I blogged previously about the slow growth of the bamboo shoot. Often times, we are impatient when it comes to gardening. We expect the plant to appear after just a few days of burying the seed/stalk. Yet, it may take as long as 5 years to see a sprout appearing from the ground.
Same goes for loving others including our family members. The easiest example is my eldest daughter. Initially, it seems sh
e was more attached to mummy. I was wondering why she would not want to hold my hand when we are going out together as a family. Haruka would prefer to hold mummy's hand. It can feel sad when your loving efforts do not receive reciprocal response. But love is patient and is long suffering. Surely, our Father in Heaven also yearns deeply for us to communicate with God regularly considering the many blessings we receive each day.
I continued to put my best efforts in spending quality time with Haruka. I read more often with her. I coached her in her colou
ring and writing. I played with her whenever I have time. I have even started running with her on a track field with her trailing behind me. Then, she began to respond in love. She would approach me and hold my hand. She would tell me that she loves daddy. She does spend more time with Tomomi and still has stronger attachment. Though, I am not far from building a deep relationship with Haruka. The recipe is constantly sowing seeds of love and waiting patiently and lovingly for the fruits to bear.
(Photos show Sayaka in her 100 day studio photo, a Japanese tradition I followed for Haruka as well. Also photos of East Coast park beach, Singapore).
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