Grandma and Grandpa’s Visit 28-Jul-08

Dear Gabriel,

In the morning we travelled to Bukit Mertajam to attend mass at St. Anne’s Church. On the way there, you were not very happy and you said that you didn’t want to go to church. Then we reminded you that Grandma and Grandpa was going too and that they want to see you. That changed your mind. Along the way, you saw a goods train. Then you said that you would like to take a train ride. We parked the car by the roadside and had to walk for about 5 minutes to get to the church as the police had blocked the road in front of the church. On the way, there were many stalls, like pasar malam. When we reached the church you were amazed by the sight of the big church. There was a fountain in the middle of the church compound. However, there was lots of rubbish on the ground – not a very nice sight. Papa explained to you that St. Anne is Mother Mary’s mummy, so St. Anne is Jesus’ grandma. But you said ‘No, not grandma!’. You thought that papa said St. Anne is your grandma. Papa will try to explain again when you understand family trees. After mass, mummy brought you to see some statues. You saw one of Jesus being nailed to the cross. Mummy was very worried when you touched the sweet corn seller’s hot pot. You cried very loud. Luckily there was a kind uncle who let you put your hands into the ice water. You enjoyed playing water at the fountain. Papa gave you a few coins to throw into the water.

In the evening, mummy suggested that we go down to the lake to play your bubble gun. You were not happy and wanted to go to Botanical Gardens. Then papa said ‘OK, we shall go to a new place to play bubble gun. There is a water fountain, slides, tunnels and swings at the park. The park is called Metropolitan.’ Then you became excited and can’t wait to go. Papa packed your bubble gun and bubble water in a bag for you to carry. When you played your bubble gun, many children came to see and catch the bubbles. You also climbed a ladder like a fireman and then went down the tunnel. You had great fun!

Love,
Papa