Beautiful & Special Moments, Special Needs, Down's Syndrome

Album featuring all the precious, beautiful and special moments captured of time spent with those whom we love and cherish. God's wonderful and priceless gifts to us - family, friends, love, peace and joy.

We would like to share these precious moments with you.

Enjoy!

Swimming Proficiency Bronze Test, Special Needs, Down's Syndrome

Wow! Praise the Lord!

The boys did it! They passed their Swimming Proficiency Bronze Test on Aug 10, 08. What a relief and great joy! I was a wee bit anxious, especially for Bryan Samuel, on our way to the swimming complex that morning. Though Bryan Samuel did very well during the past couple of weeks of training, he just wasn't in the mood and did not co-operate at all during the training session on the eve of the test. It was a complete disaster. Everything he knew, he did not perform properly. There was nothing else we could do except to leave the outcome in the Lord's hands and also to Bryan Samuel himself.

We said a prayer that morning and gave Bryan Samuel a pep talk to encourage him to do his very best. We were simply happy just to hear his signature reply -"Ok!"

God is faithful. He came through for us again. Bryan Samuel did very well during the swim test. When several of the other children failed and were called out of the pool by the tester, my heartbeat pulsated even faster ...... rooting strongly for both boys, in particular Bryan Samuel, to go on and do their very best.

Lo and behold! Both boys did very well and passed their Swimming Proficiency Bronze Test. I was so proud of them. My heart was filled with deep gratitude to the Lord for His faithfulness and great love for us!

Some photos to show:

Boys listening intently to the tester

Bryan Samuel walking ahead of the rest

Boys covering the 8 laps

Isaac doing the star float; Challenges finally completed

Bryan Samuel is proud of himself; Isaac in deep thoughts

Bryan Samuel looks happy; Isaac Alexander looks contented

Break after the test

Boys frolicking in the pool ......... (Special needs, Down's Syndrome)

Boys having a swell time at the pool !

Children with Special Needs, Down's Syndrome

Looking back ........

Hey, Bryan Samuel and his special friends having fun at Happy Kids (July 2006)!!

Bryan Samuel & friends having great fun!

Bryan Samuel, Tim & Teacher Xinrong

Bryan Samuel flying like superman

It's a happy & safe landing for Bryan Samuel!

Bryan Samuel doing the balancing act

Isaac Out Fishing With Dad

Isaac went fishing with his dad on Friday morning, August 18, 2008. He was extremely elated to catch his very first sardine, bringing it home and having it cooked for lunch, which he ate with relish!

Isaac reeling in his prize with boat rod & spincaster

Isaac's first catch in hand!