I was finally able to take yesterday off so that I could take Melson to the Royal New Zealand Plunket Association for his first "Well Child" clinic visit.  Located on the first floor of the Jubilee Building of the Parnell Community Centre, the Plunket clinic is not spacious with a medium-sized play room and a smaller nurse office.

 

Upon his arrival, Melson jumped out of his stroller and showed immediate interest in the toys.  He headed directly for and grabbed the toy bricks from the table beside the nurse, even before Rita and I said hello to her.  The consultation was not different per se from those previous ones we did in Hong Kong, if the difference between the Cantonese and English languages is not considered as an essential measuring instrument.  At the end of the visit, Melson's growth and development was satisfactorily reflected in the comments made by the nurse.  Surprisingly and rejoicingly, she awarded Melson a "smiling star" sticker by affixing it on his Well Child Book.  This is the very first physical award that Melson has got in New Zealand from a non-family member!

 

Melson grows fast both by size and mind.  Even compared with the kids born and bred locally of European or Maori descent, Melson is still a tall boy.  Reflected by his outstanding enthusiasm towards numers and music, Melson is more than good at logic and ratiocination.  Gifted by God, his intelligence and brightness is unattainable.  Full of pride and glory, I speak out that Melson is entirely the grand significance and merit of my life.  It is out of question that Melson's Well Child Book will be full of "smiling star" stickers in that he is the favoured one of God the Almighty!