Tapestry of Life

Last night I was delivering wedding photos to some clients and in between visits gave my sister Nita a call in Queensland and she was at the hospital, her husband had been ill and was diagnosed with a gangrenous gall bladder, and whilst prepping him for surgery to remove the gall stones which had gone into his intestines causing a major blockage and infection, not to mention the pain, he had a heart attack. He is still with us, and we're all grateful for that, my sister called me last night and said that inspite of everything he is just extremely drained, tired but happy, all things considered. I spread the news to the australian leg of the family and now from brother Richard all the rest of the family is aware. So interesting days ahead.

in a few hours time, at 8:08:08pm Beijing time and the olympics will start. So that means 8 August 08 and 8:08:08 will be a momentous time. The chinese believe the number 8 is good luck and may it bring us good fortune also.

Couple that with the fact that today being friday 8th August, is mine and Marcelina's wedding anniversary. 22 years ago today we were hitched in Green Hills, Makati in the Philippnes. I said to her that she "is about due for parole soon for good behaviour" to which she quipped and "yes you have have tried to break out of gaol haven't you!" (australian for Jail) I had to laugh at her wit!

We have certainly had more than our share of difficulties and certainly had a number of issues that have caused angst, sadness and pain for both parties. Yet despite the rocky terrain, there have been many highlights and many great times. As life has become complicated, busy and stressful as I strive to succeed creatively with my mode of expression and business, it has tested the very fabric of the tapestry of life, yet we are happy I think. Denzel presents to us his own unique style of joy, innocence and awkwardness, but we love him without reservation and know that he feels that.

so, 22 years today ago we got married. I was so skinny! I looked so young! and I was. 21 in fact. The good thing about comment moderation is that any comments that talk about what I look like now compared to then can be deleted! I will post a picture of that time soon. Oh dear! I remember the time with much happiness and a grin. A friend Glenn A. Baker was the best man at my wedding with a mutual friend Graham, so those two rogues and my Mum were the only family I had who came over to the Philippines to support me and it was great. Marcelina's family traveled to Manila as they came from a province in the visayan region in the Philippines archipelago. It was a simple ceremony that last just a few minutes that was emotional and sweet. Then a day or so later we went back to Marcelina's province where we had the reception where lots of her friends and family came to visit. I think it fair to say that there were more than a few people who came for the spectacle of a foreigner marrying a local girl.

It was a very interesting time I remember that was filled with talent night from the locals and food a plenty. Happy memories I haven't visited in a while. I will include some images here very soon, not at the moment as I am about to do some other work which is necessary!

I will include a Valentines wish that Marcelina created this year for valentines day. It shows the pictures and is a lovely tribute.



All part of the rich tapestry of life no less. Have a good day everyone.