Boxing Day

The Boxing day is very special to me this days because of my son's birthday. He was borned on the 26th of December 2009 and he will turn one the coming Sunday. I know I havent posted any pics of him lately and I apologise...I dont have a camera right now. So Ill just give few words of whats been observed. He started to slide down of the bed by himself when he was only crawling. He then goes to the window and starts to scream at his mate who is three years old. The three year old than walks to the window side to reponds to him and its so funny watching him get so excited and puts him both feet to climb the glass. Of course I go for his rescue. Then about two weeks ago he started to walk...kind of...took few steps and then falls. Just yesterday he was walking smoothly on the lawn and I sat and watched him while he was having fun with the other kids. All of these to say that he is growing faster than I expected. Very soon two of us will hand in hand walking together, doing shopping. marketing..etc. So everyone Ill put some pics if I find a camera...much Love and please celebrate safe this festive season. Wishing you all A Very Merry Christmas and Prosphorous New Year 2011!

Reflection

Today I sat back and remembered what had happened so far. I left Bangladesh with pain in my heart because of this huge guilt...I was frustrated with myself but I knew that I wasn't in the position to undo what was done so I came. Just after few months, to be specific May 28/05/2009, my dad passed away (September 14th 2009). Its been a year and a month, and other two died in my family (my eldest sibling and first niece)...when you talk about family relationships...it goes all the way to the roots so to say. I know that we are living in two worlds (Physical and the spiritual worlds), my leaving, I thought was that tragic but than I realized that, I would live and work in a more painful life if I wasn't present in person with my family during these time of mourning. It was for the better, although dying of these people not fair as many would say....the all knowing God knew that and brought me here and there are things that I need to contribute to the family. Everything happens for a reason and I belief in that. I am looking forward for next year will bring and that is also in the hands of the Lord All Mighty.

Peace to you all!

(By the way this year has been a year of death...I don't know if you have heard or seen about so many dying...my country has had a lot of dying this year alone).

Two Deads in the Family

On the 24th of October 2010, was my second eldest brother's burial. After one day of rest, my eldest brother's daughter passed away, both from illnesses. It was such a tragic.... The cost of the casket for both, food for the mourners...it is quiet an expense, but the pain of loosing them is such that, I thought I will not make it. But its a week now and I am coping. My family is right now going through a lot of emotional pain....every time I reach home, just getting into the trend of being so tired...this is what I am experiencing. please think of me and my family in your prayers.

Thank you

7 months old Riley

Betty with Riley. Jerry with Riley.

Nayamo with Riley. The 3 of us.

Baby sitter and Riley. Me and Riley.

These photos were taken on the same day...the baby sitter, me and riley are infront of the lab...the other pics are taken at the dept. conference room... The pics were taken about three weeks ago.

Five months old Riley

Hi and 26th of May is Riley's 5th month of suriving externally on the planet earth. He is such a blessing!!At five months he can sit and doing all the turn overs...In the mornings I get up late and he is fully awake and when I looked at him, he gives this warm wide smile that makes my day!...

Riley is Growing!

Riley smilling to the camera

Riley's baby sitter

So, Riley is four months, 2weeks and five days old from today. He is weighing aroung 7-8kilo. He smile to everyone that he knows. If he doesnt know that person, he starts to inspect from the person's toes and upward later. Thats kind of funny but he does that to most of his strangers. He Yesterday he did a full turn over, It is fun watching him grow....it like I just held a fregile and its gone...so soon. found he strength and kicking and talking(in his strange language), and smiling. So to say that he is growing so fast...
Thats all and put some pics later...

General happenings

So I ve been beaten by a dog and down with typhoid. Grrh the dog bite me and walked away that easily. If only I had something in my hand, the dog would have died there. I am fine and well today...although I am elaggic to the drugs i am on. I have been busy all these two months. Having a baby is a bundle of joy as well and hurdle. I am not complaining...I love my baby, its that extra responsibility has added to me.

Anywhere, we had a long staff meeting today and now I am happy that we are done....but had pizza for lunch which is not normal here so yea!! for that. Other than that my past work have been so great too. I have done some DNA extraction using the machines that are here in the lab...which makes me a little pro...more to learn though. The DNA extraction was for pigs and chickens within the country. The samples were send to Australia so we'll see the results when we get the samples back. This is to count for the diversity of the gene pool in the country.

Too much have been said so Ill leave it here but Ill catch up with you later....Blessings!

Down with Typhoid

A week ago, I felt really sick and I thought It was malaria. The symptoms were just like malaria's. I went to the hospital and the nurses thought it was also malaria and I was on malarai drugs for a whole week. Just then I thought the sickness was going to over, but never did so went back to the clinic and went through whole blood count and found out that all these days of sickness was typhoid. Now that I found out I felt better but than the medication or the drug that I am on is not good for my body. My body is so itchy and I just couldn't get it of my hand. Now they gave me the other drug to control the itchiness but its more of a sleeping drug and I am soon going to go to bed...that's so sad. I feel like my body is full of drugs. What can I do, I just have to go along with it...because typhoid is really bad. I got this sickness from the cramped up little room that I am stay and sharing toilet and bathroom with everyone...which is sad at the same time....oh well, I'll let you know of my progress later. baby is doing just fine except the mom...that's all for today...Peace!

A Boy

few weeks old one month and two weeks old

So on the 25th of December at 10:30pm I went to the hospital for. The baby was borned on the 26th at 9:55am the next morning. Well now he is one month and 3 weeks old. He smiles at me and hears peoples' voice and reacts to them. I would like to thank those of you who prayed for both of us. Special thank you to Merideth...ur special and your in our hearts and of course your his aunt. Mer we got the package two days ago, they great! I (we) love them. The little boy has a baby sitter and she is just wonderful to the little boy. oh, she just started this week and I have been visiting them on my lunch breaks. Also, the school gave me a small room to stay, and for now we are happy about that. I am back to work and its starting to get busy now that the students are here. I will put some pic of the little one later. Love and blessings,