Laimun

I was immensely moved this morning by a gesture of my elder sister, Laimun. It was nothing spectacular nor complicated. It was as simple as picking a flower or taking a bus. But it moved me totally – the way she put Tiger to sleep. For those who know my family situation well know Laimun has a handicap, but it has not stopped her for one moment in caring for Tiger. She is like a second mother to Tiger. She rocked him to sleep and then gently put him down in his crib. She did not leave the room immediately. Instead, she felt around his crib for his “sleep buddy”, Kalle Kanin, while being careful not to wake him up. She then thoughtfully placed Kalle Kanin sitting up and facing Tiger. This meant that Tiger will wake up to seeing Kalle Kanin and grab it with ease to play with it. I would never have thought of doing that, but Laimun did.

our dearest grandfather Olof

Lots of love and hugs go out to our dearest grandfather Olof, who passed away peacefully on 19 Dec 2010. He will be missed dearly by us. It is a shame that Tiger never get to meet his great grandfather who was such a doting elder to his father.

Farfar Olle, may peace and calm be with you as you as finally take your leave from all earthily matters.

is it me or is it Tiger and me?

I am facing an identity crisis.