I always want my kids to be raised strong and ready for all the weather. I like them to try outdoor, be brave, run bare footed and catch butterflies and tadpoles. All that are not possible in the city. So when I brought Bel to Sapulut in November 2011, I did not expect her to get to do all that and more and thoroughly enjoyed herself and totally healthy and happy.
It was raining heavily the night before, there was a paddle of water outside the center, just under the cross. Bel told me its a lake, "Mummy, can I play in the lake with them ? Please !"
Christabel's joyous moment at Sapulut on 27/11/2011.
Bel's private lake in Sapulut !
I think she finds that the outdoor fun in Sapulut is World Class standard. Catching butteflies, playing river sands, chasing the boys, swimming in her private lake ! She was 6 years old then, just joined GB for over a year.
Ha Ha ! I must confess I am not a normal mum, somehow I trust my 6 years old, she told me its ok and its safe ! She also added she wont get too wet (this she could not manage) ! I am pleased that she will come to me to ask to try new things !
She learnt so much in this trip about being Sabahans, having Native playmates, enjoying childhood. We even discovered how much she loved pets, especially cats. She actually begged to bring one cat home but it was not possible.
