Happy Birthday, Daddy.

Don't worry about that extra line that's creeping up upon your face
It's just a part of nature's way to say you've grown a little more
Trees have rings and thicker branches
Kids shoes get a little tighter
Every year we're getting closer to who we're gonna be
It's time to celebrate the story of how you've come to be

Happy birthday, my friend
Here's to all the years we've shared together
All the fun we've had
You're such a blessing
Such a joy in my life
May the good Lord bless you
And may all your dreams come true
- Corrinne May

That's the song that my dad said he heard the moment he swiched on the car yesterday. We celebrated my dad's birthday last night at RSYC. However, my dad insisted that last night was more of a thanksgiving that my brother and his fiance are back safely from Bali cos on that fateful saturday night, they, and a bunch of friends, were eating at the restuaurant facing Jimbaran Beach. The 1st bomb exploded about 15-20m from them. At first, everyone thought it was a gas leak, so not many reacted dramatically. But hey, they use coconut husks as fuel -- what gas?? Before they knew it, the 2nd bomb exploded 30 seconds later just 5m further down from the first bomb, slightly further away. EVERYONE ran. Madelaine had already tried to pull gor gor as soon as the first one exploded but he didn't really budge, but he very well DID when the second one went off and they headed for the waters. When they called back to tell us folks back home that they were safe, little did we know that they were actually calling us while standing knee deep in the sea water!

IT was quite a reality shock for them - and us - that disaster can strike so suddenly and .. oh man.. we almost lost my BROTHER THERE!!! That's why, during my dad's birthday dinner last night, he insisted that it was more of a thanksgiving for their safely, evidence of God's protection. God has a plan, and His plan for my brother and friends didn't end that night.

Anyway, it was an experience for one and all to learn to cherish all ur loved ones.. cos you really never know when stuff like this strikes.. argh.. saying it gives me the creeps..

(I was surfing the net out of curiosity whether Kenley really looked like Chee Soon Juan. And it was unfortunately true.. This is actually the pic of the nemesis Dr Chee Soon Juan that i found from the web! heh.. )