Thief of Hearts, Nicholas

Whassup???

So much has happened the past year and i'm trying to catch my breath. Let's summarise :

1. My divorce



2. Mum's got lung cancer



3. Inheritance



4. Richard's cut off family ties



5. Friends

Well, the day has come for me to take this drastic step. You would think that after being with someone for donkey years, it has to be destiny....take a look at us now. Girl, 17 meets boy, 20. Got engaged at 18. Got married at 25. Had a baby at 37. Divorced at 41.

It took me 24years to realise that you can change a man.................. only if he's in nappies! I've tried to support, accomodate , adjust, change, update and i can safely say i've done my best for this marriage. It finally took the fatal turn when i realise the kind of person he is turning into. I can't live with a man who thinks of himself more than me or our baby. Oh his son adores him and i'm still trying very hard not to tarnish his image of his daddy. I'm just waiting for the day that he will see his daddy's true colours. Of course he loves his son very much, but not so much that he's willing to change his lifestyle , his priorities and his responsibilities for the future of his family. I've told nicholas many times that his childhood memories of his dad will be going to McDonalds with him and nothing else! I feel sad for my son.

Discovering my mom's lung cancer was a fluke! By the mercy of God, we called for an ambulance for mom when her blood sugar dropped to a very low level and after mentioning to the doctor about her persistent cough. They did x-rays and scans and found a lump and discovered that its cancerous, first stage. She was operated and now, so far so good! Her health is in a fair condition now.

My grandfather's house was settled and a small amount of money was part of my family's inheritance. It helps in the treatment of my mom and also to get a maid. Mom wanted to split up the money and give all of us a share but because of some unhappiness, Richard decided that he wants to cut off ties with us. He 'announced' on the eve of Chinese New Year that he and his family will not be coming after that night.

All of us were flabbergasted when we heard the announcement and he refused to talk anymore.

Money is the root of all evil.

Mahjong is the only game mom enjoy and i bring some friends back so that she can have some enjoyment.

Friends we need and as i get older, i realise the need more. I like having friends over and chatting with them and spending time together.

Family and friends, life's greatest blessings!