Bye Again

God Bless My Child

This morning we had to say another goodbye; this time it is Sara.
However strong one can be, goodbyes are difficult to handle.

But last evening, we took her out for a treat. She loves 'kam heong lala' and crabs. She's always talking about them. We made our way to Fatty Crab but switched camp over to Pangkor Crab instead. The queue was just too long; so we compromised. Talk about compromise; unless very necessary don't try it.
Compromises don't give you the best. We try to accommodate but it still doesn't give you the after taste. Yes, if only we did not have to rush back for the fellowship meeting. The best things in life when proven must be preserved. Any other compromise is a compromise. Not the best.

So, we indeed did not have the best.

Here's the kam heong lala; the one in town in Jalan Imbi beats it flat.

Fried rice served is no big deal ; I can cook better.

Sweet sour crab is a so-so; not hot because she doesn't like hot stuff.

This they say is 'chiew pai' culinary; meaning that which is authentic to the store. Crab cooked and stuffed with salted egg. It's 'eggy' to the buds ; not very to our taste. However, it is bad to say nothing good out of everything; the crabs were really fresh said Garrett.

So she had a whale of a time filling herself up with her favourites; not easy to get them in the UK especially when she goes around converting and ranting on how many more clothes she could get if she thrifts on indulgences. But beggars are not choosers so we had to be happy even though we did not get our first choice. While strolling back to our car for home, taking in the aroma of the special sauce that can only exit from the Fatty Crab store, I told myself the next time we make an attempt to come here; by hook or by crook it will only be Fatty Crab.

No more compromise.

Oh the boyfriend is fully responsible for the luggage; making sure things are in order. Thank you Garrett for care and concern. Thank you for effort and patience. LDRs are hard to handle but it is also the true test of the game. What is hardest to handle will be worth waiting for as relationships are meant to last and be cherished. Why do think old wine tastes best?
A couple of days ago while teaching idiomatic expressions in class, Bethany quickly confirmed that "Out of sight , out of mind," is more practical than "Absence Makes The heart Fonder" ...haha... what a clever girl. Trendy; but not good for old hearts.

Goodbyes are difficult and each time I see daddy hugs his girls; it is comforting to know they will be back with us soon. When duty calls, things need to be done as Ecclesiastes 3: 4 says

A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance.

I hope the dancing days will arrive in the blink of an eye.

To my dear Sara, John 14: 27 is for you.
Peace I leave with you.