But something special happened this time. Aunty Cindy gathered us at the 2nd floor karaoke room to watch a video. It was 10 years ago, back in 2006, when WK got a new video cam which he used to film vacations, trips and gatherings. Now I recalled that he uses it for a few more years after that, as I remember some clips of Lynn and Mabel.
This video that Aunty Cindy showed us was what WK filmed during a family gathering at this same URA Pasir Ris bungalow back in 2006. Back then I was pregnant, and Yin attended with Joyce, who wa about 18 months old then. There was also a scene of grandma walking towards WK, looked into his camera, and did a fun at-attention pose for him to capture.
As usual, we left early. But I went off feeling touched. It's a reminder to treasure the time we spend with our love ones. A reminder that we should capture memories, both in our minds and hearts, and in other forms if possible. These are the most precious things we all can possess in our short earthly journey.
Out of 10 old folks (5 couples), only 5 are left. Here's a picture of 3rd grand aunty-in-law (舅婆） and 5th grandaunt （姨婆）.
She's the youngest. Mashmellow!
At the karaoke room watching the video. Grandma's surname is Chok (卓); there are 3 Choks, 4 Lims, and other 外姓 in this photo. I think we have a big extended family photo when Uncle Eric got married in 1994 or 95.
WK watching the video showing Yin and Joyce
In this video, they are teasing me about wearing the same clothes as 10 years ago, ha!
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