she's ONE!

just as the Olympics get underway in Beijing now, we also celebrate the 1st birthday of our little darling Emma Joy, who incidently was conceived in Beijing in Dec 06! =) yes! Emma Joy's ONE year old today!

Time flies when one's busy with a growing child, esp during the first year. But looking back through the photos of Emma's growth just brings smiles despite the physical weariness. We still remember how anxious we were about Emma's weight and size in the early months since her birth. It is indeed by God's grace that she's healthy and well. Her cheekiness, her laughter, her facial expressions are all moments to relish. All these will always remain etched in Adeline's and my heart even as we grow alongside with Emma. =)

Emma Darling, have a blessed birthday! and may you continue to grow healthily, and grow in godly wisdom, and be joyful always. May the Joy of the Lord be your strength in the days ahead. - Love, Daddy and Mommy.

Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy

I just went for an Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy (ETS) Surgery yesterday.. Sounds deep and serious eh? basically it's to say bye bye to my sweaty palms.. =)

Yes yes, after 30 odd years of enduring the inconvenience of heavy perspiration from my palms, i've finally decided to go this operation to sort it out. It was a simple operation, but is categorised as a major op, cos it involves collapsing the lungs to gain access to the relevant nerves that has to be "burned"..

Thank God for a smooth and successful surgery. Other than slight tightness in the chest when i take deep breaths, and the sore throat (due to the tube that was put in durin the op to allow the collapsing of the lungs), i'm feeling fine. My hands feel dry! Yes! Now i dun need to feel uncomfortable shaking hands with pple, and now i can carry Emma freely without my sweaty palms getting in the way.

I will be discharged from the hospital today. I do pray for the keyhole surgery wounds to heal fast.