Visa Outing

25 May 2022 (24 Syawal 1443)

Today Ihsan, Aqeel and I left home for BSB for UK visa appointment around 0645.  We left early to avoid traffic.  Fortunately since we were early, the visa centre in town center at PGGMB building, was easy to get to.  We arrived 30 minutes early.  That was the building where we did our visa for umrah in 2019. 

Since it is early, so we went to the balcony to watch tamu Kianggeh, Brunei River, and the boats and cars passing by.  We also saw the new bridge i.e Sg Kebun Bridge.  Of course, we also took some pictures to remember us by.  Very nice view.

It took awhile at the visa centre.  Even though Aqeel had uploaded the necessary documents, when applied she has included the payment for scanning the printouts, so they did on her behalf.  

Ihsan of course seeing new surrounding, he wanted to look around.  I had to go back to the car to get the stroller,  Ihsan so heavy.  With the stroller I walked him around while waiting.  I brought him to the balcony couple of times so that he won't get bored.  While inside the visa centre, Aqeel fed him. During that time, the staff had done the scanned and upload, and wanted to take picture of Ihsan.  He was so sleepy and we had to wake him up.  Poor Ihsan!  It took a while to wake him up,

They informed no fast track now for visa as now the regulations is about 6 weeks to get approved.  May Allah make it easy for Aqeel & Ihsan's applications.  Aamiin.

After all done, we went for breakfast.  Trying to go to Gadong area but, car parking full.  So I droved to Country Patch and we had our breakfast.  Ihsan was asleep once we left the visa centre and carried him inside the restaurant and put him in the stroller.  Funny thing is, when the food arrived, he woke up!!  He ate with us and enjoyed it!!

A good outing today.

We have another outing with grandpa and Mushu, In Shaa Allah. 

p/s visa Ihsan finally got approved first week of August 2022.

Ihsan's check up

12 May 2022 (11 Syawal 1443)

Today  bringing Ihsan and his mom for Ihsan 12 month check up and injections at Liang Clinic.

On arrival at the clinic, I waited in the car due to covid they only allow the baby and mom since 2 years ago.

When they returned, the mom said Ihsan such a good boy.  Ihsan got 2 injections - one on each arm. Ihsan didn't cry!  He is so brave!! Bravo Ihsan!!

At the clinic, Ihsan was so loud said his mom, shouting at a girl and a boy and laughing at them but no one play with Ihsan.  Ihsan is a friendly baby and he wants friends to play with.  

I think Ihsan is  people and an extrovert baby!  He is not shy! 

When Ihsan in the car he read his book while sitting on his car seat.

May Allah protect you always Ihsan.  Aamiin.

Me Day with Ihsan

 9 May 2022 (8 Syawal 1443)

Today it was raining heavily.  I was supposed to meet my friend at Soon Lee Seria around 1030am to pick up my masks.  Due to the rain she told me to come another day instead.  I also have to go to Pandan to have "me day" with Ihsan as his mom has dental appointment

It was raining all the way to KB.  When I arrived, Ihsan was having his lunch.  Once he saw me, he wanted me to pick him up.  Tried to settle him so that he continued eating.  But he kept on taking out his feet from the high chair and doesn't want to eat.  So finally, I just pick him up and he sat on my lap.

After his mom cleaned him up, his mom got ready for the appointment.

So Ihsan slept from 2.45pm and at 3.30pm I tried to feed him his milk from the bottle.  Apparently, he push it away.  He is actually fully breastfeed. He then continued to sleep till his dad came from work and his mom also arrived at the same time Ihsan was still asleep.   I missed having him around especially when he slept in my arms, sobs..sobs..  I am going to miss that very much.

May you alway remember me Ihsan!!

Raya

9 May 2022 (8 Syawal 1443)

 Yesterday we went Eid visiting to Pak Usu's house.

11am we went to Nasreen's friend house at Perumahan Lumut.  Around 12 noon we went home for zuhr prayer before proceeding to Pak Usu house.

About 10 minutes to reach Pak Usu's house, nenek called.  Since I was driving I can't answer the call.  Bapa tried to answer my hp but he can't seem to answer (not familiar with my handphone).

The third time nenek called, I answer.  She asked if we have left,  I said "yes" and told her we are about to reach Pak Usu's house.  She apparently wanted to follow us but didn't inform us early due to Iring just decided not to go as she has visitors.  We reached Pak Usu house 1.30pm and left about 3pm.  Nenek still didn't arrive by that time.  

We proceed to go to my Aunty Lehot's house (my dad's cousin).  It has been a long time since we see her due to this covid19.  She is sad when I mentioned her sisters who are in Miri and for 2 years she has not seen them. Because Every Eid they always come and visit her.  Land border has not open yet though flight just recently open.

We just wait and see.   May Allah lift this covid19 and enable us to live as normal.

"Ya Allah, berilah kami pahala dalam musibah ini dan berilah ganti yang lebih baik.. Aamiin"

 

Amira - final semester

 7 May 2022 (6 Syawal 1443)

8 May 2022 (7 Syawal 1443)

Dear Amira,

Mama have been thinking a lot lately. News of your sudden decision to do further studies at ....... which is at the other side of the world.

This month will determine of your next stage of life.  Your final semester!!  May you succeed with flying colors in whatever that you are doing!

Its a stage where you are to proceed with further education (now having 'conditional offer") or working.

Whatever that you choose and wherever it maybe, we will pray it is the right one.  And may Allah make it easy for you.

Always turn to Allah and talk to Him whenever needed either you have good or bad news.  Always says, "Alhamdulillah."  He is the best planners!  So trust in Him!

My advice as always, do you compulsory prayers, read the Quran, zikir etc.

Khairee

7 May 2022 (6 Syawal 1443)

Dear Khairee,

Hope this finds you well.  My one and only Boy!  I still remember you like to hide in the laundry basket from Nigeria! Ha...HA...

This is your second semester!  Do you best and always trust and believe in yourself. Focus in you studies!

Don't overthink the situation especially your assignment!  When it reaches to a stage you don't know what to do, take deep breath and try to list and write it down one by one things you thought so that you can get it more organised.  This should help you see more clearly.  Better still, read a book!  anybook if it can help you be more focus and reflect.

Always turn to Allah and talk to Him! Make dua with commitment!  In Shaa Allah, our plans are the best!

Birthday Bash Ihsan

7 May 2022 (6 Syawal 1443)

We going for a party today!  Whose party?  Its Ihsan 1st birthday gathering at their house in Pandan.

Wow! When we arrived at Ihsan's house, they decorated one of the rooms to become Hundred Aker Wood.  So nice! There were not 1 but 2 birthday cakes!  Beautiful cakes! So yummyyyy!! And somehow to our surprise,  we wore blue also to Ihsan birthday theme balloon color (we didn't know about the color)!! We were told to go casual but since we were going to go to my aunt's (nenek Uda) house, so we wore the Eid dresses.  And we looked and blended so nice when we took the group photos with Ihsan!

We begin the celebration with a prayer.  And Ihsan kept touching the karaoke set.  It was brought my Ihsan dad from his parents house so that we can play the birthday song!! 

Lots of pictures taken during the cake cutting! Polaroid pictures too!!

Opening his gifts was fun! Presents from both grandparents and families!  I like the gift from Ihsan parents where Ihsan photos was converted into a book of pics of Ihsan and closest families.  This book is a precious treasure for Ihsan! Well done to the parents!!

After Ihsan house, we went to nenek Uda (Atok Ayah's sister in law).  Have not seen her since the covid19.  She looks healthy (age 77 years old). And it was really good to see her.