The Chinese Drum

Lyle got his first drum! It's a Chinese drum with a long story behind it. This drum was actually given to Lyle by my Hubby's primary teacher. Yes, you read it right, my Hubby's primary teacher. We got to contact his primary teacher through Tricia's school because that's where Mrs. C used to bring my Hubby and siblings for Sunday school. So, Tricia's school principal is Mrs. C's good friend and that's how she got our number and called us one afternoon.

So, we got to meet up with Mrs. C and had a long exciting talk about my Hubby's primary years. Mrs. C really has a good memory. She could remember every student that has taught, even those that my HUbby has already forgotten.

Anyways, back to the drums. She then gave each one of us presents and surprisingly a drum for our li'l boy. Our boy immediately loved the drum and never stopped 'making noise' after he saw this piece of instrument. Then, Mrs. C told us the history of this drum.

This drum was actually brought by her grandfather from all the way from China to be used for her daugher ( who is now married and residing in the US). And since she's living all alone now and the drum is not of use, that's why she's giving it to our son. Wow! We were honored. Imagine, this piece of instrument is like an heirloom. It still looks so sturdy and solid that no one would know that it's more than 20 years old already.

So, that's the story about our li'l boy's first drum. I hope we could take care of it and pass it on to our grandchildren. ;)

The little drummer boy who looks more like a sumo wrestler! Hahaha!