In this week’s post…it’s Happy! Initially, I wanted to post up a really “HAPPY” photo of my 2 monkeys. But….after thinking it through, I hunted for this photo.
Now, I know it doesn’t look like these kids look too happy having their dinner. But..obviously, there is a story behind it.
My mom visited her relatives in China earlier this year. These people are quite poor and rarely have much to eat. When they had her over as an honoured guest, they spared no thought in providing my mom a really lavish meal. They had like 3-4 families living in their lil home. So, there were plenty of kids. Boy..when it was meal time, my mom told me their faces lit up like Christmas lights and were incredibly happy. With the bountiful amount of food available, they just didn’t want to stop eating. It was pure joy watching them eat, my mom said. These kids, practically licked off every bit of rice and gravy from their bowls and serving plates.
As I looked through her photos of her trip, I too, was happy that for a brief moment of time, these kids got to enjoy themselves too. Plus..I’m incredibly happy and feel awfully blessed of where I am right now. Might not be much..but it’s enough.
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I was invited to several village homes of my Chinese staff in China. They really go through great pains to prepare a meal for overseas guests. The food they prepared was triple what they would normally cook and lots of their speciality dishes. Even neighbours were roped in to help. They were so warm. It was truly a great moment of happiness for them and an honour for me.
yummy…great entry..have a great weekend
I get a late start too! Nice family photo!
Wonderful story behind the photo! Great choice for the hunt this week. It must have been something to see those children so happy at dinner time!
My happy photos.
Everytime my dad comes back from hols in China, he always tells us about how blessed we are when compared to our relatives there. I’m happy for the kids too
everytime i go home our family is complete and everyone are happy. great post thanks for sharing
Hey Mott,
Check out the gray hair with the pins…Zoom very close wei…
As for the food, looks like we tak tau how to appreciate food here…We have so much that it’s wasted most of the time. I feel like such a sinner now *Hangs head*…
I come from a small family… I always wondered what it’s like to have so many people sitting together sharing a meal.
The food would make me happy
I love the photograph and also the story behind it. Great choice.
Beautiful story, and a lovely picture to go along with it!
Your post has reminded us all to count our blessings. Thank you.
That is a really nice story
Touching
Brought tears of joy and HAPPINESS to my eyes to read the story. You were right — it was the perfect photo for this week’s entry.
Come see mine.
It is always wonderful to be with family.
Great post.
This photo warmed my heart. It gives me a reality check of how blessed I am. Thank you!
It’s a wonderfully happy photo, especially with that delicious looking food (smile)! Having family around the table is a joyous time.
It does remind us how blessed we are. Family meals mean so much to so many people. You truly are blessed.
thanks everyone for your kind comments…..
I hope everyone will have a great week!
Show to your kids.. let them feel happy and blessed as well..
I like to show Zara photos of starving kid so that’ll teach her not to waste food.