Bundle of Joy!

Wow! A bonus!!! That's a very, very good news!

Thank you. I bought a new pair of shoes to celebrate, haha!

New shoes!

My wife got a posting to this port town this Jan and she has been away since then. I have planned to relocate to her by Oct end. But she is unwilling at the moment as she believes that the sea climate will not be good for my arthritis. We have been discussing this for a few weeks now and maybe we would reach a conclusion this month end as this month she is having some long holidays for around 10 days and would be here.

Oh...would not a warmer climate be better for you? I think this needs a good research. It's good that she will be home for the holidays. At least you could spend some time together. In the last 5 or 6 years of my life, I have been living in a different city, away from my family and it's hard sometimes when you don't see them everyday. Thankfully, my brother is with me now and our mother comes every week because we have a business here. But, I still miss the people at home. Holidays are good news because I could always go home.

That is so right! And they're so innocent, too. When they look at you, your heart just melts. Oh! Awww, your wife is sweet! You know that she cares for you even when you're not around. Is that a temporary situation that she's in a different city? I hope it's not something permanent. I hope that you'd stay together. In my country, a lot of married couples live like you because some spouses go abroad to work. I feel that it's heartbreaking to leave someone you love. If it were up to me, I wish that all married couples stay together, all families stay together. In the later years of my teenhood, my mom worked in another city and we were too busy in our own lives and we neglected my youngest brother. He grew up very rebellious, and I feel guilty that we were not all there to guide him.

That's right. It's always a reason to celebrate. And so you couldn't count just how many "likes" her pictures garnered! Well, congratulations on your decision to start a family in the near future. But, yes, make sure that you have a permanent place to raise your future kids.

The birth of a child always give joy to a family and to the people around that family. And, they are so innocent and sweet that it just makes you feel so happy seeing them. They're always a joy to behold!

It's really hard at the start, but with much patience, hard work and a lot of prayers, you will make it there. It is good that you have your friend there with you. As to the homesickness, I think it will be better as you stay there longer. And, technology is so great now that there are so many ways you could stay in touch with your family here.

Wow, I am in awe! I admire women and people who have gone through cancer and survived or are in the process of surviving. It takes a lot of courage to be able to go through that! I have heard that my friend's cancer has reached stage four, but she seems hopeful that her treatments will still benefit her. With her determination and faith, it has given her the courage to fact this battle. I hope you continue to be free of that disease.

I hope so, too. I pray for her recovery. She is very young and is needed by a lot of people. And know that's where she draws her strength.

Well thanks very much, It was definately a rough road and I am just so happy to be here... Many blessing to your friend, she has to be a believer and alway be positive,,,Good luck to her...

I know how you feel! I'm crazy over my nieces, too! I have two official and one unofficial (hihihi... she is my sister-in-law's niece, but since her mom is abroad, she's living with her aunt. so, in effect, she's also my niece). And, when I go home to our hometown, I always have some gifts to spoil them with. I wish they would still go for a boy so I could have a nephew, but, I don't know if they still want to conceive, what with all prices rising.

That's right. Having a new born baby is such a happy event. I am just a friend, but I feel so excited. Now I can imagine that my happiness time 100x is how happy my friend feels. I hope that I can see her soon.

That is so right! It is so much fun playing with them. And looking at their eyes. When they look at you in all their innocence, you are reminded of carefree days, and you're inspired. Yes, I hope to see her soon.

Yes, that is one advantage of Facebook. I was not even aware of it, but I logged on early morning and she was there! All pink and pretty. Yes, I do hope I get to meet her soon. And, speaking of FB, I am updated of the lives of friends and relatives even if they're already living away or abroad. And the good thing is, you can find people there who you thought you won't see again. I have friends who have been a part of my past and are now living elsewhere. It's like one big party and you see some familiar faces in there.

Yes, everyone's excited about her. And she's all sweet and oh so pretty! Well, as they say, no news is good news. I feel like that, too. Everytime I receive a text message, I pray that it is not some bad news.