My Father-In-Law

Last night, we went to Vietnam Restaurant (the one on Addison Road) to celebrate my father-in-law’s retirement from the workforce.



Born in Malaysia in 1955, Soon Tark Pak is the oldest of 6 kids. He met Mum in 1981 and they got married and migrated to Adelaide, South Australia over 25 years ago, when Josh was born in 1984, where he first found work in a factory.

In that time, successfully working his way up, he has well established his career as a mechanic as well as his business, Pak’s Auto Services. He is known as a humble man who puts God and his family above all else. He is kind and compassionate in all aspects of his life – especially in his business dealings. He never fails to lend a helping hand to anyone who crosses his path. A great husband to Mum and father to Josh, Joash and Eunice, he is the kind of role-model Josh aspires to be to his kids one day.



That dinner was awesome. We ate.. and ate… and ate.
Especially Baby Pak.

Under the Stars..

After weeks of emails, planning and anticipation, the date finally draws to a close. This weekend Josh has organised a camping trip to Deep Creek Conservation Park with a bunch of his mates, Eunice and Joash included. They are planning to leave on Thursday afternoon, and return on Sunday. There will be fun activities such as sleeping in a tent under the stars, hiking, cooking your own food and paint-balling.

These pics are from the last time Aaron and Josh went camping.. but the place will be the same, so, to give you a better idea, here they are..





As much as I hate the thought of going for 4 days/3 nights without Josh, as well as missing out on all the fun with our friends and family, I chose to stay home mainly because:
1) Its winter – think below 5 degree temperatures at night.
2) Its cold – think huddling in my sleeping bag, freezing my toes off (Yes I may still need them some day!!)

Instead, I will be catching up with some of my girlfriends and renting a whole bunch of movies for much needed relaxation time.

I will be praying for a safe and fun trip for all of them.
I pray that they all come back full of good memories and experiences.
From my nice, warm bed.