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Is 2012 just another year?

Despite all the fanfare and prediction that THIS WILL BE THE YEAR; i kinda brushed it off during my 2 weeks retreat at Bhaddekaratta Hermitage to spend the year end festivities in quiet contemplation. However there are several stuff that occur since then that made me think otherwise. Well for starters, for the first time after visiting the hermitage like 5 times, i was pleasantly surprise i was asked by bhanta Vajiradhamma if i would like to use the hilltop kuti next to the forest. Bhante probably knew my love of the forest and solitude.
Last month, 2 days before Lunar New Year, couple of hours after our reunion lunch at a nice chinese restaurant that my sis-in-law graciously hosted for the entire family incl the in-laws, she was rushed to hosp in an ambulance for an op to get little qingrong out; she's been getting labour pains since couple of days before i went for my retreat and was already warded twice. Our hearts stopped when we heard the news little Qingrong's heart stopped for a good 4 mins....next tues, would be his 1 month old existance on this planet and although out of ICU, he is still in step-down care; praying he could spend that impt date (for us chinese) at home. Jose was also warded for a good 2 weeks and i can only pray for mother and son.
2012 has indeed been a year that started off with quite a bang on me. Amidst all these happenings in my family, on the work front, it's been 2 months of moving in hyper-drive. Keiki High School in Thimphu, Bhutan have accepted my application to work there. Visa arrangments are being melted out currently, keeping my fingers crossed.

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