Today is my brother-in-law's birthday and I sent him a text message to wish him 'Happy Birthday' and for all his wishes to come true. He replied with something that really touched my heart... he said that he'd wish for whatever that I wish for to come true. It's clear that I only have one wish... I want a happy and healthy baby of my own. The message from him, though short and sweet, touched me more than he'd ever know.
This also reminded me of what my best friend told me. On her birthday in July this year, she told me that her wish is for me to get what I wish for. I feel so humbled by this act of kindness by her and my brother-in-law. ...
Well, no one knows exactly if birthday wishes do come true, but even if it doesn't, their simple, selfless gesture meant a great deal to me. It makes me feel blessed, loved and grateful for the people I have in my life.
*** Happy Birthday, dear Dennis... If you ever do get to read this, I hope that you will get me a sister-in-law (大嫂) soon so that she can 'take over' my place during the mahjong sessions on Chinese New Year. I think your mom is going to give-up on imparting her mahjong knowledge and skills to me pretty soon after so many years because I am a lost cause... ***
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