Grandma

I missed grandma very much today. I called her up and we talked for over 20 min.

I used to be very closed to her. My mom needed to work and grandma was the one who looked after me since I was born. She hefted me on her back to the market everyday when I was a toddler. She taught me what was right, what was wrong; how to behave and how to respect people.

A few years ago she needed to implant a heartbeat regulator onto her heart. I flew to see her and stayed with her in the hospital. I held her hands the first time since I grew up. The doctor said she was strong and healthy otherwise. She recovered very quickly and only stayed in the hospital for 3 days after the surgery. I was relieved.

Grandma is a very smart and clever woman. She made many important decisions for our family that were proved to be correct. I always think if she had had the chance to go to school, she would have had a great career. But she would probably not be my grandma.

I am very lucky to have a great woman guide me throughout my childhood. You gave me all it takes to make me a decent human being. Although we are not related by blood, your teaching and love always flow in my blood. I love you, Grandma.

Grandma, my mom's sister and me in Edinburg Square,
Hong Kong, 1977.