Seventh Heaven

A mother’s wish for her daughter – at age seven or 70.

- Lynn Tan

MY daughter turns seven this month. Unlike many coupes for whom having children is a natural progression after marriage, we struggled with the decision for a few years. When we finally made up our minds, it was to embrace parenthood as a life experience, rather than because we adored kids or wanted some security for our old age.

And we have no regrets. She is like a ray of sunshine in our lives. Her exuberant personality and infectious giggles light up every room. At this young age, she already possesses the ability to laugh at herself and at the world around her.

Although she is still more than a decade away from getting her own driving licence, cars have always been an integral part of her life since she was born. It is partly due to what I do and also because she is surrounded by two generations of petrolheads before her.