swarmed

Daddy here's swarmed.. almost totally swarmed by the things I've got to uncover as I take over my new portfolio, address the past issues, try to get conversations with other units/offices going again, while still trying to find his footing in the midst of the ongoing work in his new office... well, it isn't really a new office, but it's a little kinda like home-coming as that was where I once worked as a staff officer 4 yrs back... It's amazing how time flies... well, it's a challenging period of time, and I've gotta keep reminding myself to die to self, and commit the day's work to the Lord every morning. So far, I can testify that God's grace is really at work in and through me, and He's been renewing me every minute of the day. I've just realised that I've taken on another role in my life now, and that is the role of a boss. Not an easy role to fulfill cos the things I say, and do, are under even greater scrutiny by more pple, some of whom are more than a decade younger than I am, and whose experience during their stint here will depend on the kind of work culture I set for the office, and how I walk as a leader. It's a challenging journey ahead of me in my worklife, but I know at the end of the day, I've got God on my side. That's enough to give me the confidence and assurance, knowing that I've got the best counsel and advisor whom I can turn to at work.

All said, busy schedule at work makes the day shorter, which means I don't have to seemingly wait too long before I see my two darlings (my wifey and little baby) at home. A simplest of smile from Emma in the evening just makes my day, no matter how crappy and difficult the work hours may be. I'm thankful to God for this blessing of a child, and for watching over Ade during her pregnancy, especially during the fragile early stages of pregnancy. I'm just thankful. So so so so thankful.

Ah, Emma had her 2nd jab last evening. We were wondering if she would cry since she's able to see a lot better than the last time she had her first jab. Well, lo and behold, she didn't cry when she had the jab. Only a little yelp when the doctor kinda pinched her buttocks to get more flesh for the needle to poke through. But she did cry later on, when she was orally administered with the Rotavirus vaccine. I guess it didn't taste too good, and yeps, there she went waaaaaa-ing away. But that in itself was a blessing, cos in her cries, the vaccine was inevitably swallowed and not a drop was spitted out and wasted. *wink*

We're monitoring her temperature just in case she develops a fever, but thank God so far, her temperature only hit 37.5 degrees celsius twice, and each time the temperature dropped shortly after Ade took the temperature. Other than that, Emma's still the cheery little baby, who's slowly beginning to enjoy singing along with Ade, and making gurgling noises when I do the nose-to-nose rub with her. We're just amazed at how God is moulding Emma each day. Oh btw, Emma's still not very big, but she has gained weight! She's abt 4.45kg now. I knew that Emma's growing fine. She's just petite... at least for now she is petite... =)