Table Topic: What Are You Grateful For Today

"Common, ladies and gentleman. We are late for class."

"Daddy, can we cycle to school today?"

"We are going to be late though...."

"Please...."

Reluctantly, I took out bicycle and scooter for Big Bro and Big Sis. As we reached the school, the teacher greeted us and said: "Say goodbye to Daddy".

I'm grateful that I'm able to be part of their growing up. At the same time, there is a sense of untold emptiness in one corner of my heart, as my kids rely on me less as they grow up.

Today I'm grateful that I had a simple breakfast with my wife. Instead of our normal conversation revolving around household operation, we rekindle on the time of our kids when before they attended school. We give thanks as they grew up healthily and happily, full of His grace. Indeed, they are gift from above.

We give thanks for we are entrusted with another soul that will join our family in a month's time. It is a responsibility that comes with endless joy and love.

We give thanks for we are blessed despite all the challenges in life.

11 April 2019, D'Utama Advanced Toastmasters Club