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Tuesday, October 25, 2005 Celebrated my Grandma's 90th birthday last Saturday at my uncle's house, where she's staying. We invited lots of our relatives, some of whom I don't think I've ever met. It's even crowded & "re nao" than a Chinese New Year gathering. We catered for a buffet style dinner & though the food wasn't that fantastic, I enjoyed the celebration in a simple way.My Grandma was very happy that day & I am very happy that she's happy too. Since my Grandma has difficulty walking now, having friends & relatives visiting her makes her really happy. By now, most of you would know I love my Grandma very much. I share her joy & her pain. Even though I find it hard to express it to her, as I can't speak much of her dialect - Teochew, I show it by visiting her as often as I could and I hope she knows that it's my way of expressing my love & respect for her. My Grandma used to look after me when I was a baby till I was about 2 or 3. So I guess that's why I feel this kinda bond with her. I used to get jealous & fight with my cousins for my Grandma's attention...haha. I value kinship more than I have ever had, ever since my dad passed away years back. I realized nothing is real, except for family. Just like many people out there, we take things & people for granted. Only when the person is no longer there, then we come to regret or realize what we missed. I have friends who take their family for granted...thinking that they'd always be there. Always complaining that their mom or their dad never gives them this or that. I am not saying I never complain (I do) but complaining & taking things / people for granted is another. Losing a loved one is never easy but it has made me realize one thing...treasure the moment you have with our loved ones & not take them for granted. |
