It was great being able to go back home (Penang) after such a long time. What’s more with the excitement of a new baby (my niece) in the family. But being very Chinese, my family wasted no time to pounce on us the do’s and don’t of pregnancy and confinement until we were so overwhelmed. I for one was stubborn, and Sean was ignorant that such rules even exist! Being modernized and christian, we try not to be tied down by all these superstitions. But being Chinese, it’s hard to ignore them. Even though my medical mind told me there are no scientific nor clinical evidence to believe such myths and taboos, my chinese upbringing stirs up uncertainty and anxiety. After all there are a lot of wisdom in old sayings. But which stands true still in this modern developed world? Can somebody tells me stop being silly and live freely? No matter, by the end of the trip I am touched by my family’s concern for our baby and my health. Thank you.
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1 Timothy 4:7 “Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly.”
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I do miss them especially my next trip will be at least 4-6 months away. Part of me wish that they can be here to see when the baby is born…
