That is my nephew! The boy whom dad fondly spoke about before he passed away suddenly on 17 December 2012. We lost a very dear family member then but 47 days later, a new member has been added to the Chew family. His name is not confirmed yet.
As an uncle, it was a mixed feeling for me. I am of course very happy when I heard about the delivery but at the same time, I was also sad because I can picture how dad would be there to carry the baby with a big smile on his face.
I spent some time with God in the evening at Gardens by the Bay. I thanked Him for blessing my brother and sister-in-law with this handsome boy. I also prayed that God will guide them as they nurture this child in the ways (good ones, that is) which my parents brought the both of us up. Of course they are not perfect and there were some methods which might not have been appropriate but these can be lessons for my brother to learn and not commit the same mistakes as they did.
I also prayed for mum and grandma as I know they too will have mixed feelings and probably be thinking of dad during this period of celebration.
Well, I know dad is happy for us too where he is now. Even though he may not be with us physically, knowing that he will be celebrating with us is good enough. :)
God has been good to the family since dad's passing and may He continue to bless and keep every one of us as we continue with our lives.
Thanks be to God for this day. Truly He is good and His love endures forever! :)
