Jillian's passing

Alas, Jillian's heart gave up fighting all the medicines that were being pumped into her and she passed on peacefully to be with her Father and creator.

In remembrance and in tribute to her fight with cancer and will to live on... please read her blog and pass on her story. Her mom wrote a heart-wrenching account of Jill's last few days that is certain to bring a tear to your eye.

Jillian... may our Lord and Father and his host of angels hold your hand as you wait patiently for a reunion with your loving parents in Christ's 2nd coming. Rest in peace.

Life's Fragility

I just got news that my friends daughter, Jillian's, health has taken a stark turn for the worse. Jillian is a young and vivacious child that has had an ongoing fight with cancer. Things were just starting to normalise, but in the short span of a week... =(

Life is really like that isn't it? We only deceive ourselves into a false sense of control over it when things seem to go right for us. But when things turn hairy, perspectives suddenly get re-focused on what really should have been the important things right from the start.

Read about Jillian's journey at her blog (see Useful Links).

For those of you who believe in a god, please pray for her speedy recovery.  Her parents' will be most grateful.

Evan's Eye Surgery - Post Op

Evan has recovered pretty well from his eye surgery. While minor scarring can still be seen (well, just about anyway), most of the swelling has subsided and his eyes look look less puffy nowadays. Most importantly though, his constant tearing has stopped completely. Thanks Dr G!

BEFORE & AFTER PICS:

Before

With Stitches

With Stitches Removed

Now (2 Months Later)

Evan's birthday, our nightmare!

Evan had a low-key birthday celebration with us yesterday.

The day, however, had nearly turned out to be a big mess for us as he had invited his whole class and all his friends for a birthday bash at our place without first informing us!

This was discovered only after one of his friend's mom called to confirm that the party was still on as she had not received the supposed party invite! 

Eventually, as planned, we went out for a quiet dinner with his grandparents. It was Evan's 3rd "party" this year - he had one the weekend before and one in school too. Whilst it was just a simple meal, the boys thoroughly enjoyed themselves - especially with all the presents received!

Communication

"What I say or don't say, do or don't do, makes a difference."

"The meaning of the communication is in the response you get, regardless of the intention."

"Real communication can only take place where there is silence."

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These phrases really caught my attention.  They have immense application and have positively impacted all aspects of my daily life.

I hope you find them useful too.  =)