A Great Man

Yesterday, the world celebrates the good deeds of a great man in the family as I also celebrated with Him yesterday.

This man called Dad, whom have also sacrifices a lot but may not be as much remembered as the lady in the family, Mum as he has not spend as much time with his children. May be this is why it is fair to understand that we always mentioned about mother's tongue instead of father's tongue.

I have a great Dad whom I understand better and better as when I myself received the same status as he is to my two children, Rachel & Moses. My Dad has been working hard from odd workers to kapala running here and there...and during recession in 80s and 90s, he losses jobs and had to travel far to the sawmills somewhere between Sarikei & Sibu, goes out to work early in the morning at 5am, then came back late,..at times had to live in worker's quarters. In younger age at 12 years old, I had the opportunity to follow my dad to help him during my school breaks...being young,..I was easily tired as to follow the same routine...and I could remember at one occassion I doze off whilst manning a working machine but was quickly wake up by my father and was given stern warning.:)

Beside hardworking feature, my father also is very actively in the community's marriages or funerals...and over the years, I could see and experience the kind of respect the community leaders had for him, a simple man @ free news coverage was given for each time the marriage of each of his sons and daughter.

My father gave me the moulding as firm and hardworking person. At times, I was angry for his over firmness and strict discipline as during that time, I could not understand what is life pressure or work pressure and expectation from all parties and financial responsibilities. But now, I have clearly understood...and I will always treasure the love and guidance that he had showered on me and I will also follow his lead to love my children and gave them the best.

I thank God the Father whom had given me a great Father on earth. I will always pray for God's blessing for his happiness, peace and harmony throughout his life. Father, I love you. Amen