Father’s Day – Sunday June 18 2006

Is this a day for celebration or a day just like any other? Is this day too commercialized by retailers just to encourage sales and bookings at eateries? Fathers whose children take time out of their busy schedules on this day to say “ thank you “ are very fortunate. There are many children these days who are too busy to spare a kind thought to their parents on special occasions such as birthdays and parent’s days. To these I say, remember, one day in the future you too will be parents.

I am one of the lucky ones. Saturday evening was spent with Carrie and Gary. We were treated to a wonderful Indonesian dinner. After dinner we watched one of the World Cup matches at Carrie and Gary’s flat at Tiong Bahru. It was a wonderful evening, spent with loving children. On Sunday Denise who happened to be in town took us for a buffet lunch. Again, a very happy occasion with much love and merriment.

Martin our son from London remembered and send a email wishing me Happy Father’s Day. Much appreciated.

All in all, better than expected. To the fathers around the world who were forgotten on this occasion, cheer up, maybe next year your children will remember you. Expect nothing and you will then not be disappointed.