Morgan Day 2

Huw called to say that he would drive home to pick us up, and we duly proceeded to the MEH. Joelle seemed tired but very happy, and Morgan was indeed as Huw had described. As usual his immobility was such that great glee was expressed at every movement and twitch of the eye or face! To me, his face looked a little red in patches but I forbore to mention this to the ladies (Sumei, Joelle's mother, was there when we arrived) or the proud Dad. The accommodation was simple but good, and Huw had a couch on which to sleep. Margaret and I left around 14.30.

Morgan's Arrival

Morgan was overdue, and Huw and Joelle saw the doctor today. When I rang Margaret to tell her where I was, I learned that Joelle and Huw were staying at the hospital and that Morgan would be born any time. I was then told to proceed to the Mount Elizabeth Hospital near Orchard Road MRT to meet Margaret. The MEH is a very modern and well appointed institution and a leading Singapore private hospital. Despite the comfortable seats it was a long wait. Huw was not allowed to use his mobile phone in the delivery unit, and at 20.30 there was still no news. We then decided to go home and wait for a phone call. Huw called at about 22.00 to tell us that Morgan had arrived at around 21.30 after five pushes, and that we now had a beautiful little grandson weighing 3.3 kg. It was a great relief that all had gone smoothly and that Joelle and Morgan were both fine. We shared Huw’s delight and were told that we should plan to be at the hospital at about midday the following day.

Wedding Message from Huw's Parents

Our dearest Huw and Joelle. A message on your wedding day. With lots of love . Mum and Dad xxxx

When Almitra spoke again and said, “And what of Marriage, master?”

And he answered saying:

You were born together, and together you shall be forevermore.

You shall be together when white wings of death scatter your days.

Aye, you shall be together evening the silent memory of God.

But let there be spaces in your togetherness,

And let the winds of the heavens dance between you.

Love one another but make not a bond of love:

Let it rather be a moving sea between the shores of your souls.

Fill each other’s cup but drink not from one cup.

Give one another of your bread but eat not from the same loaf.

Sing and dance together and be joyous, but let each one of you be alone,

Even as the strings of the lute are alone even thought they quiver with the same music.

Give you hearts, but not into each others keeping.

For only the hand of Life can contain your hearts.

And stand together, yet not too near together:

For the pillars of the template stand apart,

And the oak tree and cypress not in each others shadow.