A Tribute to Daddy, Poon Sheng Khim
A good looking young man
2nd honeymoon to China (1994)
Sis's big day
Celebrating Mother's day (2002)
Celebrating Dad's bdae (2004)
Dad is a chinese man who started out as a businessman. Met his wife in an arranged marriage and had wonderful 4 children. Business went burst and make a change in his career as a bus driver. Care for the children though he will not communicate feelings to each of them.
He NEVER beat anyone of his children and believes his angry tone is good enough to stop us from being naughty. It works!
He brought Vincent to a funfair and spent quality time with his elder son 1-1 when brother is just in his teens.
Dad waited in a dark living room for his 3rd child, Jasmine, because she had a very late campfire event when she was just 14. When dad saw her reached home safely, he went straight to the room and sleep.
He worked 12 hours shift work as a bus driver and take no leave. He see us through tertiary education and didn't pressure anyone of us in academic. That's his style of raising kids and it works for us. I enjoy so much in my childhood because my parent don't set too high expectation. You gives room for us to explore and make mistakes. So I can play and explore and play and explore. ha!
Dad travelled with mom to China and Bangkok after he retired. Maybe this is 2nd honeymoon. <3
Dad seldom share his feeling with us but I knew he is very sad when grandma passed away in 1996.
Dad is not a quarrelsome man but when he is angry, we know he is really angry. So we know we won't mess up with him. He is a man who loves his family.
I learnt abt being responsiblity from dad's life. To be responsible over our lives and be responsible for our loved ones. You takes care of grandma, mom and us. Thank you for all you have done for us and I will treasure and remember your care and concern. Thanks Dad and you will always in our hearts and thoughts!
We Love You Daddy! I will see you soon!
Dust to Dust
Time flies as dad has passed on for about 2 weeks. I felt it was just yesterday at his sick bed looking at him catching his last breath and then exhale his last. I was comforted that I was with him at his last of last stage and God granted my wish.
2 weeks ago, many things that went through my mind and emotion welled up in me. I should be glad that he is free from suffering and going to Jesus in heaven and I will meet him soon. Yet on the other hand, I was sad that he really leave the family and the world. Tears kept flowing like rushing sea. I knew what sleepless night was. Memories how he worked hard for the family, cared for me and my siblings in his quiet and chinese man ways kept me awake. Thank you Dad for raising us up and your input and contribution will be in us forever. <3 You!
Thanks to God and all my friends who supported me for the past 2 weeks. I knew I'm going to meet dad soon (though he didn't have a Christian wake but it will be his faith that will lead him to Christ).
Last week was surreal because I got to slow down to think and rest. When I saw my dad's ashes and bones at the cremation center, this verse filled my entire mind,
"Since from it you were taken; for dust you are and to dust you will return."Dad's death has slowed me down and asking myself what really matters to me. Jesus' life showed me what really matters and what really last. This is something I heard, discussed and preached before. However, as I reflects, I was taken to a whole new level.
What matters the most : His relationship with me and People he loves. Luke 10:27This 2 last forever and for eternity. It's nothing new but God used dad's death and bring me to a place and moment where he showed me His heart - what really matters to Him and what will really last.
My relationship with Jesus and People he has created - my family, friends, colleagues, neighbours, church, people I know and people I don't know.
In 40-50 years later, dust am formed, dust I will go. What matters will be how I live my life on this earth. Am I growing and thriving as a believer and shine His glory? Have I impacted my family, friends, neighbours, church, people who are far from God? Have I influence and love all that God has placed in my life? Have I live a maximised life?
Well, I can't say I have did and done it. I think there are so much room and potential to develop in. But now, when I ask me and look at my priority, what matters really?
My answer will be Jesus and People!
A good looking young man
2nd honeymoon to China (1994)
Sis's big day
Celebrating Mother's day (2002)
Celebrating Dad's bdae (2004)
