Cherish

Last Sunday, someone made a comment about me being really serious with my role as Little E's Godfather. I smiled. Of course I should be serious, why shouldn't I be? As I spent time in quiet, alone, in the car; I thought about what was said to me and reflected upon those words.

It's been almost 6 months since Little E was baptised, and me being her Godfather. Unlike most people I know, being a Godfather is NOT the same as being a 'pet brother' in school, or Godfather just in name just because the child you want as a 'God-child' is just an old friend's first child.

As a child of God, I believe the role of a Godfather is an important one; one that I seriously cherish and have relished since I saw Little Thumbelina with my own eyes at the hospital. So needless to say, the role carries a fair deal of weight.


People ask me about what I do as a Godfather. Well, for starters, I keep Elysia in my prayers every day. My role is also to help look out for her whenever I can, help support her, guide her and be there for her whenever I can during her formative years as a human being. Being a good Godparent also means knowing what are the right gifts to give a child - ie. toys, books, stationery etc.


I was touched when Pastor Sivin, his wife May Chin, Little E and young Gareth gave me a small travel Bible as a present, and touched that I was referred to as being a "wonderful Godpapa to E, a fun big brother and stern uncle to Gareth".

Honestly, despite my struggles as a human being and disciple of Christ, I acknowledge the learning curves EVERY SINGLE DAY. These children have more to teach me, and to offer me, sometimes, than I do with them :) They'll help me be a better father I'm sure..