The Duo

Today is truly special.

It's Mother's Day.

It's Emily's first birthday.

The duo do have quiet moments like this.

They are 4 generations apart by God's grace. Great grandma smiles down at the little one just as if it was Grace when she was then a baby like Emily.

To my mother I have this to say:

A lady of great tenacity

She fought the battle after a fall 

Day by day she endured the pains

Her back she had to mend.

She is determined to be back on her feet

Against all odds she went forth

Doctors are amazed at her positive outlook

Nothing would compel her to concede to defeat.

Mother even in her lowest moments

Never failed to declare that she would be well

As she looks forward to a full recovery

When she can enjoy normalcy again.

Today we want to praise God

For indeed her daily communion with Him

Has given her the inner strength to trust

And believe all is going to be well.

Thank you dear Por Por

For showing us that steely grit

That indeed the battle can be won

In God's good timing

In her nineties

Por Por is still gung ho about life

Her loved ones are grateful

That she has done a good job

May the Good Lord ever be with you and bless you with many more years to come. A devoted mother, she still covers her generations of offspring with prayers each day and every one of them she remembers lovingly by name.

Thank you dear God for her.

To my grand daughter Emily, I have this to say:

Precious one,

You have brought much joy to us

Your grandfather is mesmerized by you

Work he puts aside for you.

Pray you will bloom 

Into that fair lady

Approved and favoured by God

Bringing joy to all

May you have a heart for others

Walk in God's ways

Not forgetting to ask him for leading

The roads you have to tread

Happy first birthday.

Emily at birth.

Grandpa dotes on her tirelessly.

Her first sit ups.

 Her first solids.

 Her poses.

Celebrating her first birthday in Italy.

She is now 1!

Happy Birthday girl.

What a day.