For our BIL

So many thoughts, pictures and moments captured have been engulfing my mind for the last 2 weeks so i think that I shall put them to words.

For our Bro In Law

Always smiling and joking with the occasional fight between us and some sort hired help at a place that we are eating.
Always ready to jump up in a minutes notice to go out gallivanting.

Phuket, Sim Siang Choon, tile shop, flower shop, botanic gardens, zoo, zoo and zoo, lagoon, seafood, Kingfisher, the beach, the park, pet stores, pasir ris pet farm, mum's place, your place, our place.
Scrabble, scrabble and more scrabble, you almost always came out tops in that race.

The buffet breakfasts, thai food, BBQs and steaks, Christmas brunch, Steamboat dinners at your place, peaches and nestle cream for dessert, durians, cheesecake, so much food that we have enjoyed.
And what about all the things together we have bought.
The many handphones, the cameras and even the dogs.

Your big heartedness and your generosity no one can ever surpass
You took me in your new car when I was in labour no questions asked.
Always there for Edward and I no matter what time of the day.
You were the go to guy in times of need as Edward would always say.

So many things for your god daughter you have generously bought.
For Caitlin, no matter where you were in Singapore or overseas you always gave a thought.
And while she may not remember the times that you had spent with her.
Rest assured that we will tell her everyday that she had the greatest godfather.

We will miss the "Hey there sis in law" "Hello auntie Mischa" and "Edwardee and "Is there a wall" more than words can say.
The sitting down and gossiping, relaxing and talking and your friendship of the everyday.

We are going to miss you terribly and will think about you as each day goes past.
And to heaven who holds you now, this we ask,

That you have all the buffet breakfasts, cameras, formula 1, salt fish with vinegar, cheesecake, steaks, peaches and nestle cream that finally satisfies our high standards.
That just like on earth with your family, you will always feel safe and warm, comforted, happy and contented.

I realise now that as I am writing this poem I am celebrating your life not your passing.
And that is how we will always remember you Bro In Law, joking and laughing.

So as we struggle to be brave and come to terms with this senseless madness, move on and make a new start
We promise you that every new memory created will be made with you always in our hearts.