Hello Son,
Tues, Jan 23, 2024
Dad and Mom were at the KL airport
before 8 am.
Grandma was coming back today.
Your grandmother has been with Aunty Jess
in the States for over 4 months.
So, Grandma flew from LAX on Jan 21
(Jan 21 being your anniversary) and
arrived in KLIA on 23rd.
Today, that is.
Dad was waiting in the car at the arrival point.
He had slipped the car in to wait by the side
when he spotted an empty bay.
Mom noticed the car in front of us.
3737
That's a 44.
Hmmm.
Your mother had to smile.
Of course, you would be with us.
Still smiling at her morning ZAP,
Mom made her way to the Meet & Greet
point.
Mom chose a nice spot,
right in front of the EXIT for passengers.
Your mother wanted to make sure when Grandma
came out of the EXIT, Mom would be able
to see Grandma right away.
The SQ 104 flight had landed.
8:03 am.
7 minutes earlier than schedule.
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| 7:59 am |
It was about an hour before Grandma came out.
Mom's eyes were practically glued to the 2 exits
in front of here ... but the moment, she was not
focusing, Grandma appeared.
Grandma actually called out, "Lynn ... Lynn ..."
Mom turned abruptly.
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| 9:11 am |
See the metal frame on the left?
Mom was standing there, waiting
for an hour.
Mom quickly snapped a photo, for the
family chat.
Grandma looks so good.
Mom gave Grandma a big hug.
The assistant helped us to the car.
Dad texted and said, "Come to pillar
number 4."
Lol.
But of course.
Which pillar could we have gone to?
Dad had driven nearer to us.
At the car, your father gave a big hug to
Grandma before loading the suitcases
into the car.
In the car, there was so much to say.
Grandma was telling us about this and thats ...
but Mom had caught sight of something -
interesting.
From where Mom was sitting, in the front
passenger seat, Mom saw this :
son ...
And "d?"
Who else could that be, Daniel?
Truly, you right beside us.
Always.
ZAP ZAP ZAP!!!
We were gonna drive to the Megah Rise Mall.
The mall that Mom bought the Lucky YUN
paper bag.
Waze said it would take us 1 hour and 15 minutes.
So, we were in the car, catching up and listening
to all the fascinating stuffs Grandma did in US
with Aunt Jess and Uncle Craig.
We arrived at the mall an hour or so later.
Dad and Mom brought Grandma to the
same coffee shop that we came the last time
we were there.
We were brought to this table.
22
Decode : 4
Nice.
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| hor fun |
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| 11:09 am |
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| hor fun |
Grandma flipped over the pictures of the food.
Mom suggested trying the hor fun.
Grandma said ok.
We ordered 2 of hor funs, and Dad called a chicken
rice for himself.
Dad asked what drink Grandma wanted.
Your grandmother said, "Do they have barley
or herbal tea?"
Mom checked.
No barley.
But yes, herbal tea ..
Mom asked, "Luo han guo?"
Grandma said, "Yes. No ice."
Dad was writing down the order numbers.
Dad asked, "What's the code?"
Mom pointed to check.
A big grin came over her face.
Seriously???
Hahahahaha.
D21 ...
Why, excuse me ...
If that's not a big ZAP from her son,
what is.
Daniel 21
ZAP ZAP ZAP!!!
Everywhere we are, there you'll be.
After brunch, we walked around.
So we came to this same mobile stall, where
Mom bought the LUCKY YUN paper bag.
Dad walked over to the paper bags.
Dad said, "Hey, now it's your name ..."
Huh?
What?
What name?
Mom went over.
OMG.
Seriously.
Mom flipped over the paper bags to see if
she could find any LUCKY YUN, or those
HEALTHY and WEALTHY paper bags that
were there the last time ...
but there were no more..
This time, only LIN bags.
HAHAHAHAHA.
Dad said, "Your name ..."
Lynn.
Still Lin ...
Acceptable.
ZAP ZAP ZAP!!!
What are the chances???
Last Sunday, we found your bag,
and today, we find mom's???
Hehehehe.
Hilarious!
How do you do it, seriously???
That evening, the family met up at Grandma's
place.
Aunty Jess had bought a lot of stuff for us.
We were walking over to Grandma's place.
Aunty D was on video chat with Mom when she
suddenly exclaimed excitedly,
"OMG, there's a rainbow in front of me ...
let me take a photo!"
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| Aunt D saw this rainbow. |
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| time of photo sent/received |
A rainbow ...
How wonderful, Daniel ...
You sent a rainbow???
The song If I Die Young sprang to mind.
Lord, make me a rainbow,
I'll shine down on my mother,
She'll know I'm safe with you,
when she stands under my colours ...
Mom told Dad, "Mom's flight was on his 21st,
and she's arrived safely ... Son sent the rainbow ...
I'm sure of it ... like - Welcome back, Amah!"
1918
decode :
8 7
15
4
ZAP ZAP ZAP!!!
Mom was meant to see that rainbow.
Thanks Son.
The timing was just perfect.
Your communication skills are just incredible.
At Grandma's home ...
Oh boy, there was a pile of things that Aunt Jess
and Grandma had bought for us.
Costume jewellery for one.
Ear-rings, bracelets, hair pins, matching sets
and individual necklaces and ear-rings, and ...
oh my, what are those???
Grandma bought about 20 over pieces of fancy rings.
Oh Wow!!!
Grandma said to each of us, Aunty D, Aunty C
and Mom, "to take a few each," before she
presents them to her mahjong-ladies.
Mom was hesitant at first,
and thought she need not take the rings.
They were fanciful and um, like when
is she gonna be wearing them anyways.
Grandma was quick to change Mom's mind.
Your grandmother said, "Take take ...
take a few ... Jessie wears rings on each finger ..."
HAHAHAHA.
Really?
So fun?
So Mom took 3 ...
She put 2 on the right hand ...
and 1 on the left ...
(forgot to snap a photo)
Gosh, so many rings ...
The next few celebrations would be
Chinese New Year, Valentine's Day and
more importantly, Justine's ROM.
We are all gonna wear our rings
rings rings and more rings on
Justine's ROM day.
On 22-2-2024.
Mom is just noticing the numbers now.
22 2 2024
decode
4 4 24
24
42
21
24 and 21 are both your numbers.
Your arrival and departure dates.
Justine and her fiance chose this date
themselves.
Nice.
You're so gonna be there with us on
that day.
Registration of Marriage.
Aunty J bought some some casual tops
and scrub pants for Mom, gym outfits
for Justine and shirts for Dad.
Thanks Jess.
Your Aunty J and Grandma surely overdid
the shopping over there.
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Oh, not forgetting ...
skin care products for Mom too.
Oh Wow ...
It's Christmas again!
So many presents for everyone.
Here's everyone.
Headphones for everyone.
And chocolates.
Mr Beast Chocolates.
Hahaha.
With chocolate. liquor.
Lots of t-shirts and cartoon underpants
for the children too.
Etc etc etc.
Pause.
Hang on.
Wait a minute.
At the time of writing this Call,
Mom is suddenly reminded
of ABBA's song :
RING RING,
why don't you give me a call ....
Oohhh, ring ring,
why don't you give me a call ....
O
M
G.
Even the rings bring a loud
ZAP ZAP ZAP !!!
You must have whispered into
Mom's ear.
Ring Ma ... ring ring ...
No wonder Grandma had to get so many.
Your mother is shaking her head in
amusement and in disbelief.
You really are very creative, Daniel. :D
Ring ring ...
Hello Son ...
Mom's giving you a call now, Son.
xoxo
Mom
