which must be frightening to her.

BB dreamnt that you , Dad and I were sitting under the tree and I was telling Jo that perhaps I may be the next to be called into God's mansion. It really makes me just want to do the needful.. So I said "I love you" to our sister BB this afternoon. I just don't want to miss out what I feel my heart to do. I want to let everyone in my family know that despite of misunderstanding, differences in opinion and a little friction here and there, I want everyone in my family to know including my dad and you who has gone on ahead of us, "I love each and every one of you dearly!" I just wish now that mum will humble herself and accept us into her life and let us all love and take care of her, like we have promised you.

Please talk to Jesus to help each and everyone of us here to know His truth, speak His truth and walk His truth and that we all can belong to one big family of God and have a great reunion with you and Dad in heaven.

I am very happy to see the picture that you and your wife have picked. It was a picture of a beautiful couple so in love. It warms my heart to know that you have loved and now being loved - despite not being with us here in person. We will always know that you are a faithful servant of God, loving husband and daddy, a filial son, a caring brother and an exemplary uncle!
I will always cherished the time we had together and I am still missing you!

Tomorrow, we are all gathering at the chalet and I sure hope that mum will join us.

Talk to you again.

Love, your angel

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Auntie Jackie,

Your job is not done here..you still need to do God's work.. you promised Uncle CH that you will help everyone reunite in Heaven..You still need to see your 3 little girls become mothers, they still need your advise on being mothers lei..I still need your advise on the best tupperware and kitchen wares and cooking lei..Look, you havent convert me yet (it surely will take a long long time) so dont say such things to frighten all of us.. Love you and cya tmr..

By  Anonymous, at August 29, 2008 at 1:56 AM  

Hi Jackie

For us who has eternal life will wish to be called home early to rest. You might not be the next one, cos in Karen's dream...there were also kids around...so let's not think who is next...cos no one knows. Let's not worry for things that are yet to happen.

Jackie, be strong. Stay alive and positive for your 'blessings' (3 precious jewels).

See you later. :)

Linda

By  LOVED ONES, at August 29, 2008 at 9:19 AM  

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Cadence 1st birthday

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Connie

I'm sure Uncle CH is glad to see that you have grown so much.

Uncle must be very thankful that you plan to let Cady takes photo with him every year. I'm sure when Cady grows up...you will share with her how much this uncle impact on your life and Cady will know that she has a wonderful mother who loves her so dearly.

Connie, as much as we as parents want to protect our kids from seeing unpleasant things happening...but in real life...we cannot stop things from happening but what we can do is to explain the our kids how they should handle and view situation like this. As much as I do not want my kids to lose their father...but I have no control over this...what I can do is with God's blessings...I explain to the kids in whatever way that God leads me. Many times, when Jolyn asked me about daddy, God gave me wisdom to talk to her and explained to her so that she can accept unpleasant situation in a positive way. It's not 'what we see' that matters us...it's 'what we think' that matters.

Be strong, think positive and we can turn things around.

Good job, connie.

Auntie Linda

By  LOVED ONES, at August 28, 2008 at 8:36 AM  

WEI I'M NOT A STRANGER HOR. i'm your CDD! though not your one and only CDD anymore. but i'm glad to share the honour with Cady! hahaha. MUACKS. i'm really happy that everything turned out so so lovely too. will always be here for you! (:

loads of love,
CDD

By  Anonymous, at August 29, 2008 at 11:13 AM  

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wishes for Austin Gu Gu

Hello people,

Have you all forgotten about the big card we were supposed to sign and give to Austin Gu Gu when Auntie Linda goes over to Hong Kong.

P l e a s s s s s e remember to remind me to bring it along on Friday so that we can all put out 'paw' prints on the card. Ok

Thanks.
Auntie Jackie

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Gong gong and Chye Hin GuGu

Thousands apologies guys,
I was on the blog today . As i was browsing through all the post, i came across this particular one mentioning about gong gong and chye hin gugu meeting one another. I realised i did not share this one with you all. (only with aunty jo and...........)

i was in this big garden with gong gong and chye hin gu gu. as usual, gugu always with the nieces and nephew doing someting at one corner. he was like playing and joking with the elder nieces and nephews. on the other side of the garden sat Gong Gong , under this very big tree that can give all of us shelter. He was giving out somethings to the younger grandchildren. he mistook rachel as baobao. and guess who was sitting next to him , helping him with the distribution? it's you, JACKIE! you must be very happy now, right? as for me , i woke up with tears in my eyes.
i do not know what does that mean? maybe he is scolding me for not being a good sister or maybe i did not vissit him for so long.
Sorry i did not share with you guys earlier, i only share it with aunty jo in the office.i don't remember the actual date, but is recently.
Everybody, i believe our chye hin gugu had already meet up with GongGong up there and are having their precious times. and i am relieve to say that Gong Gong is really up there. i once had a dream he was in between heaven and down there, but after this dream i am certain he is really up in the heaven, very happy, with chye hin gugu by his side and they can take care of each other.i really miss the memories of us staying at Block 4, 237-S. we were so young and always having great times playing near the park downstairs. That's where we had the "GREEN NOODLES"with lots of crunchy "BAH POH" on top of it.
REMEMBER, MY SISTERS !

I WISH THAT I COULD TURN BACK THE CLOCK.

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My dear sister,

Isn't it wonderful that both dad and bro are together? I am sure they are having a good time under the tree. You see the big tree shelters all of us, their loved ones and what a time, doing nothing but relaxing in the garden where flowers, trees, and every bit of nature God has created! No more work to do, just sitting and relaxing. Remember when Dad was at Clementi, most of our children will always remember him waiting at the stairs for them to come and then give out "fox" sweets?

Rejoice therefore, that our very loved ones are up in heaven, and someday we will all have a reunion.

Jackie

By  LOVED ONES, at August 27, 2008 at 8:02 PM  

aiyo auntie karennn you know what my mum told me after you told us about your dream this afternoon?
jo, maybe i'm next. AIYOOOOOOOOOO..sigh.

but personally, i believe why my mum's there is cos she was the one who helped bring uncle chyehin and kong kong to Christ, and so it's only right that she's there lending a helping hand :)

love jo

By  Anonymous, at August 28, 2008 at 7:57 PM  

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My mummy...................

Actually, even Friday is 1/2 day, i have to help my teacher in school from 2.30-5.30p.m.(estimated maybe can be till 6p.m.)

So maybe go the Challet late ...

Oh ya! mummy want to buy VERY very very the nice Chocolate eclairs will it be fine?

And....... Either one of us will pass the medicines , handiplasts to Joanna jie jie on that day as mummy bought it already!

So...................Cya Republicans!

Rachel Tay
27/08/08

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NO WORRIES!

JUST BE THERE!!!

FROM: AARON AKA DINOSAUR!!! =)

By  Anonymous, at August 27, 2008 at 5:02 PM  

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Praise God!

Just got news that Jo's uk visa has been approved. Praise God for another hurdle crossed. More to come Lord and I know that through the valleys in our life, you will bring us all to higher planes - the highest mountain - Mount Zion! Going to pick up this afternoon already ha ha ha!

Jackie

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Chalet

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i see my favourite ORH NEE! thank you :D i shall be missing it in germany. hmmm i shall learn how to cook it!

Love,
cher

By  Anonymous, at August 26, 2008 at 2:10 AM  

Ya man! I saw it too. My favourite Orh Nee! Though got to watch waistline, can make exception especially in celebration of our little prosperous princess's birthday and also not forgetting "techno techno" girl's as well. Thank you Auntie Linda for blessing us with a sumptious meal to come! See you all on Friday.

Jackie

By  LOVED ONES, at August 26, 2008 at 11:23 AM  

U're welcome. I straight away selected this item when I saw it in the dessert list. I know it's many ppl's favourite.

Auntie Linda

By  LOVED ONES, at August 26, 2008 at 12:57 PM  

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Selecting our wedding photo

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your wish shall be granted! (:

By  Anonymous, at August 26, 2008 at 2:09 AM  

Thank you, cher.

Auntie Linda

By  LOVED ONES, at August 26, 2008 at 7:55 AM  

Linda

The picture certainly speaks much of happy and wonderful moments shared by 2 persons so in love!

What a beautiful picture and of course it will look perfect on the marble niche especially as it has been chosen by yourselves!

We will certainly remember to fulfil both yours and CH's wishes.

Love, Jackie

By  LOVED ONES, at August 26, 2008 at 11:33 AM  

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thank you !

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hey Rach,

seems like you enjoyed yourself on saturday! really glad to know that. we shall play twister again in the chalet :D

Love,
Jie jie Cheryl

By  Anonymous, at August 26, 2008 at 11:31 AM  

Hi Rachel

Always a pleasure to have all of you over to my place. We are all a phone call away even if we cannot meet often. Of course, it will always be great for all of you cousins to get together to share and to love each other. Now that 2 jie jies are going away, the more we should keep updated especially through Zech Zech's blog.

Look forward to seeing all of you at the chalet this weekend. In the meantime, "whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is good and worthy, think about such things. Philippians 4:8. God bless all of you!

Love Auntie Jackie

By  LOVED ONES, at August 26, 2008 at 11:49 AM  

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Finally but not enough

My dearest bro,

This morning I saw you sitting in your living room. You look very much the same, your plump self. It was pretty rowdy with kids running around. You and I were sitting down when Jaslin came running towards me. She allowed me to smell her little baby head and I exclaim that it really smell good. She told me she had taken her shower. I told her wah! so early you wake up and bathe already. She was so happy and dance away. Then came Jolyn, also wanting me to smell her head. She too smelled good. You then asked me if I was going to Orchard Road after 1 plus, to which I said no and asked you why. You told me that you thought my mother in law lives there and you mentioned something like block 158. It puzzled me and just then I was awoken by some thing that was bothering me. - Sigh -........
I wished we could continue with our conversation. Perhaps tonight? Bro, I wish I could call and share with you like I used to so you can encourage me in my down moments. Missing you!

Your angel

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By  Anonymous, at August 21, 2008 at 11:24 PM  

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heys im jealous alrights???? no one congrats me for getting full marks for my common test. hahas. but i didnt tell you all from the start so cant blame you people. hahas. im happy. even thought the rest of my subjects didnt turn out well, but i believe i can continue to work harder. getting full marks was the happiest thing i had. i wish gugu was here and will congratulate me. the previous time i was suppose to show him my progress report that i pass all my subjects. now. i want to show him that i did not only pass but with flying colours. i know you will be proud of me. and i also can guess that no one will expect me to get full marks? i want gugu to be proud of me. i promise him i will study hard and i know thats his wish for all of us so i will. and i also know we all cousins will. so don worry gugu. rest in peace!!! I MISSES YOU AND LOVES YOU PLENTY! [:

BAO WAS HERE[:

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Dear Bao2

My heartiest congrats to you. Dont think that your effort went unnoticed, most important you have done your best and at the end of it you've done yourself proud. Of course, am sure your parents are also very proud so are all of us. I sure can see a smile on gugu's face for your success cos he really do care for you! Keep it up and auntie Jackie is very proud of you!

God bless!

By  LOVED ONES, at August 21, 2008 at 9:35 PM  

Hi Bao,

Am so proud of u and Jie Jie. I am sure GuGu is very happy knowing that u guys had love him so much like how he had loved u guys. He had always worri for u and Jie Jie's study and being. Am happy that u had grown and am sure that you will do better next time.
Keep it up!!!!!!

By  Anonymous, at August 21, 2008 at 9:41 PM  

Bao Bao,

I am really so proud of you and Alyssa. Not only did you guys proved you can do it, you fulfil your promise to gugu and showed how much you love Gugu! It proves that with sheer determination, nothing is impossible!!! Gugu's efforts & love was not in vain!

P.s. am sure all my cousins are briliant kids! We play hard but work hard as well!!!

Hey, I also want to have a house next to all of you leh...can?

Lve, Connie Jie Jie

By  Anonymous, at August 21, 2008 at 11:23 PM  

Baobao

Congrats!!! Well done. I'm sure gugu is very proud of you and Alyssa. Good job...I'm sure gugu is smiling and saying 'I know they can do it.'

Auntie Linda

By  LOVED ONES, at August 22, 2008 at 8:04 AM  

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I PASSED MY LCCI EXAMINATIONS WITH DISTINCTION!

i'm sure gugu's proud of me. now, i need to work extra harder for my A levels, so gugu won't worry about me anymore.

yest, KPMG came to my school for a talk and mentioned about ACCA-KPMG scholarship for A-level students. it's a 3 year course and after that, guaduates can work at KPMG. but of cos, A level grades must be good first. the scholarship can be taken full-time or part-time. i'll probably want to consider it. SO, i must first get my grades.

i'll cont'd to work hard, and gugu must be my motivator!
(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:

-alyssa

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Alyssa

CONGRATS!!! Well done...good job...keep up the good work!! Sure gugu is proud of u. Hi-5

Auntie Linda

By  LOVED ONES, at August 21, 2008 at 4:17 PM  

Dear Alyssa

Wow! well done and keep on keeping up with the good work. With gugu in your heart as your motivator and as you remember his love for you, surely you can and will do very very well.

I certainly look forward to you being a scholar with KPMG, a much reputable company.

Dont forget you still need to build the houses you and your kor kor and your cousins talked about so that your mum and us aunties can live side by side and enjoy our sunset years!

I pray that God will guide you and grant you favour in your exams to come!

Cheers, Auntie Jackie

By  LOVED ONES, at August 21, 2008 at 9:42 PM  

Well Done Alyssa,

I so proud of you leh. Remember at the begining of this year when u mention that your teacher ask u to take this test? when Gugu called me, i told him and he was very happy and insisted that you must try. See, you made Gu Gu so proud now. Gugu had always loves you alot. Remember those time when he send and fetch from school? He was so worry that you may go astray. Now he don't have to worry any more because you had shown that you had grown to a sensible girl.
Mei, keep it up and always remember that up there GuGu is watching.

By  Anonymous, at August 21, 2008 at 9:56 PM  

Hei Mei,

Great job! We are so proud of you! And you have done Gugu so proud!!! I am sure he is all smiles now!! While I am all tears now, thinking how he will be smiling..Gugu has moltivated alot of people.. He is such a great man! Keep up the good work dear! Your younger cousins look up to you ! Set your goals and go for it!

Love, Connie Jie jie

By  Anonymous, at August 21, 2008 at 11:16 PM  

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Nice........

Wow! Such a nice card you received! Sorri never go your b'dae but......
I WILL SEE U THIS SATURDAY (for cady's b'dae)!!!! Another ........haiz ........ i on that day got party at a'bout 4pm......How?HOW?HOW???? never mind... Seeeeee how 1sssttttt ok ? or anyone give me some Suggestions

Buaiiizzz
People of 'REPUBLICS'
Rachel

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Rachel,

I think you guys should come more ofter lor. Remember to join us next sat at the east coast chalet hor. We will be celebrating Jaslyn b'day. If possible u guys can stay over. Before Cheryl & Joanna Jie Jie leave for overseas. OK????

By  Anonymous, at August 20, 2008 at 9:28 PM  

Rachel Dear,

Ya, must meet up more often ok? After cady party at East Coast, we will have another round at Auntie Jackie's house from 4pm till .... LATE!.. So come back after your 4pm party lor and hang out with your cousins!! Cya!

Love, Connie jie jie

By  Anonymous, at August 20, 2008 at 10:48 PM  

hey rach,

YEA come to Auntie Jackie's place after your party! we'll wait for you (: and remember to come for our east coast chalet too okay. i'll be leaving on the wednesday after that! come hang out with us more frequently. we miss you guys!

Love,
Cheryl jie jie

By  Anonymous, at August 21, 2008 at 12:47 AM  

Dear Rachel

Sounds like you are a busy girl. Have 2 invitations in a day? Well I hope you can still join your cousins to have a good time at gugu's place.

Hows Rebekah? how come never see her on the blog? Please tell her to relax on her exams ok? Tell her gugu Jackie say hello.

God bless!

By  LOVED ONES, at August 21, 2008 at 10:27 PM  

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Cadence looking up at you!

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To the proud mummy of Cady,

Cady looks so adorable and grown! You know how I wish I have that pair of wings too. May I borrow them so I can look more like an angel - like what Uncle CH will proudly refer me when he shares his testimony.

Look up cady and fly high......

Grand aunt Jackie

By  LOVED ONES, at August 21, 2008 at 10:20 PM  

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My first birthday with the Tay Family but without you

Uncle Chye Hin,






Yesterday the cousins and the aunties celebrated my birthday with my fave Oreo Cheese Cake. Your princesses even drew my their own personalise birthday cards.. All their gestures melted my heart but i cried..Because the cousins printed a birthday 'card' that had my fave photo of us at your birthday and you carrying 1 day old Cady... that instance I just cried seeing you. Because this is the first birthday in 10 years that I celebrated with the TAY family but you are not there with us physically. Your princess Jolyn even said that you asked her to wish me 'Happy Birthday'.. that night, I hope i really could see you in my dreams to wish my happy birthday..



I will always remember you said ' Remember me' when I left your house after celebrating your birthday on Mothers' Day. This birthday is a very weird one, its pretty extreme and intense. its extremely touching and happy for me because even though I wasnt around for almost 10 years, the family bonded is still there and even stronger now but its extremely sad for me not to be able to celebrate with Uncle Austin and especially YOU!.. I miss you so much.. I am a year older meaning I should be another year wiser..Well, I learnt alot this year especially the past months and I know your graciousness and selflessness will be the biggest lesson I have learnt! There are too many stories and too many kinds of people out there, its scary.. All i know now is I have to remain dedicated to raise up my child well. Doesnt matter if others think otherwise about my way.. As long as I feel its the best for her and I did my best, the rest is up to her.. Today Cady 'cruise' to the side table and pick up the handset then started pressing some buttons on the phone.. then cutely, she placed the handset next to her ears and talked!!!! I hope she could dial and speak to you!



P.S. I think even my maid thinks I am weird smelling your clothes..hee.. Love you!!! Oh ya, time to lose the weight on my tummy man... its getting too prosperous!!




Uncle Austin,

Here is the picture of your fave food. Its also Uncle Chye Hin and my fave food. I am so grateful to Auntie Jackie and Jo for arranging Grandma to cook this on the day the celebrate my birthday.. I even wanted to ta-bao some back for supper but it was empty already! Maybe I should start learning these dishes from Grandma soon...Anyway , here's what you missed!!!!!!!!

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Connie Dear

Very blessed birthday to you! Really glad that you appreciated the simple "poor man's" food prepared but thats what makes us the Tay family very special! I am sure we are all not only bonded by food only our family can appreciate (like liam kuey) but also in one spirit!

Cheer up about your prosperity. Not many can prosper like you okay......ha ha ha!

Aunt Jackie

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Finally, my turn

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When ur younger princess arrived_03-09-2004

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When ur Elder Princess arrived_26-10-2001

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Some more pictures from Bangkok

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Dear Chye Hin gugu,

I'm doing a 10k competitive run for you tomorrow. Please be there to cheer me on! :D

Looking forward to seeing you there,
With loads of love,
Cher

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Hello... sorry have been busy with work. Very tempting with all the food.. but those who know me well, would know that there is one food that is not yet featured in this blog... I tried to look for the picture but to no avail!

Been busy and frustrated with work at the moment as most things do not seem to go the way I wanted. I actually wrote a curt email yesterday to an annoying colleague. She really make my day as I was fuming mad by what she said. It did not help that I was already very bogged down with other work. I went around my business feeling so angry..... but somehow a voice told me...let it go...let all the anger go...

I felt as if Chye Hin was telling me....don't let that bring you down... you are above it all.. don't despair... things will change soon and you will see the fruits of your labour. I know that would be exactly what you would say.... i have been too busy to stop and listen... thank you for slowing me down and letting me hear....

Chye Hin, in my job I observe people alot but not myself. I thought alot about how you will handle all these and somehow waking up this morning, I felt very comforted. Is this your special way of teaching me? I know that despite the fact you are not here physically you are in your own special way looking over us. Thank you, brother.

Austin

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No worries brother, Chye Hin is around u mah!Try to relax,Don't overwork.Hope u can come back as soon as possible then we can have a big reunion again.
u said abt the dish, is it "GREEN NOODLES'?
Let me noe c if i can find,or maybe i cook lor.

Karen

By  LOVED ONES, at August 14, 2008 at 9:22 PM  

ooooh. QEE MEE! that's one of uncle chye hin's favourites! yea it's important to slow things down and not get carried away by the difficulties in life. i'm glad chye hin gugu spoke to you, gugu (: i miss you! take care. enjoy yourself in germany!

love,
Cher

By  Anonymous, at August 14, 2008 at 11:53 PM  

Austin

Despite of whatever you are going through, know that this world is made up of different breeds and often times, it is through all these imperfect people and circumstances that we can see a more positive side in what we can do. Don't get angry cos it will slow you down and give you more wrinkles! Instead, look away from them and know that above all, keeping cool and peaceful within yourself is your victory!

Love, Jackie

By  LOVED ONES, at August 16, 2008 at 1:09 AM  

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Uncle Austin,

Didnt see your post for since Friday.. How are you? You busy? Speak to us soon..
Anyway, as much as I want you to come back for many many reasons, I guess its only fair to think from your point of view. Because we love you so much, we will give you time la.. We dont want you to be sad.. You want you to be happy so when the time is right, I know you will be back home with us. Maybe there is something else that has been planned for you.. I know Uncle CH and gong gong will look after you in Hong Kong but do post regularly so the cousins know you are safe..(dont just talk to the aunties la...the cousins also miss you mah..) .. Muaks


Uncle Chye Hin, miss you more & more! Thanks for looking over Cady and the positivity energy you give me whenever I think of you! Trying very hard not to think about how you look those last days but your handsome prosperous face! So proud to be your niece! And you have given me lots of moltivation to do what i have to do and I love you so dearly for that! Our family has never been closer and I am so happy I can now be a big jie jie to my beautiful cousins, my 3 super cute sisters and an extra helper & niece to my 'forever young' 4 aunties and Austin. Most importantly, to be able to make you proud of me!

Love, Connie

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Some old pictures (Sep 2004)

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i remember these photos!!! i printed them out. they were taken 4 years ago. (: we look so happy with gugu!

cher

By  Anonymous, at August 12, 2008 at 11:45 PM  

Surely can recognise all the dinosurs in black with the ever cheerful looking gugu. But who is that little girl in orange?

Auntie Jackie

By  LOVED ONES, at August 16, 2008 at 12:56 AM  

Hi Jackie

The little girl in orange is Jolyn Tay..hehe

Linda

By  LOVED ONES, at August 17, 2008 at 11:23 AM  

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plans

PEOPLE OF THE REPUBLIC.
LET'S SAVE MONEY TO FLY UP IN ONE OF THOSE CHEAPO AIRLINES TO HONG KONG.
AND DRAG AUSTIN GUGU BACK JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS. THEN JO WON'T HAVE AN EXCUSE NOT WANTING TO COME BACK. MUAHAHAHA.
AND MAKE HIM STAY, SO CHERYL JIE JIE CAN COME BACK TO SEE HIM.(:

sorry for this random post but yes i do want you to come back. gugu come la come back la.
don't like that leh...

love,felly

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Hi Rachel Jiejie

Thank you. Okie, I'll get ready an autograph book to get those disney characters to sign.

Jolyn

By  LOVED ONES, at August 11, 2008 at 6:57 PM  

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Dear Bro

You can see from the pictures - amazing - all the different faces, different characters, different sizes and shapes coming together and it formed a happy family - your favourite family, the one you love and are proud of!

Linda is very right, there is one missing from this occasion - our mum! CH, I am sure that you will also be very pleased if mum is with us in this gathering as she is after the head of this family.

I have always thought that mum is a very tough person and she is able to take it in her stride but somehow deep in me, I know that its most tough for her. Being your mum, the one who bore you and give birth to you. Loosing you must have been like removing a big part of her. I know because I am a mum myself and I can never imagine loosing one of my loved ones, the one I bore!

Mum must have been grieving in her own silent way and hurting inside that we around her may fail to see and feel like her. She appears to be in denial about everything that had happened to you that sometimes she does not know how to feel and express herself to us. We have not seen her for some weeks after you left but have talked to her on the phone though.

Today, Jo and Felly went to movies with Ah mah (the 12 lotus) and thereafter we brought her out for dinner with Connie as well. She is still very quiet and quite expressionless but we know we have to give her time.

Bro, we have all promised you that we will all take care of mum and also each other and surely we will be able to do so with our closely knitted and united family. Handling mum at this vulnerable time will need us to be more patient and forgiving towards her especially when she may express things that we do not understand.

Often I see a very patient and filial you taking care and loving mum in your very own way and I hope that we can all take on what you have left off and continue with the good work. I know that our Abba will surely help us and guide us in honoring our mum and taking care of her on your behalf.

Rest well my dear bro and know that your family keeps you dearly in our memories and will continue to keep up the one family spirit until we meet again!

Love, Jackiie

By  LOVED ONES, at August 16, 2008 at 12:52 AM  

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Pure bliss.

I have to admit it's been really quite some time since I've logged in and posted. Have been busy settling all the nitty-gritty for my Germany exchange. I have been talking to jo about our overseas studies; I guess we both feel the same way - thrilled to pursue our dreams, yet at the same time aware that we'll miss our very lovely family sooooooooooooooo much (we were pondering over whether you guys will miss us or not and we certainly hope y'all would!).

We had an awesome gathering today, Chye Hin gugu! Almost everyone was present at Aunt Jackie's, even Auntie Mei Hang, Ro, Rach and Rebekah. You should know, since I know you were there with us too (: I had the most wonderful time chilling out with everyone. We took another all-cousins photo and it was tremendous fun trying to get ourselves squeezed into a single frame! It was the first time (if I’m not wrong) we watched the ndp together and it was indubitably the merriest ndp-watching experience I’ve ever had. Ro and Jaslyn were role-playing as contingent members and attempting to be all so prim and proper and stern as they await the president’s inspection. Mei mei even sucked in her tummy. Absolutely adorable!

Before your three girlfriends left us, I learnt from Auntie Linda that she intentionally planned to return from Hong Kong and touch down in Singapore by 2 Sept so that they could send me off on 3 Sept. I was pleasantly surprised and so overwhelmed with joy, I was at a loss of words. I had thought that I wouldn’t be able to see them right before I leave for Germany and had to be contented with bidding farewell in advance, before they leave for HK.
Thank you Auntie Linda, I am truly moved by this gesture. Thank you so much.

I’ll be down at your place soon – like I’ve promised Jolyn – to babysit Jo and Jas like I did the other time. I’d bathe them and we’ll sing JIN JIA HO at the top of our lungs in the bathroom like we always do (Wenhui laughs everytime we do that)! I’ll get them looking all pretty and ready for school and we’ll have tons of fun playing our little games and walking mei mei to school and taking lots of photos. I'll do all I can to love and guide them, gugu.

Auntie Mei Hang gave mummy and I a lift home (they stayed till 10+ pm with us! so happy!). Reb, Rach, Ro and I sat together and were chatting away about my Germany trip, Spongebob episodes, ice cream, and lots of random stuff. You know what, gugu? Previously, I never thought I would and could be doing that with them. I never thought I could be this close to them. They used to not even remember my name! I’ve always believed that your passing on has gelled the family together and made us a unified body even more than before. I felt that most strongly the last time at your funeral, and now, at today’s gathering.

I feel truly blessed. I recall that in some of the lowest times in my life, it was my love for and the love I’ve received from this family that pulled me together and kept me sane. And you played a significant role in contributing to all that affection, gugu.
YOU’RE MY HERO (:

Cher is a really really really really really really happy girl. There’s another incident that occurred today that has added on to my joy, but that’s another story for another day. Good night my Lovelies.

Truckloads of love,
Cher

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Cher, you keeping us in suspense just like watching TV serial ah? Wats the other incident? hee..

Love, Connie jie jie

By  Anonymous, at August 10, 2008 at 11:25 AM  

oi cher

i'll miss your fats..or whatever fat you even have *muffles*incertainareas*cough*chest*cough*

you better take care in germany and not get drunk.
maybe. maybe i will visit you, depends on whether i have project and won't come back for christmas!

luv jo

By  Anonymous, at August 10, 2008 at 9:48 PM  

You both better try come back for christmas.. otherwise no fun w/o you..and no presents... hahaha..

By  Anonymous, at August 10, 2008 at 10:28 PM  

Hi Cher

Surely, everyone is in our thoughts. I believe if CH gugu is here, he will surely make sure that we come back to see u off at the airport.

We will surely miss u and jo very much. We will post our concern, our feelings etc on this blog so that u and jo will get to see. This blog is for all of us...not jux CH gugu.

U both take good care of urself...will keep u both in our prayers.

Auntie Linda

By  LOVED ONES, at August 10, 2008 at 11:02 PM  

Jo: we'll have a competition. please note down your exact fat percentage now. when we return from germany and uk, we'll go back to godpa's office to check how much each of our numbers have soared. haha. german sausages/cheese/beer VS whatever-UK-food-there-is! we shall compare bp figures too. (i reckon getting fatter and unhealthier is the only way to make the aunties think we're not all weak and dying. oh the ironyyyyy) mwahaha. OI i'll miss you too. i'll try my best to visit you! by the way, if you think my fats are *muffles*incertainareas*cough*chest*cough* and you'll miss my fats... haiyo you SICKO.

CDD: ah... i wouldn't be back for christmas! but you could look forward to CNY with me. and i'll be back just in time for you to celebrate my bday with me! hurhur. (it's, ahem, 12 jan, by the way.)

Auntie Linda: yea, uncle chye hin will definitely do that. and this time, it'll be the same! he'll be there too, and he'll be looking after jo and i while we're overseas. and of course, this blog shall be our point of contact always. i'll keep all of you in my prayers too (:

Love,
Cher

By  Anonymous, at August 11, 2008 at 12:38 AM  

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The Making of The Republicans' Liam Kueh...
Filmed in hope to make our Uncle Austin come home..

can you smell it???

First class setting for you..tempting?

Main dish drool factor 99%!!! No butter or bread for us, its KONG BA BAO!

The traditional Grandma soup!! And dessert is Green Bean Soup!

errrr.. Also available Bedok Soon Kueh, Katong Laksa, Otah, Nasi Lemak & Longans....ALL GONE WITHIN ONE AFTERNOON....

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Raymond Tay,

My tears dropped when I saw your blog. Reading the messages from your wife, I can feel that she really loves you very much.

I love the christian songs posted by your sister. Thks to her very much.

Very glad to see that you have a very strong tie between your family members.

You will always be remembered by our group of friends (Ex-SSH), Ann, Raymond Seetoh, Dorothy, Linda howe, Irene Tan, Betty, Jean, Vincent, Li Chin, Ching Ching, BT Ong, Jason etc......

Jac

By  Anonymous, at August 10, 2008 at 1:24 AM  

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