Escape to Hua Hin (flood victims)

We are in Hua Hin, refugees victimized by the greatest flood of Thailand.  Our mother's house in Pathumthani is inundated, water level is about 3-metre high (that's double my height!!!)

(Photos courtesy of Lan La Mode on facebook)

Luckily (yes, we're still lucky) we decided to move out 2 weeks before the flood hit.  All 3 people (my mother, my sister, and myself) and 10 something dogs and 8 cats are now safe in Hua Hin (3-hour south of BKK).  Many people chose to stay behind on their upper floor.  I wonder how they're going to go on for at least another 4-6 weeks.  As far as I know, electricity and running water services are now stopped.

I hope by the time flood water recedes the house wouldn't crumble down.  But for sure, there will be a lot to do.

I'll end the note with the beautiful yellow-coloured house of mom's, still dry then.  I wish I could go in to take a picture of the house being flooded.  That will be tough though.

Until then.  Take best care :)

Jittra H.

My Papa

My Papa passed away on 25th May 2006, exactly 5 years ago.

He was a caring father, a generous friend, and a true giver.  I should have more things to say about him but it's quite overwhelming right now.  Even though I am at my office, a lot of things to do, too many phone calls that I seek refuge in, I still cannot stop thinking about that exact day he passed.  Every single events are still vivid in my memory.  I suppose we will never forget our most beloved even when they're not here physically.

Someone once told me that in our life time there will be at least 4 major episodes that will falter us:  When our parents die; when our partner dies, and when our children die.  In my case I encountered my father's death, I try to live my life for the past 5 years but in a way his passing affects my perspectives on life in so many different angles.

Anyway, we don't want to be sad and dwelling in depressing thoughts all the time, eh?  My Papa wouldn't like that, I know for sure.

I love you Papa.

Your daughter, the one you picked the name for,
Jittra