Pride and Joy

Sunday, 2nd April 2007

The term "pride and joy" is usually used to refer to one's new-born baby.

In the context of today's blog entry, it is referring to my first-born.

In a twinking of an eye, she is already 11 years old! It seemed like just yesterday when I held her in my arms.

Daddy's little girl has grown up.

My pride... and joy...

The joy I share with her, because she just won her first school medal today! Even in my "heyday", I only managed to represent my house... in chess. She represents her school in table tennis, and also in story-telling.

As captain of the junior team, she played as 1st singles in the 3rd and 4th placings today, and won 3-0, paving the way for her team members to win their opponents to take 3rd place in the zonal competitions.

Here she is captured on video after winning the 1st game 11-4.



...and again racing to a 4-0 lead in the 2nd game.



The team is wearing the shirt that was sponsored by yours truly. Looking back, it was a worthwhile investment because they have truly done their school proud.

Congrats, my dearest darling daughter. All the best in the story-telling competition this Saturday.

God has blessed you with many talents. My prayer is that you use them to His glory and honour.

Shalom
Malcolm