Christmas letter 2008 [Unedited version]

Greetings fellow beloved in the name of God Most High.

We are all keeping well and healthy. And if you are reading this Christmas letter, you, dear reader, must be keeping well too.

It is once again the season of joy and feasting where we all celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. But of course, acknowledging this season also means acknowledging the end of another year and a beginning for a new one.

This year had been yet another interesting year for us. Jonathan had faced his SPM without any difficulties, as he convinced himself. Ezra is still able to smile. Beng and family had flown off to Canada. Seth has started university life. And Beijing Olympics was over as soon as it begun. Time sure flies, doesn’t it?

In April, Michael broke his ankle and was hospitalized. And thank God for that. The reason that statement was made is because Michael had been continuing his routine of driving here and there doing his errands with one eye blind. So in short, him breaking his ankle is like a blessed enforced rest and time to think. He learnt his lesson the hard way, but in the end, he learnt it well. Now he is less active but still keeps fit.

We just want to thank especially the church members for their selfless help rendered to the family when Michael was hospitalized. The countless visits, prayers, get-well gifts and also food were all very much appreciated.

In August, Cheow Ean, Cheow Beng and Cheow Lay all came back to spent time with the family and also sort of a farewell for Cheow Beng and family who will be heading off to Canada. Unfortunately, Cheow Lay and David couldn’t make it to the farewell feasts because they were touring China and watching the solar eclipse from there. Miraculously, Cheow Lay and David met up with Cheow Beng and family just as they arrived from China and Cheow Beng and family were leaving for Singapore and then to Canada.

That’s all about us this year. There is still more but we are running out of space.
Well, hope you all have a great time this Christmas and don’t get sick from eating all that Christmas pudding.

Love & Christmas greetings to one & all
Michael, See Ai. Ezra & Jonathan Wee