A Brother's affection

Posted by tyan (Singapore, Singapore) on 3 February 2009 in People & Portrait.

These days I have been feeling very tired. So tired that I either go into screensaver mode or wonder why I am doing what I am doing, and not doing what others are doing. On this occasion i 'plop' them on the bus seat and started to feel sorry for myself because I was so exhausted. Then Caleb affectionately put his face close to his brother's, smiled warmly and asked him if he was okay. Then i felt a lump come up in my throat, because I have overlooked such a blessing, to be able to spend all my time with them, and be in a position to influence their lives. This is a precious moment I may never witness if I were working and left them to somebody else. That was a major adrenaline pump for me.

Comments (11)

Nancy from Singapore

Caleb is such a sensitive child and it is a wonderful picture of the 2 of them. :)

Nay...the cake is for the kids, nothing for the husband. Nope, nothing for him.

3 Feb 2009 3:34pm

Nishana Minhaz from Calicut / Kochi, India

Such a lovely moment! Im sure they'd treasure it when they grow up..

3 Feb 2009 4:47pm

Laura S from United States

Ah, such a nicely captured moment. Remember this one always. Thanks for sharing. It is beautiful.

3 Feb 2009 5:11pm

MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom

Bless you Tyan, you have two wonderful little boy's and it's all down to you. You've captured a moment to treasure with this shot.

3 Feb 2009 5:17pm

Judy from Brooksville, Florida, United States

Caleb has your sensitivity and I'll bet Ian will too as he grows up.
They feel your love and now show it to each other ... this is precious!

3 Feb 2009 6:43pm

bwee from Singapore

tyan, I cant tell u how blessed u r to hv such a caring son like caleb. It makes me think of my own children - I am sad bcos my older girl still doesnt like her little sister till now. She has been self-centered and aggressive even though she is v intelligent. In fact, I m feeling upset cos she pushed 3 children incl her meimei yesterday despite me reprimanding her. I am at my wit's end how to teach her to love and care for others, esp her meimei. Each time I scold and threaten her, she would look real sorry but would do it again afterwards. I wonder if I hv failed in my teaching as a mother or that it is just her inborn characteristics? *sad* :(

4 Feb 2009 3:27am