Happy 5th Birthday!

Dearest Samantha,

It always surprises us how fast you're growing up! You read very well and you often make lovely cards for us and your friends, for example, "I love you because you play with me", spelling the words correctly on your own and drawing very nice pictures of people! You're still very good at fixing jigsaw puzzles and you're riding your balance bike with such speed and smoothness! :) It's time for greater challenges! :)

Teachers always speak well of you because you're an obedient girl who is keen on learning and always lending a helping hand. You've grown to be more confident in Mandarin so you have stopped saying "Please speak in English" whenever we try to speak to you in Mandarin. You even reply in Mandarin occasionally!

You look after your Mei-Mei very well most of the time, though of course there are times when she can't keep up with you because you can run and jump and you're stronger. But we're very thankful that you're teachable and you're willing to admit your wrongs and desire to do what's right (after being scolded). We pray that you'll continue in your efforts to share about Christ with your grandma and to pray for her and others to know God.

We love you!
Papa and Mummy